City Council - February 14, 2024 - Public Hearing on creating the Creative Enterprise Zone Commercial Development Districts at 10:00 AM at the Capitol Regional Watershed District, 595 Aldine St Regular Council Meeting at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers   2/14/2024

ROLL CALL

ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING (The public hearing on this item will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Capitol Regional Watershed District, 595 Aldine St.)

1. Amending the appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter and Section 409.16 of the Legislative Code to create four (4) distinct Commercial Development Districts within the area known as the Creative Enterprise Zone and allow for nine (9) On-Sale Liquor Licenses of any type, notwithstanding on-sale liquor licenses allowed under § 409 of the Legislative Code, to be distributed among the four (4) Districts.

• PAIKKA (550 Vandalia St.) CDD
• CEZ CDD - Four Districts
• CEZ CDD - Four Districts
• SignatureCopy21-Jan-2024-01-21-58 (002)
• Creative Enterprise Zone CDD staff report final
• Creative Enterprise Zone CDD Planning Commission resolution
• Public Notice for City Council (002)
• City Clerk Public Hearing Notice
• CEZ CDD Legal Description
• John Purdy public comment

• Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption

ROLL CALL

RECESS (The Council will recess, and reconvene at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.)

ROLL CALL

RECONSIDERATION OF Ord 24-7

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

2. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 706 Conway Street a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

• 706 Conway St.OTA 2-5-24

3. Amending ESG Project Budgets: Funding for 2023-24 Emergency Solutions Grant activities administered by Ramsey County per the Joint Powers Agreement approved via RES 19-2110.

• AO 24-8 Financial Analysis 2023 ESG Spending Plan

4. Amending the 2024 General Government Accounts spending budget for the Police Department.

• AO 24-9 Updating GGA Accounts for PSA

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. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for replacement of sanitary sewer services within the right-of-way as part of the Wheelock Parkway paving project. File No. 19210C, Assessment No. 246000.

• Report of Completion
• Assessment Roll

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for replacement of sanitary sewer services within the right-of-way as part of the Edgcumbe Road paving project. File No. 19234C, Assessment No. 246001.

• Report of Completion
• Assessment Roll

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

7. Authorizing the City to accept and record a declaration of restriction and covenants for project-specific wetland replacement for the Highland National Golf Course.

• Planning Commission Res 03-25
• Wetland Location
• Declaration Template rev.2

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

8. Establishing the rate of pay for the classification of Human Resources Consultant IV in Classified Confidential Employees Association, Grade 20R.

• HRC IV in EG 83-Professional

9. Requesting a variance from Minnesota Municipal State Aid Rules for the Concordia Mill & Overlay Project from Snelling Avenue to Marion Street.

• Concordia Repaving Project Map (2024)

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

10. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds from the Saint Paul Foundation for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment & Training Program in an amount of up to $30,000 for program year 2024.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

11. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds from the F. R. Bigelow Foundation for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment and Training Program in an amount of up to $30,000 for program year 2024.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

12. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds from the Mardag Foundation for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment and Training Program in an amount of up to $30,000 for program year 2024.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

13. Authorizing the City to enter into a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for their Larpenteur Avenue Project.

• PUBW2022-27R Larpenteur Ave Coop Agreement St. Paul.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

14. Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for the Metropolitan Council of Environmental Services 2023 Municipal Inflow and Infiltration Grant Program.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

15. Appointing and authorizing the execution of a master legal services agreement with Ballard Spahr LLP.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

16. Authorizing a sponsorship agreement with HealthPartners for mobile library support.

• HealthPartners Agreement 2024-26 Final 01.18.23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

17. Authorizing the City to enter into a Customer Agreement with Xcel Energy to enroll the City into Xcel’s Renewable*Connect program.

• City of St. Paul_Renewable Connect Agreement

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

18. Approving the Liquor On-Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor On-Sale Sunday, Liquor - outdoor Service Area (Patio), and Entertainment (B) licenses for Rival House LLC d/b/a Rival House (License ID# 20230002313) for the premises located at 411 Minnesota Street.

• Rival House
• Rival House

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

19. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Tobacco Shop license now held by Hashtag LLC d/b/a Snap Market (License ID #20230002216) for the premises located at 957 Rice Street.

• Snap Market
• Snap Market

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

20. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) licenses now held by Sakana Saint Paul LLC d/b/a Sakana (License ID # 20240000033) for the premises located at 740 Cleveland Ave S.

• Sakana
• Sakana
• Sakana

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

21. Authorizing agreements between the City and The Learning Jet, for the Police Department's use of commercial space for police operations

• The Learning Jet Lease 2024

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

23. Approving adverse action against the Dance or Rental Hall license application submitted by Elite Wedding Event LLC d/b/a Elite Wedding Event LLC (License ID# 20190001160) for the premises located at 217 Mackubin Street.

• Elite Wedding Event LLC

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

24. Authorizing the proper City officials to enter into an amended and restated Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for the administration of Emergency Solutions Grant funds.

• Saint Paul and Ramsey County

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

22. Authorizing expenditures for food and refreshments at the City of St. Paul Black History Month final event on February 15th at Saint Paul City Hall and on February 29th at Saint Paul Rondo Library.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted As Amended

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

25. Approving the application of DBH St. Paul, LLC dba St. Paul Saints Baseball Club for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the 2024 Ballpark Hooley on March 16, 2024 at 360 Broadway St - CHS Field.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Notice to Owners
• Owners List
• Letter to Applicant

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

37. Appeal of Raj Mehta to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection (which includes condemnation) at 220 ROBERT STREET SOUTH.

• 220 Robert St S.appeal.1-12-24.pdf
• 220 Robert St S.photos 1-5-24.pdf
• 220 Robert St S.Mehta Ltr 1-26-24
• 220 Robert St S. Calls for Service 1-25-24
• 220 Robert St S. police report (public) 3-5-23
• 220 Robert St S. event flyer 10-28-23
• 220 Robert St S. police report #1 (public) 10-29-23
• 220 Robert St S. police report #2 (public) 10-29-23
• 220 Robert St S. police report (public) 11-11-23
• 220 Robert St S. police report (public) 12-11-23
• 2220 Robert St S. venue advertisement 1-25-24
• 220 Robert St. 2014 to 2017 Inspector notes.pdf
• 220 Robert St. S 3-15-2015 letter.pdf
• 220 Robert 7-29-2015 .pdf
• 220 Robert St. July 2015 photos.pdf
• 220 Robert St. S. 9-1-15.pdf
• 220 Robert St S.Revised August 2017.pdf
• 220 Robert St. S 7-20-2017.pdf
• 220 Robert July 2017 photos.pdf
• 220 Robert St. 9-26-17.pdf
• 220 Robert St. 11-1-2017.pdf
• 220 Robert St.Mehta Ltr.2-22-24
• 220 Robert St.photos + update.3-26-24
• Mins 220 Robert St Meeting.4-22-24
• Signed Affidavit Agreeing to conditions 4-22-24
• Camera Plan-220 Robert St. S.pdf
• MOU City Council AFC 4-22-24.pdf
• Lease addendum ste100.pdf
• Lease addendum ste103.pdf
• Lease addendum Ste104.pdf
• Lease addendum ste106.pdf
• Lease addendum ste107.pdf
• Lease addendum ste200.pdf
• Lease addendum Ste204.pdf
• Lease addendum ste206.pdf
• Lease addendum ste205.pdf
• 220 Robert St.email chain 5-13-24.pdf
• 220 Robert St.email chain 5-8-24.pdf
• 220 Robert St.Mehta Ltr.5-17-24
• 220 Robert St.Mehta Ltr.1-10-25

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

26. Appeal of Ronald Staeheli to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 358 ARBOR STREET.

• 358 Arbor St.appeal.11-13-23.pdf
• 358 Arbor St.Def List 10-13-23.pdf
• 358 Arbor St.Corr Notice 5-25-23.pdf
• 358 Arbor St.appeal.Photos 11-2-23.pdf
• 358 Arbor St.appeal.Photos 10-30-23.pdf
• 358 Arbor St.appeal.Photos 10-13-23.pdf
• 358 Arbor.Tvedten email.11-28-23
• 358 Arbor St.Staeheli email post hearing.11-28-23
• 358 Arbor St.email chain 12-14-23.pdf
• 358 Arbor Staeheli documents submitted during 11.28.2023 hearing.pdf
• 358 Arbor St.Staeheli Ltr.2-8-24

27. Granting a 180-day stay of enforcement of RLH 23-50, ordering the demolition for property at 594 BRUNSON AVENUE, to Elizabeth Sibet.

• 594 Brunson Ave.Affidavit of available funds.1-26-24.pdf
• 594 Brunson Ave.Financial 1-26-24.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

28. Amending Council File RLH AR 23-57 to delete the assessment Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2023 at 1119 CLEVELAND AVENUE SOUTH. (File No. CG2302A1, Assessment No. 230108)

• 1119 Cleveland Ave S.email chain 1-22-24.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

29. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1135 DALE STREET NORTH. (File No. J2403E1, Assessment No. 248313) (Amend to delete)

• 1135 Dale St N.Corr Notice 9-8-22.pdf
• 1135 Dale St N.Corr Notice 11-14-22.pdf
• 1135 Dale St N.Corr Notice 5-3-23.pdf
• 1135 Dale St N.EC Letter & Bill 6-7-23.pdf
• 1135 Dale St N.Photo 6-7-23.pdf

30. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1643-1645 DIETER STREET. (File No. J2403E2, Assessment No. 248314) (Amend to delete)

• 1643-1645 Dieter St.Correction Notice 3-14-23.pdf
• 1643-1645 Dieter St.Photos 4-3-23.pdf
• 1643-1645 Dieter St.SA Letter 6-1-23.pdf
• 1643-1645 Dieter St.EC Letter & Bill #1741864 6-1-23.pdf
• 1643-1645 Dieter St.EC Letter & Bill #1744951 6-15-23.pdf
• 1643-1645 Dieter St.Photos 6-15-23.pdf
• 1645 Dieter Street.Zimny email.2-23-24

31. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2185 FORD PARKWAY. (File No. J2403B, Assessment No. 248102)

• 2185 Ford Pkwy.DSI ltr.7-25-23
• 2185 Ford Pkwy.Rest Pro bill.7-20-23
• 2185 Ford Pkwy.letter submitted from appellant.12-23-23
• 2185 Ford Pkwy.assesment office email.12-28-23

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

32. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 46 FRONT AVENUE. (File No. VB2403, Assessment No. 248802)

• 46 Front Ave.VB renewal ltr.6-19-23
• 46 Front Ave.VB warning ltr.7-19-23
• 46 Front Ave.Cert of Code Compliance 9-7-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

33. Appeal of Ted Wagor, Attorney from Felhaber Larson, on behalf of 1596 Hewitt Avenue LLC, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1596 HEWITT AVENUE.

• 1596 Hewitt Ave.appeal.11-17-23.pdf
• 1596 Hewitt Ave.Def List 10-2-23.pdf
• 1596 Hewitt Ave.Def List 9-1-23.pdf
• 1596 Hewitt Ave.CUP.4-24-87
• 1596 Hewitt Ave.Photos 6-13-22.pdf
• 1596 Hewitt Ave.Photos 12-15-22.pdf
• 1596 Hewitt Ave.Wagor Ltr 12-15-23.pdf
• 1596 Hewitt Ave.Wagor Ltr 1-26-24

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

34. Appeal of Matt Hursh to a Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate at 264 LAFOND AVENUE.

• 264 Lafond Ave.appeal.2-2-24.pdf
• 264 Lafond Ave.photos 2-2-24.pdf
• 246 Lafond Ave.Hursh Ltr.2-9-24
• 264 Lafond Ave.Condemnation Notice 2-13-24.pdf
• 264 Lafond Ave.Photos 2-13-24.pdf
• 264 Lafond Ave.Owner Photos 2-13-24.pdf
• 246 Lafond Ave.Hursh Ltr.2-16-24
• 264 Lafond Ave.Proposed Work Plan 2-22-24.pdf
• 246 Lafond Ave.Hursh Zimny Imbertson email.2-26-24
• 246 Lafond Ave.Hursh Ltr.3-1-24

35. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1235 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2403E, Assessment No. 248302)

• 1235 Minnehaha Ave E.SA Letter 4-4-23.pdf
• 1235 Minnehaha Ave E.Photo 6-12-23.pdf
• 1235 Minnehaha Ave E.EC Bill & Letter #1744090 6-12-23.pdf
• 1235 Minnehaha Ave E.Jiles Ltr 12-20-23.pdf
• 1235 Minnehaha Ave E.Jiles Ltr -REVISED 12-20-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

36. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 751 OAKDALE AVENUE. (File No. J2403E, Assessment No. 248302)

• 751 Oakdale St.Vehicle Abatement Order 5-16-23.pdf
• 751 Oakdale St.Photos 5-16-23.pdf
• 751 Oakdale St.EC Letter & Bill 1741879.6-1-23.pdf
• 751 Oakdale St.Photos 6-1-23.pdf
• 751 Oakdale St.EC Letter & Bill 1745020 6-15-23.pdf
• 751 Oakdale St.Photos 6-15-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

38. Amending Council File No. RLH AR 23-87 to delete the assessment for Graffiti Removal services during May 8 to June 8, 2023 at 860 ROBERT STREET SOUTH. (File No. J2401P, Assessment No. 248400)

• 860 Robert St S.Graffiti Abatement Order.6-6-23.pdf
• 860 Robert St S.Photos 7-11-23.pdf
• 860 Robert St S.Graffiti Waiver 9-18-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

39. Appeal of Elijah Cresap to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1485 SAINT PAUL AVENUE, Unit 3.

• 1485 Saint Paul Ave.Appeal Elijah Cresap 12-19-2023
• 1485 Saint Paul Ave.MNOI 12-19-2023
• 1485 Saint Paul Ave.Notice Rent 8-16-23.pdf
• 1485 Saint Paul Ave.SC Determination 11-21-23.pdf
• 1485 Saint Paul Ave.Email 12-28-2023.pdf
• 1485 Saint Paul Ave.Cresap Email and Photos 12-28-23.pdf
• 1485 Saint Paul Ave.Bad Drain 12-28-23.mp4
• 1485 St. Paul Ave unit 3.Cresap Ltr.1-2-24
• 1485 St. Paul Ave unit 3.Cresap Rev Ltr.1-3-24
• 1485 Saint Paul Ave.STAMP Inquiry 1-4-24.pdf
• 1485 Saint Paul Ave.STAMP Fire C of O Inquiry 1-4-24.pdf
• 1485 St Paul Ave.Davern Park Capital Improvements.pdf
• 1485 St Paul Ave.French email 1-18-24.pdf
• 1485 St Paul Ave.Lease Agreement 2-21-23.pdf
• 1485 Saint Paul Ave.Landlord MNOI.04.2023.pdf
• 1485 St Paul Ave.French email #2 & FY 2024 Fair Market Rent Doc System 1-18-24.pdf
• 1485 St. Paul Ave unit 3.Cresap Ltr.1-30-24

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

40. Appeal of Jennifer Komatsu, Seventh Street LLC, to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection dated 1/3/24 and a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection dated 1/9/24, both at 1695 SEVENTH STREET EAST.

• 1695 Seventh St E.appeal.1-12-24.pdf
• 1695 Seventh St E.Photos 1-9-24.pdf
• 1695 Seventh St E.Komatsu Ltr 1-26-24

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

41. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 378 SIMS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the December 20, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to 180 days)

• 378 Sims Ave.OTA 8-31-23
• 378 Sims Ave.PH 10-13-23
• 378 Sims Ave.Fire C of O Condemnation Letter 3-9-21
• 378 Sims Ave.Exp Code Compliance Report 12-3-21
• 378 Sims Ave.Photo 3-10-21
• 378 Sims Ave.Photo 6-2-22
• 378 Sims Ave.Photos 8-24-23
• 378 Sims Ave.Photos 10-17-23
• 378 Sims Ave.Summary.pdf
• 378 Sims Ave.L S 11-14-23.pdf
• 378 Sims Ave.Hart R-R Ltr.11-17-23
• 378 Sims Ave.Hart R-R Ltr.12-20-23.pdf
• 378 Sims Ave.CCIR 1-11-24.pdf
• 378 Sims Ave.Hart & Purtell RR Ltr 1-24-24.pdf
• 378 Sims Ave.Hart & Purtell RR Ltr 2-16-24
• 378 Sims Ave.Hart & Purtell RR Ltr 3-15-24
• 378 Sims Ave.Hart & Purtell RR Ltr.3-29-24
• 378 Sims Ave.Hart RR Ltr.4-18-24
• 378 Sims Ave.Hart RR Ltr.5-17-24
• 378 Sims Ave.bid.5-28-24
• 378 Sims Ave.Hart RR Ltr.5-31-24
• 378 Sims Ave.Zane corrections list.
• 378 Sims Ave.financing.5-31-24 Redacted
• 378 Sims Ave.Hart RR Ltr.6-14-24
• 378 Sims Ave.Hart RR Ltr.6-28-24
• 378 Sims.final bids.7-10-24
• 378 Sims Ave.Affidavit of Funds 7-17-24.pdf
• 378 Sims Ave.Rehab project.7-17-24.pdf

42. Appeal of Susan Dunlop to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 631 SNELLING AVENUE SOUTH.

• 631 Snelling Ave S.appeal.7-20-23.pdf
• 631 Snelling Ave S.Photos 7-20-23.pdf
• 631 Snelling Ave S.Photos #2 7-20-23.pdf
• 631 Snelling Ave S.Photos #3 7-20-23.pdf
• 631 Snelling Ave S.Dunlop Ltr.7-28-23
• 631 Snelling Ave S.Dunlop Ltr.8-4-23
• 631 Snelling Ave S.Dunlop Ltr.9-15-23
• 631 Snelling Ave S.Dunlop Ltr 1-26-24

43. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 763 WEIDE STREET in Council File RLH SAO 23-52.

• 763 Weide St.SA Letter 12-20-23.pdf
• 763 Weide St.Eggers Revised Ltr 12-20-23.pdf
• 763 Weide St.Vang-Eggers email 1-2-24.pdf
• 763 Weide St.Eggers Ltr.1-19-24
• 763 Weide St.Photos 1-10-24.pdf
• 763 Weide St.Photos 1-22-24.pdf
• 763 Weide.Eggers Ltr 1-26-24
• 763 Weide St.Photos 2-12-24.pdf

44. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Fees from February - June 2023. (File No. VB2403, Assessment No. 248802)

• Notice Assessment Roll VB2403.248802

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

45. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Securing and/or Emergency Boarding Fees from June 2023. (File No. J2403B, Assessment No. 248102)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2403B.248102

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

46. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Certificate of Occupancy Fees from June 28 to July 23 2023. (File No. CRT2402, Assessment No. 248201)

• Notice Assessment Roll CRT2402.248201

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

47. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during May 22, 2023 to June 21, 2023. (File No. J2403E, Assessment No. 248302)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2403E.248302

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

48. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Graffiti Removal services during June 6 to August 10, 2023. (File No. J2403P, Assessment No. 248402)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2403P.248402

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

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