1. Establishing one (1) new project through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolution #23-419. In addition, funding designated for the Saint Paul Intervention Project via Res # 23-27 is being added to one Neighborhood STAR project as adopted via City Council Resolution # 17-1005 and Res# 17-1770.
3. Amending the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget to allocate funding for capital maintenance projects and contingency, as recommended by the Capital Improvement Budget Committee.
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
7. Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply for the Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities Demonstration Account Predevelopment grant funds for projects at 694 and 680 Minnehaha Avenue East (Hamm's Brewery) and 0 Marshall Avenue and 1036 Marshall Avenue (Rondo Community Land Trust), which will include indemnification previsions in favor of the Metropolitan Council.
Failed 5-0-0 Adopted
8. Acknowledging a public purpose of community participation in the co-design of City services and technical solutions and granting permission to the Office of Technology and Communication to spend city funds on behalf of the City to incentivize and compensate residents, business owners, and other community stakeholders who participate in design research and usability testing.
9. Authorizing the City to transfer $429,454 of American Rescue Plan funds from the ONS Community Council Grants project to a new project for Oxford Community Center Staffing.
10. Approving a Liquor On Sale - 181-290 seats, a Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and a Liquor - Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) license to Centro Highland Park, LLC d/b/a Centro (License ID #20230000282) for the premises located at 750 Cleveland Avenue South.
11. Approving the Liquor On Sale-100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Entertainment A licenses for Autumn, LLC d/b/a Herbst Eatery and Farm Stand (License ID #20230000337) for the premises located at 779 Raymond Avenue.
12. Approving a Health/Sport Club license to Los Campeones Gym, LLC d/b/a Los Campeones Gym (License ID #20230000270) for the premises located at 1550 Rice Street.
13. Authorizing the City, on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department, to accept a donation in the amount of $40,000 from the Midway Men's Club to support Recreation Services programming.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
14. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Police Federation for the purpose of establishing an on-call schedule.
15. Authorizing the City on behalf of the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department, to apply for grant funds of $100,000 from Minnesota Twins and, if awarded, accept, and enter into a grant agreement.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
16. Approving the Liquor On Sale-291 seats or more, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale-2AM Closing, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Entertainment B licenses for The Lowlands, LLC d/b/a The Lowlands, LLC (License ID #20230000271) for the premises located at 160 Wabasha Street South.
17. Agreeing to the amended Minnesota Opioids State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement and authorizing City staff to execute all necessary documents to ensure the City's participation in the Teva Pharmaceuticals, Allergan PLC, Walmart Inc., CVS Health Corp., and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. Settlements, including the participation Agreement and accompanying Release and the Amended State-Subdivision Agreement.
18. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for and accept a grant from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) in the amount of $250,000 to support the Saint Paul Aquatics Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Program.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
19. Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of 25 treadmills and 25 water rowing machines valued at $25,000 from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
20. Authorizing the City to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement, on behalf of the Police Department, with the City of South Saint Paul.
23. Authorizing using a Project Labor Agreement for 2023 Arterial Mill and Overlay and Pedestrian Improvements, 2023 Citywide Sidewalk Contract, 2023 City-County Sidewalk Improvements, 2023 Residential Mill and Overlay, Annapolis Street Reconstruction, Bruce Vento Safe Routes to School, Kellogg Boulevard Capital City Bikeway, Lafayette Trail, Maxfield Safe Routes to School, Minnesota Street Reconstruction, and Pierce Butler and Minnehaha Avenue Intersection Improvements, and authorizing not using a Project Labor Agreement for Otto-Shepard Bridge Rehabilitation.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
24. Authorizing the City to accept a donation of $500 from the Saint Paul Police Foundation on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) to provide food for volunteers helping at a May training event.
28. Supporting a Job Creation Fund application in connection with ForwardEdge ASIC LLC for a project proposed at 2340 or 2344 Energy Park Drive (District 12, Ward 4).
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
29. Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposal issued by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) FY 2023 Microgrants Program.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
30. Approving the use of additional grant funds through the Ward 3 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for a new Hamline Avenue Pathway.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
31. Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Liz Xiong, John Marshall, and Emma Burns to the Visit Saint Paul Board of Directors.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
32. Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Supervisors' Organization.
4. Authorizing the City to accept a donation of safety carpet on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for use during canine training.
Passed 4-1-0 Adopted
5. Authorizing the City to accept a donation of items valued at $19,809.00 on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for canine care from the St. Paul Police K9 Foundation.
Passed 4-1-0 Adopted
6. Authorizing the City to accept an ‘in kind’ donation valued at $4,418.52 on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for canine grounds maintenance from the St. Paul Police K9 Foundation.
Passed 4-1-0 Adopted
27. Declaring April 2023 as Fair Housing Month in Saint Paul.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted As Amended
34. Ramsey County-City of Saint Paul American Rescue Plan Act: Young Adult Career Academy Update.
SUSPENSION ITEM
Approving a Temporary License Agreement between the Police Department and Shidler/West Finance Partners for the Department's use of a parking lot for the temporary relocation of the City Impound Lot.
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
35. Amending Chapter 52 of the Legislative Code pertaining to storm water runoff management and incorporating by reference the regulatory standards and guidelines of the Saint Paul Stormwater Management Design Standards manual.
39. Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 20, 2023 at 200 Dr Justus Ohage Boulevard - Harriet Island Regional Park Riverside.
40. Approving the application of Eclectic Culinary Concepts dba Pajarito for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 605 Seventh Street West - Pajarito.
41. Approving the applications of the Minnesota United FC for sound level variance applications in order to present amplified sound on May 17, 2023, May 27 and on June 3, 2023 within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North.
42. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $31,500 for the 2022 Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness Grant.
43. Authorizing the City's sponsorship of a Minnesota Investment Fund application by ForwardEdge ASIC, LLC for a Project Proposed at 2340 or 2344 Energy Park Drive (District 12, Ward 4).
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
47. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1985 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2313A1, Assessment No. 238529) (Public hearing closed and laid over from April 12, 2023)
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
44. Appeal of Warren Enright, Tenant, to a Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate at 1355 EUSTIS STREET, UNIT #2.
46. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1366 FREMONT AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the October 26, 2022, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove 15 days)
51. Amending Council File RLH AR 23-11 to delete the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during July to September 2022 at 1932 ASHLAND AVENUE. (File No. CG2204A3, Assessment No. 220115)
52. Amending Council File RLH AR 23-11 to delete the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during July to September 2022 at 723 SIXTH STREET EAST. (File No. CG2204A3, Assessment No. 220115)
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5. Authorizing the City to accept a donation of items valued at $19,809.00 on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for canine care from the St. Paul Police K9 Foundation.
6. Authorizing the City to accept an ‘in kind’ donation valued at $4,418.52 on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for canine grounds maintenance from the St. Paul Police K9 Foundation.
35. Amending Chapter 52 of the Legislative Code pertaining to storm water runoff management and incorporating by reference the regulatory standards and guidelines of the Saint Paul Stormwater Management Design Standards manual.
39. Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 20, 2023 at 200 Dr Justus Ohage Boulevard - Harriet Island Regional Park Riverside.
40. Approving the application of Eclectic Culinary Concepts dba Pajarito for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 605 Seventh Street West - Pajarito.
41. Approving the applications of the Minnesota United FC for sound level variance applications in order to present amplified sound on May 17, 2023, May 27 and on June 3, 2023 within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North.
42. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $31,500 for the 2022 Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness Grant.
43. Authorizing the City's sponsorship of a Minnesota Investment Fund application by ForwardEdge ASIC, LLC for a Project Proposed at 2340 or 2344 Energy Park Drive (District 12, Ward 4).
47. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1985 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2313A1, Assessment No. 238529) (Public hearing closed and laid over from April 12, 2023)