City Council - December 18, 2024 12/18/2024

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Attachments

ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1. Authorizing the Library to reallocate $1,328 within its varies accounting units in the 2024 adopted budget to most accurately reflect the projected actual spending in each accounting unit and provide the appropriate levels of spending authority.
- AO 24-85
2. Reallocating $200,000 from General Professional Services to EAMS capital project and transfer $450,000 from materials to services.
- Financial Analysis
3. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Department to correctly align with department spending.
- HREEO AO 24 -87
4. Approving the 2024 general fund budget for the Fire Department to more accurately record expenditures.
- Fire Department General Fund 2024 Budget Reallocation.pdf
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
5. Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Sweeney’s LLC (License ID# 20240001827), d/b/a Sweeney’s Saloon, for Liquor On Sale - 181-290 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2AM Closing, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (B), and Tobacco Shop licenses, located at 96 Dale Street North.
- Minutes
- Class N License Application
- Floor Plan
- Street Photos
- STAMP Activity Report
- Incident Report
- Objection 1
- Objection 2 (submitted after comment period)
- District Council Correspondence
- Aerial Photo
- Zoning Map
- Plat Map
- 100' Property Ownership
- AMANDA Printscreen
- Class N Notice
- Notice of License Hearing
- License Hearing Sign-In Sheet
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during September 9 to 20, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 21, 2025 and City Council public hearing for March 5, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2509R, Assessment No. 258514)
- Report of Completion J2509R.258514
- Assessment Roll J2509R.258514
- Failed 6-0-0 Adopted
7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during September 4 to 30, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 21, 2025 and City Council public hearing for March 5, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2508T, Assessment No. 258517)
- Report of Completion J2508T.258517
- Assessment Roll J2508T.258517
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
8. Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during September 23 to October 4, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 21, 2025 and City Council public hearing for March 5, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2510R, Assessment No. 258516)
- Report of Completion J2510R.258516
- Assessment Roll J2510R.258516
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
9. Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during October 1 to 19, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 21, 2025 and City Council public hearing for March 5, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2509T, Assessment No. 258518)
- Report of Completion J2509T.258518
- Assessment Roll J2509T.258518
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
10. Approving the City’s cost of providing Miscellaneous Abatement services during July to October 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 21, 2025 and City Council public hearing for March 5, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2501A, Assessment No. 258521)
- Report of Completion J2501A.258521
- Assessment Roll J2501A.258521
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
11. Approving an amendment to the agreement with HOURCAR for the operation of the Shared Electric Vehicle Fleet.
- HOURCAR-Saint_Paul_Agreement_Amendment 1.pdf
- HOURCAR-Saint_Paul_Agreement_EXECUTED.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
12. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during July to September 2024, and setting date of legislative hearing for January 2, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 12, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2501A1, Assessment No. 250111)
- Report of Completion CG2501A1.250111
- Assessment Roll CG2501A1.250111
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
13. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during July to September 2024, and setting date of legislative hearing for January 2, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 12, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2501A2, Assessment No. 250112)
- Report of Completion CG2501A2.250112
- Assessment Roll CG2501A2.250112
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
14. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for $500 in grant funds, with no match required of the City, from the St. Clements Faith Action Team.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
15. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Saint Paul Public Library Agency, and Human Resources to apply for funds, in an amount up to $500,000 with no match required of the City, from the Minnesota Office of Restorative Practices for the Restorative Practices Initiatives Grant Program to imbed restorative practices into internal and external policies and operations throughout Saint Paul.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
16. Authorizing the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory to accept funding for two representatives to attend the annual Empathy Summit for the Advancing Conservation through Empathy for Wildlife Network, to be held in Seattle, Washington on February 11 and 12 of 2025.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
17. Supporting the Port Authority’s acquisition of the former Kmart site, 245 Maryland Avenue East.
- SPPA Resolution
- Site Plan
- SPPA Resolution
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
18. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 1 and city-wide Neighborhood Star Year-Round program for Sssdude-Nutz dba The Donut Trap.
- 11.15.24 YR STAR Board Recommendations Letter
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
19. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 January Wage and Fringe Adjustment (January 1, 2025) for the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417.
- Sprinkler Fitters MOA 2025 January Wage & Fringe Adj
20. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for St. Paul Public Works.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
21. Approving the revised Wage and Benefit Policy for Non-Represented Management and Legislative Personnel.
- Revised 2024 Wage & Benefit Policy for Non-Represented Management & Legislative Personnel
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
ROLL CALL
FOR DISCUSSION
22. Considering the appeal of Benegas Properties, LLC to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to construct a new multiple family dwelling on the property at 1963 Grand Avenue. (Public hearing closed and laid over from December 11, 2024)
- Appellant Council Presentation
- BZA General and Hearing Minutes_10282024
- Appeal Application and Supporting Documents
- Zoning Variance Application
- Staff Report
- Board of Zoning Appeals Resolution
- District 14
- Combined BZA Public Comment
- Applicant Presentation to BZA
- Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
- Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice
- § 15.99 Extension Letter for 1963 Grand Avenue 12.2.2024
- City Council Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
- City Council Public Hearing Notice
- Nanette Echols public comment
- Ann Mabbott public comment
- Kami Blackwell Kinney public comment
- Tricia Netland Wencel public comment
- Emily Campbell public comment
- Kimberly Witt public comment
- Chelda Kondo public comment
- Bob Wiswell public comment
- Terry Fisher public comment
- Cathy Plessner public comment
- Anne Marie Campbell public comment
- Mary Beth Starns public comment
- Passed 6-1-0 Granted
SUSPENSION ITEMS
Approving an amended subordination of a $400,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Dayton’s Bluff Construction Training Center (District 4, Ward 7).
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
Authorizing the Department of Safety and Inspections (“DSI”) to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Khaled Aloul on behalf of Maryland One Stop Food & Fuel Market, Inc., d/b/a Maryland Amoco/BP Market Place (“Licensee”).
- FULLY SIGNED
- RES 24-623
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
RECONSIDERATION
Amending the West Side Flats Comprehensive Plan at 10 River Park Plaza.
- 10 River Park ZC Packet
- 10 River Park Plaza Draft Minutes
- 24-082-486 10 River Park Plaza Master Plan Amendment resolution
- 15.99 Waiver Letter
- Council Meeting Presentation
- Passed 5-2-0 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
23. Establishing the classification titled Senior Legislative Aide in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council but prior to Mayor signature).
- Civil Service Commission Approval
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
24. Establishing the classification titled Chief Policy Analyst in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council but prior to Mayor signature).
- Civil Service Commission Approval
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
25. Amending Section 220.05 of the Legislative Code to set rates for base level garbage service to be effective April 1, 2025.
- Casey Kirk public comment
- Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption
26. Approving the final (combined) plat at 2254 and 2260 Edgcumbe Road.
- Staff Report_2260 Edgcumbe
- Final Plat_River Birch_1
- Final Plat_River Birch_2
- 24-074-178 2260 Edgcumbe Prelim Approval Letter_Final
- 2254-2260 Edgcumbe Combined Plat application packet
- CC PPress notice 2260 Edgcumbe Combined Plat
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
27. Moving $556,879 from 2024 Library General and Special funds to the Library Agency's Transforming Libraries construction and renovation project.
- RES PH 24-305 Reallocating funds to Transforming Libraries.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
28. 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
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted As Amended
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
29. Appeal of Amber Duncan to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 973 FRONT AVENUE.
- 973 Front Ave.appeal.12-11-24.pdf
- 973 Front Ave.Photos 12-10-24.pdf
- 973 Front Ave.Photos 12-11-24.pdf
- 973 Front Ave.Photos 12-12-24.pdf
- 973 Front Ave.Photos #2 12-12-24.pdf
- 973 Front Ave.Police Calls Log 12-12-24.pdf
- 973 Front Ave.Duncan Ltr.12-13-24.pdf
- 973 Front Ave.Smith email + furnace receipt 12-18-24.pdf
- 973 Front Ave.Duncan Rev Ltr.12-20-24
- 973 Front Avenue.neighbor email.12-27-24
- 973 Front Ave.Westenhofer email.12-30-24
- 973 Front Ave.Westenhofer email.12-31-24
- 973 Front Avenue.neighbor Zimny email chain.12-31-24
- 973 Front Ave.Kedrowski email chain update 1-3-25.pdf
- 973 Front Ave.Photos 1-2-25.pdf
- 973 Front Ave.Police Report 1-2-25.pdf
- 973 Front Ave-Kedrowski update email 1-6-25.pdf
- 973 Front Ave.Photos 1-6-25.pdf
30. Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 939 CHARLES AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 24-6.
- 939 Charles Ave.Fourth Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 9-5-24.pdf
- 939 Charles Ave.Miller R-R Ltr.9-27-24
- 939 Charles Ave.Miller xcel email.10-15-24
- 939 Charles Ave.Vang email 11-13-24.pdf
- 939 Charles.Miller zimny email.11-20-24
31. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 706 CONWAY STREET in Council File RLH RR 24-15.
- 706 Conway St.Notice of Public Hearing Ltr 10-29-24.pdf
- 706 Conway St.Cert of Code Compliance 11-25-24.pdf
- Failed 7-0-0 Adopted
32. Appeal of James Swartwood to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint (which includes condemnation) at 735 COOK AVENUE EAST.
- 735 Cook Ave E.appeal.11-15-24.pdf
- 735 Cook Ave E.Corr Notice 9-20-24.pdf
- 735 Cook Ave E.photos 10-29-24.pdf
- 735 Cook Ave E.photos 10-25-24.pdf
- 735 Cook Ave E.photos 9-19-24.pdf
- 735 Cook Ave E.Engineer Report 11-25-24.pdf
- 735 Cook Ave E.Swartwood Ltr.12-6-24
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
33. Appeal of Joseph Richardson to a Summary Abatement Order and a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1875 NORTH PARK DRIVE.
- 1875 North Park Drive.appeal 12-2-24
- 1875 North Park Drive.photo 11-26-24
- 1875 North Park Drive.photos 11-27-24
- 1875 N Park Dr.Richardson Ltr.12-13-24
- 1875 N Park Dr.Richardson Ltr.12-20-24
- 1875 N Park Dr.Richardson Ltr.1-10-25
34. Referring to City Council of a potential stay of enforcement of demolition for Tom Radio, representing Allstate BK Real Estate Holdings, Ltd, for property at 455 ROBERT STREET SOUTH.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
ADJOURNMENT
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ROLL CALL

City Council - December 18, 2024 12/18/2024

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Authorizing the Library to reallocate $1,328 within its varies accounting units in the 2024 adopted budget to most accurately reflect the projected actual spending in each accounting unit and provide the appropriate levels of spending authority.

2. Reallocating $200,000 from General Professional Services to EAMS capital project and transfer $450,000 from materials to services.

3. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Department to correctly align with department spending.

4. Approving the 2024 general fund budget for the Fire Department to more accurately record expenditures.

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

11. Approving an amendment to the agreement with HOURCAR for the operation of the Shared Electric Vehicle Fleet.

14. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for $500 in grant funds, with no match required of the City, from the St. Clements Faith Action Team.

16. Authorizing the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory to accept funding for two representatives to attend the annual Empathy Summit for the Advancing Conservation through Empathy for Wildlife Network, to be held in Seattle, Washington on February 11 and 12 of 2025.

17. Supporting the Port Authority’s acquisition of the former Kmart site, 245 Maryland Avenue East.

18. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 1 and city-wide Neighborhood Star Year-Round program for Sssdude-Nutz dba The Donut Trap.

19. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 January Wage and Fringe Adjustment (January 1, 2025) for the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417.

20. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for St. Paul Public Works.

21. Approving the revised Wage and Benefit Policy for Non-Represented Management and Legislative Personnel.

ROLL CALL

FOR DISCUSSION

22. Considering the appeal of Benegas Properties, LLC to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to construct a new multiple family dwelling on the property at 1963 Grand Avenue. (Public hearing closed and laid over from December 11, 2024)

SUSPENSION ITEMS

Approving an amended subordination of a $400,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Dayton’s Bluff Construction Training Center (District 4, Ward 7).

Authorizing the Department of Safety and Inspections (“DSI”) to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Khaled Aloul on behalf of Maryland One Stop Food & Fuel Market, Inc., d/b/a Maryland Amoco/BP Market Place (“Licensee”).

RECONSIDERATION

Amending the West Side Flats Comprehensive Plan at 10 River Park Plaza.

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

23. Establishing the classification titled Senior Legislative Aide in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council but prior to Mayor signature).

24. Establishing the classification titled Chief Policy Analyst in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council but prior to Mayor signature).

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

25. Amending Section 220.05 of the Legislative Code to set rates for base level garbage service to be effective April 1, 2025.

26. Approving the final (combined) plat at 2254 and 2260 Edgcumbe Road.

27. Moving $556,879 from 2024 Library General and Special funds to the Library Agency's Transforming Libraries construction and renovation project.

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

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

29. Appeal of Amber Duncan to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 973 FRONT AVENUE.

30. Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 939 CHARLES AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 24-6.

31. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 706 CONWAY STREET in Council File RLH RR 24-15.

32. Appeal of James Swartwood to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint (which includes condemnation) at 735 COOK AVENUE EAST.

33. Appeal of Joseph Richardson to a Summary Abatement Order and a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1875 NORTH PARK DRIVE.

34. Referring to City Council of a potential stay of enforcement of demolition for Tom Radio, representing Allstate BK Real Estate Holdings, Ltd, for property at 455 ROBERT STREET SOUTH.

ADJOURNMENT

ROLL CALL