1. Amending CDBG Project Budgets: $45,000 of funding for 655 Payne (La Palma) and $270,090 of funding for American House rehabilitation to be funded with the Business Investment Fund, Citywide 30% AMI Housing Program, and the Housing Real Estate Multi-Unit Development Fund.
2. Amending ESG Project Budgets: Reallocating funding for the 2022-23 Emergency Solutions Grant activities administered by Ramsey County per the Joint Powers Agreement approved via RES 19-2110.
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. Authorizing the City to make a $1,941,711 correction to the Electric Vehicle Maintenance fund budget in specific projects and accounts to align with actual spending.
4. Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2027) between the City of Saint Paul and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, Local 10.
5. Authorizing the City's Emergency Management Department to apply for, and accept if granted, the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) Equipment Grant Program.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
6. Approving two polling location changes for the 2024 elections (wards 4 and 7).
Approving the application for change of ownership for 1881 By Lake Elmo Inn INC d/b/a 1881 By Lake Elmo Inn for the Liquor On Sale - 181-290 Seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday & Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio), (License ID #20240000932) for the premises located at 214 4th Street East.
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
10. Amending Chapter 67 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the EG East Grand Avenue Overlay District.
12. Adopting the 2025 Operating Plan for the Comprehensive Downtown Improvement Special Service District and imposing a service charge pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 428A. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 17, 2024)
13. Approving the applications of the Minnesota United FC for sound level variance applications in order to present amplified sound on July 20, and August 24, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with pre-event sound checks at 4:30 p.m., within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North.
14. Approving the application of Rondo Community Coalition for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 820 Rondo Avenue - Rondo Commemorative Plaza.
15. Authorizing the Police Department to accept $285,000 in additional funds and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for an amended award from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Enforcement Grant Program 2024 program.
16. Approving the application of Water Lantern Festival for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on July 27, 2024 at 1400 Phalen Drive - Phalen Park Beach House.
17. Final Order approving the Mill and Overlay on Concordia/Rondo from Snelling to Marion as part of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program (Project No. MO2403B, Assessment No. 255503).
18. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $397,682 for a reimbursement from the State of Minnesota for equipment for the hazardous materials team.
19. Authorizing the City to enter into a purchase agreement for 60 West Sycamore to house the Public Works Solid Waste and Recycle Services; amending the 2024 budget to establish the spending and financing for the purchase; and declaring the official intent of the City to reimburse certain original expenditures related to the capital projects from the proceeds of tax-exempt or taxable bonds to be issued by the City.
38. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 378 SIMS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the December 20, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to 180 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
20. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1468 BREDA AVENUE. (File No. J2409E, Assessment No. 248312)
26. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1762 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. VB2409A, Assessment No. 248825) (public hearing closed and laid over from August 7, 2024)
32. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 41 MILLER CREST LANE within fifteen (15) days after the July 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
34. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 2117 MOHAWK AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the July 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
37. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1411 SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. J2409E, Assessment No. 248312) (Legislative Hearing on July 16, 2024)
40. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during October 25 to December 20, 2023. (File No. VB2409, Assessment No. 248812)
42. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during December 28 to January 30, 2024. (File No. CRT2408, Assessment No. 248207)
43. Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during November 22 to December 22, 2023. (File No. J2409E, Assessment No. 248312)
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