1. Amending the 2023 Saint Paul Regional Water Services budget for the transfer of available funds from accounting unit 69082140 to increase funding for various accounts in Production and Distribution divisions.
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. Initiating a zoning study to consider possible amendments to the Zoning Code regarding adult-use cannabis, now legal under Minnesota Session Law, Chapter 63.
6. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 4 and Mayor's Office Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for Saint Anthony Park Community Council in partnership with Public Works.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
7. Accepting a one-time donation valued at $1,400 from the City and County Credit Union to be used for training and education sessions offered by the Office of Human Resources.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
8. Approving the 2023 Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) Grant Program awards.
9. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept donations of food, decorations, and supplies valued at $1,000 from the Duluth and Case Recreation Center Booster Club, to host a Community Holiday Party at the Duluth and Case Recreation Center.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
10. Approving issuance of a HOME loan in the amount of $2,600,000; issuance of an SLFRF loan in the amount of $2,547,408; issuance of a sub-loan in the amount of $600,000 from a Metropolitan Council LCDA TOD Grant; and execution of a development, subrecipient and loan agreement and a sub-loan agreement, all for the Marshall Avenue Flats Project located at 1606 Marshall Ave (District 13, Ward 4).
11. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Dance or Rental Halls license now held by MJ Accents LLC d/b/a MJ Accents LLC (License ID #20230001969) for the premises located at 670 Payne Avenue.
12. Supporting a Job Creation Fund application for J & L Wire Cloth, LLC for a project proposed at 236 Water Street West (District 3, Ward 2).
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
13. Approving a public hearing on the issuance of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the “HRA”) for a multifamily rental housing development project located at 1606 Marshall Avenue; reciting a proposal for a Housing Finance Program related to such multifamily rental housing development; approving the related project and program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C; authorizing the HRA to issue conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds and authorizing the preparation of necessary documents and materials in connection with said project and program, and related documents (District 13, Ward 4).
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
14. Approving adverse action against the Tobacco Shop license held by Garso Mini Mart d/b/a Garso Mini Mart (License ID #20180002292) for the premises located at 189 7th Street.
15. Accepting the gift of the costs of travel, food, and lodging expenses from the Knight Foundation for Chief Resilience Officer Russ Stark to attend an Infrastructure Innovation Summit in Washington DC, on November 28-29, 2023.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
16. Approving and authorizing the use of a Project Labor Agreement on the Mali Center rehabilitation project at 576 Front Ave.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
17. Reciting a proposal for a Housing Finance Program for a multifamily rental housing development, approving the project and the program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, authorizing the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to issue conduit multifamily housing revenue obligations and authorizing the preparation of necessary documents and materials in connection with said project and program for the Marvella Phase II Project, located at 2190 Hillcrest Drive (District 15, Ward 3).
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
18. Authorizing Public Works, in conjunction with the Office of Technology and Communication, to submit a grant proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (“SMART”) program for the purpose of funding a pilot study to evaluate the potential benefits of smart technology traffic signals and, if the said grant proposal is approved, authorizing the Public Works Department to enter into City obligations with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
19. Approving the Audit Committee’s recommendation to support opportunities for collaboration, cost-sharing, and process improvement between the Saint Paul Public Library and the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department in engaging a consultant to assess current operations and make recommendations aimed at improving service delivery and ensuring efficient use of City resources.
20. Authorizing the City to transfer $2,547,408 of American Rescue Plan funds from the 30% AMI Deeply Affordable Housing account to a specific account for the Marshall Avenue Housing project.
21. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for Voss Enterprise Incorporated d/b/a Roy's Service Station, Maria Flats Condominium Association, Dayton's Bluff Community Council, Graceville Pass LLC, Adam Food Inc., and East Side Freedom Library.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
22. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 1 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round program for Victoria Theater Arts Center, MUSC Holdings, LLC, and YWCA St. Paul
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
23. Amending RES 23-1515, Authorizing the City's ranked list of 2024 State G.O. bonding requests for submittal to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB).
26. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 9.
28. 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.
30. Recognizing Jeanne Weigum Day in the City of Saint Paul.
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
31. 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.
32. Amending specific sections of the Legislative Code pertaining to zoning regulations to allow micro-unit dwellings as an accessory use to religious institutions.
34. Amending Chapter 293 of the Legislative Code to create an administrative process for Amplified Sound Permits and modify the process for Sound Level Variances.
35. Amending Chapter 140 of the Legislative Code regarding the maintenance of the Skyway Pedestrian System including responsibilities, abatements and assessments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
36. 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 Adopted
37. Amending Chapter 51 of the Administrative Code, titled Disposition of City Property.
39. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $166,593.34 for the contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education to pay for training for firefighters.
40. Approving the petition of Joseph Commers and Robert Stolpestad, on behalf of Midway 280 Business Commons LLC and Exeter Territorial LLC, to vacate an alley between 2505 University Avenue West and 2424 Territorial Road. (Public hearing continued from December 20, 2023.)
41. Authorizing the City's sponsorship of a Minnesota Investment Fund application by J&L Wire Cloth LLC for a project proposed at 236 Water Street West (District 3, Ward 2).
Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
42. Giving host approval to the issuance by the City of Mounds View of conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for a project in St. Paul, approving a Joint Powers Agreement and Bond Compliance and Fee Agreement and authorizing the execution of documents relating thereto, all for the Central Towers Apartments Project, at 20 E Exchange Street (District 17, Ward 2).
44. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $13,767.01 for a reimbursement from the State of Minnesota for hazardous materials training at Camp Ripley from October 3-5, 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
45. Appeal of Peyton Hurst to a Correction Notice at 823 ENGLEWOOD 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.
31. 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.
32. Amending specific sections of the Legislative Code pertaining to zoning regulations to allow micro-unit dwellings as an accessory use to religious institutions.
34. Amending Chapter 293 of the Legislative Code to create an administrative process for Amplified Sound Permits and modify the process for Sound Level Variances.
35. Amending Chapter 140 of the Legislative Code regarding the maintenance of the Skyway Pedestrian System including responsibilities, abatements and assessments.
36. 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)
39. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $166,593.34 for the contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education to pay for training for firefighters.
40. Approving the petition of Joseph Commers and Robert Stolpestad, on behalf of Midway 280 Business Commons LLC and Exeter Territorial LLC, to vacate an alley between 2505 University Avenue West and 2424 Territorial Road. (Public hearing continued from December 20, 2023.)
41. Authorizing the City's sponsorship of a Minnesota Investment Fund application by J&L Wire Cloth LLC for a project proposed at 236 Water Street West (District 3, Ward 2).
42. Giving host approval to the issuance by the City of Mounds View of conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for a project in St. Paul, approving a Joint Powers Agreement and Bond Compliance and Fee Agreement and authorizing the execution of documents relating thereto, all for the Central Towers Apartments Project, at 20 E Exchange Street (District 17, Ward 2).
44. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $13,767.01 for a reimbursement from the State of Minnesota for hazardous materials training at Camp Ripley from October 3-5, 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.