1. Amending ESG project budgets: funding for 2022-23 Emergency Solutions Grant activities administered by Ramsey County per the Joint Powers Agreement approved via RES 19-2110.
4. Amending HOME projects: amending 2020 HOME admin activities to match allowable HOME admin allocation per grant award and ConPlan reported program income; funding for 2022 HOME admin activities.
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.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up services during November 1 to 10, 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 21, 2023 and City Council public hearing for April 5, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2313A, Assessment No. 238512)
7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up services during November 17 to 28, 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 21, 2023 and City Council public hearing for April 5, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2314A, Assessment No. 238513)
9. Approving the use or non-use of a Project Labor Agreement on Department of Parks and Recreation construction projects for the first half of 2023.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
10. Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of hats, gloves, mittens, pillows, stuffed animals, blankets, fleece materials and dog bone toys valued at $4,330.40 from the Northern Express LLC.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
11. Authorizing the Department of Public Works to request from the Minnesota Department of Transportation a variance from its State Aid Operation Rules for the Hamline Avenue Mill and Overlay Project and to indemnify the State of Minnesota for claims, demands, actions, or causes of action that may arise based on the Department of Transportation granting the variance request.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
12. Approving amended guidelines for the Homeowner Rehab Program (formerly the Citywide Rehabilitation Program) (Citywide).
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
13. Authorizing the Police Department to purchase water and refreshments for witnesses, victims, and suspects during critical incident investigations and assistance programs.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
14. Approving the Mayor's appointments of Sarah Florman, Jerry Brashier, Rosilyn Carroll, and Nicohle Schluender to the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission to a three-year term ending on January 31, 2026.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
15. Approving the agreement between the Department of Safety and Inspections and the Association for Non-Smokers-Minnesota effective November 1, 2022 through October 21, 2023 and accepting a grant of a minimum of $10,000 to enable DSI to limit youth/underage access to tobacco products.
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 first reading.
Final Adoption
17. Granting the application of Keith Schroeder to rezone the property at 981 Fuller Avenue, from R4 one-family residential to T2 traditional neighborhood, and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
18. Granting the application of Trellis Treehouse Acquisition LLC to rezone property at 0 Madison Street (north of 2319 West 7th Street, PIN 22.28.23.22.0080), from R1 one-family residential to RM2 medium density multiple-family residential and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
19. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Chad Cutshall of a Planning Commission decision approving a site plan for residential development at 0 Madison Street with 36 dwelling units and 7 structured parking spaces to be accessed via a private street on the adjoining property at 2319 7th St W. (Public hearing closed and laid over from January 25, 2023)
20. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Chad Cutshall of a Planning Commission decision approving a variance for residential development at 0 Madison Street with significant regrading, tall retaining wall, and creation of trough-shaped yards between a new building and the new retaining wall. (Public hearing closed and laid over from January 25, 2023)
21. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $133,500 for a contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) to pay for training for firefighters.
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.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
22. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1051 ARKWRIGHT STREET. (File No. J2302B, Assessment No. 238101)
25. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 523 BEAUMONT STREET within fifteen (15) days after the September 21, 2022, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
39. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during January 10 to June 20, 2022. (File No. VB2302, Assessment No. 238801)
41. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during August 6, 2021 to June 20, 2022. (File No. CRT2302, Assessment No. 238201)
42. Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during May 23 to June 21, 2022. (File No. J2302E, Assessment No. 238301)
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
17. Granting the application of Keith Schroeder to rezone the property at 981 Fuller Avenue, from R4 one-family residential to T2 traditional neighborhood, and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
18. Granting the application of Trellis Treehouse Acquisition LLC to rezone property at 0 Madison Street (north of 2319 West 7th Street, PIN 22.28.23.22.0080), from R1 one-family residential to RM2 medium density multiple-family residential and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
19. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Chad Cutshall of a Planning Commission decision approving a site plan for residential development at 0 Madison Street with 36 dwelling units and 7 structured parking spaces to be accessed via a private street on the adjoining property at 2319 7th St W. (Public hearing closed and laid over from January 25, 2023)
20. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Chad Cutshall of a Planning Commission decision approving a variance for residential development at 0 Madison Street with significant regrading, tall retaining wall, and creation of trough-shaped yards between a new building and the new retaining wall. (Public hearing closed and laid over from January 25, 2023)
21. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $133,500 for a contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) to pay for training for firefighters.