City Council - July 12, 2023 7/12/2023

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Description: Transcript of July 12, 2023 St. Paul City Council - July 12, 2023

Attachments

ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1. Amending CDBG Project Budgets: funding for 1134 Payne Ave (Checker Board Pizza), a project selected by CDBG subgrantee ESNDC for their Business Investment Fund (BIF) program.
- AO 23-65 Financial Analysis CDBG (ESNDC)
2. Establishing seven (7) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolutions # RES 23-885, RES 23-886, RES 23-890, and RES 23-920.
- June 2023 YR STAR Financial Analysis AO 23-66
3. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its 2023 Special Fund budget to more accurately record expenditures meeting capital criteria.
- AO 23-67 Special Fund
4. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its 2023 Special Fund budget on the 2022 Pathways to Policing Grant to reflect expenditures more accurately.
- AO 23-69 2022 Pathways to Policing Reprogram Financial analysis
- Budget P2P grant REVISED 6.14.23
5. Amending the 2023 spending budget within the Department of Public Works Administration Fund Dale Street Campus Mtce Accounting unit.
- AO 23-70.pdf
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 adverse action against the Short-Term Rental (Owner-Occupied) license held by Vlad Messing d/b/a Vlad I Messing (License ID #20210000636) for the premises located at 911 Dayton Avenue. (To be withdrawn)
- Notice of Intent to Suspend License and Request Imposition of $500 matrix penalty
7. Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply for the Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities Demonstration Account Predevelopment grant funds for a project at 796 Stewart Avenue (Little Mod), and another at 680 and 694 Minnehaha Avenue East (Hamm's Brewery redevelopment), which will include indemnification obligations.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
8. Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement (which includes indemnification obligations) with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the Capital City Bikeway Phase 1 Project.
- MnDOT Agreement CCB Ph 1
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
9. Approving the Labor Agreement (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70.
- 2023-2025 Operating Engineers Local 70 Summary Agreement
- 2023-2025 Operating Engineers Local 70 License Premiums MOA
- 2023-2025 Operating Engineers Local 70 Labor Agreement
- 2023-2025 Operating Engineers Local 70 Training Fund MOA
10. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Supervisors Organization for the purpose of providing Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
- Saint Paul Supervisors Organization MOA Paid Parental Leave
11. Approving the Liquor On Sale-100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) and Entertainment (A) licenses for Abyssinia General Trading LLC d/b/a Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant (License ID 20230000687) for the premises located at 308 Prince Street, Suite #140.
- Class N License Application
- License Application Notification
- License condition affidavit
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
12. Approving the Liquor On Sale-100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale-2AM Closing and Entertainment (B) licenses for Pimento St Paul, Inc d/b/a Pimento Jamaican Kitchen (License ID 20230000917) for the premises located at 354 Wabasha Street North.
- Class N License Application
- License Application Notification
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
13. Authorizing the Office of Financial Services-Real Estate to apply for and accept grant funds of $317,800 from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program for developing a municipal buildings decarbonization plan.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
14. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 1 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for projects located at the Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
15. Approving a public hearing on the issuance of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the “HRA”) for a multifamily rental housing development project located at 484 Temperance Street and 211 Seventh Street East; reciting a proposal for a Housing Finance Program related to the development; approving the related project and program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C; and authorizing the HRA to issue conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
16. Supplementing RES 23-289 relating to water revenue bonds of the City; accepting the offer of the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to purchase a water revenue note in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000; providing for the issuance of a water revenue note, Series 2023; and authorizing execution of a project loan agreement with the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority.
- Exhibit A Final 7.10.2023
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
20. Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City and the Tri-Council (LIUNA Laborers, Local 363; General Drivers, Local 120; and Operating Engineers, Local 49).
- 2023-2025 Tri Council Collective Bargaining Agreement
- MOA Tri-Council Heavy Equipment Operator SPRWS Appointment Process
- MOA Tri-Council Utility Trainee Requirements
- 2023-2025 Tri-Council Summary Agreement
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
17. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 1, 2, 6 and 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for the Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
18. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 6 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for St. Paul Parks Department in partnership with the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
19. Honoring Judy Yaeger Jones for her life of service to the community.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
SUSPENSION ITEM
Authorizing the City to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Ramsey County for the Trunk Highway (TH) 5 Project from Mendota Street to TH 120.
- 1052411 AGR PKG CITY OF SAINT PAUL AND RAMSEY COUNTY
- Passed 5-0-0 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.
SUSPENSION ITEM
First Reading
Approving an extension of an interim ordinance requesting a Planning Commission study to undertake a zoning study of non-conventional residential housing unit products.
- Passed 5-0-0 Laid Over to Second Reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
21. Amending Chapter 142 of the Legislative Code (Title XII) pertaining to a special service district in downtown. (Public hearing continued from July 19, 2023 for Final Adoption)
- SPDID Enlargement Petitions
- updated 7/21/23
- Hosko handout
- Cossetta's Oposition Letter
- Passed 5-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption
22. Considering the appeal of 2285 Hampden LLC (c/o Thomas Nelson, Exeter Management LLC) to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying zoning variances to construct a new mixed residential commercial building at 2285 Hampden Avenue. (To be withdrawn)
- Appeal Application for 2285 Hampden Avenue
- Variance Application and Supporting Documents for 2285 Hampden Avenue
- Board of Zoning Appeals Staff Report for 2285 Hampden Avenue
- Board of Zoning Appeals Resolution for 2285 Hampden Avenue
- Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Minutes for May 30, 2023
- Board of Zoning Appeals Public Comment for 2285 Hampden Avenue
- Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing List and Map for 2285 Hampden Avenue
- Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Letter for 2285 Hampden Avenue
- § 15.99 Extension Letter for 2285 Hampden Avenue
- City Council Public Hearing Notice Mailing List and Map for 2285 Hampden Avenue
- City Council Public Hearing Notice for 2285 Hampden Avenue
- Charlotte Pellett and Thomas Kellen
- District Council Correspondence
- Jill Peuranen public comment
23. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $2,374,487 from a National Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant for the North End Community Center (NECC) project.
- North End ORLP (DNR) Grant PH 23-136
- 2023-07-12 NECC Update
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
24. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $7,173,600 to reflect funds from the Metropolitan Council’s Regional Solicitation, for the reconstruction of Fish Hatchery Trail and portions of the Samuel Morgan Regional Trail.
- Fish Hatchery and Sam Morgan Reg Solicitation-Federal Grants MnDOT Admin PH 23-137
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
25. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $250,000 for the North End Community Center, and entering into an agreement with the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy for the project.
- NECC NFL Grant FS $250K PH 23-138
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
26. Approving the petition of Brian Ingram on behalf of Hope Fire House, LLC to vacate a portion of Leech Street from Grand Avenue to West Seventh Street. (Public hearing closed, laid over from August 23, 2023)
- Description and Depiction
- SPRWS Easement Provisions
- Leech Street
- Passed 5-0-0 Continue Public Hearing
27. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $13,316.20 to reflect gifted funds from the Ramsey Hill Association for the Cochran Park Pool and Sculpture Restoration project.
- Cochran Fountain Bud Amd FS RHA $13316.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
28. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $295,251.74 to utilize Parkland Dedication funds for the Pedro Park project.
- Pedro Park Parkland Funding 5.31.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
29. Authorizing the Police Department to add fund equity to its 2023 Special Fund operating budget to more accurately reflect expenditures for a position change.
- Financial Analysis
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
30. Approving the Northern Highland Bridge final (combined) plat.
- 1_Staff Report_Northern HB Plat
- 2_Northern HB_Final Plat_Cover Letter
- 3_Northern HB_Final Plat
- 4_Northern HB_Combined Plat_Subdivision Review Application
- 5_Northern HB Prelim Plat approval
- 6_CC_ENS_notice_Northern_Highland_Bridge_Plat
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
31. Approving the petition of Juan Padilla and Claudia Serafico Cruz on behalf of BMC Property, LLC to vacate the alley behind 892 Newcomb Street and 891 Atlantic Street.
- Description and Depiction
- Aerial view for 05-2023
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
32. Approving the application of Twin Cities Food Trucks Inc. for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on July 15, 2023 at Harriet Island Road.
- Application
- ENS
- Map
- Notice to Owner
- Owners List
- Letter to Applicant
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
33. Approving the application of Forward Events LLC for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on July 22, 2023 at 390 Kellogg Boulevard - Union Depot Parking Lot C.
- Application
- ENS
- Map
- Notice to Owner
- Owners List
- Letter to Applicant
- Dave Brasel public comment
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
34. Approving the application of Dual Citizen Brewing for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 725 Raymond Avenue.
- Application
- ENS
- Map
- Notice to Owner
- Owner list
- Letter to Applicant
- Martha & David Sewall public comment
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
35. Authorizing the City's sponsorship of a Minnesota Investment Fund application by Lightwave Photonics Inc. for a project proposed at 2500 University Avenue West, Suite B9 (District 12, Ward 4).
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
36. Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturdays, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12 and August 19, 2023 at 429 Wabasha Street South. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 12, 2023)
- Application
- ENS
- Map
- Notice to Owner
- Owners List
- Letter to Applicant
- Kottke/Nelson public comment
- Kukowski/Gammon public comment
- Stewart-Finkenstaedt public comment
- Teehan public comment
- Heutmaker public comment
- Passed 5-0-0 Laid Over
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
37. Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 318 EDMUND AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 21-11. (Public hearing closed, laid over from August 16, 2023)
- 318 Edmund Ave.MF Notice of PH 3-22-23.pdf
- 318 Edmund Ave.Tea R-R Ltr.4-14-23
- 318 Edmund Ave.Bank Statement and Affidavit 4-26-23.pdf
- 318 Edmund Ave.Photos 4-26-23.pdf
- 318 Edmund Ave.Work Plan.pdf
- 318 Edmund Ave.Tea R-R Ltr.4-28-23
- 318 Edmund Ave.Tea R-R Ltr5-10-23
- 318 Edmund Ave.Tea R-R Ltr5-11-23
- 318 Edmund Ave.Tea R-R Ltr5-26-23
- 318 Edmund Ave.Tea R-R Ltr.6-16-23
- 318 Edmund Ave.Duct Cleaning Service Receipt 6-20-23.pdf
- 318 Edmund Ave.Ubl Email.7-12-23
- 318 Edmund Ave.Tea R-R Ltr.8-17-23.pdf
- 318 Edmund Ave.Zane progress email.9-27-23
- 318 Edmund Ave.Certificate of Code Compliance 11-17-23.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Laid Over
55. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 678 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the May 27, 2020 City Council public hearing. (Amend to 180 days)
- 678 Snelling Ave N.OTA 2-12-20
- 678 Snelling Ave N.PH 3-20-20
- 678 Snelling Ave N.SHPO 3-12-20
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Photos 10-5-16
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Photos #1.2-6-20
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Photos #2.2-6-20
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Team Inspection Report 5-27-20.pdf
- 687 Snelling Ave N.L&S Service.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.chain email.4-24-20.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Steen Zimny emails.5-15-20
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Mudge-Hamline Letter email.6-22-20.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Steen Ltr to LHO.9-2-20.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave.Purchase Agreement.9-17-20
- Building Code and Inspection
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Warranty Deed Signature.1-15-21
- 678 Snelling Ave.Funding Sources.1-20-21
- 678 Snelling Ave.Eagle Creek Title Purchase Agreement.1-15-21
- 678 Snelling Ave E.Kugler Zimny email.5-10-21
- 678 Snelling Ave N. Kugler Zimny email.7-6-21
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Kugler Water update.8-19-21
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Gelgelu email.2-21-22
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Fire Report 2.22.22.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.email chain.2-23-22.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.photo.2-28-22.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Kugler email.4-15-22
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Zimny email.4-22-22
- 678 Snelling Ave N.St Paul Property Inventory Form 4-1-18.pdf
- 678 Snellling Ave N. Kimley Horn Fire Assessment Report.5.6.22
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Moermond-Karpen email 5-12-22.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Little Africa Plaza- rendering 8-7-22
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Feasibility Work Summaries.pdf
- 687 Snelling Ave N.JZ Letters sent 2020-2023.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Gelgelu R-R Ltr.3-31-23
- 5.18.2023
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Gelgelu R-R Ltr.5-26-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Construction Plan.submitted 6-13-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Gelgelu R-R Ltr.6-26-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Kugler email chain.6-26-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Kugler Email Chain.6-27-23
- 678 Snelling Ave.2022 Neighborhood STAR Award.submitted 6-27-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Otto Bremer Trust award.submitted 6-27-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Kugler email + attachment to construction plan.submitted 6-27-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Moermond-Kugler Email.6-28-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Moermond email.9-25-23
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted As Amended
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
38. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 315 CHARLES AVENUE in Council File SAO 23-21.
- 315 Charles Ave.Lee Ltr.6-9-23.pdf
39. Appeal of Christopher Petersen, Power-of-Attorney for Tony E. Petersen (father), to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 540 CHARLES AVENUE.
- 540 Charles Ave.appeal.4-21-23.pdf
- 540 Charles Ave.photos 4-5-23.pdf
- 540 Charles Ave Google Street View Image Capture 2019
- 540 Charles Ave.Petersen Ltr.5-18-23
- 540 Charles Ave.email chain.pdf
- 540 Charles Ave.Retaining wall bids 5-19-23.pdf
- 540 Charles Ave.Retaining Wall email 5-19-23.pdf
- 540 Charles Ave.Petersen Ltr.6-16-23
- 540 Charles Ave.Petersen Ltr.6-30-23
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
40. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 587 COOK AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 22-52.
- 587 Cook Ave E.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 5-19-23.pdf
- 587 Cook Ave E.Heimann R-R Ltr.6-16-23
- 587 Cook Ave E.Financing Statement 6-26-23.pdf
- 587 Cook Ave E.Updated Schedule 6-26-23.pdf
- 587 Cook Ave E.Updated Budget 6-26-23.pdf
- 587 Cook Ave E.Heimann R-R Ltr.6-30-23
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
41. Appeal of Emiliano Marrero Romero to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 593 COOK AVENUE EAST.
- 593 Cook Ave E.appeal.6-16-23.pdf
- 593 Cook Ave E.Code Compliance Report 12-22-22.pdf
- 593 Cook Ave E.Ramsey County Sale Transaction.pdf
- 593 Cook Ave E.Romero Ltr.6-30-23
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
42. Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 781 COOK AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-13.
- 781 Cook Ave E.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 6-6-23.pdf
- 781 Cook Ave E.Code Compliance Certificate 6-19-23.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
43. Appeal of James F. Riley, Chief Manager of Riley Investment 1 LLC, to a Summary Abatement Order at 1051 FIFTH STREET EAST.
- 1051 Fifth St E.appeal.6-13-23.pdf
- 1051 Fifth St E.Photo 6-7-23.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
44. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 901 FULLER AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the March 22, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove only)
- 901 Fuller Ave.OTA 11-28-22
- 901 Fuller Ave.PH 1-13-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.SHPO Form 12-13-22
- 901 Fuller Ave.Fire Incident Report 10-24-21
- 901 Fuller Ave.Fire Investigation Report 10-24-21
- 901 Fuller Ave.Photos 10-27-21
- 901 Fuller Ave.Photos 11-10-22
- 901 Fuller Ave.Photo 11-29-22
- 901 Fuller Ave.Photos 1-17-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Summary.pdf
- 901 Fuller Ave.L S 2-10-23.pdf
- 901 Fuller Ave.Ray R-R Ltr.2-17-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Ray R-R Ltr.3-17-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Greenfield R-R Ltr.4-14-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Greenfield R-R Ltr.4-28-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.email chain & Revocation of Assign of Mtg 5-8-23.pdf
- 901 Fuller Ave.Fire report Summary 5-9-23.pdf
- 901 Fuller Ave.Fire Photos 10-24-21.pdf
- 901 Fuller Ave.Greenfield R-R Ltr.5-12-23
- 901 Fuller. SPS response.5-15-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Greenfield Zimny email.5-16-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Zeletes R-R Ltr.6-16-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Zeletes R-R Ltr.7-14-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Zimny email.8-2-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Zeletes R-R Ltr.8-11-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Zong Vang email 8-21-23.pdf
- 901 Fuller Ave.Certificate of Title.8-8-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Zeletes R-R Ltr.8-25-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Select Portfolio letter to City.8-30-23
- 901 Fuller Ave Certified mail cards 9-21-23
- 901 Fuller Ave.Certified Mails 11-16-23.pdf
- 901 Fuller Ave.Affidavit of Service 12-1-23.pdf
45. Appeal of William Williams to a Summary Abatement Order at 1009 FULLER AVENUE.
- 1009 Fuller Ave.appeal.6-6-23.pdf
- 1009 Fuller Ave.photo 5-30-23.pdf
- 1009 Fuller Ave.Williams Ltr.6-23-23
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
46. Appeal of Nicole Mayefske to a Summary Abatement Order at 845 HOWELL STREET NORTH.
- 845 Howell St N.appeal.5-25-23
- 845 Howell St N.Photo 5-23-23.pdf
- 845 Howell St.Mayefske Ltr.6-23-23
- Coyle Email re Raised Bends in Blvds 6-29-23
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
47. Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 975 HUDSON ROAD in Council File RLH RR 22-60.
- 975 Hudson Ave.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 5-2-23.pdf
- 975 Hudson Rd.Miller R-R Ltr.5-26-23
- 975 Hudson Rd.Miller R-R Ltr.6-16-23
- 975 Hudson Rd.Miller R-R Ltr.6-30-23
- 975 Hudson Rd.Cert Code Compliance 7-11-23.pdf
48. Appeal of Linda Kohl and Nick Geng for Bigos Management/On the Park condos to a Correction Order at 380 JACKSON STREET (198 SIXTH STREET EAST). (Public hearing continued to August 2, 2023)
- 380 Jackson St.appeal.4-24-23.pdf
- 198 6th St E.Form 4 4-10-23.pdf
- 380 Jackson St.Photos 3-14-23.pdf
- 380 Jackson St.Aerial Map 4-27-23.pdf
- 198 6th St E.Correction Notice 4-11-23.pdf
- On the Park Ltr.5-5-23
- On the Park Ltr.6-16-23
- On the Park Ltr.7-7-23
- 380 Jackson St.Zimny email.7-12-23
- On the Park Revised Ltr.7-14-23
49. Appeal of Rachael Rivard to a Denial of a Fence Variance at 530 JENKS AVENUE.
- 530 Jenks Ave.appeal.4-26-23
- 530 Jenks Ave.Aerial Map 4-27-23.pdf
- 530 Jenks Ave.Rivard Ltr.5-5-23
- 530 Jenks Ave.Image from door of porch 5-2-23.pdf
- 530 Jenks Ave.Owner photo 5-2-23.pdf
- 530 Jenks Ave.Rivard Ltr.5-26-23
50. Appeal of Rudolph Henninger to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 892 LAWSON AVENUE EAST.
- 892 Lawson Ave E.appeal.6-13-23.pdf
- 892 Lawson Ave E.Notice of Hearing for Descent of Property 6-26-23.pdf
- 892 Lawson Ave E.Henninger Ltr.6-30-23
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
51. Appeal of Richard Pittman to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 817 MARSHALL AVENUE.
- 817 Marshall Ave.appeal.6-5-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.order.5-31-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.photo.5-31-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.photos.5-23-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.excessive consumption.5-22-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.photo.5-17-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.excessive consumption.4-13-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.photos.4-14-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.excessive consumption.2-14-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.excessive consumption.3-9-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.photos.2-14-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.excessive consumption.11-14-22
- 817 Marshall Ave.photos.10-31-22
- 817 Marshall Ave.order.10-31-22
- 817 Marshall Ave.Prince email chain.6-6-23.pdf
- 817 Marshall Ave.photos.6-14-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.Pittman Ltr.6-16-23
- 817 Marshall Ave.Pittman Ltr.6-23-23
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
52. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1722 REANEY AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 22-71.
- 1722 Reaney Ave.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 6-6-23.pdf
- 1722 Reaney Ave.Code Compliance Certificate 5-10-23.pdf
- 1722 Reaney Ave.email chain 6-7-23.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
53. Appeal of Deborah Hyke to a Correction Order at 1440 SHELDON STREET.
- 1440 Sheldon Street.appeal.6-16-23
- 1440 Sheldon Street.photo.6-14-23
- 1440 Sheldon St.Hyke Zimny email.6-23-23
- 1440 Sheldon St.Hyke Ltr.6-30-23
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
54. First Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 694 SHERBURNE AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 22-19. (Amend: nuisance is abated)
- 694 Sherburne Ave.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 5-2-23.pdf
- 694 Sherburne Ave.Lee R-R Ltr.5-26-23
- 694 Sherburne Ave.Cert of Code Compliance 7-25-23.pdf
56. 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
57. 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
58. 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
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
59. Appeal of Chad Chahoud, Property Manager for Pradeep Khakural, to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 518 THOMAS AVENUE.
- 518 Thomas Ave appeal 6-15-23
- 518 Thomas Ave.Fire Report 6-6-23.pdf
- 518 Thomas Ave.Fire Photos 6-6-23.pdf
- 518 Thomas Ave.Chahoud Ltr.6-23-23
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
60. Appeal of Amy Kennedy, on behalf of Sandra Kennedy, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Revocation Notice and Order to Vacate at 998 VIRGINIA STREET.
- 998 Virginia St.appeal.6-12-23.pdf
- 998 Virginia St.Photos.3-30-23.pdf
- 998 Virginia St.Photos.5-1-23.pdf
- 998 Virginia St.Kennedy Ltr.6-23-23
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
61. Appeal of Ted Ries to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1018 WILSON AVENUE.
- 1018 Wilson Ave.appeal.5-17-23.pdf
- 1018 Wilson Ave.vacate order 4-11-23.pdf
- 1018 Wilson Ave.Photos 10-12-22.pdf
- 1018 Wilson Ave.Ries Ltr.6-9-23
- 1018 Wilson Ave.homeowner photos.6-20-23
- 1018 Wilson Ave.Ries Ltr.6-23-23
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
ADJOURNMENT
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City Council - July 12, 2023 7/12/2023

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Amending CDBG Project Budgets: funding for 1134 Payne Ave (Checker Board Pizza), a project selected by CDBG subgrantee ESNDC for their Business Investment Fund (BIF) program.

2. Establishing seven (7) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolutions # RES 23-885, RES 23-886, RES 23-890, and RES 23-920.

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

4. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its 2023 Special Fund budget on the 2022 Pathways to Policing Grant to reflect expenditures more accurately.

5. Amending the 2023 spending budget within the Department of Public Works Administration Fund Dale Street Campus Mtce 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

6. Approving adverse action against the Short-Term Rental (Owner-Occupied) license held by Vlad Messing d/b/a Vlad I Messing (License ID #20210000636) for the premises located at 911 Dayton Avenue. (To be withdrawn)

8. Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement (which includes indemnification obligations) with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the Capital City Bikeway Phase 1 Project.

9. Approving the Labor Agreement (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70.

10. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Supervisors Organization for the purpose of providing Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.

11. Approving the Liquor On Sale-100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) and Entertainment (A) licenses for Abyssinia General Trading LLC d/b/a Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant (License ID 20230000687) for the premises located at 308 Prince Street, Suite #140.

12. Approving the Liquor On Sale-100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale-2AM Closing and Entertainment (B) licenses for Pimento St Paul, Inc d/b/a Pimento Jamaican Kitchen (License ID 20230000917) for the premises located at 354 Wabasha Street North.

13. Authorizing the Office of Financial Services-Real Estate to apply for and accept grant funds of $317,800 from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program for developing a municipal buildings decarbonization plan.

14. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 1 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for projects located at the Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church.

20. Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City and the Tri-Council (LIUNA Laborers, Local 363; General Drivers, Local 120; and Operating Engineers, Local 49).

FOR DISCUSSION

17. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 1, 2, 6 and 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for the Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society.

18. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 6 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for St. Paul Parks Department in partnership with the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy.

19. Honoring Judy Yaeger Jones for her life of service to the community.

SUSPENSION ITEM

Authorizing the City to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Ramsey County for the Trunk Highway (TH) 5 Project from Mendota Street to TH 120.

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.

SUSPENSION ITEM

First Reading

Approving an extension of an interim ordinance requesting a Planning Commission study to undertake a zoning study of non-conventional residential housing unit products.

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

21. Amending Chapter 142 of the Legislative Code (Title XII) pertaining to a special service district in downtown. (Public hearing continued from July 19, 2023 for Final Adoption)

22. Considering the appeal of 2285 Hampden LLC (c/o Thomas Nelson, Exeter Management LLC) to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying zoning variances to construct a new mixed residential commercial building at 2285 Hampden Avenue. (To be withdrawn)

23. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $2,374,487 from a National Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant for the North End Community Center (NECC) project.

24. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $7,173,600 to reflect funds from the Metropolitan Council’s Regional Solicitation, for the reconstruction of Fish Hatchery Trail and portions of the Samuel Morgan Regional Trail.

25. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $250,000 for the North End Community Center, and entering into an agreement with the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy for the project.

26. Approving the petition of Brian Ingram on behalf of Hope Fire House, LLC to vacate a portion of Leech Street from Grand Avenue to West Seventh Street. (Public hearing closed, laid over from August 23, 2023)

27. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $13,316.20 to reflect gifted funds from the Ramsey Hill Association for the Cochran Park Pool and Sculpture Restoration project.

28. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $295,251.74 to utilize Parkland Dedication funds for the Pedro Park project.

29. Authorizing the Police Department to add fund equity to its 2023 Special Fund operating budget to more accurately reflect expenditures for a position change.

30. Approving the Northern Highland Bridge final (combined) plat.

31. Approving the petition of Juan Padilla and Claudia Serafico Cruz on behalf of BMC Property, LLC to vacate the alley behind 892 Newcomb Street and 891 Atlantic Street.

32. Approving the application of Twin Cities Food Trucks Inc. for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on July 15, 2023 at Harriet Island Road.

33. Approving the application of Forward Events LLC for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on July 22, 2023 at 390 Kellogg Boulevard - Union Depot Parking Lot C.

34. Approving the application of Dual Citizen Brewing for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 725 Raymond Avenue.

35. Authorizing the City's sponsorship of a Minnesota Investment Fund application by Lightwave Photonics Inc. for a project proposed at 2500 University Avenue West, Suite B9 (District 12, Ward 4).

36. Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturdays, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12 and August 19, 2023 at 429 Wabasha Street South. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 12, 2023)

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

37. Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 318 EDMUND AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 21-11. (Public hearing closed, laid over from August 16, 2023)

55. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 678 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the May 27, 2020 City Council public hearing. (Amend to 180 days)

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

38. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 315 CHARLES AVENUE in Council File SAO 23-21.

39. Appeal of Christopher Petersen, Power-of-Attorney for Tony E. Petersen (father), to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 540 CHARLES AVENUE.

40. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 587 COOK AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 22-52.

41. Appeal of Emiliano Marrero Romero to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 593 COOK AVENUE EAST.

42. Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 781 COOK AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-13.

43. Appeal of James F. Riley, Chief Manager of Riley Investment 1 LLC, to a Summary Abatement Order at 1051 FIFTH STREET EAST.

44. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 901 FULLER AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the March 22, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove only)

45. Appeal of William Williams to a Summary Abatement Order at 1009 FULLER AVENUE.

46. Appeal of Nicole Mayefske to a Summary Abatement Order at 845 HOWELL STREET NORTH.

47. Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 975 HUDSON ROAD in Council File RLH RR 22-60.

48. Appeal of Linda Kohl and Nick Geng for Bigos Management/On the Park condos to a Correction Order at 380 JACKSON STREET (198 SIXTH STREET EAST). (Public hearing continued to August 2, 2023)

49. Appeal of Rachael Rivard to a Denial of a Fence Variance at 530 JENKS AVENUE.

50. Appeal of Rudolph Henninger to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 892 LAWSON AVENUE EAST.

51. Appeal of Richard Pittman to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 817 MARSHALL AVENUE.

52. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1722 REANEY AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 22-71.

53. Appeal of Deborah Hyke to a Correction Order at 1440 SHELDON STREET.

54. First Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 694 SHERBURNE AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 22-19. (Amend: nuisance is abated)

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

57. 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)

58. 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)

59. Appeal of Chad Chahoud, Property Manager for Pradeep Khakural, to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 518 THOMAS AVENUE.

60. Appeal of Amy Kennedy, on behalf of Sandra Kennedy, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Revocation Notice and Order to Vacate at 998 VIRGINIA STREET.

61. Appeal of Ted Ries to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1018 WILSON AVENUE.

ADJOURNMENT

ROLL CALL

17. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 1, 2, 6 and 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for the Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society.

18. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 6 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for St. Paul Parks Department in partnership with the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy.

19. Honoring Judy Yaeger Jones for her life of service to the community.

21. Amending Chapter 142 of the Legislative Code (Title XII) pertaining to a special service district in downtown. (Public hearing continued from July 19, 2023 for Final Adoption)