City Council - March 01, 2023   3/1/2023

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Correcting the 2023 STAR Budget to balance at AU level.

• 2023 STAR GL Financial Analysis AO 23-20

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

2. Establishing the rate of pay for Solid Waste Services Worker in Grade 012 of EG 71, LIUNA City Employees Local #363.

• Solid Waste Services Worker Financial Analysis

3. Accepting a donation from Team Women MN for 35 backpacks containing various items for youths transitioning to foster care.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

4. Approving Ordinance Permit 20220010209 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 north side of Bohland Avenue from the east property line of Gateway Park to Mount Curve Boulevard, on the east side of Woodlawn Avenue from Bohland Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue, on the south side of Hillcrest Avenue from Woodlawn Avenue to Mount Curve Boulevard, and on the west side of Mount Curve Boulevard from Hillcrest Avenue to Bohland Avenue, District 15, Ward 3.

• Combined

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

5. Approving Ordinance Permit 20220010210 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 north side of Bohland Avenue from Mount Curve Boulevard to the west property line of Outlot C as shown in the Officially Recorded Plat, and on the south side of Hillcrest Avenue from Mount Curve Boulevard to the west property line of Outlot C as shown in the Officially Recorded Plat, District 15, Ward 3.

• Combined

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving Ordinance Permit 20220010315A for Roadway Traffic Lighting Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site, for lighting work at the following locations: on both sides of Woodlawn Avenue from Bohland Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue and on Hillcrest Avenue from Woodlawn Avenue to the west property line of Outlot C as shown in the Officially Recorded Plat, District 15, Ward 3.

• Exhibit A - For Council

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

7. Approving Ordinance Permit 20220010316 for Roadway Traffic Lighting Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site, for lighting work on both sides of Saunders Avenue from Mount Curve Boulevard to West Falls Passage, as shown in the Officially Recorded Plat, District 15, Ward 3.

• Exhibit A - For Council

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

8. Establishing the rate of pay for the new classification of Senior Administrative Supervisor.

• Senior Administrative Supervisor Financial Analysis Worksheet

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

9. Approving the appointment of Dan Dodge as the Legislative Aide in Ward 1.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

10. Recognizing Chertoua Yang and Kazoua Xiong for their service to the Saint Paul Hmong community and proclaiming Saturday, March 4, 2023, as Chertoua Yang and Kazoua Xiong Day in the City of Saint Paul.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

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

11. Amending the Appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code Pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter and Section 409.16 of the Legislative Code to create a new Commercial Development District at 1079 Rice Street to include the single parcel that is at that address and allow for one (1) On-Sale Liquor License of any type.

• Exhibit 1 – Request from Toua Xiong for the district from Ross and signature information from Ross
• Report containing the findings and recommendations of the planning commission
• Exhibit 3 – Planning Commission resolution that was adopted
• Notice was given by the Department of Safety and Inspection from Ross
• Exhibit 5 – Notice given by the City Clerk
• Exhibit 6 – Pin #
• Exhibit 7 – Legal Description

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

First Reading

12. Granting the application of William Janicke to rezone property at 869 Arkwright St from RT1 two-family residential to RT2 townhouse residential and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.

• 869 Arkwright PC Resolution
• 2023-02-17 PC action minutes
• ZC results- 869 Arkwright
• 869Arkwright-ZCstaffreportpacket
• 869Arkwright-60dayextension

PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.

13. Considering and adopting the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge, and request of the Department of Safety and Inspections for imposition of $1,000 matrix penalty against the Auto Repair Garage license held by Castillo Auto Repair at 744 Third Street East. (Public hearing continued from February 22, 2023)

• NOV, Castillo Auto Repair
• OAH 22-6020-38526 ITM Auto Repair Garage License Held by Castillo Auto Repair for the Premises Located at 744 3rd Street in Saint Paul Official Record
• Exhibit 3 -Finding of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendation
• OAH_22-6020-38526_20220824_112853__all-chs
• OAH_22-6020-38526_20221109_091159__all-chs
• OAH_22-6020-38526_20221208_092655__all-chs

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted As Amended

14. Authorizing an increase in the Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Fund in the amount of $10,000 to reflect funds from the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) grant program, to support the BIPOC Parks Ambassadors Program, and authorizing the proper city officials to enter into a grant agreement with the CRWD.

• '23 BIPOC CRWD Grant $10K

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

15. Approving the application of Meefy Beat Inc. D.B.A Shamrock’s Irish Nook, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 995 Seventh Street West - Shamrock’s Irish Nook.

• Updated SLV Application
• ENS.1
• Map
• St. Paul St. Patrick's Day.Notice to Owners
• Owners list
• St. Paul St. Patrick's Day.Letter to Applicant

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

16. Approving the application of Saints Baseball, LLC, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 360 Broadway Street - St. Paul Saints Baseball Club.

• Ballpark Hooley-St. Pat's Assoc. Post Parade Event Application
• ENS #1
• map
• Ballpark Hooley-St. Pat's Assoc. Post Parade Event Notice to Owners
• Owners list
• Ballpark Hooley-St. Pat's Assoc. Post Parade Event. Letter to Applicant

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

17. Authorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment to accept grant funds from the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation and to amend the financing and spending plan, in the amount of $70,000, for the CollegeBound Saint Paul program.

• RES PH 23-39 Financial Analysis

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

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

18. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1520 ALBEMARLE STREET. (File No. J2310A1, Assessment No. 238526)

• 1520 Albemarle St.SA Letter & Photo 10-10-22.pdf
• 1520 Albemarle St.Photos 10-10 & 10-17-22.pdf
• 1520 Albemarle St.Aerial Map 1-13-23.pdf
• 1520 Albemarle St.Zimny email.1-17-23
• 1520 Albemarle St.chain email 2-24-23.pdf
• 1520 Albemarle St.Photo.8-18-23

19. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 701 FRONT AVENUE. (File No. J2309A, Assessment No. 238508)

• 701 Front Ave.SA Letter & Photo 9-19-22.pdf
• 701 Front Ave.Photos 9-19 & 9-26-22.pdf
• 701 Front Ave.Email 2-2-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

20. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 917 FULLER AVENUE. (File No. J2309A, Assessment No. 238508)

• 917 Fuller Ave.Contested email 1-6-23.pdf
• 917 Fuller Ave.SA Letter & Photo 9-20-22.pdf
• 917 Fuller Ave.Photos 9-20 & 9-30 & 10-5-22.pdf
• 917 Fuller Ave.Zimny email.1-17-23

21. Appeal of Chuong Huynh to a Correction Order at 355 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST.

• 355 Geranium Ave E.appeal.2-8-23
• 355 Geranium Ave E.photos.1-27-23
• 355 Geranium Ave E.Aerial Map 2-13-23.pdf
• 355 Geranium Ave E.Kedrowski email 2-13-23.pdf
• 355 Geranium Ave E.Aerial Photo Rear Parking.pdf
• 355 Geranium Ave E.Huynh Ltr.2-17-23

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

22. Appeal of Peter Salazar to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 1738 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST.

• 1738 Hawthorne.appeal.1-30-23
• 1738 Hawthorne.letter.1-25-23
• 1738 Hawthorne.photos.1-23-23
• 1738 Hawthorne Ave E.Court Settlement Agreement 2-14-23.pdf
• 1738 Hawthorne Ave E.Salazar Ltr.2-17-23

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

23. Appeal of Steve Gorg to a Summary Abatement Order at 1947 LINCOLN AVENUE.

• 1947 Lincoln Ave.appeal 2-9-23.pdf
• 1947 Lincoln Ave.Photos 1-25-23.pdf
• 1947 Lincoln Ave.Gorg Ltr.2-17-23

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

24. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 905 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2310A2, Assessment No. 238527)

• 905 Maryland Ave E.Contested email 1-16-23.pdf
• 905 Maryland Ave E.TG&W Letter 10-4-22.pdf
• 905 Maryland Ave E.Photos 10-10-22.pdf
• 905 Maryland Ave E.Transcribed voicemail 2-24-23.pdf
• 905 Maryland Ave E.Vang-Yvain emal 1-19-23.pdf
• 905 Maryland Ave E.Vang-Yvain email 3-1-23.pdf
• 905 Maryland Ave E.Zimny email.3-9-23
• 905 Maryland Ave E.Email chain 3-13-23.pdf
• 905 Maryland Ave E.Phone Call Log 3-16-23.pdf
• 905 Maryland Ave E-Martin-Vang email 3-21-23.pdf
• 905 Maryland Ave E.Zimny email.4-4-23

25. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 115 SYCAMORE STREET EAST. (File No. J2310A, Assessment No. 238509)

• 115 Sycamore St E.SAO.10-5-22
• 115 Sycamore St E.Photos 10-12-22.pdf
• 115 Sycamore Ave.Zimny Smith email chain.2-5-23

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

26. Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during October 1 to 12, 2022. (File No. J2309A, Assessment No. 238508)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2309A.238508

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

27. Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during October 14 to 26, 2022. (File No. J2310A, Assessment No. 238509)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2310A.238509

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

28. Ratifying the assessments for Equipment and Labor for Clean up services during July 2022 at 138 Cesar Chavez St. (File No. J2311A, Assessment No. 238510)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2311A.238510

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

29. Ratifying the assessments for Equipment and Labor for Clean up services during September 2022. (File No. J2312A, Assessment No. 238511)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2312A.238511

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

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