City Council - February 08, 2023   2/8/2023

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Amending CDBG Project Budgets: funding for BJK Properties project.

• AO 23-5 Financial Analysis CDBG BKJ Properties

2. Establishing eight (8) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolutions #22-1550, 22-1832, 22-1936, and 23-27. In addition, two projects have been completed under budget with balances now being returned to the Year-Round STAR Program.

• January 2023 YR STAR Financial Analysis AO 23-10

3. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 829 Third Street East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

• 829 3rd St E.OTA 1-25-23

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

4. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during June 1 to October 20, 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 7, 2023 and City Council public hearing for April 19, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2306, Assessment No. 238805)

• Report of Completion VB2306.238805
• Assessment Roll VB2306.238805

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during November 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 7, 2023 and City Council public hearing for April 19, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2306B, Assessment No. 238105)

• Report of Completion J2306B.238105
• Assessment Roll J2306B.238105

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during September 27 to October 24, 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 7, 2023 and City Council public hearing for April 19, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2305, Assessment No. 238204)

• Report of Completion CRT2305.238204
• Assessment Roll CRT2305.238204

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during September 22 to October 21, 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 7, 2023 and City Council public hearing for April 19, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2306E, Assessment No. 238305)

• Report of Completion J2306E.238305
• Assessment Roll J2306E.238305

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during November 2 to December 1, 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 7, 2023 and City Council public hearing for April 19, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2304P, Assessment No. 238403)

• Report of Completion J2304P.238403
• Assessment Roll J2304P.238403

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

9. Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $2,297,500 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide paramedic training and purchase computers for EMS, personal protective gear and SCBAs for firefighters, and replace and update equipment.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

10. Changing the rate of pay for WIC Nutrition Educators from Grade 026 to Grade 031 in the AFSCME Technical Salary Schedule.

• WIC Nutrition Educator Financial Analysis

11. Accepting the gift of the costs of travel, transportation, and lodging from Project Equity for the Mayor to attend the Project Equity Employee Ownership Equity Summit in Oakland, California from February 7 to 8, 2023.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

12. Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Natural Resources.

• JPA Canine Handler Training Contract

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

13. Authorizing the City to accept a donation of $3,109 from Ramsey County for the travel expenses of Nicolle Goodman, Sean Kershaw and Russ Stark for traveling to Kansas City with Ramsey County at Ramsey County’s invitation to learn about street cars.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

14. Considering and adopting the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendation submitted by the Administrative Law Judge concerning the Liquor On-Sale 291 or more seats, Liquor On-Sale Sunday, Liquor On-Sale 2AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area - Patio, and Entertainment (B) license held by Randall Johnson, RJMP Group Inc., d/b/a Billy’s On Grand (License ID #20200000158), for the premises located at 857 Grand Avenue.

• Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendation
• OAH 71-6020-38398 ITM Liquor on Sale at 857 Grand Avenue Official Record
• Proposed Exhibits 1-23, and 28, Exhibit List, and Witness List
• City's Closing Argument
• oah_71-6020-38398
• oah_71-6020-38398_20220815_081512__all-chs

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

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

15. Approving the installation of bike lanes on Front Avenue from Kent Street to Rice Street. (Public hearing closed and laid over from February 8, 2023)

• Front Ave Bike Lane Project SOER
• Front Ave Parking Counts By Day
• Western to Rice
• Kent to Western
• Front Ave Transportation Committee Report
• Loren Heuer public comment
• Front Ave Public Hearing Comments Received by Phone

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

16. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 277 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2303E, Assessment No. 238302)

• 277 Aurora Ave.Vehicle Abatement Order 4-13-22.pdf
• 277 Aurora Ave.EC Letter & Bill 6-23-22.pdf
• 277 Aurora Ave.EC Letter & Bill 7-19-22.pdf
• 277 Aurora Ave.Photos 7-19-22.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

17. Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 1011 BURNS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the December 7, 2022, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)

• 1011 Burns Ave.OTA 8-17-22
• 1011 Burns Ave.PH 9-23-22
• 1011 Burns Ave.SHPO Letter 9-9-22
• 1011 Burns Ave.Condemnation Letter 4-18-18.pdf
• 1011 Burns Ave.Condemnation Letter 8-14-18.pdf
• 1011 Burns Ave.Photos 9-27-22
• 1011 Burns Ave.Photos 8-19-22
• 1011 Burns Ave.Photos 8-11-22
• 1011 Burns Ave.Photos 5-11-22
• 1011 Burns Ave.Photos 4-20-22
• 1011 Burns Ave.Photos 6-8-21
• 1011 Burns Ave.SHPO Letter.10-13-22
• 1011 Burns Ave.Summary
• 1011 Burns Ave.LS 10-25-22.pdf
• 1011 Burns Ave.Cree R-R Ltr.10-28-22
• 1011 Burns Ave.Cree R-R Ltr.12-16-22
• 1011 Burns Ave.Cree R-R Ltr.1-27-23
• 1011 Burns Ave.Cree Steinmaus R-R Ltr.2-9-23
• 1011 Burns Ave.Steinmaus docs incl financing affidavit work plan + PA.2-9-23
• 1011 Burns Ave.Zimny email to bank.2-10-23
• 1011 Burns Ave.Zong Vang email 2-16-23.pdf
• 1011 Burns Ave Assignment of Mortgage.pdf
• 1011 Burns Ave.Purchase Agreement.2-28-23.pdf
• 1011 Burns Ave.Code Compliance Rep 3-1-23.pdf
• 1011 Burns Ave.Cree Steinmaus R-R Ltr.3-3-23
• 1011 Burns Ave.Quit Claim Deed 3-11-23
• 1011_Burns Ave.Assignment of Performance Deposit 3-11-23.pdf
• 1011 Burns Ave.Steinmaus R-R Ltr.3-17-23
• 1011 Burns Ave.Affidavit of Funds 3-22-23.pdf
• 1011 Burns Ave.Updated Schedule 3-22-23.pdf

18. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1153 CENTRAL AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2303E, Assessment No. 238302)

• 1153 Central Ave W.SAO.6-10-22
• 1153 Central Ave W.Photos 6-10-22.pdf
• 1153 Central Ave W.PAEC.6-30-22
• 1153 Central Ave W.Photos 6-17-22.pdf
• 1153 Central Ave W.Kedrowski voicemail transcribed
• 1153 Central Ave W.Vang Zimny email.1-4-23

• Failed 7-0-0 Adopted

19. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1068 CHATSWORTH STREET NORTH in Council File RLH SAO 23-9.

• 1068 Chatsworth St N. Weinand Ltr.1-20-23.pdf
• 1068 Chatsworth St.Photos 2-6-23.pdf
• 1068 Chatsworth St N. Weinand Ltr.2-10-23

20. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 46 FRONT AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the February 8, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant to 180 days)

• 46 Front Ave.OTA 10-11-22
• 46 Front Ave.PH 12-2-22
• 46 Front Ave.Expired Code Compliance 9-30-20
• 46 Front Ave.SHPO Form 10-28-22
• 46 Front Ave.Photos 6-11-19
• 46 Front Ave.Photos 9-29-22
• 46 Front Ave.Code Compliance 12-22-22.pdf
• 46 Front Ave.Summary.1-10-23
• 46 Front Ave.L S 1-9-23.pdf
• 46 Front Ave.Purchase Agreement 1-10-23.pdf
• 46 front.Duplex zoning.1-12-23
• 46 Front Ave.Gnatyk R-R Ltr.1-13-23
• 46 Front Ave.Purchase Agreement 1-24-23.pdf
• 46 Front Ave.Gnatyk R-R Ltr.1-27-23
• 46 Front Ave.Gnatyk R-R Ltr.2-17-23
• 46 Front Ave.Gnatyk R-R Ltr.3-3-23
• 46 Front Ave.PA.3-2-23
• 46 Front Ave.estimate.3-27-23
• 46 Front Ave.affidavit.3-27-23
• 46 Front Ave.financing.3-27-23
• 46 Front Ave.PA.3-1-23
• 46 Front Ave.PA amendment.3-28-23
• 46 Front Ave.Gnatyk Kennedy R-R Ltr.3-31-23
• 46 Front Ave.trades bids.4-3-23
• 46 Front Ave.schedule.4-3-23

21. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2149 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2303B, Assessment No. 238102)

• 2149 Geranium Ave E.Emergency Boarding Letter 8-11-22.pdf
• 2149 Geranium Ave E.Respro Invoice.8-8-22.pdf
• 2149 Geranium Ave E.Vang-Cardenas email 12-6-22.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

22. Ordering the removal of the structures at 1618 HAMLINE AVENUE NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the February 8, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)

• 1618 Hamline Ave N.OTA 10-11-22
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.PH 12-2-22
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.SHPO Form 10-19-22
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.Photos 10-27-21
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.Photos 9-16-22
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.Summary
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.L S 1-9-23.pdf
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.Mackley R-R Ltr.1-13-23
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.returned mail.1-24-23
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.Transaction Agreement 2-28-23.pdf
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.Steinmaus R-R Ltr.3-3-23
• 1618 Hamline Ave.FP-Work Plan-PD Receipt-CCI receipt 3-10-23.pdf
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.Steinmaus R-R Ltr.3-17-23
• 1618 Hamline Ave.Financial-Funds 3-22-23.pdf
• 1618 Hamline Ave.Updated Work Plan3-22-23.pdf
• 1618 Hamline Ave.Affidavit 3-24-23.pdf
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.Code Compliance Report 3-30-23.pdf
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.Steinmaus email 3-30-23.pdf
• 1618 Hamline Ave N.Updated Project Plan 3.30.23.pdf
• 1618 Hamline Returned mail

23. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1194 HEWITT AVENUE. (File No. J2303E, Assessment No. 238302)

• 1194 Hewitt Ave.Contested statement 11-30-22.pdf
• 1194 Hewitt Ave.Correction Notice 7-11-22.pdf
• 1194 Hewitt Ave.Photo 7-11-22.pdf
• 1194 Hewitt Ave.EC Letter & Bill 7-19-22.pdf
• 1194 Hewitt Ave.Photo 7-19-22.pdf
• 1194 Hewitt Ave.email chain 12-12-22.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

24. Appeal of David Busch, DRB #24 LLC, to a Vacant Building Registration Fee at 45 LAWSON AVENUE WEST.

• 45 Lawson Ave W.appeal.1-19-23.pdf
• 45 Lawson Ave W.Revocation Notice 1-20-23.pdf
• 45 Lawson Ave W.Busch Ltr.1-27-23

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

25. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1674 ORANGE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2303E, Assessment No. 238302)

• 1674 Orange Ave E.Packet.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

26. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 461/463 OSCEOLA AVENUE SOUTH. (File No. VB2303, Assessment No. 238802)

• 461 Osceola Ave S.VBR Ltr.6-30-22
• 461 Osceola Ave S.VB Warning Ltr.8-1-22
• 461-463 Osceola Ave S.email to Cobb 12-21-22.pdf

27. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1340 SEARLE STREET. (File No. J2303E, Assessment No. 238302)

• 1340 Searle St.Assessment J2303E.pdf
• 1340 Searle St.EC Bill & Letter 7-21-22.pdf
• 1340 Searle St.Vang-Wergin email 11-21-22.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

28. First Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1807 SEVENTH STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 22-29.

• 1807 7th St E.Code Compliance Certificate 9-27-22.pdf
• 1807 Seventh St. E.Johnson Kennedy R-R Ltr.7-1-22.pdf
• 1807 Seventh St. E.Johnson Kennedy R-R Ltr.1-10-23.pdf
• Percentage of Completion for properties.pdf
• 1807 Seventh St. E.Johnson Kennedy Revised R-R Ltr.1-30-23.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

29. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1179 SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. VB2303, Assessment No. 238802)

• 1179 Sherburne Ave.Reg Notice 7-13-22.pdf
• 1179 Sherburne Ave.Code Compliance Certificate 12-16-22.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

30. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 342 THOMAS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the October 12, 2022, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)

• 342 Thomas Ave.OTA 6-27-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.PH 8-12-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.Exp Code Compliance Rep 12-26-19
• 342 Thomas Ave.SHPO Form 7-15-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.Condemnation Letter.8-20-19.pdf
• 342 Thomas Ave.Photos 8-20-19.pdf
• 342 Thomas Ave.Photos 6-23-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.Photo 8-17-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.Summary.pdf
• 342 Thomas Ave.LS 9-13-22.pdf
• 342 Thomas Ave.Crespo R-R Ltr.9-16-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.Crespo R-R Ltr.9-30-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.Crespo R-R Ltr.10-16-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.CCIR.10-24-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.Crespo R-R Ltr.10-28-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.Zimny email.11-21-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.Financials 11-18-22.pdf
• 342 Thomas Ave.plumbing bid.10-22-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.work plan.11-22-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.work plan 2.11-22-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.potential funds.11-22-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.Crespo R-R Ltr.11-28-22
• 342 Thomas Ave.JM Robinson Electric Bid 10-24-22.pdf
• 342 Thomas Ave.Crespo R-R Ltr.1-13-23
• 342 Thomas Ave.financing.1-31-23
• 342 Thomas.financials updated.2-9-23
• 342 Thomas Ave.HVAC bid.2-8-23
• 342 Thomas Ave.Crespo building statement.2-8-23
• 342 Thomas Affidavit.2-9-23

31. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 902 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2227A, Assessment No. 228532)

• 902 Thomas Ave.SA Letter & Photo.3-3-22.pdf
• 902 Thomas Ave.Photo 3-17-22.pdf
• 902 Thomas Ave.Zimny email.6-24-22

32. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1941 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST in Council File RLH RR 21-60. (Amend to grant additional 180 days)

• 1941 University Ave W.Eritrean Community Center of MN R-R Ltr.7-1-22.pdf
• 1941 University Ave W.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 1-10-23.pdf
• 1941 University Ave W.30 Day Forfeit Notice 1-13-23.pdf
• 1941 University Ave W.Photos 1-19-23.pdf
• Percentage of Completion for properties.pdf
• 1941 University Ave W.Eritrean Community Center of MN R-R Ltr.1-27-23
• 1941 University Ave W Accessory Building Deterioration 2020-January 2023
• 1941 University Ave.Klinkhammer email.2-8-23
• 1941 University Ave.updated financials.2-15-23
• 1941 University Ave W.Eritrean Community Center of MN R-R Ltr.2-17-23
• 1941 University Ave W.ECCM Affidavit of funds.2-21-23
• signed
• 1941 University Ave W.ECCM Garage Schedule.2-21-23
• 1941 University Ave W.ECCM Scope of work.2-21-23
• 1941 University Ave W.Eritrean Community Center of MN R-R Ltr.2-24-23
• 1941 University Ave.photo.6-8-23

33. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 431 WHEELER STREET NORTH. (File No. VB2303, Assessment No. 238802)

• 431 Wheeler St N.VB Reg Notice 7-14-22.pdf
• 431 Wheeler St N.Warning Letter 8-15-22.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

34. Third Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 521 YORK AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 22-35.

• 521 York Ave.Cert of Code Compliance Letter 12-19-22.pdf
• 521 York Avenue.Griffin R-R Ltr.7-1-22.pdf
• 521 York Ave.MF R-R Ltr.1-10-23.pdf
• Percentage of Completion for properties.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

35. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during January 7 to July 21, 2022. (File No. VB2303, Assessment No. 238802)

• Notice Assessment Roll VB2303.238802

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

36. Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during August 2022. (File No. J2303B, Assessment No. 238102)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2303B.238102

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

37. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during September 8, 2021 to July 26, 2022. (File No. CRT2303, Assessment No. 238202)

• Notice Assessment Roll CRT2303.238202

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

38. Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during June 22 to July 22, 2022. (File No. J2303E, Assessment No. 238302)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2303E.238302

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

39. Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree services during January 2022. (File No. 2302T, Assessment No. 239001)

• Notice Assessment Roll 2302T.239001

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

40. Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree services during August to September 2022. (File No. 2303T, Assessment No. 239002)

• Notice Assessment Roll 2303T.239002

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

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