2. Amending the 2024 Public Works budget by reallocating funds from Winter Street Maintenance and Summer Street Maintenance in addition to shifting funds within Right of Way Maintenance Management to provide additional funding to Equipment of $ 211,466 to purchase an Asphalt Paver machine, a Blow Patch machine, & Pick Up Truck.
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 City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during May 24 to June 10, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 15, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 29, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2503R, Assessment No. 258502)
4. Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during June 27 to 28, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 15, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 29, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2503T, Assessment No. 258506)
5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during June 12 to 24, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 15, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 29, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2504R, Assessment No. 258504)
6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during July 1 to 22, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 15, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 29, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2504T, Assessment No. 258507)
7. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of John Littlewolf, Joseph Ghianni, and reappointment of Mala Thao, Krystle Igbo-Ogbonna, Nonkululeko Shongwe, and Abdulrahman Mohamed to the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
8. Authorizing the City to enter into a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for their Dale Street Project.
9. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept an in-kind donation of conference and travel expenses, valued at $1,500, for attendance at the Reimagining the Civic Commons Studio, October 14-17, 2024.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
10. Authorizing the Public Works Department to apply, with the City of Minneapolis, for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) opportunity from the Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) to continue expanding the EV Spot Network and support of the Evie Carshare Programs. If awarded, a match of up to $450,000 would be required from the City.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
11. Authorizing the Public Works Department to apply, with the City of Minneapolis, for the State Competitiveness Fund from the Minnesota Department of Commerce as required match for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) program.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
12. Approving the application for change of ownership for ABPEC LLC d/b/a Le Venere for the Dance or Rental Hall (License ID #20240001052) for the premises located at 413 Wacouta Street.
13. Approving a Parking Ramp (Private) - New Location license to Group Health Inc d/b/a Group Health Inc (License ID 20240000353) for the premises located at 401 Phalen Boulevard.
14. Approving a Parking Ramp (Private) Location license for 1000 James Apartments LLC d/b/a Juliette Apartments (License ID 20240000355) for the premises located at 470 Lexington Parkway South.
15. Acknowledging receipt of District Energy St. Paul, Inc. notice of rate increase as of October 1, 2024, and directing the Office of Financial Services, the City Attorney’s Office, and Council Operations to review and analyze the rate changes.
16. Approving a Parking Ramp (Private) license for Glen Terrace Condominiums d/b/a Glen Terrace Condominiums (License ID 20240000585) for the premises located at 1111 Elway Street.
17. Approving the application for change of ownership for El Nuevo Palmar Bar and Grill LLC d/b/a El Nuevo Palmar Bar and Grill for the Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats, Liquor on Sale - Sunday and Entertainment (A) (License ID #20240001257) for the premises located at 883 Payne Avenue.
19. Setting the date of Public Hearing for November 6, 2024 for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rates and 2025 Storm Sewer System Charges.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
20. Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply to the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) Match Program from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for local match funds for the City’s Safe Streets for All Implementation Grant.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
21. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, Local 10 in order to correct the wages for Lead Sheet Metal Worker and Sheet Metal Inspector classifications.
22. Authorizing the Public Library and the Office of Technology and Communication (OTC) to jointly apply with Ramsey County for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant program via the United States Department of Commerce with a City match of $500,000.
23. Approving the application for a license approval for Wilder Park d/b/a Wilder Park for the Parking Ramp (Private) (License ID #20240000269) for the premises located at 1181 Edgcumbe Road.
25. Accepting the gift of travel, lodging and conference registration expenses from Women’s fund of Greater Milwaukee for Councilmembers Bowie, Johnson and Kim to attend the 2024 Imagine the Possibilities conference.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
24. Approving the application for a license approval for GB License LLC d/b/a Gopuff for the Liquor Off Sale (License ID #20230002311) for the premises located at 129 State Street. (Laid over from September 18, 2024)
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
26. Amending Legislative Code Chapters 60, 63, 65, and 66 pertaining to adult use cannabis.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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27. Final Order approving the redevelopment of the superblock (bounded by Snelling Avenue/MnDOT TH51, University Avenue/CSAH 34, Pascal Avenue and St. Anthony Avenue). (Project No. 19268, Assessment No. 245205)
28. Ratifying the assessments for Victoria Avenue: Summit Avenue to Concordia Avenue for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2305, Assessment No. 245505)
29. Ratifying the assessments for East Shore Drive: Wheelock Parkway to Larpenteur Avenue for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2304, Assessment No. 245504)
30. Ratifying the assessments for Fairview Avenue: Randolph Avenue to Edgcumbe Road for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2308, Assessment No. 245508)
31. Ratifying the assessments for Como/Valentine residential area for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2302, Assessment No. 245502)
32. Ratifying the assessments for Cretin/Bayard, Phase I residential area for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2303, Assessment No. 245503)
35. Ratifying the assessment for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on Private Property at 1668 Westminster Street. (File No. SWRP2404, Assessment No. 243006)
39. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Police Department special fund in the amount of $173,335 for an approved grant adjustment received for the 2020, 2022 and 2023 Port Security grant.
41. Authorizing the sale of city-owned property, Lots 4 and 5, Block 5, Fairchild & Howard’s Rearrangement of part of Tracy’s Outlots, to the abutting property owner at 1368 Case Avenue.
42. Approving the application of David Powell for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on September 21, 2024 at 425 Rice Street (parking lot).
43. Approving the application of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc. for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on September 26, 2024 at 200 Dr Justus Ohage Boulevard. - Harriet Island Regional Park.
44. Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for the Walk for Water event sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on September 28, 2024 at 226 Spring Street - Upper Landing Park.
45. Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co. for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Friday September 27, and Saturday September 28, 2024 at 429 Wabasha Street South.
46. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto), and amending the operating budget with respect to the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund a Local Housing Incentives Account Grant Program for Aeon at 438 Dorothy Day Place (District 17, Ward 2).
47. Authorizing the Police Department (“SPPD”) to accept $100,000 in additional funds and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for an amended award from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the Intensive Comprehensive Police Officer Training (ICPOET) 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.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
48. Appeal of Michael E. Corcoran to a Summary Abatement Order and two Correction Notices at 1478 AMES AVENUE.
50. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1020 and 1022 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. VB2410B, Assessment No. 248827) (Amend to reduce)
61. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1117 JENKS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the April 19, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
74. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 929 YORK AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the September 18, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove)
75. Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during May 2, 2023 to February 19, 2024. (File No. VB2411, Assessment No. 248817)
77. Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during February 22 to March 22, 2024. (File No. CRT2410, Assessment No. 248209)
78. Ratifying the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during January 22 to February 20, 2024. (File No. J2411E, Assessment No. 248319)
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