City Council - February 15, 2023 2/15/2023

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Attachments

ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
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
1. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to expend an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the purpose of providing refreshments, marketing materials, recognition items, and other incentives for various activities, programs, volunteers, and events throughout 2023.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
3. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds up to $350,000 from the Outdoor Recreation grant program, up to $250,000 from the Local Trail Connections grant program, and to apply for grants to other agencies and groups as needed for any matching amounts required.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
4. Authorizing the Police Department to submit applications for funds under two requests for proposals issued by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Auto Theft Prevention Grants Program.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
5. Authorizing the City to enter into a Delegated Contract Process Agency Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
- Saint Paul DCP Agreement 1052196
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
6. Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all travel expenses for four Minnesota State Patrol employees to attend the 2023 Helicopter Rescue Summit & Heli Expo in Atlanta, GA on March 5-9, 2023.
- MART Travel Expenses.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
7. Approving a Tobacco Products Shop license to Dale Smoke Inc. d/b/a Dale Tobacco (License ID #20230000074) for the premises located at 968 Dale Street North, Suite 2.
- Class R License Application
- Diagram of business
- Signed License Conditions
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
8. Approving a Tobacco Shop license to Mike & Tony Inc. d/b/a Speedy Food (License ID #20230000073) for the premises located at 968 Dale Street North, Suite 1.
- Class R License Application
- Signed License Conditions
- Diagram of business
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
9. Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with the Minnesota State Patrol to provide qualified and trained paramedics to support the Minnesota State Patrol's Special Response Team.
- State of MN JPA.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
10. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds from the Saint Paul Foundation and the F.R. Bigelow Foundation for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program in an amount of up to $60,000 for program year 2023.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
11. Approving the Mayor’s appointments of Michael Solomon and Krystle Cruz Williams to a three-year term on the Visit Saint Paul Board of Directors.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
12. Authorizing the City to enter into a land sale and purchase agreement between 115 Plato, LP, a Minnesota limited partnership, as seller, and the City, as buyer, to acquire a triangular parcel of vacant land adjacent to 115 Plato Boulevard (District 3, Ward 2).
- 115 Plato Triangle Property - Legal Description and Depiction
- Sale/Purchase Agreement - 115 Plato Lift Station Triangle Property
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
13. Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2023.
- Minutes 1.4.23
- Minutes 1.11.23
- Minutes 1.18.23
- Minutes 1.25.23
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
14. 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
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
2. Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, to add Auto Repair Garage and Second Hand Dealer - Motor Vehicle licenses, for Arcade Auto Body LLC (License ID #20190001657), d/b/a Arcade Auto Repair and Arcade Auto Sales, to the existing Auto Body Repair/Painting Shop license, located 1346 Arcade Street.
- Signed Conditions Affidavit
- Minutes
- Class N Application
- Current License Requirements
- NONCONFORMING USE PERMIT (NCUP) #20-096344_2021-02-05
- NONCONFORMING USE PERMIT (NCUP) #20-096344_Staff-Report_2021-02-05
- Site Plan
- Site Inspection Photos_2022-12-23
- STAMP Activity Report
- Incident Report
- Objection #1
- Objection #2
- Objection #3 (District Council Correspondence)
- Support Letter #1
- Support Letter #2
- Support Letter #3
- 2020 District Council (NCUP) Support Letter
- Aerial Photo
- Zoning Map
- Plat Map
- 100' Property Ownership
- AMANDA Print Screen
- Class N Notification
- Notification of License Hearing
- License Hearing Sign-In Sheet
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
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
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
16. Approving the report “Public Works Recommendations for Garbage and Recycling Programs” dated 12/15/2022.
- Public Works Report
- Peter Butler public comment
- Passed 7-0-0 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 first reading.
First Reading
17. Amending the Appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code Pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter and Section 409.16 of the Legislative Code to create a new Commercial Development District at 1079 Rice Street to include the single parcel that is at that address and allow for one (1) On-Sale Liquor License of any type.
- Exhibit 1 – Request from Toua Xiong for the district from Ross and signature information from Ross
- Report containing the findings and recommendations of the planning commission
- Exhibit 3 – Planning Commission resolution that was adopted
- Notice was given by the Department of Safety and Inspection from Ross
- Exhibit 5 – Notice given by the City Clerk
- Exhibit 6 – Pin #
- Exhibit 7 – Legal Description
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
18. Approving the application of the Patrick McGovern’s Pub for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, March 11, 2023, Friday, March 17, 2023, and Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 225 7th St W - Patrick McGovern’s Pub.
- Application
- ENS#1
- Map
- Owners list
- Notice to Owners
- Letter to Applicant
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
19. Approving the application of Ecolab for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 109 W 4th St - Rice Park.
- Ecolab Centennial Celebration Application
- ENS#1
- Map
- Owner's list
- Ecolab-Centennial Celebration 2023 Notice to Owners
- Ecolab Centennial Celebration.Letter to Applicant
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
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
20. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 199 DUKE STREET. (File No. J2308A, Assessment No. 238507)
- 199 Duke St.SA Letter & Photo 9-14-22.pdf
- 199 Duke St.Photo 9-21-22.pdf
- 199 Duke St.Dimayuga TA letter.1-5-23
- 199 duke St.Dayamuga TA letter.1-17-23
- 199 duke St.Dayamuga TA letter.2-10-23
- 199 Duke St.Dayamuga TA letter.8-16-23
21. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1641 FREMONT AVENUE. (File No. J2228A1, Assessment No. 228550)
- 1641 Fremont Ave.SA Letter & Photo 4-5-22.pdf
- 1641 Fremont Ave.Photos 4-12-22.pdf
- 1641 Freemont Ave.Zimny email.8-16-22
22. Appeal of Kyaw Die and Myint Aye to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 729 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST.
- 729 Hawthorne Ave.appeal.12-20-22
- 729 Hawthorne Ave E.Fire Report 12-5-22.pdf
- 729 Hawthorne Ave E.Fire Photos 12-5-22.pdf
- 729 Hawthorne Ave E.Die Aye Ltr.1-6-23
- 729 Hawthorne Ave E.Photos 1-3-23.pdf
- 729 Hawthorne Ave E.Kedrowski email 1-3-23.pdf
- 729 Hawthorn Ave E.condemnation.1-19-23
- 729 Hawthorn.VBRF.1-17-23
- Translated
- 729 Hawthorne Ave E.Die Aye Ltr.1-25-23
- 729 Hawthorne returned mail
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
23. Appeal of Mary Callander to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1378 LINCOLN AVENUE.
- 1378 Lincoln Ave.appeal.1-13-23.pdf
- 1378 Lincoln Ave.Photos 7-21-22.pdf
- 1378 Lincoln Ave.Callander Ltr.1-27-23
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
24. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1664 NEBRASKA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2307A, Assessment No. 238506)
- 1664 Nebraska Ave E.SA Letter 8-17-22.pdf
- 1664 Nebraska Ave E.Photo 8-31-22.pdf
- 1664 Nebraska Ave E.Zimny email.12-21-22
25. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 678 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the May 27, 2020 City Council public hearing. (Amend to 180 days)
- 678 Snelling Ave N.OTA 2-12-20
- 678 Snelling Ave N.PH 3-20-20
- 678 Snelling Ave N.SHPO 3-12-20
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Photos 10-5-16
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Photos #1.2-6-20
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Photos #2.2-6-20
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Team Inspection Report 5-27-20.pdf
- 687 Snelling Ave N.L&S Service.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.chain email.4-24-20.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Steen Zimny emails.5-15-20
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Mudge-Hamline Letter email.6-22-20.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Steen Ltr to LHO.9-2-20.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave.Purchase Agreement.9-17-20
- Building Code and Inspection
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Warranty Deed Signature.1-15-21
- 678 Snelling Ave.Funding Sources.1-20-21
- 678 Snelling Ave.Eagle Creek Title Purchase Agreement.1-15-21
- 678 Snelling Ave E.Kugler Zimny email.5-10-21
- 678 Snelling Ave N. Kugler Zimny email.7-6-21
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Kugler Water update.8-19-21
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Gelgelu email.2-21-22
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Fire Report 2.22.22.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.email chain.2-23-22.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.photo.2-28-22.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Kugler email.4-15-22
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Zimny email.4-22-22
- 678 Snelling Ave N.St Paul Property Inventory Form 4-1-18.pdf
- 678 Snellling Ave N. Kimley Horn Fire Assessment Report.5.6.22
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Moermond-Karpen email 5-12-22.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Little Africa Plaza- rendering 8-7-22
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Feasibility Work Summaries.pdf
- 687 Snelling Ave N.JZ Letters sent 2020-2023.pdf
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Gelgelu R-R Ltr.3-31-23
- 5.18.2023
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Gelgelu R-R Ltr.5-26-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Construction Plan.submitted 6-13-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Gelgelu R-R Ltr.6-26-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Kugler email chain.6-26-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Kugler Email Chain.6-27-23
- 678 Snelling Ave.2022 Neighborhood STAR Award.submitted 6-27-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Otto Bremer Trust award.submitted 6-27-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Kugler email + attachment to construction plan.submitted 6-27-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Moermond-Kugler Email.6-28-23
- 678 Snelling Ave N.Moermond email.9-25-23
26. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 308 SUPERIOR STREET in Council File RLH SAO 22-53.
- 308 Superior St.Willier Ltr.1-10-23
- 308 Superior St.Email 2-13-23.pdf
27. 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
28. Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during September 1 to 13, 2022. (File No. J2307A, Assessment No. 238506)
- Notice Assessment Roll J2307A.238506
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
29. Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during September 14 to 29, 2022. (File No. J2308A, Assessment No. 238507)
- Notice Assessment Roll J2308A.238507
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
ADJOURNMENT
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2. Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, to add Auto Repair Garage and Second Hand Dealer - Motor Vehicle licenses, for Arcade Auto Body LLC (License ID #20190001657), d/b/a Arcade Auto Repair and Arcade Auto Sales, to the existing Auto Body Repair/Painting Shop license, located 1346 Arcade Street.
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)
16. Approving the report “Public Works Recommendations for Garbage and Recycling Programs” dated 12/15/2022.
17. Amending the Appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code Pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter and Section 409.16 of the Legislative Code to create a new Commercial Development District at 1079 Rice Street to include the single parcel that is at that address and allow for one (1) On-Sale Liquor License of any type.
18. Approving the application of the Patrick McGovern’s Pub for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, March 11, 2023, Friday, March 17, 2023, and Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 225 7th St W - Patrick McGovern’s Pub.
19. Approving the application of Ecolab for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 109 W 4th St - Rice Park.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
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City Council - February 15, 2023 2/15/2023

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

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

1. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to expend an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the purpose of providing refreshments, marketing materials, recognition items, and other incentives for various activities, programs, volunteers, and events throughout 2023.

3. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds up to $350,000 from the Outdoor Recreation grant program, up to $250,000 from the Local Trail Connections grant program, and to apply for grants to other agencies and groups as needed for any matching amounts required.

4. Authorizing the Police Department to submit applications for funds under two requests for proposals issued by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Auto Theft Prevention Grants Program.

5. Authorizing the City to enter into a Delegated Contract Process Agency Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

6. Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all travel expenses for four Minnesota State Patrol employees to attend the 2023 Helicopter Rescue Summit & Heli Expo in Atlanta, GA on March 5-9, 2023.

7. Approving a Tobacco Products Shop license to Dale Smoke Inc. d/b/a Dale Tobacco (License ID #20230000074) for the premises located at 968 Dale Street North, Suite 2.

8. Approving a Tobacco Shop license to Mike & Tony Inc. d/b/a Speedy Food (License ID #20230000073) for the premises located at 968 Dale Street North, Suite 1.

9. Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with the Minnesota State Patrol to provide qualified and trained paramedics to support the Minnesota State Patrol's Special Response Team.

10. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds from the Saint Paul Foundation and the F.R. Bigelow Foundation for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program in an amount of up to $60,000 for program year 2023.

11. Approving the Mayor’s appointments of Michael Solomon and Krystle Cruz Williams to a three-year term on the Visit Saint Paul Board of Directors.

12. Authorizing the City to enter into a land sale and purchase agreement between 115 Plato, LP, a Minnesota limited partnership, as seller, and the City, as buyer, to acquire a triangular parcel of vacant land adjacent to 115 Plato Boulevard (District 3, Ward 2).

13. Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2023.

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

FOR DISCUSSION

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)

16. Approving the report “Public Works Recommendations for Garbage and Recycling Programs” dated 12/15/2022.

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 first reading.

First Reading

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

18. Approving the application of the Patrick McGovern’s Pub for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, March 11, 2023, Friday, March 17, 2023, and Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 225 7th St W - Patrick McGovern’s Pub.

19. Approving the application of Ecolab for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 109 W 4th St - Rice Park.

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

20. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 199 DUKE STREET. (File No. J2308A, Assessment No. 238507)

21. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1641 FREMONT AVENUE. (File No. J2228A1, Assessment No. 228550)

22. Appeal of Kyaw Die and Myint Aye to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 729 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST.

23. Appeal of Mary Callander to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1378 LINCOLN AVENUE.

24. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1664 NEBRASKA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2307A, Assessment No. 238506)

25. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 678 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the May 27, 2020 City Council public hearing. (Amend to 180 days)

26. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 308 SUPERIOR STREET in Council File RLH SAO 22-53.

27. 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)

28. Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during September 1 to 13, 2022. (File No. J2307A, Assessment No. 238506)

29. Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during September 14 to 29, 2022. (File No. J2308A, Assessment No. 238507)

ADJOURNMENT

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)

16. Approving the report “Public Works Recommendations for Garbage and Recycling Programs” dated 12/15/2022.

18. Approving the application of the Patrick McGovern’s Pub for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, March 11, 2023, Friday, March 17, 2023, and Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 225 7th St W - Patrick McGovern’s Pub.

19. Approving the application of Ecolab for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 109 W 4th St - Rice Park.

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.

ADJOURNMENT