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January 17, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 87 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:29
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 887 Charles Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) CO 24-4 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Amending the 2023 Neighborhood STAR budget to reallocate funds for twenty-one (21) projects in the amount of $662,560.00. Received and Filed
  5. 3 Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Additional funding for City Wide Homeowner Improvement fund, and Pedro Park, to be funded with Neighborworks St. Paul Home Improvement Loan Fund, Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Services RLF, 621-629 Minnehaha, and COPP undesignated fund. Received and Filed
  6. 6 CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. ▶ jump to 2:05
  7. 4 Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to pay for all costs for Emergency Management training and/or costs associated with the operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergency and declared disasters in 2024. Adopted
  8. 7 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  9. 5 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Chris Tolbert to the Board of Water Commissioners. (To be withdrawn, duplicate file) Withdrawn
  10. 6 Approving Ordinance Permit 20220010211 for Roadway Sidewalk Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site, for sidewalk and boulevard work at the following locations: on the west side of Mount Curve Boulevard from Beechwood Avenue to the north right-of-way line of Village Way; on the east side of Woodlawn Avenue from Beechwood Avenue to the north right-of-way line of Village Way; and on the north side of Village Way from Mount Curve Boulevard to Woodlawn Avenue, District 15, Ward 3. Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving Ordinance Permit 20220010213 for Roadway Sidewalk Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site, for sidewalk and boulevard work on the north side of Village Way from Mount Curve Boulevard to the first N/S alley east of Mount Curve Boulevard, District 15, Ward 3. Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Approving Ordinance Permit 20230010215 for Roadway Sidewalk Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site, for sidewalk and boulevard work at the following locations: on the east side of Cretin Avenue from Bohland Avenue to the north property line of Lot 2 Block 3 and on the north side of Bohland Avenue from Cretin Avenue to the east property line of Lot 2 Block 3, District 15, Ward 3. Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Granting preliminary approval to the issuance of various general obligation and revenue bonds as approved in the 2024 City budget; expressing the intent of the City to reimburse itself from the proceeds of such tax-exempt bonds; and authorizing City finance staff and advisors to take certain actions with respect to the sale of such bonds. RES 24-29 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the addition of a Gambling Location license to the existing Liquor On Sale 181-290 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (sidewalk) licenses held by Green Mill LLC d/b/a Green Mill (License ID # 20130005371) for the premises located at 57 Hamline Avenue South. RES 24-64 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Authorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to community meetings and events in 2024. RES 24-72 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Authorizing the Police Department to purchase light refreshments for witnesses, victims, and suspects during critical incident investigations and assistance programs. RES 24-73 Adopted Pass
  17. 13 Authorizing the Police Department to purchase refreshments for employee recognition ceremonies and events in 2024. RES 24-74 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Authorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to the Canine Unit's community engagement meetings, community engagement events, and training sessions in 2024. RES 24-76 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Authorizing the Police Department expenditures for the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training program conducted in 2024. RES 24-77 Adopted Pass
  20. 16 Authorizing the Police Department to purchase food and beverages for law enforcement trainings conducted in 2024. RES 24-78 Adopted Pass
  21. 17 Approving polling location changes for the 2024 elections. RES 24-94 Adopted Pass
  22. 18 Authorizing the Department of Public Works to submit applications for state funding to the 2023-2024 MnDOT Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Program with no local capital funding match requirements. RES 24-43 Adopted Pass
  23. 19 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 January Wage and Fringe Adjustment (January 1, 2024) for the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417. Adopted Pass
  24. 20 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Operating Engineers, Local 70 to provide On-call pay in the Saint Paul Regional Water Services Distribution division. Adopted Pass
  25. 21 Approving the Memorandums of Agreement between the City and AFSCME Clerical, Local 2508 and AFSCME Technical, Local 1842, for the purpose of providing preferred license premium pay for AFSCME employees in the Saint Paul Regional Water Services. RES 24-40 Adopted Pass
  26. 25 FOR DISCUSSION
  27. 22 Honoring the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. RES 24-101 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 57:20
  28. 27 ORDINANCES An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at three separate council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days after publication in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are generally held at the second reading.
  29. 28 Final Adoption
  30. 23 Amending Chapter 310.01 of the Legislative Code to add a table and definition for fees associated with business activities that are referenced but not stipulated within specific ordinance sections and animal fees. Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 2:49
  31. 30 First Reading
  32. 24 Granting the application of Khoua Yang to rezone property at 736 Oakdale Ave from H1 residential to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 3:49
  33. 32 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  34. 25 Granting the application of Hovda Properties LLC to rezone property at 0 Saint Clair Avenue Rezone from B1 local business to T3 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 6:02
  35. 26 Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement with indemnity obligations and amending the operating budget for the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act Pre-Development Grant Program for 680 and 694 Minnehaha Ave E (Hamm’s Brewery II, District 4, Ward 7). Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 10:22
  36. 27 Authorizing an increase in the Parks and Recreation Grant Fund Budget in the amount of $74,750 to reflect the multi-year Conservation Partners Legacy Grant received from the State of Minnesota for Swede Hollow Park. RES PH 24-7 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 10:56
  37. 28 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $156,900 to reflect additional 2024 funding expected from Como Friends. RES PH 24-10 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 11:33
  38. 29 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $3,360,000 to reflect additional 2024 funding expected from Como Legacy. (To be withdrawn) RES PH 24-11 Withdrawn ▶ jump to 12:03
  39. 30 Authorizing the Police and Emergency Management Departments to accept a grant in the amount of $225,525 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA for the 2023 Port Security Grant Program. RES PH 24-12 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 12:10
  40. 38 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  41. 39 LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired. ▶ jump to 12:46
  42. 31 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 188 ACKER STREET EAST within fifteen (15) days after the January 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) Continue Public Hearing
  43. 32 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 870 ALBERT STREET NORTH. (File No. J2402A, Assessment No. 248501) Adopted Pass
  44. 33 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 895 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2401A, Assessment No. 248500) RLH TA 24-5 Adopted Pass
  45. 34 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 703 CASE AVENUE. (File No. J2401E, Assessment No. 248300) Adopted Pass
  46. 35 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 703 CASE AVENUE. (File No. J2402A, Assessment No. 248501) Adopted Pass
  47. 44 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  48. 36 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 606 CHARLES AVENUE. (File No. VB2401, Assessment No. 248800) Adopted Pass
  49. 37 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1406 CLEVELAND AVENUE SOUTH. (File No. J2401E, Assessment No. 248300) Adopted Pass
  50. 38 Appeal of Gayle Markovich to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 1429 COMO AVENUE. Adopted Pass
  51. 39 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1643-1645 DIETER STREET. (File No. J2401E1, Assessment No. 248309) (Amend to delete) Referred
  52. 40 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 494 EDMUND AVENUE in Council File RLH VBR 23-72. Adopted Pass
  53. 41 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 276 EXCHANGE STREET SOUTH. (File No. VB2401, Assessment No. 248800) Adopted Pass
  54. 42 Appeal of Nickolas Gerr to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 36 FRONT AVENUE. Adopted Pass
  55. 43 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 195 GOODRICH AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the January 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) Referred
  56. 44 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1541 and 1543 JACKSON STREET. (File No. J2309E1, Assessment No. 238325) (Amend to delete) Adopted As Amended
  57. 45 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 443 JOHNSON PARKWAY. (File No. J2402A, Assessment No. 248501) Adopted Pass
  58. 46 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1937 LAUREL AVENUE. (File No. J2401E, Assessment No. 248300) Adopted Pass
  59. 47 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 340 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2401E, Assessment No. 248300) Adopted Pass
  60. 48 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1648 MCLEAN AVENUE. (File No. J2401E, Assessment No. 248300) Adopted Pass
  61. 49 Appeal of Darin Dallin to an Emergency Summary Abatement Order at 1062 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. RLH SAO 24-2 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 40:10
  62. 50 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1235 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2401E, Assessment No. 248300) Adopted Pass
  63. 51 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1235 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2401, Assessment No. 248800) Adopted Pass
  64. 52 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2249 NOKOMIS AVENUE. (File No. J2401E, Assessment No. 248300) Adopted Pass
  65. 53 Appeal of Nancy Ness to a Summary Abatement Order at 265 PAGE STREET WEST. Adopted Pass
  66. 54 Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 595 PARK STREET in Council File RLH RR 23-12. (Public hearing continued to April 10, 2024) Continue Public Hearing
  67. 55 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1726 PINEHURST AVENUE. (File No. J2402A, Assessment No. 248501) RLH TA 24-40 Adopted Pass
  68. 56 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1814 PINEHURST AVENUE. (File No. J2402A, Assessment No. 248501) Adopted Pass
  69. 57 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 975 REANEY AVENUE within one-hundred eighty (180) days after the January 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. Adopted Pass
  70. 58 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 116 SYCAMORE STREET EAST. (File No. J2402A, Assessment No. 248501) Adopted Pass
  71. 59 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 733 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. VB2401, Assessment No. 248800) Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 17:43
  72. 60 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 259 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2401P, Assessment No. 248400) RLH TA 24-41 Adopted Pass
  73. 61 Appeal of Si Nguyen to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 353 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. Continue Public Hearing
  74. 62 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 724 VIRGINIA STREET. (File No. J2401A, Assessment No. 248500) Adopted Pass
  75. 63 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 344 WABASHA STREET NORTH. (File No. J2402B, Assessment No. 248101) Adopted Pass
  76. 64 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 820 WHITE BEAR AVENUE NORTH. (File No. VB2401, Assessment No. 248800) Adopted Pass
  77. 65 Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during June 1 to 6, 2023. (File No. J2401A, Assessment No. 248500) Adopted Pass
  78. 66 Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during June 7 to 30, 2023. (File No. J2402A, Assessment No. 248501) Adopted As Amended ▶ jump to 54:34
  79. 67 Ratifying the assessments for Equipment and Labor for Clean Up services during June 2023. (File No. J2403A, Assessment No. 248502) Adopted Pass
  80. 68 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during July 7, 2022 to April 19, 2023. (File No. VB2401, Assessment No. 248800) Adopted As Amended ▶ jump to 55:44
  81. 69 Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during May 2023. (File No. J2401B, Assessment No. 248100) Adopted Pass
  82. 70 Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services during March 22 to April 21, 2023. (File No. J2401E, Assessment No. 248300) Adopted Pass
  83. 71 Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during May 8 to June 8, 2023. (File No. J2401P, Assessment No. 248400) Adopted Pass
  84. 72 Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean services during July 5 to 13, 2023 . (File No. J2404A, Assessment No. 248503) Adopted Pass
  85. 73 Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean services during July 14 to 25, 2023 . (File No. J2405A, Assessment No. 248504) Adopted Pass
  86. 83 ADJOURNMENT
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