City Council - April 19, 2023 4/19/2023

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Attachments

ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1470 Kent Street a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
- 1470 Kent St.OTA 4-3-23
2. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1862 Ivy Avenue East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
- 1862 Ivy Ave E.OTA 4-12-23
3. Reduce the 2023 Cultural STAR Admin budget to zero, due to carry-over of Cultural STAR Admin from 2022 in the amount of approximately $75,000.
- 2023 C STAR Financial Analysis Reduce Admin AO 23-39
4. Amending the 2023 spending budget in the Department of Public Works Sewers Capital Maintenance accounting unit.
- Sewers - Sewers Capital
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
5. Authorizing the City to apply to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for contamination cleanup funding for a project at 755 Prior Avenue which includes indemnification obligations.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up services during January 18 to February 18, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 16, 2023 and City Council public hearing for June 28, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2320A, Assessment No. 238523)
- Report of Completion J2320A.238523
- Assessment Roll J2320A.238523
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up services during March 1 to 8, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 16, 2023 and City Council public hearing for June 28, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2321A, Assessment No. 238524)
- Report of Completion J2321A.238524
- Assessment Roll J2321A.238524
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
8. Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply to the Metropolitan Council for Tax Base Revitalization Account fund for four projects; (1) 680 and 694 Minnehaha Avenue, (2) 1170 Arcade Avenue, (3) 512 and 514 Humboldt Avenue, and (4) 755 Prior Avenue, which includes indemnification obligations.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
9. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2023 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota.
- 2023 Bricklayers Wage & Fringe Adjustment MOA
11. Authorizing the City to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement, on behalf of the Police Department, with the State of Minnesota, on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for access the Criminal Justice Data Network (CJDN).
- JPA with BCA (CJDN Access)
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
12. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for grant funds of $3,510 from AARP to support the activation of the Outdoor Fitness Park, located at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
13. Authorizing agreements between the City and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), for the Police Department's use of commercial space for police operations.
- RES 23-569 Contract MAC-SPPD_Temporary_Property_Use_Lease_Agreement_-_2023_FINAL
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
14. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2023 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the United Association of Pipefitters Local No. 455.
- 2023 Pipefitters May Wage & Fringe Adjustment MOA
15. Approving a Limited Use Permit with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Fish Hatchery Trail project.
- Fish Hatchery Trail LUP 6220-0227 2023 04 04
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
16. Removing the existing license condition from the Liquor On Sale-100 seats or less; Liquor On Sale-Sunday; Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Entertainment (A) licenses held by Lund Food Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Lunds & Byerlys (License ID #20220000546), for the premises located at 2170 Ford Parkway.
- RES 22-1317
- Email from Licensee requesting the removal of license condition
- Lunds & Byerlys
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
17. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Police Federation for the purpose of establishing an on-call schedule.
- 2023-0327 MOA Establishing OnCall Schedule
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
18. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2023 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the Electrical Workers Local 110.
- 2023 Electricians Wage & Fringe Adjustment MOA
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
19. Approving an Amendment No. 1 to Automated Metering Infrastructure Site Lease Agreement with the City to install AMI equipment on siren poles maintained by the City’s Department of Emergency Management.
- Amendment No. 1 to Site Lease Agreement
- BWC RES 23-557
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
10. Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer for Clairview Holdings LLC (License ID #19980003516), d/b/a Groveland Tap, located at 1834 St. Clair Avenue, to add a new Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and expand the indoor On-Sale Liquor Service Area licenses to the existing Malt On-Sale Strong and Wine On-Sale licenses. (amended and laid over from April 19, 2023)
- Signed Conditions Affidavit
- Minutes
- Class N Application
- Floor Plan
- Updated Site Plan
- Street Photos
- STAMP Activity Report
- Incident Report
- Objection #1
- Objection #2
- Objection #3
- Objection #4
- Objection #5
- Objection #5 addendum
- Objection #5 addendum 2 (received after hearing)
- Objection #6
- Objection #7
- Objection #8
- Objection #9
- District Council Letter of Support (03-27-2023)
- District Council Letter of Support (11-11-2022)
- Aerial Photo
- Zoning Map
- Plat Map
- 100' Property Ownership
- AMANDA Print Screen
- Class N Notification
- Notification of License Hearing
- License Hearing Sign-in Sheet
- Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over
20. Recognizing that the Department of Emergency Management has met nationally recognized Emergency Management Standards and is accredited by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).
- EMAP Re-Accreditation Presentation
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
21. Approving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco License held by KMH Retail LLC d/b/a Mini Pac (License ID# 20210000750), at 1184 Maryland Avenue East. (Licensee’s Attorney will speak to City Council on licensee’s behalf) (laid over from April 26, 2023)
- Mini Pac Council Hearing Packet
- Association of NonSmokers
- Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over
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.
First Reading
22. Amending Chapter 225 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code relating to weapons.
- Public comments received before First Reading
- April 24 public comments
- April 25 public comments
- April 26 public comments
- April 27 public comment
- May 4 public comment
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
23. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for multiple projects.
- RES PH 23-16 PW Projects
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
24. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept funds in the amount of $15,476 from the Saint Paul Conservancy, enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Conservancy, and to establish a financing and spending plan for two new signs at the Como Woodland Classroom and Capitol View Park.
- Como Woodland and Capitol View Park Signs SPPC Grant MOU
- Como Woodland-Capitol View Park Conservancy Funds FS $15476
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
25. Approving the application of Rainbow Health for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 1199 Midway Parkway Como Pavilion.
- The Walk to End HIV Updated Application
- ENS.1
- Map
- The Walk to End HIV Event. Notice to Owners
- Owner list
- The Walk to End HIV. Letter to Applicant
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
26. Accepting Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society funds for the St. Paul - Changsha China Friendship Garden project, and amending the financing and spending budget for the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $70,000 for the project.
- Phalen China Garden Phase II Contribution from MN China Friendship Garden Society
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
27. Approving the application of Allianz Field for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound for the Night Nation Run- Twin Cities Event on May 20, 2023 by Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North.
- Night Nation Run Application
- ENS.1
- Map
- Allianz Field Night Nation Run Twin Cities Property Owner Notification
- Owner list
- Allianz Field Night Nation Run Twin Cities Letter to Applicant
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
28. Approving the application of Friends of St. Paul College for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound for the Friends on the Lawn Event on May 18, 2023 at St. Paul College - 235 Marshall Avenue.
- Friends on the lawn final application
- ENS.1
- map
- Friends on the Lawn.Property Owner Notification
- Owner list
- Friends on the Lawn.Letter to Applicant
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
31. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement( with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto) and amending the operating budget with respect to the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development (“TOD”) Pre-Development Grant for the benefit of the 678 N Snelling Ave project located at 678 Snelling Avenue North (District 11, Ward 4).
- Financial Analysis
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
29. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a grant from Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation in the amount of $15,000 to provide 188 swimming lesson scholarships to St. Paul youth.
- Abbey's Hope Charitable Foundation Grant 15K
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
32. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 686 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2305A, Assessment No. 238812) (Public hearing closed and laid over from March 22, 2023)
- 686 Edmund Ave.VB fee Rental 9-5-22.pdf
- 686 Edmund Ave.VB Warning Letter 10-5-22.pdf
- 686 Edmund Ave.Zimny email.2-10-23
- 686 Edmund Ave.CCIR 3-15-23.pdf
- 686 Edmund Ave.Zimny email.3-21-23
- 686 Edmund Ave.Zimny email.3-22-23
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
37. Appeal of Herbert Darnell Steele to an Emergency Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 1319-1321 DAYTON AVENUE.
- 1319-1321 Dayton Ave.appeal.4-5-23.pdf
- 1319-1321 Dayton Ave.Photos 4-5-23.pdf
- 1319-1321 Dayton Ave.Rondo Land Trust materials 4-5-23.pdf
- 1319-1321 Dayton Ave.Photos 4-6-23.pdf
- 1319-1321 Dayton Ave.Water Meter Reading.pdf
- 1319 1321 Dayton Ave.Steele Ltr.4-10-23
- Passed 7-0-0 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
33. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1030 BEECH STREET. (File No. J2306E1, Assessment No. 238316)
- 1030 Beech St.SA Letter & Photo 10-7-22.pdf
- 1030 Beech St.Photo 10-7-22.pdf
- 1030 Beech St.EC Letter & Bill 10-13-22.pdf
34. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1621 BIRMINGHAM STREET. (File No. J2306B, Assessment No. 238105)
- 1621 Birmingham St.Emergency Boarding.11-16-22
- 1621 Birmingham St.Invoice 70863 Rest Pro.11-14-22
- 1621 Birmingham St Residential Basement Fire Incendiary Summary 11-14-22
- 1621 Birmingham St.Residential Basement Fire Photos 11-14-22.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
35. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1162 BLAIR AVENUE. (File No. J2306B, Assessment No. 238105)
- 1162 Blair Ave.email chain 3-6-23.pdf
- 1162 Blair Ave.Rest Pro bill.Nov 2022
- 1162 Blair Ave.DSI letter.11-30-22
- 1162 Blair Ave.Police report.11-25-22
- 1162 Blair Ave.Zimny email.3-21-23
- 1162 Blair Ave.Zimny email.4-7-23
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
36. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1437 CHARLES AVENUE. (File No. J2304A1, Assessment No. 238520)
- 1437 Charles Ave.EC bill.7-20-22
- 1437 Charles Ave.photo.7-20-22
- 1437 Charles Ave.SAO.7-6-22
38. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 424 ENGLISH STREET. (File No. CRT2305, Assessment No. 238204)
- 424 English St.fee invoice.10-21-22.pdf
- 424 Engllish St.final invoice.11-21-22.pdf
- 424 English St.Zimny email.4-4-23
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
39. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1040 GRAND AVENUE. (File No. J2306B, Assessment No. 238105)
- 1040 Grand Ave.contested email 3-6-23.pdf
- 1040 Grand Ave.Emergency Boarding Letter 12-1-22.pdf
- 1040 Grand Ave.Respro Invoice 11-29-22.pdf
- 1040 Grand Ave.Window Replacement Invoice.1-25-23.pdf
- 1040 Grand Ave.Police Report 11-29-22.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
40. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1117 JENKS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the April 19, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
- 1117 Jenks Ave.OTA 1-5-23
- 1117 Jenks Ave.PH 2-10-23
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Photos 12-15-22
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Photo 11-28-18.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Photos 12-24-18.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Code Compliance Report 3-15-23.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Respro Invoice 12-13-18.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Respro Invoice 12-13-18 Inv 59745.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Photos 6-17-19.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Google Street View 2022.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Alley View 2022.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Metro Legal Services.Email 2-20-23.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Metro Legal Services.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.email chain 3-1-23.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Sheriff Certificate 3-2-23.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Police Reports Dec 2018 & Call Log.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Summary 3-13-23.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.L S 3-13-23.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Fergus Proechel R-R ltr.3-17-23
- 1117 Jenks Ave.CAG National Fund nuisance mitigation plan.4-6-23
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Fergus Proechel R-R ltr.4-14-23
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Fergus Proechel R-R ltr.7-14-23
- 1117 Jenks Ave.30 Day Forfeit Notice 9-5-23.pdf
- 1117 Jenks Ave.affidavit.10-10-23
- 1117 Jenks.work plan estimate.submitted 10-10-23
- 1117 Jenks Ave.financing redacted.sub 10-11-23
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Fergus Proechel R-R ltr.10-27-23
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Fergus Proechel R-R ltr.2-16-24
- Purchase Agreement (MNPA))2-22-24
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Fergus Proechel R-R ltr.3-15-24
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Spencer R-R ltr.4-26-24
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Spencer R-R ltr.5-31-24
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Zimny Spencer email chain.6-7-24
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Scope of work.6-7-24
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Spencer R-R ltr.6-14-24
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Spencer R-R ltr.6-28-24
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Spencer R-R ltr.8-16-24
- 1117 Jenks Ave. Promissory Note
- 1117 Jenks Ave. Mortgage
- 1117 Jenks Ave. Guaranty
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Affidavit Regarding Financing
- Rehabs
- 1117 Jenks Ave.Purchase Agreement
- 1117 Jenks Ave.email chain 9-23-24.pdf
41. 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
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
42. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 689 PARKVIEW AVENUE. (File No. VB2306, Assessment No. 238805)
- 689 Parkview Ave.Warning Letter 9-6-22.pdf
- 689 Parkview Ave.Certificate of Code Compliance 1-6-23.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
43. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1070 ROSS AVENUE. (File No. J2306E, Assessment No. 238305)
- 1070 Ross Ave.Contested email 2-27-23.pdf
- 1070 Ross Ave.SA Letter & Photo 10-7-22.pdf
- 1070 Ross Ave.EC Letter & Bill 10-13-22.pdf
- 1070 Ross Ave.Photos 10-13-22.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
44. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1273 SARGENT AVENUE. (File No. VB2306, Assessment No. 238805)
- 1273 Sargent Ave.Contested email 3-1-23.pdf
- 1273 Sargent Ave.VB Renewal Letter 9-12-22.pdf
- 1273 Sargeant Ave.Zimny email.3-9-23
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
45. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1150 SEVENTH STREET EAST (also 1154 Seventh Street East). (File No. J2306E, Assessment No. 238305)
- 1150 7th St E.SA Letter & Photo 9-27-22.pdf
- 150 7th St E.Photos 9-27-22.pdf
- 1150 7th St E.EC Letter and Bill 10-4-22.pdf
- 1150 7th St E.Photos 10-4-22.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
46. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 120 STEVENS STREET WEST. (File No. J2305E1, Assessment No. 238312) (Amend to reduce)
- 120 Stevens St W.CN.7-20-22
- 120 Stevens St W.EC bill.8-23-22
- 120 Stevens St W.photo.8-23-22
- 120 Stevens St W.Zimny email.3-22-23
47. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 120 STEVENS STREET WEST. (File No. J2306E2, Assessment No. 238317) (Public hearing continued to July 12, 2023)
- 120 Stevens St W.CN.7-20-22
- 120 Stevens St W.EC bill.9-23-22
- 120 Stevens St W.photo.9-23-22
- 120 Stevens St W.Zimny email.3-22-23
48. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 779 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2304E3, Assessment No. 238310)
- 799 Thomas Ave.SA Letter & Photo 7-28-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.EC Letter & Bill #1675750 8-4-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.EC Letter & Bill #1679731 8-18-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.Photos 8-4-22.pdf
- 779 Thomas Ave.Photos 8-18-22.pdf
49. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 779 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2305E3, Assessment No. 238314)
- 799 Thomas Ave.SA Letter & Photo 7-28-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.Photos 7-28-22.pdf
- 779 Thomas Ave.EC Letter & Bill # 1681634 8-25-22.pdf
- 779 Thomas Ave.EC Letter & Bill #1684871 9-7-22.pdf
- 779 Thomas Ave.Photos 8-25-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.Photos 9-7-22.pdf
50. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 779 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2306E3, Assessment No. 238318)
- 799 Thomas Ave.Correction Notice on Vehicles 9-7-22.pdf
- 779 Thomas Ave.EC Letter & Bill #1688855 9-22-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.EC Letter & Bill #1692676 10-6-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.EC Letter & Bill #1695300 10-14-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.Vehicle Abatement Order 10-14-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.Vehicle Photos 9-22-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.Vehicle Photos 10-6-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.SA Letter & Photo 9-8-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.EC Letter & Bill #1695297 10-14-22.pdf
- 799 Thomas Ave.Garbage Photo 10-14-22.pdf
- 779 Thomas Ave.Photos 10-14-22.pdf
51. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 820 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2305E2, Assessment No. 238313) (Public Hearing continued to April 19, 2023)
- 820 Western Ave N.Vehicle Abatement Order.11-3-21.pdf
- 820 Western Ave N.Photos 9-7-22.pdf
- 820 Western Ave N.EC Letter & Bill #1685241 9-9-22.pdf
- 820 Western Ave N.Photos 9-9-22.pdf
- 820 Western Ave N.EC Letter & Bill #1687230 9-16-22.pdf
- 820 Western Ave N.Photos 9-16-22.pdf
52. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 820 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2306E, Assessment No. 238305)
- 820 Western Ave N.Vehicle Abatement Order.11-3-21.pdf
- 820 Western Ave N.EC Letter & Bill #1689108 9-23-22.pdf
- 820 Western Ave N.EC Letter & Bill #160769 9-30-22.pdf
- 820 Western Ave N.EC Letter & Bill #1694079 10-12-22.pdf
- 820 Western Ave N.Photo 9-23-22.pdf
- 820 Western Ave N.Photo 9-30-22.pdf
- 820 Western Ave N.Photos 10-12-22.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
53. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during June 1 to October 20, 2022. (File No. VB2306, Assessment No. 238805)
- Notice Assessment Roll VB2306.238805
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
54. Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during November 2022. (File No. J2306B, Assessment No. 238105)
- Notice Assessment Roll J2306B.238105
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
55. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during September 27 to October 24, 2022. (File No. CRT2305, Assessment No. 238204)
- Notice Assessment Roll CRT2305.238204
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
56. Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during September 22 to October 21, 2022. (File No. J2306E, Assessment No. 238305)
- Notice Assessment Roll J2306E.238305
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
57. Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during November 2 to December 1, 2022. (File No. J2304P, Assessment No. 238403)
- Notice Assessment Roll J2304P.238403
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
PUBLIC HEARING Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
30. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto) and amending the operating budget with respect to the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development (“TOD”) Grant for the benefit of Kimball Court located at 555 Snelling Ave N (District 11, Ward 4).
- Financial Analysis
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
ADJOURNMENT
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City Council - April 19, 2023 4/19/2023

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1470 Kent Street a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

2. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1862 Ivy Avenue East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

3. Reduce the 2023 Cultural STAR Admin budget to zero, due to carry-over of Cultural STAR Admin from 2022 in the amount of approximately $75,000.

4. Amending the 2023 spending budget in the Department of Public Works Sewers Capital Maintenance accounting unit.

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

5. Authorizing the City to apply to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for contamination cleanup funding for a project at 755 Prior Avenue which includes indemnification obligations.

9. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2023 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota.

11. Authorizing the City to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement, on behalf of the Police Department, with the State of Minnesota, on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for access the Criminal Justice Data Network (CJDN).

12. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for grant funds of $3,510 from AARP to support the activation of the Outdoor Fitness Park, located at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.

13. Authorizing agreements between the City and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), for the Police Department's use of commercial space for police operations.

14. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2023 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the United Association of Pipefitters Local No. 455.

15. Approving a Limited Use Permit with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Fish Hatchery Trail project.

17. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Police Federation for the purpose of establishing an on-call schedule.

18. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2023 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the Electrical Workers Local 110.

19. Approving an Amendment No. 1 to Automated Metering Infrastructure Site Lease Agreement with the City to install AMI equipment on siren poles maintained by the City’s Department of Emergency Management.

FOR DISCUSSION

20. Recognizing that the Department of Emergency Management has met nationally recognized Emergency Management Standards and is accredited by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).

21. Approving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco License held by KMH Retail LLC d/b/a Mini Pac (License ID# 20210000750), at 1184 Maryland Avenue East. (Licensee’s Attorney will speak to City Council on licensee’s behalf) (laid over from April 26, 2023)

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.

First Reading

22. Amending Chapter 225 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code relating to weapons.

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

23. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for multiple projects.

25. Approving the application of Rainbow Health for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 1199 Midway Parkway Como Pavilion.

26. Accepting Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society funds for the St. Paul - Changsha China Friendship Garden project, and amending the financing and spending budget for the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $70,000 for the project.

27. Approving the application of Allianz Field for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound for the Night Nation Run- Twin Cities Event on May 20, 2023 by Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North.

28. Approving the application of Friends of St. Paul College for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound for the Friends on the Lawn Event on May 18, 2023 at St. Paul College - 235 Marshall Avenue.

29. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a grant from Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation in the amount of $15,000 to provide 188 swimming lesson scholarships to St. Paul youth.

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

32. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 686 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2305A, Assessment No. 238812) (Public hearing closed and laid over from March 22, 2023)

37. Appeal of Herbert Darnell Steele to an Emergency Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 1319-1321 DAYTON AVENUE.

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

33. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1030 BEECH STREET. (File No. J2306E1, Assessment No. 238316)

34. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1621 BIRMINGHAM STREET. (File No. J2306B, Assessment No. 238105)

35. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1162 BLAIR AVENUE. (File No. J2306B, Assessment No. 238105)

36. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1437 CHARLES AVENUE. (File No. J2304A1, Assessment No. 238520)

38. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 424 ENGLISH STREET. (File No. CRT2305, Assessment No. 238204)

39. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1040 GRAND AVENUE. (File No. J2306B, Assessment No. 238105)

40. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1117 JENKS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the April 19, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)

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

42. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 689 PARKVIEW AVENUE. (File No. VB2306, Assessment No. 238805)

43. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1070 ROSS AVENUE. (File No. J2306E, Assessment No. 238305)

44. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1273 SARGENT AVENUE. (File No. VB2306, Assessment No. 238805)

45. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1150 SEVENTH STREET EAST (also 1154 Seventh Street East). (File No. J2306E, Assessment No. 238305)

46. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 120 STEVENS STREET WEST. (File No. J2305E1, Assessment No. 238312) (Amend to reduce)

47. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 120 STEVENS STREET WEST. (File No. J2306E2, Assessment No. 238317) (Public hearing continued to July 12, 2023)

48. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 779 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2304E3, Assessment No. 238310)

49. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 779 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2305E3, Assessment No. 238314)

50. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 779 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2306E3, Assessment No. 238318)

51. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 820 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2305E2, Assessment No. 238313) (Public Hearing continued to April 19, 2023)

52. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 820 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2306E, Assessment No. 238305)

53. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during June 1 to October 20, 2022. (File No. VB2306, Assessment No. 238805)

54. Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during November 2022. (File No. J2306B, Assessment No. 238105)

55. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during September 27 to October 24, 2022. (File No. CRT2305, Assessment No. 238204)

56. Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during September 22 to October 21, 2022. (File No. J2306E, Assessment No. 238305)

57. Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during November 2 to December 1, 2022. (File No. J2304P, Assessment No. 238403)

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

ADJOURNMENT

ROLL CALL

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.

20. Recognizing that the Department of Emergency Management has met nationally recognized Emergency Management Standards and is accredited by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).

22. Amending Chapter 225 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code relating to weapons.

23. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for multiple projects.

25. Approving the application of Rainbow Health for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 1199 Midway Parkway Como Pavilion.

26. Accepting Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society funds for the St. Paul - Changsha China Friendship Garden project, and amending the financing and spending budget for the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $70,000 for the project.

27. Approving the application of Allianz Field for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound for the Night Nation Run- Twin Cities Event on May 20, 2023 by Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North.

28. Approving the application of Friends of St. Paul College for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound for the Friends on the Lawn Event on May 18, 2023 at St. Paul College - 235 Marshall Avenue.

29. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a grant from Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation in the amount of $15,000 to provide 188 swimming lesson scholarships to St. Paul youth.

32. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 686 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2305A, Assessment No. 238812) (Public hearing closed and laid over from March 22, 2023)

37. Appeal of Herbert Darnell Steele to an Emergency Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 1319-1321 DAYTON AVENUE.

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.

ADJOURNMENT