City Council - May 03, 2023 - Public Hearing on the Police Department's draft policy to allow for the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers
Regular Council Meeting at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers5/3/2023
RECESS (The Council will recess, and reconvene at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.)
ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
2. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1356 Reaney Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
3. Amending the 2023 Saint Paul Regional Water Services adopted spending budget for the transfer of funds for the purpose of fully funding the Enterprise Asset Management System.
4. Establishing five (4) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolutions #23-496, 23-498, 23-506, 23-546 and amending the budget for Hamline Ave Sidewalk.
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 Memorandum of Agreement for the 2023 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters.
6. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to donate staff time and plant material from Como Park Zoo and Conservatory to Minneapolis Institute of Art’s Art in Bloom event.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
7. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2023 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the United Association of Plumbers, Local 34.
9. Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals issued by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Target Corporation.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
10. Approving the appointments of the City Council to serve as members of the City Operations Committee and appointing the Vice President of the City Council as the Chairperson.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
11. Changing the rate of pay for the classification of Animal Services Manager (formerly Animal Control Supervisor), from Grade 038 to Grade 046, EG 10, Manual and Maintenance Supervisors Association.
12. Approving a Parking Ramp (Private) license to The Aberdeen Condominium Association of St. Paul, Inc. d/b/a The Aberdeen Condominium Association (License ID #20230000399) for the premises located at 370 Marshall Avenue.
13. Approving adverse action against the Auto Repair Garage license held by Benzel Automotive, LLC d/b/a Benzel Motors (License ID #20180000688) for the premises located at 985 Randolph Avenue.
14. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2023 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association, Local No. 633.
15. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2023 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, Local 10.
16. Approving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco License held by KMH Retail LLC d/b/a Mini Pac (License ID# 20210000750), at 1184 Maryland Avenue East. (Licensee’s Attorney will speak to City Council on licensee’s behalf) (laid over from April 26, 2023)
17. Approving adverse action against the Tobacco Shop License held by Mohammed Ibrahim & Ali Abdullane d/b/a Annapolis Super USA #002 (License ID# 20160003307), at 1333 Thomas Avenue. (Licensee will speak to Council on his own behalf) (Laid over from April 26, 2023)
Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement related to the City’s sponsorship of a Minnesota Investment Fund grant for the benefit of the ForwardEdge ASIC project located at 2340 or 2344 Energy Park Drive. (District 12, Ward 4)
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
Extending the declaration of a local emergency, as a result of the spring floods, for an additional period not to exceed 30 days from May 3, 2023.
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 second reading.
Final Adoption
18. Amending Chapter 225 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code relating to weapons.
19. Granting authority to the Port Authority to issue and sell general obligation bonds to which the Port Authority pledges the full faith, credit, and resources of the City pursuant to the provisions and by authority of said Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 469 and 475, as amended.
20. Amending Chapter 33.04 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Permit Fees as they relate to Gas Burner, Plumbing fees and Radon system fees.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
21. Granting the application of Lucky 888 LLC to rezone property at 1416-1418 Grand Avenue from OS office-service to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
26. Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for the Chick-fil-A 5K/10K sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on June 3, 2023 at 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Regional Park.
27. Approving the application of Hot Summer Jazz Festival for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on June 23 and 24, 2023 at 221 5th St. E. - Mears Park.
28. Approving the application of Ordway Center for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 30 - June 3, 2023 at Rice Park - 345 Washington St. (Washington St. & 4th St.) and June 3, 2023 at Landmark Plaza.
29. Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department to accept and amend the 2023 Special Fund Budget for a donation from the Saint Paul Police Foundation.
30. Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 318 EDMUND AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 21-11. (Public hearing closed, laid over from August 16, 2023)
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
31. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1068 CHATSWORTH STREET NORTH in Council File RLH SAO 23-9.
33. Appeal of Lauren L. Ross, HouseCalls, on behalf of Deanna Dorsey, tenant, to a Re-Inspection Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies (which includes condemnation) at 2236 GLENRIDGE AVENUE.
34. 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)
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Council Meeting Information
16. Approving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco License held by KMH Retail LLC d/b/a Mini Pac (License ID# 20210000750), at 1184 Maryland Avenue East. (Licensee’s Attorney will speak to City Council on licensee’s behalf) (laid over from April 26, 2023)
17. Approving adverse action against the Tobacco Shop License held by Mohammed Ibrahim & Ali Abdullane d/b/a Annapolis Super USA #002 (License ID# 20160003307), at 1333 Thomas Avenue. (Licensee will speak to Council on his own behalf) (Laid over from April 26, 2023)
19. Granting authority to the Port Authority to issue and sell general obligation bonds to which the Port Authority pledges the full faith, credit, and resources of the City pursuant to the provisions and by authority of said Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 469 and 475, as amended.
21. Granting the application of Lucky 888 LLC to rezone property at 1416-1418 Grand Avenue from OS office-service to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
26. Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for the Chick-fil-A 5K/10K sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on June 3, 2023 at 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Regional Park.
27. Approving the application of Hot Summer Jazz Festival for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on June 23 and 24, 2023 at 221 5th St. E. - Mears Park.
28. Approving the application of Ordway Center for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 30 - June 3, 2023 at Rice Park - 345 Washington St. (Washington St. & 4th St.) and June 3, 2023 at Landmark Plaza.
29. Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department to accept and amend the 2023 Special Fund Budget for a donation from the Saint Paul Police Foundation.
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.