City Council - March 27, 2024   3/27/2024

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 41 Miller Crest Lane and 2117 Mohawk Avenue nuisance properties. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

• 41 Miller Crest Lane.OTA 3-20-24
• 2117 Mohawk Ave.OTA 3-20-24

2. Amending the 2024 spending budget in the Public Works General Fund to align the costs in spending for the Rondo Renaming Project.

• General fund

3. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to reallocate $15,000 from the CIB Contingency Funds for Community Proposals to the Parks Community Proposal Budget for Path Lighting between Maryland and Iowa, therefore providing the necessary funding for Parks to secure a bid for Path Lighting in Prosperity Heights.

• CIB Contingency Funds for Parks Community Proposal 3.18.pdf

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 precinct boundary changes for Ward 2 for the upcoming 2024 elections.

• Proposed 2024 Ward 2 Precinct Changes

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

5. Authorizing the City to enter into a subrecipient agreement with American Lung Association for the expansion of the Electric Vehicle Spot Network on the East Side of Saint Paul, and rescinding Council Resolution RES 24-145.

• ESTP subrecipient agreement Saint Paul final 3.7.24 .pdf
• RES 24-145.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

6. Acknowledging a public purpose of community participation in the co-design of City services and technical solutions and granting permission to the Office of Technology and Communication to spend city funds on behalf of the City to incentivize and compensate residents, business owners, and other community stakeholders who participate in design research and usability testing.

• User recruitment services resolution 2024

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

7. Approving the Liquor On-Sale 100 seats or less, Liquor On-Sale Sunday, Gambling Location, and Liquor outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses for Pauly’s of St. Paul d/b/a Pauly’s (License ID# 2023002257) for the premises located at 1668 Selby Ave.

• Pauly's of St. Paul
• Pauly's of St. Paul
• Pauly's

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving EPA grant applications to decarbonize downtown.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

9. Approving an EPA grant application to expand the EV Spot Network and Evie Carshare.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

10. Approving the City as a coalition partner in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s application to EPA for Equitable Residential Decarbonization.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

11. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage license now held by Al’s Garage LLC d/b/a Al’s Garage (License ID #20240000043) for the premises located at 977 Front Avenue.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification
• District 10 Como Community Council

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

12. Approving a Wine on Sale, Malt on Sale (Strong) and Entertainment (A) license to Pallch Inc. d/b/a Chimborazo Restaurant (License ID 20240000209) for the premises located at 508 Lexington Parkway South.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification
• Letter of Support from Highland District Council

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

13. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Parking Ramp license now held by Allied Parking Inc d/b/a Allied Parking Inc (License ID #20240000191) for the premises located at 59 Kellogg Boulevard West.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

14. Approving the City being a coalition partner in an application led by the City of Minneapolis to the USEPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program for a business decarbonization grant program.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

15. Authorizing the City to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota to participate in the Multijurisdictional Disparity Study.

• Joint Powers Agreement

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

16. Commemorating the observance of Ramadan 2024 and the significance to Muslims in Saint Paul.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

17. Recognizing Brittney Baker for her historical promotion to Captain in the Saint Paul Fire Department.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

First Reading

18. Amending Chapter 63 of the Legislative Code pertaining to electric vehicle charging infrastructure in surface parking lots.

• PC Resolution- recommendationFinal
• PCmemo-postPH
• PC DRAFT Minutes 7-7-23
• PC testimony- letter from Sherman Associates
• Laura Norén public comment
• Scott Berger public comment
• Potential revisions to consider from staff
• EV Readiness Ordinance Tracker- 2023-10-11
• City Council Meeting Presentation
• Steve Gjerdingen public comment
• Christian Noyce public comment

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

19. Amending the 2024 budget by adding a $9,000 donation to the Police Department (“SPPD”) from the Saint Paul Police Foundation (“SPPF”).

• RES PH 24-60 SPPF Bike Truck Grant 2024 Financial Analysis 3.12.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

20. Amending the 2024 budget by adding a $25,000 donation to the Police Department (“SPPD”) from the Saint Paul Police Foundation (“SPPF”), made possible by a grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.

• RES PH 24-61 Schulze FF Grant Financial Analysis 3.12.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

21. Authorizing the Police Department to amend the 2024 Grant Fund for the sub-grant received from Ramsey County for the Violent Crime Enforcement Team (VCET).

• RES PH 24-62 2024 VCET Financial Analysis 3.12.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

22. Approving the application of White Squirrel Bar for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturdays, June 1 - August 31, 2024 at 974 Seventh Street West - the White Squirrel Bar patio.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Notice to Owners
• Owners List
• Letter to Applicant

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

23. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $1,211,812 by increasing spending in Parkland Dedication, through the use of fund balance and increasing spending for the Como Shuttle and Great River Passage budgets to reflect funding received from legacy grants.

• Use of Fund Balance (Parkland Dedication and GRP Grant) to fund Capital Projects

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

39. Appeal of Marlene Barrett to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1297 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (Public hearing closed March 27, 2024)

• 1297 Seventh St W.appeal.2-26-24.pdf
• 1297 Seventh Street W.Barrett Ltr.3-15-24
• 1297 Seventh St W.Owner Photos 3-27-24.pdf
• 1297 Seventh St W.STAMP Note 3-27-24.pdf
• 1297 Seventh St W.email chain 3-22-24.pdf
• 1297 Seventh St W.Email & Water Usage.3-27-24.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over

37. 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

• Passed 6-0-0 Continue 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

24. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 87 ACKER STREET EAST. (File No. J2405E, Assessment No. 248304)

• 87 Acker St E.Request email for deletion 1-29-24.pdf
• 87 Acker St E.Correction Notice 5-16-23.pdf
• 87 Acker St E.Photos 5-16-23.pdf
• 87 Acker St E.EC Letter and Bill 8-9-23.pdf
• 87 Ackert St E.Photos 8-9-23.pdf

• Failed 6-0-0 Adopted

25. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1003 ARCADE STREET. (File No. J2405B, Assessment No. 248104)

• 1003 Arcade St.Respro Invoice 9-26-23.pdf
• 1003 Arcade St.SA Letter 9-7-23.pdf
• 1003 Arcade St.Photo 9-7-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

26. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 32 BENHILL ROAD. (File No. VB2405, Assessment No. 248804)

• 32 Benhill Rd.VB Renewal Ltr 5-9-23.pdf
• 32 Benhill Rd.Warning Ltr 9-8-23.pdf
• 32 Benhill Rd.Code Compliance Certificate 10-19-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

27. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 712 DELAWARE AVENUE. (File No. CRT2404, Assessment No. 248203)

• 712 Delaware ave.fee invoice.9-18-23.pdf
• 712 Delaware ave.final invoice.10-18-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

28. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 839 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2405, Assessment No. 248804)

• 839 Edmund Ave.Registration Notice 5-10-23.pdf
• 839 Edmund Ave.Warning Ltr 6-9-23.pdf
• 839 Edmund Ave.Warning Ltr 9-11-23.pdf
• 839 Edmund Ave.Form 4 7-17-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

29. Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 733 FAIRVIEW AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH RR 23-11.

• 733 Fairview Ave N.30 Day Forfeit Ltr 1-9-24.pdf
• 733 Fairview Ave N.Skliris Notice of PH 1-26-24.pdf
• 733 Fairview Ave N.Zane emai.2-14-23
• 733 Fairview Ave N.Skliris R-R Ltr.2-16-24
• 733 Fairview Ave N.Skliris R-R Ltr.3-1-24
• 733 Fairview Ave. N. Ubl Email.3-11-24
• 733 Fairview Ave N.Skliris Zimny email.3-12-24
• 733 Fairview Ave N.Skliris R-R Ltr.3-15-24

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

30. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 355 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2405E, Assessment No. 248304)

• 355 Geranium Ave E.Correction Notice 4-19-23.pdf
• 355 Geranium Ave E.EC Letter & Bill 7-27-23.pdf
• 355 Geranium Ave E.photo 6-27-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

31. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1157 HERBERT STREET. (File No. J2405E, Assessment No. 248304) (Amend to delete)

• 1157 Herbert St.SA Letter 7-26-23.pdf
• 1157 Herbert St.EC Letter & Bill 8-9-23.pdf
• 1157 Herbert St.Photo 8-9-23.pdf

32. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 823 JUNO AVENUE. (File No. 2403T, Assessment No. 249002)

• 823 Juno Ave.email chain 1-16-24.pdf
• 1552 Portland Ave.Tree Abatement Cost.pdf
• 823 Juno Ave.Forestry Letter to Owner 8-14-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

33. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 384 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2411A1, Assessment No. 248528)

• 384 Lawson Ave E.SAO Letter 9-15-23.pdf
• 384 Lawson Ave E.STAMP history of complaints.pdf
• 384 Lawson Ave E.Ye Fifi email 1-25-24.pdf
• 384 Lawson Ave E.email chain 1-29-24.pdf
• 384 Lawson Ave E.email chain 1-29-24 (2).pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

34. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 384 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2303A2, Assessment No. 230113)

• 384 LAWSON AVE E. Ticket #379217.1-18-2024.pdf
• 384 LAWSON AVE E. Email Report of Issue from Council.1-11-2024.pdf
• 384 LAWSON AVE E. Email 2of2 to Council.1-11-2024.pdf
• 384 LAWSON AVE E. Email 1of2 to Council.1-11-2024.pdf
• 384 Lawson Ave E.Ye Fifi email 1-25-24.pdf
• 384 Lawson Ave E.email chain 1-29-24.pdf
• 384 Lawson Ave E.email chain 1-29-24 (2).pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

35. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 384 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2304A2, Assessment No. 230115)

• 384 LAWSON AVE E. Email Report of Issue from Council.1-11-2024.pdf
• 384 LAWSON AVE E. Ticket #379217.1-18-2024.pdf
• 384 LAWSON AVE E. Email 1of2 to Council.1-11-2024.pdf
• 384 LAWSON AVE E. Email 2of2 to Council.1-11-2024.pdf
• 384 Lawson Ave E.Ye Fifi email 1-25-24.pdf
• 384 Lawson Ave E.email chain 1-29-24.pdf
• 384 Lawson Ave E.email chain 1-29-24 (2).pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

36. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 126 NINTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2405B, Assessment No. 248104)

• 126 9th St E.Respro Invoice 9-22-23.pdf
• 126 9th St E.Boarding Letter to Owner 9-26-23.pdf
• 126 9th St E/484 Robert St N.Police Report 9-22-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

38. Appeal of Tianna Verdega, Tenant, dba Clubhouse Entertainment, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice, including Condemnation, at 220 ROBERT STREET SOUTH. (Refer back to May 14, 2024 Legislative Hearing)

• 220 Robert St S.appeal.3-4-24
• 220 Robert St S.photos.2-26-24
• 220 Robert St S.Vang email 3-5-24.pdf
• 220 Robert St.Verdega Ltr.3-15-24
• 220 Robert St.photos + update.3-26-24
• 220 Robert St.Zimny King call.5-13-24
• Camera Plan-220 Robert St. S.pdf
• MOU City Council AFC 4-22-24.pdf
• Lease addendum Ste104.pdf
• Lease addendum Ste204.pdf
• Lease addendum ste206.pdf
• Lease addendum ste205.pdf
• Lease addendum ste200.pdf
• Lease addendum ste107.pdf
• Lease addendum ste106.pdf
• Lease addendum ste100.pdf
• Lease addendum ste103.pdf
• 220 Robert St.email chain 5-13-24.pdf
• 220 Robert St.email chain 5-8-24.pdf

40. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1617 UPPER AFTON ROAD. (File No. J2405E2, Assessment No. 248318) (Amend to reduce)

• 1617 Upper Afton Rd.TGW Notice.6-29-23.pdf
• 1617 Upper Afton Rd.Photo 7-7-23.pdf

41. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 747 WINSLOW AVENUE. (File No. J2405E, Assessment No. 248304)

• 747 Winslow Ave.Correction Notice 7-27-23.pdf
• 747 Winslow Ave.EC Letter & Bill 8-3-23.pdf
• 747 Winslow Ave.Photos 8-4-23.pdf
• 747 Winslow.Zimny email.3-7-24

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

42. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during May 9 to August 14, 2023. (File No. VB2405, Assessment No. 248804)

• Notice Assessment Roll VB2405.248804

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

43. Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during September 2023. (File No. J2405B, Assessment No. 248104)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2405B.248104

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

44. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during August 28 to September 19, 2023. (File No. CRT2404, Assessment No. 248203)

• Notice Assessment Roll CRT2404.248203.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

45. Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during July 24 to August 21, 2023. (File No. J2405E, Assessment No. 248304)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2405E.248304

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

46. Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during October 2023. (File No.2403T, Assessment No. 249002)

• Notice Assessment Roll 2403T.249004

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

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