1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 59 King Street East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
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
3. Approving the application with a license condition, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, to add a Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Gambling Location licenses for 859 Randolph Ave Corp ( (License ID #0016384), d/b/a The Spot Bar, 859 Randolph Avenue.
4. Denying the Licensee's motion for Stay of Enforcement of the 10- day Suspension of Tobacco Shop License and Administrative Costs filed on October 9, 2023: In the Matter of Tobacco Shop License Held by Amira Grocery d/b/a Winnipeg Grocery for the Premises Located at 864 Rice Street.
5. Approving adverse action against the Tobacco Shop license held by KMH Retail LLC d/b/a Mini Pac (License ID #20210000750) for the premises located at 1184 Maryland Avenue East.
6. Approving an Auto Repair Garage license to RS Transportation LLC d/b/a RS Transportation LLC (License ID 20230001613) for the premises located at 2013 Minnehaha Avenue East.
7. Approving the Theaters and Movie Theaters and Dance or Rental Halls licenses for The Hive Collaborative LLC, d/b/a The Hive Collaborative (License ID 20230001389) for the premises located at 677 Hamline Avenue North.
8. Approving an Auto Repair Garage and a Second Hand Dealer - Motor Vehicle licenses for ANSS Auto Sale LLC d/b/a ANSS Auto Sale LLC (License ID 20230001598) for the premises located at 803 Earl Street.
9. Approving the Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats and Liquor On Sale - Sunday licenses for JED Inc, d/b/a La Cucaracha (License ID # 20230001446) for the premises located at 36 Dale Street South.
11. Authorizing carryforward of unused private activity bond volume cap.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
12. Approving adverse action against the Tobacco Products Shop license held by Maharaja’s d/b/a Best of Times (License ID # 20160002078) for the premises located at 201 Seventh Street West.
13. Authorizing the City to accept a donation of gift cards valued at $20,000, from Cub Foods, on behalf of the Fire Department for food preparation and meals.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
14. Authorizing the City to enter into an Access and Permit Agreement with Ramsey County for the Public Works St. Peter Storm Tunnel Access and Tunnel Repair Project.
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
16. Granting the application of Pillai Builders LLC to rezone property at 597- 605 Front Avenue from B3 general business to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map.
17. Amending Chapter 74 of the Legislative Code by adding a new section 74.04 for the purpose of designating the Dwight H. and Clara Watson House at 402 Hall Avenue as a Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Site.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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18. Setting the 2024 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer rates.
Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over
19. Approving the petition of Curt Trisko, on behalf of York Avenue Land Development LLC, to vacate an unimproved street opened in Block 2, Cruickshank's Garden Lots as Stillwater Avenue, the block bounded by York, Birmingham, E. Seventh, and Hazelwood.
20. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $65,600 for the 2022 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant.
21. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $22,918.21 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina.
22. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $341,727.27 to accept the 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to provide turnout gear and paramedic training for firefighters.
25. Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 594 BRUNSON STREET within fifteen (15) days after the November 1, 2023, City Council Public Hearing.
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
23. Appeal of My Lam to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 827 AGATE STREET.
24. Amending Council File No. RLH AR 23-65 to delete the assessment for Graffiti Removal services during January 27 to March 28, 2023 at 959 ARCADE STREET. (File No. J2306P, Assessment No. 238405)
29. Amending Council File RLH AR 23-30 to delete the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2022 at 1740 IGLEHART AVENUE. (File No. CG2301A1, Assessment No. 230105)
30. Amending Council File RLH AR 23-58 to delete the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2023 at 1740 IGLEHART AVENUE. (File No. CG2302A2, Assessment No. 230109)
34. Amending Council File No. RLH AR 23-65 to delete the assessment for Graffiti Removal services during January 27 to March 28, 2023 at 1491 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2306P, Assessment No. 238405)
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Council Meeting Information
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.
16. Granting the application of Pillai Builders LLC to rezone property at 597- 605 Front Avenue from B3 general business to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map.
17. Amending Chapter 74 of the Legislative Code by adding a new section 74.04 for the purpose of designating the Dwight H. and Clara Watson House at 402 Hall Avenue as a Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Site.
19. Approving the petition of Curt Trisko, on behalf of York Avenue Land Development LLC, to vacate an unimproved street opened in Block 2, Cruickshank's Garden Lots as Stillwater Avenue, the block bounded by York, Birmingham, E. Seventh, and Hazelwood.
20. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $65,600 for the 2022 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant.
21. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $22,918.21 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina.
22. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $341,727.27 to accept the 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to provide turnout gear and paramedic training for firefighters.
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.