City Council - December 20, 2023   12/20/2023

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Authorizing the Library to reallocate $418,000 within its various accounting units in the 2023 adopted budget to most accurately reflect the projected actual spending in each accounting unit and provide the appropriate levels of spending authority.

• AO 23-117 Personnel Re-Allocation Financial Analysis.pdf

2. Reflections from Ward 3.

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

3. Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for DWD Group LLC, d/b/a Gather Eatery & Bar (License ID #20230000453), for Liquor On Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (B) and Gambling Location licenses, located at 857 Grand Avenue.

• Signed Conditions Affidavit
• License Hearing Minutes
• LHO Recommendation Letter
• Attachment A – Sample Grand Avenue Businesses, Current Licenses and License Conditions
• Police Incident Reports (857 Grand Ave) 05-09-22-05-09-23
• Police Incident Reports (857 Grand Ave) 05-01-2019-05-01-2020
• Crime Incident Report - 04-01-2022 to 05-02-2023
• Downtown & Citywide
• Class N Application
• Council Resolution #22-311 adopted 2022-03-02
• Council Resolution #23-183 adopted 2023-02-08
• Council Resolution #23-417 adopted 2023-04-05
• Clarification on DBA name
• Confirmation of District Council notification
• Floor Plan
• Street Photo
• STAMP Activity Report
• Incident Report
• Letters of Objection
• Letter of Support
• SPPD Letter
• Aerial Photo
• Zoning Map
• Plat Map
• 100' Property Ownership
• AMANDA Print Screen
• Class N Notification
• Notice of License Hearing
• District Council Correspondence (received outside comment period)
• Letters received outside comment period
• Preregistered Testifier Signups
• License Hearing Sign-in Sheet
• Recommendation Notice to Interested Parties
• Bob Karls Response to Findings and Recomendations

• Failed 7-0-0 Adopted

4. Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up services during October 5 to 13, 2023 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 23, 2024 and City Council public hearing for March 13, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2411A, Assessment No. 248510)

• Report of Completion J2411A.248510
• Assessment Roll J2411A.248510

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during May 9 to August 14, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 6, 2024 and City Council public hearing for March 27, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2405, Assessment No. 248804)

• Report of Completion VB2405.248804
• Assessment Roll VB2405.248804

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during September 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 6, 2024 and City Council public hearing for March 27, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2405B, Assessment No. 248104)

• Report of Completion J2405B.248104
• Assessment Roll J2405B.248104

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during July 24 to August 21, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 6, 2024 and City Council public hearing for March 27, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2405E, Assessment No. 248304)

• Report of Completion J2405E.248304
• Assessment Roll J2405E.248304

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during October 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 6, 2024 and City Council public hearing for March 27, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2403T, Assessment No. 249003)

• Report of Completion 2403T.249002
• Assessment Roll 2403T.249002

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

9. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy Fees during August 28 to September 19, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 6, 2024 and City Council public hearing for March 27, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2404, Assessment No. 248203)

• Assessment Roll CRT2404.248203
• Report of Completion CRT2404.248203

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

10. Authorizing the Police Department to expense costs associated with the assessors for the Commander and Sergeant exams.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

11. Approving adverse action against the Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Gambling Location and pending Liquor - Outdoor Service Area (Patio) licenses held by O’Cheeze LLC d/b/a O’Cheeze (License ID# 20210001008) for the premises located at 928 7th Street West Unit 106.

• Completed Packet

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

12. Approving the agreements for transfer of Saint Paul Police employees, Tina C. McNamara, David A. Titus and Michael D. Whisler, to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office (January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024).

• McNamara 2024 RCSO Transfer Agreement
• Titus 2024 RCSO Transfer Agreement
• Whisler 2024 RSCO Transfer Agreement
• 2023-1207 Ramsey County Resolution B2023-224

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

13. Approving the Dance or Rental Hall license held by Abrazar LLC d/b/a Abrazar LLC (License ID # 20230002002) for the premises located at 125 9th Street East.

• License notification
• License application

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

14. Authorizing accounts receivable write-offs.

• Exhibit A

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

15. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Classified Confidential Employees Association for the purpose of establishing a performance pay process.

• 2025 CCEA MOA Performance Pay Process

16. Approving the addition of an Entertainment (B) license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) and Gambling Location Licenses held by #1 Gameday LLC d/b/a #1 Gameday LLC (License ID # 20220002125) for the premises located at 191 7th Street East.

• #1 Gameday LLC attachments

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

17. Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Patty Born Selly, Dominique Diaddigo-Cash, Kristen Poppleton, Janiece Watts, and Nick Martin to the Saint Paul Climate Justice Advisory Board.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

18. Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Heaven Webb, Christine Cordell, Sameerah Bilal-Roby, Saroeun Earm, Kelly Flaherty, Kelly Harder, Nicole Martin Rogers, Jeffery Robinson, and Johnna White to the Financial Empowerment Community Council.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

19. Approving the Mayor's appointments of Nate Gurol and Lisa Signorelli to the Labor Standards Advisory Committee.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

20. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Donna Rapacz to the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

21. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Brian Jastram to a two-year term on the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

22. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Beth Blick to the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

23. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Melanie McMahon to the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

24. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Samantha Juneau to the Administrative Committee of the Pension Plan of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

25. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Operating Engineers, Local 49 for the purpose of establishing a training fund.

• MOA TriCouncil Oper Eng Local 49 Trng Fund

FOR DISCUSSION

26. Appreciating the friendship between Modena, Italy and Saint Paul, MN.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

27. Reflections from Ward 1.

SUSPENSION ITEM for RECONSIDERATION

Approving the petition of Joseph Commers and Robert Stolpestad, on behalf of Midway 280 Business Commons LLC and Exeter Territorial LLC, to vacate an alley between 2505 University Avenue West and 2424 Territorial Road. (Public hearing continued from December 20, 2023.)

• description and depiction
• Aerial for RE 13-2023
• Pat Thompson photos

• Passed 7-0-0 Continue Public Hearing

SUSPENSION ITEMS

Clarifying that the Highland Ballfields are exempted from the Ford Site Green Infrastructure Stormwater Management District connection charge.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

Authorizing the City to enter into a Master Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. that includes an indemnification clause.

• St. Paul MN Agreement Tyler PE 121323

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

Approving the settlement agreement and release between defendants City of Saint Paul, John Corcoran, Melissa Joly, Marshall Titus and John Doe, and plaintiff Markeeta Johnson-Blakney.

• Financial Analysis
• Signed Settlement Agreement JB
• Administrative Code

• 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

28. Amending Chapter 51 of the Administrative Code, titled Disposition of City Property.

• John Mannillo document submitted during public hearing

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

29. Amending Title IV of the Legislative Code to add Chapter 22, titled Local Sales and Use Tax.

• John Purdy public comment
• 1^L1 Sales Tax 20 Year Projection
• 2022 Xcel Electric Revenues within St. Paul
• 2022 Xcel Natural Gas Revenues
• Caroline Daykin public comment
• SP350 public comment

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

First Reading

30. Amending Chapter 310.01 of the Legislative Code to add a table and definition for fees associated with business activities that are referenced but not stipulated within specific ordinance sections and animal fees.

• Other Non-License Fee Table for 310
• Final (002)
• SignatureCopy11-Dec-2023-09-27-29

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

31. Granting an interim use permit to Snelling-Midway Redevelopment, LLC for a temporary surface parking lot at 1566 University Avenue West (temporary address - subject property is a portion of the property east of Simpson Street between University and Central Avenues).

• Interim Use Staff Report
• Application Materials
• Statement of Clarification from Zoning Administrator August 13 2021
• Zoning, Land Use, Aerial Maps
• Published Notice Affidavit
• SPAC public comment
• Midway Chamber public comment
• Port Authority public comment

• Passed 6-0-1 Adopted

39. Approving the establishment of The Heights Habitat for Humanity Phase I Housing Tax Increment Financing District in the Project Area and a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor (District 2, Ward 6).

• Affidavit of Publication
• TIF Plan
• SPAC public comment

• Passed 6-0-1 Adopted

32. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $87,949 to utilize Parkland Dedication funds for the Prospect Park play area project.

• Prospect Park Parkland FS

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

33. Authorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment to accept grant funds from the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation, and to amend the financing and spending plan in the amount of $25,000, for the CollegeBound Saint Paul program.

• RES PH 23-370 OFE Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation Grant Acceptance Financial Analysis

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

34. Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (“SPPD”) to accept and amend the 2023 Special Fund Budget for a donation from the Saint Paul Police Foundation (“SPPF”).

• RES PH 23-371 R Schulze FF Grant 2023-2024 Financial Analysis
• SPPF Schulze Letter 12.1.23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

35. Approving the establishment of The Heights JO Companies Housing Tax Increment Financing District in the Project Area and a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor (District 2, Ward 6).

• Affidavit of Publication
• TIF Plan
• SPAC public comment

• Passed 6-0-1 Adopted

36. Reflections from Ward 7.

37. Amending the Fire Department’s operating budget for the purchase of emergency fire equipment, which include an electric fire truck.

• Financial Analysis RES PH 23-372

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

38. Amending the redevelopment plan for the Neighborhood Redevelopment Project Area (District 2, Ward 6).

• Affidavit of Publication
• Eighth Amend St Paul Neighborhood Redevel Plan
• SPAC public comment

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

40. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its 2023 General Fund budget to more accurately record expenditures.

• RES PH 23-376 Special Events excess revenue add OT budget
• Special Events OT budget increase

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

41. Amending the spending and financing plans for various City departments.

• Final

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

47. Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1457 THIRD STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-19. (Nuisance is abated)

• 1457 Third St E.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 10-23-23.pdf
• 1457 Third St E.Zane percent email.10-30-23
• 1457 Third St. E.Berger R-R Ltr.11-17-23
• 1457 Third St. E.Zimny follow up email.12-6-23
• 1457 Third St E.Vang follow up email 12-13-23.pdf
• 1457 Third St E.Chimney Sweeps Invoice 1-20-24.pdf
• 1457 Third St E.Chimney Photos 1-20-24.pdf
• 1457 Third St E.Chimney Sealed Photos .pdf
• 1457 Third St E.Chain email 1-23-24.pdf
• 1457 3rd St E.Certificate of Code Compliance 1-23-24.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Continue Public Hearing

44. Appeal of Greg Lehman to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Fire Certificate of Occupancy Revocation Notice at 839 FOURTH STREET EAST.

• 839 Fourth St E.appeal.9-25-23
• 839 Fourth St E.VB Photo 9-14-23.pdf
• 839 Fourth St E.Revocation Notice 9-12-23.pdf
• 839 4th St E.Lehman Ltr.10-13-23
• 839 Fourth St E.Photos 10-20-23.pdf
• 839 Fourth St E.Pest Control Receipt 10-20-23.pdf
• 839 4th St E.Lehman Ltr.10-27-23
• 839 4th St.Verticle Baseboard Radiator Installation 2022 & 2023
• 839 Fourth St E.Minutes 10-10-23.pdf
• 839 Fourth St E.Minutes 10-24-23.pdf
• 839 Fourth St E.Council Minutes 11-8-23.pdf
• 839 Fourth St E.email chain 11-16-23.pdf
• 839 Fourth St E.email chain 12-12-23.pdf
• 839 Fourth St E.Neis email 12-15-23.pdf
• 839 Fourth St E.email chain 12-18-23.pdf
• 839 4th St E. Unit 1 Revocation Letter 12-15-23.pdf
• 839 Fourth St E.Vang email 1-11-24.pdf
• 839 4th St E.Lehman email chain.1-18-24

• Passed 7-0-0 Continue Public Hearing

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

42. Appeal of Leon E. Mastel to a Re-Inspection Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies (which includes condemnation) at 1120 BEECH STREET.

• 1120 Beech St.appeal.11-14-23.pdf
• 1120 Beech St.Photos #1 10-23-23.pdf
• 1120 Beech St.Photos #2 10-23-23.pdf
• 1120 Beech St.Photos #3 10-23-23.pdf
• 1120 Beech St.Mastel Ltr.11-22-23
• 1120 Beech St.Mastel Ltr.11-29-23
• 1120 Beech St.Lift Placard Letter 12-4-23.pdf
• 1120 Beech St.Photos 12-4-23.pdf
• 1120 Beech St.Mastel Ltr.12-7-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

43. Appeal of Carolyn Brown, Community Stabilization Project, and Shai Leibovich to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Summary Abatement Order at 494 EDMUND AVENUE.

• 494 Edmund Ave.appeal.11-28-23.pdf
• 494 Edmund Ave.vacate order 11-16-23.pdf
• 494 Edmund Ave.photos 11-16-23.pdf
• 494 Edmund Ave.Leibovich Ltr.12-8-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

45. Appeal of Abiyou Rose, Union Park Management, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1822 GRAND AVENUE, UNITS 1-4.

• 1822 Grand Ave.Appeal 8-14-23 & Denial Letter 7-11-23.pdf
• 1820 Grand Ave.Profit & Loss.pdf
• 1822 Grand Ave.Landlord MNOI.pdf
• 1822 Grand Ave.Rent Roll.pdf
• 1822 Grand Ave.Abiyou Rose Letter 8-15-23.pdf
• 1822 Grand Avenue - Unit 1
• 1822 Grand Avenue - Unit 2
• 1822 Grand Avenue - Unit 3
• 1822 Grand Avenue - Unit4
• Mitch Imbertson Email 9-7-2023
• 1822 Grand Ave.LH Follow-Up Ltr.9-15-23
• Letter from Landlord to Staff- 9-28-23
• Financials
• Leases- 10-05-23
• 1822 Grand Ave LHO Recommendation Ltr 12-14-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

46. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1971 NORTONIA AVENUE within one hundred eighty (180) days after the December 20, 2023, City Council Public Hearing.

• 1971 Nortonia Ave.OTA 9-6-23
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.PH 10-13-23
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.C of O Condemnation Notice 10-14-19
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Code Compliance Report 6-6-23
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Photos 11-22-19
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Photos 8-31-23
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Photos 9-8-23
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Photos 10-17-23
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Ramsey Co Tax Records 11-13-23.pdf
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Recorded Mortgage 9-18-23.pdf
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Summary.pdf
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.L S 11-14-23.pdf
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.O&E Info 11-13-23.pdf
• 1971 Nortonia.schedule.11-14-23
• 1791 Nortonia.affidavit and financing.11-14-23
• 1971 Nortonia.bids.11-14-23
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Certificate of Title.pdf
• 1971 Nortonia.Travers affidavit re service + mortgage filing.11-15-23
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Frolov Travers R-R Ltr.11-17-23
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.SHPO Form 11-16-23.pdf
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Frolov executed agreement.3-26-21
• Grant Contract for Deed.8-9-21
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.SHPO Form 11-16-23.pdf
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Updated bid and timeline.11-27-23
• 1971 Nortonia Ave.Frolov Travers R-R Ltr.11-29-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

48. Appeal of Tojsiab Lee to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 879 THOMAS AVENUE.

• 879 Thomas Ave.appeal.11-30-23.pdf
• 879 Thomas Ave.Inspector Photos 11-21-23.pdf
• 879 Thomas Ave.Owner Photo 11-27-23.pdf
• 879 Thomas Ave.Owner Photo 11-28-23.pdf
• 879 Thomas Ave.Aerial Map 2012.pdf
• 879 Thomas Ave.Aerial Map 2018.pdf
• 879 Thomas Ave.Aerial Map 2020.pdf
• 879 Thomas Ave.Owner Photos 12-3-23.pdf
• 879 Thomas Ave.Lee Ltr.12-8-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

49. Reflections from Ward 5.

ADJOURNMENT

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