City Council - May 17, 2023   5/17/2023

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Administrative Order: Amending the 2023 Saint Paul Regional Water Services budget for the transfer of funds from various accounting units to increase funding for the Administration - Building Repair Services expense account.

• Financial Analysis

2. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its 2023 Special Fund budget to more accurately record expenditures meeting capital criteria.

• AO 23-51 Special Fund

3. Amending the 2023 spending budget in the Department of Public Works Sewers Utility Fund Sewer Inflow and Infiltration accounting unit.

• Sewers

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

4. Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for and accept funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary grant program for the City’s EV Spot Network Project, which, if awarded to the City, would require a 20% local match.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

5. Changing the rate of pay for the Animal Services Officer I-III series to Grades 030, 034, 037, respectively.

• Animal Services Officer I-III

6. Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025) between the City and the Saint Paul Fire Supervisory Association International Association of Firefighters Local 3939.

• 2025 Fire Supervisory Association Labor Agreement
• 2023 Summary Agreement FSA

7. Authorizing an agreement between the City and Saint Paul River Centre CVA for the Police Department’s use of commercial space for police operations.

• RES 23-731 River Centre License Agreement

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for Lavs Tac Ent LLC, d/b/a The Foundry Pub (License ID #20230000060), for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Gambling Location licenses, located at 1201 Jackson Street.

• Signed Conditions Affidavit
• Minutes
• Class N Application
• Floor Plan
• Street Photos
• STAMP Activity Report
• Incident report
• Objection #1
• Objection #2
• Objection #2 addendum
• Objection #3
• Objection #4
• District Council Correspondence
• Aerial Photo
• Zoning Map
• Plat Map
• 100' Property Ownership
• AMANDA Print Screen
• Class N Notification
• Notice of License Hearing
• License Hearing Sign-in Sheet

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

9. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2023 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82.

• 2023 Painters May Wage & Fringe Adjustment MOA

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

10. Approving adverse action against the Liquor On Sale-100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale-2AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Tobacco Shop, and Entertainment (A) licenses held by White Squirrel, LLC d/b/a The White Squirrel Bar (License ID# 20200001333) for the premises located at 974 Seventh Street West. (Licensee will speak to Council on his own behalf)

• May 17th 2023 Council Hearing Packet
• Jarret Oulman documents

• Passed 7-0-0 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 second reading.

Final Adoption

11. 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

• Passed 7-0-0 Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption

12. Granting authority to the Port Authority to issue and sell general obligation bonds to which the Port Authority pledges the full faith, credit, and resources of the City pursuant to the provisions and by authority of said Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 469 and 475, as amended.

• Ord 23-23 Staff Report

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

13. Amending Chapter 33.04 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Permit Fees as they relate to Gas Burner, Plumbing fees and Radon system fees.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

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

14. Amending Chapter 157 of the Legislative Code related to parking of commercial and overweight vehicles.

• Truck Parking Ordinance Presentation
• Jill Pavlak public comment
• Eric Koivisto public comment
• Ann Verme public comment

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption

15. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $100,200 for the Hamline Avenue Trail project.

• Hamline Ave Trail STAR Grant Bud Amd FS $100200

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

16. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget to close out 2018 projects.

• RES PH 23-103 FA

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

17. Accepting Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society funds for the Saint Paul Changsha China Friendship Garden project, and, amending the financing and spending budget for the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $15,000 for the project.

• Phalen China Garden Ph II Contribution MN China Friendship Garden Society $15000

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

18. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $5,000 for funds received from the Lower Phalen Creek Project (LPCP) for staff time for participating in the Swede Hollow Creek Enhancement Feasibility Study.

• Swede Hollow LPCP $5K FS PH 23-113

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

19. Approving the application of ROK Eatery for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Sundays, June 4 - September 24, 2023 at 882 Seventh Street West #12 - ROK Eatery.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Owners list
• Notice to Owner
• Letter to Applicant
• William Becker public comment
• Kat Hitzeman public comment
• Joshua Phillips public comment

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

20. Approving the application of POCIS for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on June 18, 2023 at 1600 Phalen Drive - Phalen Park Pavilion.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Owner's List
• Notice to Owners
• Letter to Applicant

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

31. Appeal of Christina Harding on behalf of Lynn Huynh to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1146 EDGERTON STREET. (public hearing closed and laid over from May 17, 2023)

• 1146 Edgerton St. appeal.4-19-23
• 1146 Edgerton St.Photos 3-3-23
• 1146 Edgerton St.Photos 3-31-23
• 1146 Edgerton St.Harding Ltr.4-28-23
• 1146 Edgerton St.Harding bid.5-2-23
• 1146 Edgerton St.Harding Ltr.5-5-23
• 1146 Edgerton St.Nies Harding email.5-16-23
• 1146 Edgerton St.Harding testimony.5-16-23
• 1146 Edgerton St.Harding Ltr.5-25-23
• 1146 Edgerton St email & materials by Harding.6-2-23.pdf
• 1146 Edgerton St.work plan.5-2-23
• 1146 Edgerton St.email chian 6-6-23.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over

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

21. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 942 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2307E, Assessment No. 238306)

• 942 Aurora Ave.SAO.10-27-22
• 942 Aurora Ave.photo.11-8-22
• 942 Aurora Ave.EC ltr and Bill.11-8-22

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

22. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1019 BEECH STREET. (File No. J2307E2, Assessment No. 238321)

• 1019 Beech St.chain email 4-18-23.pdf
• 1019 Beech St.SA Letter 11-4-22.pdf
• 1019 Beech St.EC Bill 11-14-22.pdf
• 1019 Beech St.Photos 11-14-22.pdf

23. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 452 BIDWELL STREET. (File No. CRT2306, Assessment No. 238205)

• 452 Bidwell St.fee invoice.10-27-22.pdf
• 452 Bidwell St.final invoice.11-28-22.pdf
• 452 Bidwell St.Zimny email.4-4-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

24. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 399 BLAIR AVENUE. (File No. J2307E3, Assessment No. 238322)

• 399 Blair Ave.CN.10-12-22
• 399 Blair Ave.photos.10-12-22
• 399 Blair Ave.EC bill.11-10-22
• 399 Blair Ave.photos.10-27-22
• 399 Blair Ave.photos.11-10-22
• 399 Blair Ave.Zimny Ltr 4-26-23
• 399 Blair Ave Karen Ltr.5-1-23
• 399 Blair Ave.Aerial Map 2011-2022.pdf

25. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1039 BRADLEY STREET. (File No. VB2307, Assessment No. 238806)

• 1039 Bradley St.VB Reg Letter.9-14-22
• 1039 Bradley St.VB Warning Letter.12-4-22

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

26. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 586 BURGESS STREET. (File No. J2307E, Assessment No. 238306)

• 586 Burgess St.SA Letter 10-13-22.pdf
• 586 Burgess St.EC Bill & Letter 11-8-22.pdf
• 586 Burgess St.Photo 4-17-23.pdf
• 586 Burgess st.Zimny email.4-18-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

27. Appeal of Earl Carlson to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1784 CARROLL AVENUE.

• 1784 Carroll Ave.appeal.5-1-23
• 1784 Carroll Ave.photos.5-1-23
• 1784 Carroll Ave.Aerial Map 5-8-23.pdf
• 1784 Carroll Ave.Carlson Ltr.5-12-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

28. Amending Council File No. RLH AR 23-17 to delete the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during August 22 to September 21, 2022 at 982 CHARLES AVENUE. (File No. J2305E, Assessment No. 238304)

• 982 Charles Ave.email 4-28-23.pdf
• 982 Charles Ave.chain email 5-3-23.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

29. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 324 CLARENCE STREET. (File No. J2307E, Assessment No. 238306)

• 324 Clarence St.SA Letter 10-7-22.pdf
• 324 Clarence St.EC Bill & Letter 10-27-22.pdf
• 324 Clarence Street.Zimny email.4-18-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

30. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 953 CLARK STREET. (File No. J2307B, Assessment No. 238106)

• 953 Clark St.VB Emergency Boarding Letter 12-29-22.pdf
• 953 Clark St.Respro Invoice 12-27-22.pdf
• 953 Clark St.Police Report 12-23-22.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

32. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 39 HILLTOP LANE in Council File RLH RR 22-53.

• 39 Hilltop Ln.Cert of Code Complaince 5-2-23.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

33. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1840 IOWA AVENUE EAST. (File No. 2306T, Assessment No. 239005)

• Private Tree Letter.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

34. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1885 IVY AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2307E, Assessment No. 238306)

• 1885 Ivy Ave E.SA Letter & Photo 11-8-22.pdf
• 1885 Ivy Ave E.EC Letter and Bill for 1703441 11-15-22.pdf
• 1885 Ivy Ave E.Photo 11-15-22.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

35. Third Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 655 JESSAMINE AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 22-51.

• 655 Jessamine Ave E.30 Day Forfeit Notice 2-28-23.pdf
• 655 Jessamine Ave.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 3-9-23.pdf
• 655 Jessamine Ave E.Ray R-R Ltr.3-31-23
• 655 Jessamine Ave.schedule.4-10-23
• 655 Jessamine Ave.email update.4-10-23
• 655 Jessamine Ave.updated financing.4-13-23
• 655 Jessamine Ave E.Ray R-R Ltr.4-14-23
• 655 Jessamine Ave.cashiers check.4-14-23
• 655 Jessamine Ave E.Zimny Zane Ray email chain.4-26-23
• 655 Jessamine CC Cert.5-17-23

36. Appeal of William Quinlan to a Summary Abatement Order at 1042 LAWSON AVENUE EAST.

• 1042 Lawson Ave E.appeal.4-27-23
• 1042 Lawson Ave E.Photos 4-20-23.pdf
• 1042 Lawson Ave E.Quinlan Ltr.5-11-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

37. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 817 MARSHALL AVENUE. (File No. J2307E1, Assessment No. 238320) (Public hearing closed and laid over from June 14, 2023)

• 817 Marshall Ave.Vehicle Abatement Order 10-31-22.pdf
• 817 Marshall Ave.EC Letter & Bill.11-14-22.pdf
• 817 Marshall Ave.Photos 10-31-22.pdf
• 817 Marshall Ave.Prince email chain.6-5-23
• 817 Marshall Ave.Zimny follow up email.6-7-23
• 817 Marshall Ave.Prince email chain.6-6-23.pdf
• 817 Marshall Ave.photos.6-14-23

38. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1079 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2307E, Assessment No. 238306)

• 1079 Maryland Ave E.Summary Abatement Order 10-3-22.pdf
• 1079 Maryland Ave E.EC Bill & Letter.10-25-22.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

39. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1361 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2307B, Assessment No. 238106)

• 1365 Maryland Ave.Rest Pro Inv 71077.12-15-22
• 1365 Maryland Ave E.Letter.12-19-22
• 1365 Maryland Ave E.police report.12-15-22

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

40. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1826 SHERWOOD AVENUE. (File No. J2307E, Assessment No. 238306)

• 1826 Sherwood Ave.Skinaway contested statement.4-5-23
• 1826 Sherwood Ave.SAO.11-8-22
• 1826 Sherwood Ave.photo.11-15-22
• 1826 Sherwood Ave.EC letter + bill.11-15-22
• 1826 Sherwood Ave.Pillsbury hauler records.4-18-23
• 1826 Sherwood Ave.Zimny email.4-18-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

41. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1457 THIRD STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 22-24. (Amend to grant additional 180 days)

• 1457 Third St E.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 3-22-23.pdf
• 1457 Third St. E.Berger R-R Ltr.4-14-23
• 1457 Third St. E. retaining wall driveway pics.4-20-23
• 1457 Third St. E.reno budget.4-20-23
• 1457 Third St. E. bricks pic.4-20-23
• 1457 Third St. E.bank balance.4-20-23
• 1457 Third St E.bids.4-21-23
• 1457 Third St. E.Berger R-R Ltr.4-28-23
• 1457 Third St. E.updated affidavit.5-1-23
• 1457 Third St. E.Power of Attorney.5-1-23
• 1457 Third St E.Budget, schedule + bids (no plumbing).5-8-23
• 1457 Third St. E.Berger R-R Ltr.5-12-23
• work plan.5-15-23
• 1457 Third St E.updated bids.5-15-23
• 1457 Third St E.updated financing.5-15-23

42. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 829 THIRD STREET EAST within fifteen (15) days after the May 17, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)

• 829 3rd St E.OTA 1-25-23
• 829 3rd St E.PH 3-10-23
• 829 3rd St E.Condemnation Letter 12-27-21
• 829 3rd St E.Fire Incident Report 12-31-21
• 829 3rd St E.Fire Investigation Report 12-31-21
• 829 3rd St E.Updated Ownership Records 3-7-23.pdf
• 829 3rd St E.Photos 12-27-21
• 829 3rd St E.Photos 1-12-23
• 829 3rd St E.Photo 3-10-23
• 829 3rd St E.Fire Photos 1-3-23.pdf
• 829 Third St E.Grimm R-R Ltr.4-14-23
• 829 Third St E.Police Call Log 5-4-23.pdf
• 829 Third St E.Grimm R-R Ltr.5-12-23
• 829 3rd St E.SHPO Form 3-24-23.pdf
• 829 Third St E.affidavit.submitted 6-9-23
• 829 Third St E.work plan + schedule.submitted 6-9-23
• 829 Third St E.financing.submitted 6-9-23
• 829 Third St E.Code Compliance Inspection Report 5-16-23.pdf
• 829 Third St E.Grimm R-R Ltr.6-30-23

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 693 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2307E, Assessment No. 238306)

• 693 Western Ave N.Summary Abatement Order 10-12-22.pdf
• 693 Western Ave N.EC Letter & Bill 11-8-22.pdf
• 693 Western Ave N.EC Letter & Bill 11-21-22.pdf
• 693 Western Ave N.email chain 4-2-23.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

47. Appeal of Yang Vang and Pang Yang to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1093 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH.

• 1093 Western Ave N.appeal.4-24-23
• 1093 Western Ave N.photo.4-24-23
• 1093 Western Ave N.Fire Report 4-8-23.pdf
• 1093 Western Ave N.Fire Photos 4-8-23.pdf
• 1093 Western Ave N.Form 4.pdf
• 1093 Western Ave N.Filled VB Reg Form 5-1-23.pdf
• 1093 Western Ave N.Vang Ltr.5-5-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

48. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 929 YORK AVENUE. (File No. VB2307, Assessment No. 238806)

• 929 York.VB Reg Letter.11-8-22
• 929 York.VB Warning Letter.12-8-22
• 929 York Ave.Zimny email.4-4-23

49. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during August 11 to November 16, 2022. (File No. VB2307, Assessment No. 238806)

• Notice Assessment Roll VB2307.238806

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

50. Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during December 2022. (File No. J2307B, Assessment No. 238106)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2307B.238106

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

51. Ratifying the assessments for Demolition services from November 2022. (File No. J2303C, Assessment No. 232002)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2303C.232002

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

52. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during October 25 to November 27, 2022 (File No. CRT2306, Assessment No. 238205)

• Notice Assessment Roll CRT2306.238205

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

53. Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during October 24 to November 21, 2022 (File No. J2307E, Assessment No. 238306)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2307E.238306

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

54. Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree services during January 2023. (File No. 2306T, Assessment No. 239005)

• Notice Assessment Roll 2306T.239005

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

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