1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 802 Mound Street 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
4. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during April 7 to July 21, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 9, 2024 and City Council public hearing for February 28, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2404, Assessment No. 248803)
5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during August 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 9, 2024 and City Council public hearing for February 28, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2404B, Assessment No. 248103)
6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from June to July 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 9, 2024 and City Council public hearing for February 28, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2401C, Assessment No. 242000)
7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from August to September 2023 (C.D.B.G. Funds), and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 9, 2024 and City Council public hearing for February 28, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2402C, Assessment No. 242001)
8. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during July 26 to August 25, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 9, 2024 and City Council public hearing for February 28, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2403, Assessment No. 248202)
9. Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during June 22 to July 21, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 9, 2024 and City Council public hearing for February 28, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2404E, Assessment No. 248303)
10. Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during September 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 9, 2024 and City Council public hearing for February 28, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2402T, Assessment No. 249001)
11. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during April to June 2023, and setting date of legislative hearing for January 11, 2024 and City Council public hearing for March 13, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2303A2, Assessment No. 230113)
12. Authorizing the City to apply for a grant with the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services for the 2024 Private Property Inflow & Infiltration Grant Program.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
13. Approving the revised City specifications for house drain contractors.
15. Authorizing the Department of Public Works to submit project applications for federal funding into the 2024 Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation Program and to authorize the commitment of a twenty percent local funding match plus engineering for any project that is awarded federal funding.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
16. Authorizing the City to enter into an Easement Agreement that includes permanent and temporary easement rights from Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority (“RCRRA”) for the Public Works Kellogg Street Bridge Project.
17. Authorizing the Department of Public Works to submit an application for state funding to the 2023 Local Road Improvement Program.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
18. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Paymentus Corporation to provide modern payment service options for Saint Paul Regional Water Services customers.
19. Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs incurred to host a graduation ceremony for new firefighters on December 21, 2023 at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center.
20. Approving the appointment of Jeremy Lostetter as community advisor to the Audit Committee and as a non-voting member for a term of three years.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
21. Approving the Auto Repair Garage and Auto Body Repair/Painting Shop licenses for Brothers Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Brothers Auto Repair Bersain Morales Escobar (License ID #20230001820) for the premises located at 881 Newcomb Street.
22. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 9.
23. Approving the Wine On Sale, Malt On Sale (strong), and Liquor Outdoor licenses for Slice Watch Bar Lowertown LLC d/b/a Slice Brothers (License ID #20230001691) for the premises located at 400 Wabasha Street North Suite 200.
25. Approving adverse action and revocation against the Auto Repair Garage license held by Dukes Cars and Towing, LLC d/b/a Dukes Car and Towing (License ID #20190000933) for the premises located at 977 Front Avenue.
26. Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025) and Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO Local 21.
27. Authorizing the City to accept a donation in the amount of $926.00 from the Blaine Police Department Explorer Post on behalf of the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) for Explorer Activities.
28. Authorizing an agreement between the City and Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) and the Police Department for the use of the Public Safety Bldg. Classroom A & Driver Training Facility.
29. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Tobacco Shop license now held by J&L Market LLC d/b/a J&L Market (License ID #20230002012) for the premises located at 993 Payne Avenue.
30. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Tobacco Shop license now held by MNA Grocery LLC d/b/a MNA Grocery (License ID #20230002089) for the premises located at 361 Earl Street.
31. Approving adverse action against the Tree Trimmer, Tree Trimmer Vehicle, and Tree Trimmer Additional Vehicle license applications submitted by Minnesota Tree Experts LLC d/b/a Minnesota Tree Experts (License ID# 20230000536) for the premises located at 7527 Oliver Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55444.
32. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during July to September 2023, and setting date of legislative hearing for January 11, 2024 and City Council public hearing for March 13, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2304A1, Assessment No. 230114)
33. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during July to September 2023, and setting date of legislative hearing for January 11, 2024 and City Council public hearing for March 13, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2304A2, Assessment No. 230115)
34. Approving the Retainer Agreement between the City and Brian T. Grogan and his firm Moss & Barnett as special counsel representing the City for its upcoming Comcast cable-franchise negotiations.
36. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 4 neighborhood STAR year-round program for The Center for Irish Music and The Midway Club.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
37. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 6 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for the City of Saint Paul in partnership with Saint Paul Parks Conservancy.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
38. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for John Traxler and the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
39. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 3 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for Highland Popcorn, LLC, Friends of Groveland PTO, and St. Paul Parks Conservancy.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
40. Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023.
The City Council recessed and convened as the Library Board to consider RES 23-1853: Library Board Resolution Adopting 2024 Budget and Requesting Property Tax Financing
The Library Board adjourned and the City Council reconvened.
ROLL CALL
53. Approving and adopting the Saint Paul Public Library Agency Budget.
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
57. Amending Chapter 51 of the Administrative Code, titled Disposition of City Property.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
60. Amending Chapter 324 of the Legislative Code to remove tobacco vending machine licenses, reduce the number of Tobacco Shop Licenses from 150 to 100 and reduce the number of Tobacco Product Shop Licenses from 25 to 15.
61. Amending specific sections of the Legislative Code pertaining to zoning regulations to allow micro-unit dwellings as an accessory use to religious institutions.
63. Amending Chapter 293 of the Legislative Code to create an administrative process for Amplified Sound Permits and modify the process for Sound Level Variances.
64. Amending Chapter 140 of the Legislative Code regarding the maintenance of the Skyway Pedestrian System including responsibilities, abatements and assessments.
Passed 7-0-0 Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption
65. Amending Chapter 105.04 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to allow raised planter beds to be placed in the boulevard of the public right-of-way. (Third Reading. Public hearing continued from December 6, 2023)
Passed 7-0-0 Amended and Laid Over for Second Reading
66. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget to close out 2019 projects.
67. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $60,000 to reflect funds received from the Ward 7 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for the Pig’s Eye Park project.
68. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for the Capital City Bikeway (CCB) Kellogg Phase 1 and the West Side Signals Project.
69. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $50,000 to reflect funds received from the Wards 1, 2, 6, and 7 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for the Hmong Plaza Paj Ntaub Engraving project in Phalen Regional Park.
73. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept Regional Parks Bonding funds, enter into grant agreements, and amend the financing and spending plan in the amount of $4,877,239.
74. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept Parks and Trails Legacy Funds, enter into grant agreements, and amend the financing and spending plan in the amount of $3,048,555.
75. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in amount of $84,867.26 for the contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education to pay for training for firefighters.
76. Authorizing the Police Department to accept (and amend the 2023 Special Fund Budget for) a grant from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the United States Department of Justice.
77. Approving a Five-Year Street Reconstruction Plan for the Fiscal Years 2024 through 2028 and granting preliminary approval to the issuance of certain General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds by the City.
78. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto), and amending the operating budget with respect to the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act Pre-Development Grant Program for the benefit of 796 Stewart Avenue (Little Mod), (District 9, Ward 2).
80. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $27,361.72 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina.
87. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1058 JESSIE STREET within fifteen (15) days after the December 8, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove within 15 days)
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
81. Appeal of James Ngene to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1880 AMES AVENUE.
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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.
61. Amending specific sections of the Legislative Code pertaining to zoning regulations to allow micro-unit dwellings as an accessory use to religious institutions.
63. Amending Chapter 293 of the Legislative Code to create an administrative process for Amplified Sound Permits and modify the process for Sound Level Variances.
64. Amending Chapter 140 of the Legislative Code regarding the maintenance of the Skyway Pedestrian System including responsibilities, abatements and assessments.
65. Amending Chapter 105.04 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to allow raised planter beds to be placed in the boulevard of the public right-of-way. (Third Reading. Public hearing continued from December 6, 2023)
67. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $60,000 to reflect funds received from the Ward 7 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for the Pig’s Eye Park project.
68. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for the Capital City Bikeway (CCB) Kellogg Phase 1 and the West Side Signals Project.
69. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $50,000 to reflect funds received from the Wards 1, 2, 6, and 7 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for the Hmong Plaza Paj Ntaub Engraving project in Phalen Regional Park.
73. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept Regional Parks Bonding funds, enter into grant agreements, and amend the financing and spending plan in the amount of $4,877,239.
74. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept Parks and Trails Legacy Funds, enter into grant agreements, and amend the financing and spending plan in the amount of $3,048,555.
75. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in amount of $84,867.26 for the contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education to pay for training for firefighters.
76. Authorizing the Police Department to accept (and amend the 2023 Special Fund Budget for) a grant from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the United States Department of Justice.
77. Approving a Five-Year Street Reconstruction Plan for the Fiscal Years 2024 through 2028 and granting preliminary approval to the issuance of certain General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds by the City.
78. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto), and amending the operating budget with respect to the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act Pre-Development Grant Program for the benefit of 796 Stewart Avenue (Little Mod), (District 9, Ward 2).
80. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $27,361.72 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina.
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.