1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 887 Charles Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
3. Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Additional funding for City Wide Homeowner Improvement fund, and Pedro Park, to be funded with Neighborworks St. Paul Home Improvement Loan Fund, Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Services RLF, 621-629 Minnehaha, and COPP undesignated fund.
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 Emergency Management to pay for all costs for Emergency Management training and/or costs associated with the operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergency and declared disasters in 2024.
Failed 7-0-0 Adopted
5. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Chris Tolbert to the Board of Water Commissioners. (To be withdrawn, duplicate file)
6. Approving Ordinance Permit 20220010211 for Roadway Sidewalk Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site, for sidewalk and boulevard work at the following locations: on the west side of Mount Curve Boulevard from Beechwood Avenue to the north right-of-way line of Village Way; on the east side of Woodlawn Avenue from Beechwood Avenue to the north right-of-way line of Village Way; and on the north side of Village Way from Mount Curve Boulevard to Woodlawn Avenue, District 15, Ward 3.
7. Approving Ordinance Permit 20220010213 for Roadway Sidewalk Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site, for sidewalk and boulevard work on the north side of Village Way from Mount Curve Boulevard to the first N/S alley east of Mount Curve Boulevard, District 15, Ward 3.
8. Approving Ordinance Permit 20230010215 for Roadway Sidewalk Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site, for sidewalk and boulevard work at the following locations: on the east side of Cretin Avenue from Bohland Avenue to the north property line of Lot 2 Block 3 and on the north side of Bohland Avenue from Cretin Avenue to the east property line of Lot 2 Block 3, District 15, Ward 3.
9. Granting preliminary approval to the issuance of various general obligation and revenue bonds as approved in the 2024 City budget; expressing the intent of the City to reimburse itself from the proceeds of such tax-exempt bonds; and authorizing City finance staff and advisors to take certain actions with respect to the sale of such bonds.
10. Approving the addition of a Gambling Location license to the existing Liquor On Sale 181-290 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (sidewalk) licenses held by Green Mill LLC d/b/a Green Mill (License ID # 20130005371) for the premises located at 57 Hamline Avenue South.
11. Authorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to community meetings and events in 2024.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
12. Authorizing the Police Department to purchase light refreshments for witnesses, victims, and suspects during critical incident investigations and assistance programs.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
13. Authorizing the Police Department to purchase refreshments for employee recognition ceremonies and events in 2024.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
14. Authorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to the Canine Unit's community engagement meetings, community engagement events, and training sessions in 2024.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
15. Authorizing the Police Department expenditures for the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training program conducted in 2024.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
16. Authorizing the Police Department to purchase food and beverages for law enforcement trainings conducted in 2024.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
17. Approving polling location changes for the 2024 elections.
18. Authorizing the Department of Public Works to submit applications for state funding to the 2023-2024 MnDOT Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Program with no local capital funding match requirements.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
19. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 January Wage and Fringe Adjustment (January 1, 2024) for the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417.
20. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Operating Engineers, Local 70 to provide On-call pay in the Saint Paul Regional Water Services Distribution division.
21. Approving the Memorandums of Agreement between the City and AFSCME Clerical, Local 2508 and AFSCME Technical, Local 1842, for the purpose of providing preferred license premium pay for AFSCME employees in the Saint Paul Regional Water Services.
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
23. 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.
24. Granting the application of Khoua Yang to rezone property at 736 Oakdale Ave from H1 residential to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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25. Granting the application of Hovda Properties LLC to rezone property at 0 Saint Clair Avenue Rezone from B1 local business to T3 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
26. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement with indemnity obligations and amending the operating budget for the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act Pre-Development Grant Program for 680 and 694 Minnehaha Ave E (Hamm’s Brewery II, District 4, Ward 7).
27. Authorizing an increase in the Parks and Recreation Grant Fund Budget in the amount of $74,750 to reflect the multi-year Conservation Partners Legacy Grant received from the State of Minnesota for Swede Hollow Park.
28. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $156,900 to reflect additional 2024 funding expected from Como Friends.
29. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $3,360,000 to reflect additional 2024 funding expected from Como Legacy. (To be withdrawn)
30. Authorizing the Police and Emergency Management Departments to accept a grant in the amount of $225,525 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA for the 2023 Port Security Grant Program.
68. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during July 7, 2022 to April 19, 2023. (File No. VB2401, Assessment No. 248800)
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
31. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 188 ACKER STREET EAST within fifteen (15) days after the January 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
43. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 195 GOODRICH AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the January 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
44. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1541 and 1543 JACKSON STREET. (File No. J2309E1, Assessment No. 238325) (Amend to delete)
54. Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 595 PARK STREET in Council File RLH RR 23-12. (Public hearing continued to April 10, 2024)
57. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 975 REANEY AVENUE within one-hundred eighty (180) days after the January 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing.
70. Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services during March 22 to April 21, 2023. (File No. J2401E, Assessment No. 248300)
22. Honoring the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted As Amended
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Council Meeting Information
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.
23. 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.
24. Granting the application of Khoua Yang to rezone property at 736 Oakdale Ave from H1 residential to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
25. Granting the application of Hovda Properties LLC to rezone property at 0 Saint Clair Avenue Rezone from B1 local business to T3 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
26. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement with indemnity obligations and amending the operating budget for the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act Pre-Development Grant Program for 680 and 694 Minnehaha Ave E (Hamm’s Brewery II, District 4, Ward 7).
27. Authorizing an increase in the Parks and Recreation Grant Fund Budget in the amount of $74,750 to reflect the multi-year Conservation Partners Legacy Grant received from the State of Minnesota for Swede Hollow Park.
28. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $156,900 to reflect additional 2024 funding expected from Como Friends.
29. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $3,360,000 to reflect additional 2024 funding expected from Como Legacy. (To be withdrawn)
30. Authorizing the Police and Emergency Management Departments to accept a grant in the amount of $225,525 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA for the 2023 Port Security Grant Program.
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.