City Council - June 12, 2024 6/12/2024

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Attachments

ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 929 York Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
- 929 York Ave.OTA 6-5-24
2. Establishing one (1) new project through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolution RES 24-685.
- AO 24-49 YR STAR Financial Analysis 5.29.24
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. Memorializing the denial of the application of Mortho LLC to rezone property at 1984 Marshall Avenue from RM1 multiple-family residential to RM2 multiple-family residential.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
4. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2024, and setting date of legislative hearing for July 11, 2024 and City Council public hearing for August 14, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2402A1, Assessment No. 240113)
- Report of Completion CG2402A1.240113
- Assessment Roll CG2402A1.240113
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2024, and setting date of legislative hearing for July 11, 2024 and City Council public hearing for August 14, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2402A2, Assessment No. 240114)
- Report of Completion CG2402A2.240114
- Assessment Roll CG2402A2.240114
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
6. Authorizing the Sewer Utility to enter into a Cooperative Maintenance Agreement with the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) for the maintenance of various City-owned rain gardens.
- CRWD Cooperative Maint Agreement with PW for Rain Gardens.pdf
- Exhibit A Request for Quotes w appendix A-B.pdf
- Exhibit B Stantec Quote Form Supplemental.pdf
- Exhibit C SPPW Rain Garden Maintenance Annual Cost Estimate.pdf
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
7. Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for Dilla Sport Bar And Restaurant Inc, d/b/a same (License ID# 20240000267), which has applied for Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Entertainment (B), and Gambling Location licenses, located at 1625 University Avenue West.
- Signed Conditions Affidavit
- Minutes
- Class N License Application
- Floor Plan
- Street Photo
- STAMP Activity Report
- Incident Report
- Letter of Objection
- Letter of Support (received after comment period)
- District Council Communication
- Aerial Photo
- Zoning Map
- Plat Map
- 100' Property Ownership
- AMANDA Print Screen
- Class N Notice
- Notice of License Hearing
- License Hearing Sign-In Sheet
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
8. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation of $5,000 from the Prioleau family toward the purchase of a new scoreboard to enhance the gym and offer opportunities to participants at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
9. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Gas Station and Tobacco Shop (License ID #20240000349) for the premises located at 296 7th Street East.
- Class N License Application
- License Application Notification
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
10. Approving a Wine on Sale, Malt on Sale (Strong) and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) - New Location license to TKP LLC d/b/a Ruam Mit (License ID 20240000666) for the premises located at 367 Wabasha Street North.
- Class N License Application
- License Application Notification
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
11. Approving a Parking Ramp - New Location license to Cedar Street Parking Partners d/b/a Cedar Street Parking Partners (License ID 20240000750) for the premises located at 379 Cedar Street.
- Class N License Application
- License Application Notification
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
12. Authorizing the City to apply for $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce's Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Fire Station 51.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
13. Approving an Animal Boarding (Commercial) - New Location license to Mississippi Mutts LLC d/b/a Dogtopia of Saint Paul (License ID 20240000909) for the premises located 2418 University Avenue West.
- 5.29.2024- Email of Support from Karen Nancekivell
- Class R License Application
- Letter of Support - Dogtopia Business License Application.pdf
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
14. Adopting the 2023 Stormwater Permit Annual Report.
- 2023 Activities Annual Report.pdf
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
15. Authorizing the proper City officials to execute and record an easement agreement for drainage purposes at the Southern Highland Bridge development site to benefit City parkland and the University of St. Thomas ballfield project.
- Temporary Surface Drainage and Permanent Drainage Easement - City DG May 29 2024rev
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
16. Approving a Liquor on Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor on Sale - Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) - New Location license to Taher Inc d/b/a Forepaugh’s Restaurant (License ID 20240000751) for the premises located at 276 Exchange Street South.
- Class N License Application
- License Application Notification
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
17. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82.
- 2024 Painters MOA Wage & Fringe Adjustment
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
18. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Manual and Maintenance Supervisors Association for the purpose of providing a shoe allowance for Senior Zookeepers at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.
- MMSA MOA Sr Zookeeper Shoe Allowance
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
19. Supporting The Heights Community Energy’s application for recognition as a 501(c)(3) organization and its project to provide an environmentally sustainable, cost-efficient energy system at The Heights.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
20. Approving adverse action against the Liquor Off Sale & Tobacco Shop license held by Mounds Liquor Corp d/b/a Mounds Liquor (License ID #20160003381) for the premises located at 1047 Hudson Road.
- Mounds Liquor- NOV FINAL PACKAGE
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
21. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70, for the purpose of correcting pay upon promotion regarding the addition of new steps in the salary schedule of the 2023-2025 Labor Agreement.
- MOA Operating Engineers Local 70 Pay Upon Promotion
22. Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of May 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2024.
- Minutes 5.1.2024
- Minutes 5.8.2024
- Minutes 5.15.2024
- Minutes 5.22.2024
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
23. Recognizing Flag Day in Saint Paul and encouraging the dignified disposal of American Flags.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
24. Commemorating the 28th Annual Community Peace Celebration and declaring a day of Peace and Unity.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
25. Honoring and recognizing the national holiday of Juneteenth in the City of Saint Paul.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
26. Approving the appointment of Jon Berry as the Legislative Aide in Ward 1.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
27. Approving the appointment of Ploua Yang as the Legislative Aide in Ward 6.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
28. Authorizing the Office of Neighborhood Safety to use fund balance, accumulated and unspent in 2023, to increase the financing and spending budgets in the Office of Neighborhood Safety Special Fund by $3,598,936. (Public hearing closed, laid over from June 5, 2024)
- RES PH 24-121- ONS 211 Carryforward
- CC Resolution Presentation
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
30. Final Order approving the reconstruction of streets in the 2024 Saint Paul Streets Program (2024 SPS).
- Minnesota St. Assessment Roll
- Judy Heberlein public comment
- Joe Rahman public comment
- Annapolis St. Assessment Roll
- Lidia Diaz public comment
- Greg Picard & Alneida Madrigal public comments
- Tammy Gilbert Mancha public comment
- Anthony Wanschura public comment
- Jenny & Ron Littlewolf public comment
- Grand Ave. Assessment Roll
- Allan Brill public comment
- Megan Curtis public comment
- - Grand Ave Biz Assoc public comment
- Robert St. Assessment Roll
- Steven Schweizer public comment
- MCIL public comment
- Kelly Hadac public comment
- Alano Society public comment
- Received 7/2/24
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
31. Approving the petition of Wedum Lexington LLC to vacate the unimproved portion of old Lexington Parkway South between West 7th Street and the improved portion of old Lexington Parkway South. (Public hearing closed and laid over from June 12, 2024)
- Exhibit A...Description and Depiction for 01-2024
- SPRWS Easement Provisions
- informational
- Passed 4-0-0 Laid Over
32. Approving the petition of Ivystone Properties Limited Liability Company to vacate the unimproved portion of alley right-of-way behind 875 Prior Avenue North. (Public hearing closed and laid over from June 12, 2024)
- Exhibit A description and depiction for 02-2024
- Aerial map
- Passed 4-0-0 Laid Over
33. Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturdays, June 15, July 6, July 20, and August 17, 2024 at 429 Wabasha St South.
- Application
- ENS
- Map
- Notice to Owner
- Owners List
- Letter to Applicant
- Anne Kukowski public comment
- Lloyd & Kathryn Kottke public comment
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
34. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $1,700 for a grant received from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce for health and wellness equipment for the firefighters at Fire Station 23.
- Chamber of Commerce Station 23 Financial Analysis $1,700.pdf
- RES 24-253.pdf
- MOU 2024.pdf
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
35. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $6,936.60 for the donation from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation for Peloton bikes for the fire stations.
- Saint Paul Fire Foundation Donation $6,936.60.pdf
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
36. Authorizing the Office of Neighborhood Safety to formally accept a graduate Fellowship from Harvard University wherein the City would provisionally hire the Fellow, Manasa Acharya, as a Research Analyst in the Office of Neighborhood Safety.
- Emails for finalizing MOU for Manasa
- Emails for finalizing re MOU for Manasa
- signed
- Copy of RES PH 24-141- ONS Fellow Funding (003)
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
37. Giving host approval to the issuance by the City of Mounds View of conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for a project, approving a Joint Powers Agreement and Bond Compliance and Fee Agreement and authorizing the execution of documents relating thereto, all for the Sibley Park/Sibley Court Project, at 211 7th Street East and 484 Temperance Street (District 17, Ward 2).
- Affidavit
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
RECESS
ROLL CALL
29. Considering the appeal of Daniel L. M. Kennedy on behalf of Advocates for Responsible Development to a decision of the Planning Commission denying the appeal of a zoning administrator decision to approve a site plan for a new multipurpose arena on the University of St Thomas campus at 2260 Summit Avenue.
- PC Appeal Resolution 24-12 (ZF #24-029-110)
- ARD Appeal Denial Letter (ZF #24-029-110)
- UST Arena Site Plan
- PC Action Minutes 05102024
- ARD UST Appeal - 05022024
- Site Plan Appeal
- PC Appeal Application and Supporting Materials by ARD
- SPR Application_UST Arena Renderings_Project Narrative
- UST Multipurpose Arena - 04042024
- UST Multipurpose Arena - 10172023
- UST Multipurpose Arena
- Multipurpose Arena
- Arena Site Plan Exhibits and Supporting Documents
- UST Campus CUP (1990, 1995, 2004 combined)
- 09262023
- No PC Recommendation
- UST Response to PC Appeal of Site Plan
- UST Project Team Presentation
- ARD PC Appeal Reply Memo
- ARD Presentation
- PC Public Testimony (ZF #24-029-110)
- St Thomas response to appeal
- St Thomas impact report
- St Thomas Letter to Council
- 5.13 public comment
- 5.20 public comment
- 5.24 public comment
- 5.29 public comment
- 6.3 public comment
- 6.4 public comments
- 6.5 public comments
- 6.6 public comments
- 6.7 public comments
- 6.10 public comments
- 6.11 public comments
- 6.12 public comments
- Staff City Council Presentation
- ARD City Council Presentation
- UST City Council Presentation
- Photos submitted during public hearing
- Passed 4-0-0 Denied
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. Appeal of Lucius A. Anderson to a Notice to Cut Tall Grass and Weeds at 400 AURORA AVENUE.
- 400 Aurora Ave.appeal 5-21-24
- 400 Aurora Ave.Photos 5-23-24.pdf
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
39. Appeal of Dan Lissick to a Summary Abatement Order and Correction Notice at 2135 CASE AVENUE.
- 2135 Case Ave.appeals 5-30-24
- 2135 Case Ave.photos 5-17-24
- 2135 Case Ave.Lissick Ltr.6-7-24
- 2135 Case Ave.Lissick Photos 6-10-24.pdf
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
40. Appeal of Lakeisha Lee to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 273 COTTAGE AVENUE WEST. (Public hearing continued to June 26, 2024 Legislative Hearing)
- 273 Cottage Ave W.appeal 5-13-24.pdf
- 273 Cottage Ave W.photos 5-02-24.pdf
- 273 Cottage Ave W.Lee Ltr.5-24-24
41. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 850 FIFTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2410A1, Assessment No. 248525)
- 850 Fifth St E.Summary Abatement Order 8-18-23.pdf
- 850 Fifth St E.Photo 8-18-23.pdf
- 850 5th St E.Hamann Ltr 12-20-23.pdf
- 850 Fifth St E.Martin email 6-11-24.pdf
- 850 Fifth St E.chain email 6-12-24.pdf
42. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1156 LINCOLN AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the June 12, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove 15 days with no option for repair)
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.Summary.pdf
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.OTA 3-13-24
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.PH 4-12-24
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.Photos Fire 10-8-23
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.Form 4 11-10-23
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.Photos 2-2-23
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.Photos 3-7-24
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.LS 5-14-24.pdf
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.Clark County Public Guardian docs.3-7-24
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.Police Calls Log 4-26-24.pdf
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.Police Report 24022567.pdf
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.Mcwilliams email 5-6-24.pdf
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.McCabe comment 5-9-24.pdf
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.McWilliams Compton R-R ltr.5-17-24
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.Wenger email 6-13-24.pdf
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.McWilliams Compton R-R ltr.6-14-24
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.McWilliams Compton R-R ltr.7-12-24
- 1156 Lincoln Ave.McWilliams Compton R-R ltr.7-25-24
43. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 272 RICHMOND STREET in Council File RLH SAO 24-25.
- 272 Richmond St.Mulcahy Ltr.4-26-24.pdf
- 272 Richmond St.Martin Update email 6-4-24.pdf
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
ADJOURNMENT
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ROLL CALL

City Council - June 12, 2024 6/12/2024

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 929 York Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

2. Establishing one (1) new project through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolution RES 24-685.

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. Memorializing the denial of the application of Mortho LLC to rezone property at 1984 Marshall Avenue from RM1 multiple-family residential to RM2 multiple-family residential.

6. Authorizing the Sewer Utility to enter into a Cooperative Maintenance Agreement with the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) for the maintenance of various City-owned rain gardens.

8. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation of $5,000 from the Prioleau family toward the purchase of a new scoreboard to enhance the gym and offer opportunities to participants at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center.

9. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Gas Station and Tobacco Shop (License ID #20240000349) for the premises located at 296 7th Street East.

10. Approving a Wine on Sale, Malt on Sale (Strong) and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) - New Location license to TKP LLC d/b/a Ruam Mit (License ID 20240000666) for the premises located at 367 Wabasha Street North.

11. Approving a Parking Ramp - New Location license to Cedar Street Parking Partners d/b/a Cedar Street Parking Partners (License ID 20240000750) for the premises located at 379 Cedar Street.

12. Authorizing the City to apply for $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce's Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Fire Station 51.

13. Approving an Animal Boarding (Commercial) - New Location license to Mississippi Mutts LLC d/b/a Dogtopia of Saint Paul (License ID 20240000909) for the premises located 2418 University Avenue West.

14. Adopting the 2023 Stormwater Permit Annual Report.

15. Authorizing the proper City officials to execute and record an easement agreement for drainage purposes at the Southern Highland Bridge development site to benefit City parkland and the University of St. Thomas ballfield project.

17. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82.

18. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Manual and Maintenance Supervisors Association for the purpose of providing a shoe allowance for Senior Zookeepers at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.

19. Supporting The Heights Community Energy’s application for recognition as a 501(c)(3) organization and its project to provide an environmentally sustainable, cost-efficient energy system at The Heights.

20. Approving adverse action against the Liquor Off Sale & Tobacco Shop license held by Mounds Liquor Corp d/b/a Mounds Liquor (License ID #20160003381) for the premises located at 1047 Hudson Road.

21. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70, for the purpose of correcting pay upon promotion regarding the addition of new steps in the salary schedule of the 2023-2025 Labor Agreement.

22. Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of May 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2024.

FOR DISCUSSION

23. Recognizing Flag Day in Saint Paul and encouraging the dignified disposal of American Flags.

24. Commemorating the 28th Annual Community Peace Celebration and declaring a day of Peace and Unity.

25. Honoring and recognizing the national holiday of Juneteenth in the City of Saint Paul.

26. Approving the appointment of Jon Berry as the Legislative Aide in Ward 1.

27. Approving the appointment of Ploua Yang as the Legislative Aide in Ward 6.

28. Authorizing the Office of Neighborhood Safety to use fund balance, accumulated and unspent in 2023, to increase the financing and spending budgets in the Office of Neighborhood Safety Special Fund by $3,598,936. (Public hearing closed, laid over from June 5, 2024)

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

30. Final Order approving the reconstruction of streets in the 2024 Saint Paul Streets Program (2024 SPS).

31. Approving the petition of Wedum Lexington LLC to vacate the unimproved portion of old Lexington Parkway South between West 7th Street and the improved portion of old Lexington Parkway South. (Public hearing closed and laid over from June 12, 2024)

32. Approving the petition of Ivystone Properties Limited Liability Company to vacate the unimproved portion of alley right-of-way behind 875 Prior Avenue North. (Public hearing closed and laid over from June 12, 2024)

33. Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturdays, June 15, July 6, July 20, and August 17, 2024 at 429 Wabasha St South.

34. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $1,700 for a grant received from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce for health and wellness equipment for the firefighters at Fire Station 23.

35. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $6,936.60 for the donation from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation for Peloton bikes for the fire stations.

36. Authorizing the Office of Neighborhood Safety to formally accept a graduate Fellowship from Harvard University wherein the City would provisionally hire the Fellow, Manasa Acharya, as a Research Analyst in the Office of Neighborhood Safety.

RECESS

ROLL CALL

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. Appeal of Lucius A. Anderson to a Notice to Cut Tall Grass and Weeds at 400 AURORA AVENUE.

39. Appeal of Dan Lissick to a Summary Abatement Order and Correction Notice at 2135 CASE AVENUE.

40. Appeal of Lakeisha Lee to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 273 COTTAGE AVENUE WEST. (Public hearing continued to June 26, 2024 Legislative Hearing)

41. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 850 FIFTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2410A1, Assessment No. 248525)

42. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1156 LINCOLN AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the June 12, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove 15 days with no option for repair)

43. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 272 RICHMOND STREET in Council File RLH SAO 24-25.

ADJOURNMENT

ROLL CALL