City Council - November 13, 2024   11/13/2024

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Amending the Department of Public Works General Fund spending budget for transferring funding to the 2024 Bicycle Facility Improvements Program.

• AO 24-79 Bike Improvement Program

ROLL CALL

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

2. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 3 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for Xiong & Xiong LLC DBA X2 Pastries.

• 2024 RES 24-1591 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program Financial Analysis Ward 3 10.09.pdf

• Failed 7-0-0 Adopted

3. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) license now held by Christopher & Daphne LLC d/b/a Mandalay Kitchen (License ID #20240000265) for the premises located at 383 University Avenue West.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

5. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Elena Lodhaseng, Olivia Robins, and Sernay Than to the Business Review Council.

• Business Review Council CF 94-1550

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Mui M Da and Kaitlyn Hang to the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

7. Approving the Mayor's appointments of Kasia Yang and Alexis Lor to the Labor Standards Advisory Committee.

• Labor_standards_advisory_committee.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving the Mayor's appointments of Eh Ler, Makayla McCaster, and Zaryah Mosby to the Neighborhood Safety Community Council.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

9. Authorizing the Police Department (“SPPD”) to accept a Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), Intensive Comprehensive Police Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Program.

• A-ICPOE-2025-SPPD-015GRANTAGREEMENT to sign 10.11.24

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

10. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417 in order to provide clarification to the Plumbers and Sprinkler Fitters collective bargaining agreement relating to Appendix F for the Fire Protective Systems Inspector classification.

• Sprinkler Fitters Local 417 MOA Wage Clarification

11. Approving a Second Hand Dealer - Motor Vehicle - New Location license to Tiger Martin Collection LLC d/b/a M & A Auto Sales (License ID 20240001721) for the premises located at 780 Rice Street.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification
• 10.22.2024- North End Neighborhood Organization ltr of support

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

12. Approving the agreement for transfer of Saint Paul Police employee Michael D. Whisler to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025).

• Whisler 2025 RCSO Transfer Agreement

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

13. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for up to $80,000, with no funding match required from the City, from Age-Friendly Minnesota for the Engaging Aging Saint Paul Project.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

14. Approving the election of Gary Grabko to the Administrative Committee of the Pension Plan of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

15. Authorizing the City to acquire 10 temporary construction easements from properties along the Robert Street Corridor (between Kellogg Boulevard and 11th Street) for the purpose of 2025 construction staging and sidewalk placement.

• Temp Constr Esmt Summary
• ROBERT_STREET_ROW-LAYOUT

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

16. Changing the rate of pay for DSI Fire Safety Inspector II, EG 02, AFSCME Technical.

• Financial Analysis DSI Fire Safety Inspector II

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

17. Changing the rate of pay for DSI Fire Safety Inspector III, EG 02, AFSCME Technical.

• Financial Analysis DSI Fire Safety Inspector III

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

4. Approving the Mayor’s appointments of Paw Mu Thaw and Rory Vang to a two-year term on the Advisory Committee on Aging.

• By laws updated 2009

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

18. Authorizing the issuance and sale of Recycling and Solid Waste Revenue Bonds, Series 2024E; awarding the sale thereof to the purchaser named herein; and fixing the form and specifications of the Recycling and Solid Waste Revenue Bonds, Series 2024E and providing the requirement for future parity revenue bonds.

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4
• Article 5
• Article 6
• Article 7
• Article 8
• Exhibit A
• Exhibit B

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted As Amended

19. Fire Department Suboxone Program Update.

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

20. Amending the gas and electric franchises granted by the City to Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation (“Company”).

• Ord 24-32 final text
• Yang Proposed Amendment 11.13.pdf
• DRAFT 3- Ord Modifying Xcel
• Public Hearing Notice Affidavit of Publication
• John Purdy public comment
• Drew Harper public comment
• Ian Hedberg public comment
• Catherine Early public comment
• Janet Pope public comment
• Unidos Saint Paul public comments
• Nicholai Jost-Epp public comment
• Finnerty public comment
• Kristin Dawkins public comment
• Emily Regan public comment

• Passed 7-0-0 Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption

First Reading

21. Amending Chapter 324.04 of the Legislative Code to allow a Tobacco Shop or Tobacco Product Shop licensee to relocate within a Shopping Center or the Same Parcel of Property under certain circumstances. (To be withdrawn)

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

22. Amending Chapters 65 and 66 of the Legislative Code pertaining to drive-through sales and services and walk-up service windows.

• Table 66-321
• Table 66-421
• PC Resolution- Drive Throughs zoning code amendments- adopted 2024-09-13
• PC memo post PH- Drive Throughs
• Map- Drive Throughs in Saint Paul June 2024
• Drive Throughs in St Paul 2024-09-05
• 10.3 public comment
• 10.15 public comment
• 10.31 public comment
• 11.5 public comment
• 11.6 public comments
• 11.7 public comment
• 11.8 public comments
• 11.12 public comments
• 11.13 public comments
• BRC Letter to Request Layover Drive Through Zoning FINAL
• BRC Letter of Opposition Drive Through Zoning Amendment Final
• TransitMap2
• 2026 public comments

• Passed 6-1-0 Laid Over to Second Reading

23. Granting the application of Church of St. Pascal Baylon to rezone property at 470 White Bear Avenue North from H2 residential district to RM2 medium-density multiple family residential district and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map.

• 470 White Bear Packet
• 470 White Bear Ave Rezoning CUP ZC Draft Minutes
• PC Approved Minutes 10-11-24
• 24-078-931 470 White Bear Rezoning Resolution
• 470 White Bear Written Testimony
• Council Meeting Presentation
• 11.5 public comment
• 11.7 public comments
• 11.8 public comments
• 11.12 public comments
• 11.13 public comments
• 11.13 public hearing handout 1
• 11.13 public hearing handout 2
• 11.14 public comments
• 11.20 public comments
• 11.21 public comments
• 11.22 public comments
• 11.25 public comments
• 12.2 public comments
• 12.3 public comments
• 12.4 public comments
• Aragon and Beacon Background Letter 11 27 2024
• The Aragon FAQ
• Follow-up letter to Councilmember Johnson, 11-20-24, KW
• Beacon 2023 Annual Report
• The Aragon Community Engagement Plan

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over to Second Reading

24. Considering the appeal of GB Realty Acquisitions, LLC c/o McClay-Alton, PLLP to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request pertaining to a proposed rental storage use at 287 Sixth Street East.

• Appeal Application and Supporting Materials
• Zoning Variance Application
• Staff Report
• Board of Zoning Appeals Resolution
• Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Minutes for September 30, 2024
• District 17
• Compiled BZA Public Comment
• Additional Documents From Applicant Received During BZA Hearing
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice
• § 15.99 Extension Letter for 287 6th Street East 10.22.2024
• City Council Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
• City Council Public Hearing Notice
• Alexander and Svetlana Voronov public comment
• Michael McAvoy public comment
• Orgin of 15 Percent Limit in B4 B5
• Email confirmation of appeal withdrawal

25. Approving the application of Salvation Army Northern Division for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the Annual “Tree of Lights” Light Program in Rice Park starting November 16, 2024 through January 5, 2025 at Rice Park - 109 Fourth Street West.

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

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

26. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $89,200 for the 2024 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant.

• HMEP Grant Letter.pdf
• 2024 HMEP Grant $89,200 Financial Analysis.pdf

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

27. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $350,000 for a contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) to pay for training and equipment for the Minnesota Aviation Rescue Team (MART) and helicopter training with the Minnesota State Patrol.

• MBFTE MART $350K Letter.pdf
• MART $350,000 Financial Analysis.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

28. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $150,000 for a contribution received from the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Office and the Fire Service Advisory Committee to pay for training and equipment for the Minnesota Aviation Rescue Team (MART).

• MART FSAC $150,000 Financial Analysis.pdf
• 2024 FSAC MART Award Letter.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

29. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department's 2024 capital maintenance project budget for Fire Station 3.

• Fire Station 3 Financial Analysis.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

30. Amending the financing and spending plans in the General Government Capital Projects in the amount of $105,000 for the public art project at the Fire Department Headquarters/Station 1 building.

• Fire Dept Public Art $105,000 Financial Analysis.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

31. Authorizing the Police Department (SPPD) to accept the DWI/Traffic Safety Officer grants from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and to amend the 2024 Grant Fund budget for these awards.

• GrantAgreement SPPD DWIOfficer I to be signed 9.17.24
• GrantAgreement SPPD DWIOfficer II to be signed 9.24.24
• RES PH 24-279 DWI Grant Financial Analysis

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

32. Authorizing the Police Department (SPPD) to accept an amended award from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the Intensive Comprehensive Police Officer Training (ICPOET) program, and to amend the 2024 Grant Fund Budget.

• A-ICPOE-2024-SPPD-2nd amended agreement 10.16.24
• RES PH 24-280 ICPOET I 2024 Amendment II Financial Analysis

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

33. Amending the City’s 2024 Capital Improvement Budget to allocate $6,789,929.00 of HOME-ARP funds. (Laid over from November 20, 2024)

• RES PH 24-281 HOME ARP Financial Analysis
• 11.25 public comments
• 11.27 public comments
• 12.2 public comment
• public comments submitted to Ward 5

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over

34. Approving and authorizing the adoption of a Fourth Amendment to Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Housing Tax Increment Financing District No. 2, the Shepard Davern Rental Housing Project (District 15, Ward 3).

• Amend-Shep Davern Rental No 244 TIF Plan

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

35. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 674 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the November 6, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)

• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Summary.pdf
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.OTA 7-22-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.PH 8-23-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.LS 9-24-24.pdf
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fire C of O Condemnation Ltr 4-13-23
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fire C of O Photos 4-12-23
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Photos 4-17-23
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Photo 6-25-23
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Photos 7-18-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Photo 8-27-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.email chain 9-19-24.pdf
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fondungallah R-R Ltr.9-27-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fondungallah R-R Ltr.10-11-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave.Zimny email.11-13-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave.sheriffs cert.11-8-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E. Warranty Deed
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fondungallah R-R Ltr.12-13-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fondungallah R-R Ltr.12-13-24
• 674 Magnolia.Vu bids.1-16-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Vu line of credit.1-16-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.affidavit.1-21-25
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.sherrifs cert and other docs
• 674 Magnolia Ave E. Title Transfer letter

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

36. Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 733 FAIRVIEW AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH RR 24-26.

• 733 Fairview Ave N.Skliris email 9-17-24.pdf
• 733 Fairview Ave N.email chain 10-7-24.pdf
• 733 Fairview Ave N.Skliris R-R Ltr.10-11-24
• 733 Fairview Ave N.Skliris Ubl email chain.10-21-24
• 733 Fairview Ave N.Cert of Code Compliance 11-20-24.pdf

37. Making finding on the appealed of Edward Albrecht to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1529 GRANTHAM STREET in Council File RLH SAO 24-52.

• 1529 Grantham St.Albrecht Ltr.9-6-24.pdf

• Failed 7-0-0 Adopted

38. Appeal of Jerry A. Brashier to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 511 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST.

• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.appeal.10-16-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Corr Notice 7-26-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Corr Notice 6-13-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.photos 10-14-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.photos 9-16-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Notes 10-23-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.10-25-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Revocation 10-25-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Photos 10-25-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Photos #2 10-25-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.11-18-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.11-18-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier schedule.11-22-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.11-27-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Fire C of O Orders.12-10-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E. Limited Structural Eval Report FINAL.1-2-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Karpen email 1-8-25.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.1-10-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave.Fire C of O orders.1-13-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr from MM.1-10-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.1-24-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave.email chain.2-3-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave.email chain.2-4-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave.Brashier Chute email chain.2-3-25

39. Appeal of Jerry Brashier to a Correction Notice at 511 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (Public hearing closed and laid over from December 11, 2024)

• 511 Minnehaha Avenue East.appeal.9-11-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Avenue East.photos 9-5-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.10-4-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.10-21-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Photos 10-22-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.10-25-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Photos #2 10-25-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Photos 10-25-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Revocation 10-28-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.11-27-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave.Shipping Container to Shed ppt.12-11-24
• 511 Minnehaha.Brashier ltr to Council.12-11-24

40. Appeal of Thomas Nelson & Ranettia Alexander-Nelson to a Correction Notice at 493 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (Public hearing continued from November 13, 2024)

• 493 Van Buren Ave.appeal.8-28-24.pdf
• 493 Van Buren Ave.photos 8-23-24.pdf
• 493 Van Buren Ave.Nelson Ltr.9-6-24
• 493 Van Buren Ave.Aerial Map 2022
• 493 Van Buren Ave.Nelson Ltr.9-27-24
• 493 Van Buren Ave Aerial Views
• 493 Van Buren Ave.Site Plan Review-Zoning.5-2-24
• 493 Van Buren Ave.Nelson Ltr.2-10-25

ADJOURNMENT

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