1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 674 Magnolia Avenue East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
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 the application submitted by Local Legend Hospitality LLC, d/b/a Local Rumor (License ID#20240000988), for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses 1811 Selby Avenue.
4. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept funds from Blaze Credit Union for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program in an amount of $3,000 for the 2024 training program.
Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
5. Authorizing the Police Department to submit a second application for funds under a Request for Proposals for the 2025 DWI Traffic Safety Officer Grant Program, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
6. Accepting a Sidewalk Easement from Saint Paul Academy and Summit School in conjunction with the improvement of school property at 1150 Goodrich Avenue.
7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during December 20, 2023 to March 20, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 22, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2501, Assessment No. 258800)
8. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during April 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 22, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2501B, Assessment No. 258100)
9. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during October 6, 2023 to April 26, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 22, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2501, Assessment No. 258200)
10. Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during February 22 to March 21, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 22, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2501E, Assessment No. 258300)
11. Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during April 9 to May 16, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 22, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2501P, Assessment No. 258400)
12. Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during May to June 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 22, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2501T, Assessment No. 259000)
13. Approving a Theaters and Movie Theaters - New Location license to Victoria Theater Arts Center d/b/a 825 Arts (License ID 20240000989) for the premises located at 825 University Avenue West.
14. Approving the application for change of ownership for 620 Club LLC d/b/a 620 Club for the Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (A), and Gambling Location (License ID #20240001045) for the premises located at 620 7th Street West.
15. Approving the application for change of ownership for Wizards Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Wizards Auto Repair for the Auto Repair Garage and Second Hand Dealer Motor Vehicle Parts (License ID #20240000998) for the premises located at 985 Randolph Avenue.
16. Approving the Memorandums of Agreement between the City and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 21 for the purpose of adjusting the Paramedic Premium and Emergency Medical Technician wages for 2025.
17. Authorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment and Emergency Management Department to apply for the Cities for Financial Empowerment Grant in the amount of $150,000 to support municipalities in building and expanding emergency preparedness and recovery infrastructure with a focus on financial empowerment.
Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
18. Approving the application for a change of ownership for St Paul Pilates & Fitness d/b/a St Paul Pilates & Fitness for the Health/Sport Club (License ID #20240000752) for the premises located at 655 Fairview Avenue North, Suite 170 B & F.
19. Authorizing the Saint Paul Public Library to apply for the Minnesota Historic and Cultural Heritage Grant from the Minnesota Historical Society to repair the roof at the Riverview Library, for which SPPL will provide $66,000 in matching funds.
20. Authorizing the Library to accept terms of service, including indemnification language, from IPVideo Corporation, through Motorola Solutions, Inc., to use the HALO Device Manager software for managing HALO Smart Sensors in Library spaces.
23. Authorizing the City to accept the gift of travel expenses, lodging, and meals from the Great River Passage Conservancy for Andy Rodriguez and Melanie McMahon to attend the Highline Network convening in Detroit, MI from October 9-11, 2024.
Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
24. Authorizing the issuance and negotiated sales of Tax-Exempt Sales Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds and approving certain documents in connection with the issuance of such sales tax revenue obligations.
Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
25. Authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to accept $160,042.00 in additional funds and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for an amended award from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Crime Victim Services grant program.
27. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Hannah Riederer and Maggie Lorenz to the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission.
Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
28. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Chris Tolbert to the Board of Water Commissioners.
Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
29. Directing the City Clerk to notify the County Auditor to place a ballot question on the November 5, 2024 ballot regarding changing the years when City elections are to be held and approving the title and language for that ballot question.
30. Celebrating Karen Reid on her retirement as Director of the Neighborhood Development Alliance.
Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
31. Recognizing the 10 year anniversary of the Summer Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools in the City of Saint Paul Public Schools.
Passed 6-0-0 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
32. Amending Chapter 67 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the EG East Grand Avenue Overlay District.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
33. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of two grant agreements (with indemnity obligations and related documents), and amending the operating budget with respect to the City’s sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act Contamination Cleanup Grant, and a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act Pre-Development Grant for the benefit of the Gloryville project located at 1570 White Bear Avenue (District 2, Ward 6).
34. Accepting grant funds, amending the Planning and Economic Development operating budget, and authorizing execution of a grant agreement related to the City’s sponsorship of a Minnesota Investment Fund grant for the benefit of Simpli-Fi Automation Inc. for its project located at 370 Wabasha Street North (District 17, Ward 2).
35. Approving the application of Center for Broadcast Journalism for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, August 10, 2024 on 7th Street East between Hope Street and Arcade Street.
36. Approving the application of Irish Fair of Minnesota for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 9, 10 and 11, 2024 at 200 Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Regional Park.
37. Approving the application of James J Hill House, Gibson Stanton, Site Manager for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 17, 2024 at 240 Summit Ave - James J Hill House.
38. Approving the application of MN Department of Human Services for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 14, 2024 at 1600 Phalen Dr - Phalen Regional Park.
39. Approving the application of MN Department of Human Services for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 14, 2024 at 1000 Wheelock Pkwy E - Phalen Regional Park Softball Fields.
40. Approving the application of Ka Vang for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 17, 2024 and August 18, 2024 at 425 Rice St - parking lot.
41. Approving the application of Lakeside Guitar Festival/MN Last Waltz for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 9, and August 10, 2024 at 1360 Lexington Ave - Como Lakeside Pavilion.
52. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1762 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. VB2409A, Assessment No. 248825) (public hearing closed and laid over from August 7, 2024)
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. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 342 BATES AVENUE. (File No. J2420R2, Assessment No. 248537) (Public hearing continued to August 14, 2024)
44. Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 303 CHARLES AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the August 7, 2024, City Council Public Hearing.
57. 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)
City Council meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows:
The public may comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows:
Written public comment on public hearing items can be submitted to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us, CouncilHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at 651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers, and by telephone by registering to speak by noon on the day before the meeting. The registration link is located on the City Council website at www.stpaul.gov/council or https://forms.office.com/g/TD3xN7WHy5.
Council Meeting Information