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January 10, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 61 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL
  2. 2 ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
  3. 2 ROLL CALL
  4. 1 Electing the officers of the City Council. RES 24-38 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 2:06
  5. 4 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 6:08
  6. 2 Designating the City's official newspaper for 2024. Adopted Pass
  7. 3 Waiving the signature requirement for the creation of four individual Commercial Development Districts within the Creative Enterprise Zone. Adopted Pass
  8. 6 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  9. 4 Approving adverse action against the Auto Body Repair/Painting Shop and Second Hand Dealer-Motor Vehicle license applications submitted by PET Enterprise LLC d/b/a Sandstone Auto Sales LLC (License ID# 20220000214) for the premises located at 786 Robert Street South. Adopted Pass
  10. 5 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 January Wage and Fringe Adjustment (January 1, 2024) for the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417. Laid Over
  11. 6 Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for Pristine Motors LLC, d/b/a Pristine Motors (License ID #20230002076), for a Second Hand Dealer - Motor Vehicle license, located at 378 Como Avenue. Adopted Pass
  12. 7 Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for Habanero Tacos Mexican Grill & Bar Corp, d/b/a Habanero Tacos (License ID #20220001905), to add an Entertainment (A) license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats, and Liquor On Sale - Sunday licenses, located at 80 Snelling Avenue N. Adopted Pass
  13. 8 Authorizing the appropriate personnel to enter into MnDOT Detour Agreement No. 1055747 for the Trunk Highway 51 (Snelling Ave) project. Adopted Pass
  14. 9 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. Laid Over
  15. 10 Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for the 2024-25 Pathway to Policing (P2P) Grant Program, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS). Adopted Pass
  16. 11 Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for the 2024 Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Grant Program, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS). Adopted Pass
  17. 12 Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for the 2024 - 2025 Firearms Storage Grants, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS). Adopted Pass
  18. 13 Authorizing the application and execution of a trail easement for the Fish Hatchery Trail project. Adopted Pass
  19. 14 Approving adverse action and imposition of a $500 Matrix Penalty against the Auto Repair Garage and Second Hand Dealer Motor licenses held by M F K Enterprise Inc. d/b/a M F K Enterprise for the premises located at 830 Robert Street South (License ID #200057957). Adopted Pass
  20. 15 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for up to $200,000 in Equity Grant funds for the Hmong Cultural Plaza at Phalen Regional Park, the Saint Paul Swims Safely program, and the Rec Check Outdoors program. RES 24-35 Adopted Pass
  21. 16 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 Laid Over
  22. 17 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Cheniqua Johnson to the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County. RES 24-47 Adopted Pass
  23. 18 Approving the Mayor's reappointment of Rebecca Noecker to serve on the Saint Paul Children's Collaborative for a term ending December 31, 2027. RES 24-48 Adopted Pass
  24. 19 Approving the Mayor's appointment Anika Bowie, Mitra Jalali, and reappointment of Rebecca Noecker to serve on the Visit Saint Paul Board of Directors for a term ending December 31, 2027. RES 24-49 Adopted Pass
  25. 20 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Cheniqua Johnson to serve on the Red Rock Corridor Commission a term ending December 31, 2027. RES 24-50 Adopted Pass
  26. 21 Approving the Mayor's reappointment of Nelsie Yang to serve on the Ramsey County League of Local Governments for a term expiring on December 31, 2027. RES 24-51 Adopted Pass
  27. 22 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Chris Tolbert to the Saint Paul Board of Water Commissioners for a term ending July 8, 2024. RES 24-55 Adopted Pass
  28. 23 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Anika Bowie, Saura Jost, and Nelsie Yang to the Board of Water Commissioners. RES 24-56 Adopted Pass
  29. 24 Appointing Anika Bowie to serve on the Ramsey County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. RES 24-57 Adopted Pass
  30. 25 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Anika Bowie and Nelsie Yang to serve on The Family Housing Fund. RES 24-58 Adopted Pass
  31. 26 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Nelsie Yang and Cheniqua Johnson to the Saint Paul Port Authority. RES 24-59 Adopted Pass
  32. 27 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Rebecca Noecker to serve on the Great River Rail Commission. RES 24-60 Adopted Pass
  33. 28 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Anika Bowie, Mitra Jalali, and HwaJeong Kim to serve on the Ramsey County Dispatch Policy Committee. RES 24-61 Adopted Pass
  34. 29 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Mitra Jalali, Cheniqua Johnson, and HwaJeong Kim to the Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee. RES 24-62 Adopted Pass
  35. 30 Approving the Mayor's appointments of HwaJeong Kim and Saura Jost (as alternate) to serve on the Metropolitan Transportation Advisory Board. RES 24-70 Adopted Pass
  36. 31 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Classified Confidential Employees Association for the purpose of establishing a performance pay process. Adopted Pass
  37. 32 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Operating Engineers, Local 49 for the purpose of establishing a training fund. Adopted Pass
  38. 36 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.
  39. 37 First Reading
  40. 33 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 Second Reading ▶ jump to 6:41
  41. 34 Amending Chapters 106, 113, 170, and Appendix I Section 20 of the Legislative Code pertaining to snow removal and placement. Ord 24-2 Withdrawn ▶ jump to 9:31
  42. 35 Amending Chapters 19 and 160 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the power of right of way inspectors to issue citations. (To be withdrawn) Ord 24-3 Withdrawn ▶ jump to 9:36
  43. 41 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  44. 36 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. Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 9:38
  45. 37 Approving the petition of Joseph Commers and Robert Stolpestad, on behalf of Midway 280 Business Commons LLC and Exeter Territorial LLC, to vacate an alley between 2505 University Avenue West and 2424 Territorial Road. (Public hearing continued from December 20, 2023.) Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 17:08
  46. 38 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept Hazardous Tree Removal and Replacement funds, enter into a grant agreement, and amend the financing and spending plan in the amount of $66,321.51. Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 18:18
  47. 39 Approving the application of St. Paul Festival & Heritage Foundation for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the St. Paul Winter Carnival in Rice Park starting January 25, 2024 through February 3, 2024 at Rice Park - 109 W 4th St. Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 18:50
  48. 40 Approving the establishment of The Heights Sherman Associates Phase I Housing Tax Increment Financing District in the Project Area and a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor (District 2, Ward 6). Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 19:23
  49. 47 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
  50. 41 Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 318 EDMUND AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 21-11. (Public hearing closed, laid over from August 16, 2023) Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 36:13
  51. 49 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.
  52. 42 Appeal of Ronald Staeheli to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 358 ARBOR STREET. Continue Public Hearing
  53. 43 Appeal of Peter Lee to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 770 FOURTH STREET EAST. Adopted Pass
  54. 44 Appeal of Udoka C Ofoedu to a Summary Abatement Order at 1386 FURNESS PARKWAY. Adopted Pass
  55. 52 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  56. 45 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 792 ROSE AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-32. Adopted Pass
  57. 46 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1348 SIXTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2401E, Assessment No. 248300) Adopted Pass
  58. 47 Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1457 THIRD STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-19. (Nuisance is abated) Continue Public Hearing
  59. 48 Appeal of Marie Eggers to a Summary Abatement Order at 763 WEIDE STREET. Adopted Pass
  60. 57 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 41:48
  61. 58 City Council meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: The public may comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: Written public comment on public hearing items can be submitted to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us, CouncilHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at 651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers, and by telephone by registering to speak by noon on the day before the meeting. The registration link is located on the City Council website at www.stpaul.gov/council or https://forms.office.com/g/TD3xN7WHy5. Council Meeting Information The City Council is paperless which saves the environment and reduces expenses. The agendas and Council files are all available on the Web (see below). Council members use mobile devices to review the files during the meeting. Using a mobile device greatly reduces costs since most agendas, including the documents attached to files, are over 1000 pages when printed. Web Meetings are available on the Council's website. Email notification and web feeds (RSS) of newly released minutes, agendas, and meetings are available by subscription. Visit www.stpaul.gov/council for meeting videos and updated copies of the agendas, minutes, and supporting documents. Cable Meetings are live on St Paul Channel 18 and replayed at various times. Check your local listings.