City Council - October 04, 2023 10/4/2023

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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
1. Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for Hour Glass Café LLC, d/b/a Hour Glass Bar & Café (License ID #20230000657), for Liquor On Sale 100 seats or less and Liquor On Sale - Sunday licenses, located 560 7th St W.
- Signed Conditions Affidavit
- Minutes
- Updated Staff Report (received during hearing)
- Class N Application
- District Council Notification Email
- Floor Plan
- Division of Premises Floor Plan
- Business Plan Addendum
- Street Photos
- STAMP Activity Report
- Incident Report
- Objection #1
- Objection #2
- Objection #3
- Objection #4
- Objection #5 (withdrawn after hearing)
- Objection #6
- Objection #7
- Objection #8
- Letter of Support
- District Council Letter of Support
- Aerial Photo
- Zoning Map
- Plat Map
- 100' Property Ownership
- AMANDA Print Screen
- Class N Notification
- Notice of License Hearing
- License Hearing Sign-In Sheet
- Failed 7-0-0 Adopted
2. Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for Sohn Hee Eateries LLC, d/b/a Best of Best Quality Korean Fried Chicken (License ID #20230001030), for Liquor On Sale 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses, located at 1328 Grand Ave.
- Signed Conditions Affidavit
- Minutes
- Class N Application
- District Council Pre-notification Verification
- Business Plan (received after hearing)
- Email detailing 3 BB.Q models (received after hearing)
- Floor Plan
- Street Photo
- STAMP Activity Report
- Public Works obstruction permit (received during hearing)
- Objection #1
- Objector #1 Additional Documentation
- Objection #2
- Objection #3
- Letter of Support #1
- Letter of Support #2
- Support Petition (received after hearing)
- Incident Report
- Aerial Photo
- Zoning Map
- Plat Map
- 100' Property ownership
- AMANDA print screen
- Class N Notification
- Notice of License Hearing
- License Hearing Sign-In Sheet
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
3. Approving a Liquor On Sale -100 Seats or less and a Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale -2AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) and Gambling Location licenses to #1Gameday, LLC d/b/a #1 Gameday (License ID 202220002125) for the premises located at 191- 7th Street East.
- #1 Gameday Class N License Application
- #1 Gameday License Application Notification
- #1 Gameday License Condition Affidavit
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
4. Approving a Liquor On Sale -291 or more Seats, a Liquor On Sale-Sunday, a Liquor On Sale - 2AM Closing, a Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio), an Entertainment (A) and a Gambling Location license for ZBAM, LLC d/b/a Zambonis On 7th (License ID 20230001411) for the premises located at 174-7th Street West.
- Class N License Application
- License Application Notification
- License Condition Affidavit
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
5. Approving the addition of an Entertainment (B) and Liquor -Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license to the existing Liquor Micro Distillery Cocktail Room and Liquor-Off Sale Micro Distillery licenses held by a 11 Wells Spirit Company, LLC d/b/a 11 Wells (License ID 20150001939) for the premises located at 704 Minnehaha Avenue East.
- Class N License Application
- License Application Notification
- License Condition Affidavit
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
6. Authorizing the City to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement, on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD), with the State of Minnesota, on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), to participate in the Genetic Genealogy Testing Program.
- RES 23-1496 JPA MNBCA Genetic Genealogy Testing Program
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
7. Authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept a donation for food from the Saint Paul Jaycees Charitable Foundation for the Snow Summit on October 14, 2023.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
9. Authorizing the City to shift American Rescue Plan funds into the City Payroll ARP project.
- RES 23-1513 City Payroll
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
11. Authorizing the Office of Neighborhood Safety to apply for grant funding from the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs’ 2024-2025 Community Crime Intervention and Prevention Program.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
12. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for Saint Paul Urban Tennis in partnership with the Department of Public Works.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
13. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for the Parks & Recreation Department and Friends of Pig's Eye.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
14. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 5 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for Nancy Lor.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
8. Urging the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to act and urge the U.S. Census Bureau to reclassify the Hmong Ethnic Group in all U.S. Census Data products as Southeast Asian.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
10. Authorizing the City's ranked list of 2024 State G.O. bonding requests for submittal to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB).
- Bonding Proposals 1-19 09.26.2023
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
15. Adopting the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendations of the Administrative Law Judge as amended and imposing the presumptive matrix penalty of a 10-day suspension of the Tobacco Shop License for the premises located at 864 Rice Street. (Licensee’s attorney will speak on behalf of the licensee)
- Notice of Council Hearing on ALJ Report
- OAH 82-6020-39197 ITM Tobacco Shop License of Amira Grocery dba Winnipeg Grocery Official Record
- OAH_82-82-6020-39197_20230720_084747__all-chs
- eFile City Exhibit 5 Video
- eFile City Exhibit 5 Video(1)
- Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendation(1)
- Change in Counsel Representation letter
- OAH Invoices
- Licensee written argument
- ANSR public comment
- Request for Stay Pending Appeal
- 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.
First Reading
16. Amending Chapter 233 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Earned Sick and Safe Time, to bring Saint Paul’s ordinance into alignment with the State of Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law.
- ESST memo to CM Tolbert (9.12.23)
- HREEO ESST Alignment Report
- SEIU Healthcare public comment
- St Paul RLF public comment
- MN Grocers public comment
- St Paul Chamber public comment
Final Adoption
17. Amending Legislative Code Chapter 63 pertaining to off-street parking facility standards and design.
- Parking Landscaping Study_Resolution_Int
- Parking Landscaping Study_Resolution_Approve
- Planning Commission Minutes 5-26-23
- Parking Landscaping Study_Memo
- Passed 7-0-0 Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
18. Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Erin Whipkey, Campus Life for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on October 7, 2023 at 2115 Summit Avenue, University of Saint Thomas, Lower Quad.
- Application
- ENS
- Map
- Notice to Owner
- Owner List
- Letter to Applicant
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
19. Authorizing the use of fund balance in the 2023 Recycling and Solid Waste fund for the Public Works Organized Trash Collection accounting unit to pay State Solid Waste Management taxes and related interest costs.
- RES PH 23-301 Financial Analysis Final.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
20. Authorizing the City to accept, and amend the Police Department Special Fund Budget for, two donations totaling $38,000 from the Saint Paul Police Foundation to support a heart health screening program and the Cops and Kids program.
- 2023_0921_SPPF Cops and Kids.docx
- 2023_0921_SPPF Provicta donation Letter
- Financial Analysis RES PH 23-306 Saint Paul Police Foundation Donation Cops and Kids Heart Screenings 9.22.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
21. Amending the Zoning Map and specific sections of the Legislative Code pertaining to zoning regulations to promote the production of 1-6 unit residential housing options as recommended in Phase 2 of the 1-4 Unit Housing Study and amending additional Legislative Code sections that regulate those aspects of property maintenance associated with 1-6 unit housing.
- Noecker Amendment 10.11.pdf
- CC Presentation_10.pdf
- CC Presentation_9.27-updated
- CC Ordinance 23-43
- List of Rezonings
- List of Rezonings - Additional added 9-26
- Planning Commission Public Comment Memo
- PC Resolution w zoning text amendments
- Proposed Zoning Maps
- Public Comments
- Data Request Figures
- Phase 2 Memo for Public Comment
- 8-4-23 PC Minutes
- 8-18-23 PC Minutes
- Supplemental Staff Memo_10.4.23
- 9.11.2023 public comment
- 9.12.2023 public comments
- 9.13.2023 public comment
- 9.18.2023 public comments
- 9.19.2023 public comments
- 9.20.2023 public comments
- 9.21.2023 public comment
- 9.22.2023 public comment
- 9.24.2023 public comment
- 9.27.2023 public comment
- 9.29.2023 public comments
- 10.2.2023 public comments
- 10.3.2023 public comments
- 10.4.2023 public comments
- 10.5.2023 public comments
- 10.6.2023 public comments
- 10.9.2023 public comment
- 10.10.2023 public comments
- 10.11.2023 public comments
- 10.12.2023 public comment
- 10.13.2023 public comments
- 10.16.2023 public comments
- 10.17.2023 public comments
- 10.18.2023 public comments
- Ord 23-43 text with correct tables
- Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption
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
22. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1549 DALE STREET NORTH. (File No. J2310E2, Assessment No. 238329)
- 1549 Dale St N.Contested email 9-13-23.pdf
- 1549 Dale St N.SnowWalk Ltr 1-10-23.pdf
- 1549 Dale St N.PA EC Letter 1-24-23.pdf
- Failed 6-0-0 Adopted
23. 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
24. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1348 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2310E1, Assessment No. 238328)
- 1348 Minnehaha Ave E.SnowWalk Ltr 1-10-23.pdf
- 1348 Minnehaha Ave E.PA EC Letter 2-7-23.pdf
- 1348 Minnehaha Ave E.Photos 1-13-23.pdf
25. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 746 MONTANA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2324A2, Assessment No. 238541)
- 746 Montana Ave E.Summary Abatement Order w Photo 4-12-23.pdf
- 749 Montana Ave E.Photo 4-12-23.pdf
- 749 Montana Ave E.Photos 4-20-23.pdf
26. Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 595 PARK STREET in Council File RLH RR 23-12. (Public hearing continued to April 10, 2024)
- 595 Park St.30 Day Forfeit Notice 6-26-23.pdf
- 595 Park St.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 7-7-23.pdf
- 595 Park St.Viggiano R-R Ltr.7-28-23
- 595 Park St.Viggiano R-R Ltr.8-11-23
- 595 Park St.Cert of Code Compliance 4-8-24.pdf
27. Appeal of Susan Dunlop to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 631 SNELLING AVENUE SOUTH.
- 631 Snelling Ave S.appeal.7-20-23.pdf
- 631 Snelling Ave S.Photos 7-20-23.pdf
- 631 Snelling Ave S.Photos #2 7-20-23.pdf
- 631 Snelling Ave S.Photos #3 7-20-23.pdf
- 631 Snelling Ave S.Dunlop Ltr.7-28-23
- 631 Snelling Ave S.Dunlop Ltr.8-4-23
- 631 Snelling Ave S.Dunlop Ltr.9-15-23
- 631 Snelling Ave S.Dunlop Ltr 1-26-24
28. First Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 342 THOMAS AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 22-54. (Amend to grant 90 days)
- 342 Thomas Ave.Crespo Notice of Public Hearing Ltr.8-2-23.pdf
- 342 Thomas Ave.Crespo R-R Ltr.8-25-23
- 342 Thomas Ave.updated work plan.9-26-23
- 342 Thomas Ave.Crespo R-R Ltr.8-29-23
ADJOURNMENT
City Council meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: The public may comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: Written public comment on public hearing items can be submitted to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us, CouncilHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at 651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers, and by telephone by registering to speak by noon on the day before the meeting. The registration link is located on the City Council website at www.stpaul.gov/council or https://forms.office.com/g/TD3xN7WHy5. Council Meeting Information

City Council - October 04, 2023 10/4/2023

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

1. Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for Hour Glass Café LLC, d/b/a Hour Glass Bar & Café (License ID #20230000657), for Liquor On Sale 100 seats or less and Liquor On Sale - Sunday licenses, located 560 7th St W.

3. Approving a Liquor On Sale -100 Seats or less and a Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale -2AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) and Gambling Location licenses to #1Gameday, LLC d/b/a #1 Gameday (License ID 202220002125) for the premises located at 191- 7th Street East.

6. Authorizing the City to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement, on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD), with the State of Minnesota, on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), to participate in the Genetic Genealogy Testing Program.

7. Authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept a donation for food from the Saint Paul Jaycees Charitable Foundation for the Snow Summit on October 14, 2023.

9. Authorizing the City to shift American Rescue Plan funds into the City Payroll ARP project.

11. Authorizing the Office of Neighborhood Safety to apply for grant funding from the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs’ 2024-2025 Community Crime Intervention and Prevention Program.

12. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for Saint Paul Urban Tennis in partnership with the Department of Public Works.

13. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for the Parks & Recreation Department and Friends of Pig's Eye.

14. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 5 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for Nancy Lor.

FOR DISCUSSION

8. Urging the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to act and urge the U.S. Census Bureau to reclassify the Hmong Ethnic Group in all U.S. Census Data products as Southeast Asian.

10. Authorizing the City's ranked list of 2024 State G.O. bonding requests for submittal to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB).

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.

First Reading

16. Amending Chapter 233 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Earned Sick and Safe Time, to bring Saint Paul’s ordinance into alignment with the State of Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law.

Final Adoption

17. Amending Legislative Code Chapter 63 pertaining to off-street parking facility standards and design.

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

18. Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Erin Whipkey, Campus Life for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on October 7, 2023 at 2115 Summit Avenue, University of Saint Thomas, Lower Quad.

19. Authorizing the use of fund balance in the 2023 Recycling and Solid Waste fund for the Public Works Organized Trash Collection accounting unit to pay State Solid Waste Management taxes and related interest costs.

20. Authorizing the City to accept, and amend the Police Department Special Fund Budget for, two donations totaling $38,000 from the Saint Paul Police Foundation to support a heart health screening program and the Cops and Kids program.

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

22. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1549 DALE STREET NORTH. (File No. J2310E2, Assessment No. 238329)

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

24. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1348 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2310E1, Assessment No. 238328)

25. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 746 MONTANA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2324A2, Assessment No. 238541)

26. Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 595 PARK STREET in Council File RLH RR 23-12. (Public hearing continued to April 10, 2024)

27. Appeal of Susan Dunlop to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 631 SNELLING AVENUE SOUTH.

28. First Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 342 THOMAS AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 22-54. (Amend to grant 90 days)

ADJOURNMENT

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.

8. Urging the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to act and urge the U.S. Census Bureau to reclassify the Hmong Ethnic Group in all U.S. Census Data products as Southeast Asian.

10. Authorizing the City's ranked list of 2024 State G.O. bonding requests for submittal to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB).

16. Amending Chapter 233 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Earned Sick and Safe Time, to bring Saint Paul’s ordinance into alignment with the State of Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law.

17. Amending Legislative Code Chapter 63 pertaining to off-street parking facility standards and design.

18. Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Erin Whipkey, Campus Life for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on October 7, 2023 at 2115 Summit Avenue, University of Saint Thomas, Lower Quad.

19. Authorizing the use of fund balance in the 2023 Recycling and Solid Waste fund for the Public Works Organized Trash Collection accounting unit to pay State Solid Waste Management taxes and related interest costs.

20. Authorizing the City to accept, and amend the Police Department Special Fund Budget for, two donations totaling $38,000 from the Saint Paul Police Foundation to support a heart health screening program and the Cops and Kids program.

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