1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 925 Magnolia Avenue 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
2. Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Commercial Railway for the Cleveland Railroad Crossing Improvement Project.
3. Approving a nominal stipend increase in payment for community advisors who serve on the Audit Committee.
Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
4. Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application with conditions submitted by The High Hat Café LLC, d/b/a The High Hat (License ID#20240001112), for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), and Entertainment (A) licenses, located a 485 Selby Avenue.
5. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the $500 matrix penalty and 10-day license suspension of the Tobacco Shop License and adverse action against Sanaa LLC d/b/a Twins Market & Meat, (License ID #20240000006) for the premises located at 1055 4th Street East.
6. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the 10-day license suspension of the Tobacco Shop License and adverse action against MNA Grocery LLC d/b/a MNA Grocery, (License ID #20230002089) for the premises located at 361 Earl Street.
7. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70, for the purpose of providing premium pay to Saint Paul Regional Water Services employees holding specific licenses in the classifications of Senior Water Operator, Maintenance Worker III and Chemical Feed System Specialist II.
8. Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2027) between the City of Saint Paul and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 110.
9. Authorizing the City Attorney to execute a Special Counsel Retainer Agreement to retain Michael Bradley and the law firm of Bradley Werner, LLC to represent the City in matters of gas- and electric-energy franchising and other specialized areas as necessary.
13. Supplementing the General Resolution (CF 88-835) relating to Sewer Revenue Bonds and providing for the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2024D (Green Bonds) and taking other required actions.
ORDINANCES
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First Reading
14. Amending Legislative Code Chapters 60, 63, 65, and 66 pertaining to adult use cannabis.
15. Amending Section 409.01 of the Legislative Code to allow the Union Depot and Science Museum of Minnesota to have unlimited catered events within their spaces for class T-Temporary on-sale liquor license-Caterer and class N-On-sale caterer's license.
SUSPENSION ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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16. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $1,211,812 by increasing the 2024 budget using fund balance, to reflect previously awarded funding from the Como Shuttle Legacy Grant, the Great River Passage Legacy Grant and Parkland Dedication funds.
18. Approving the petition of Wedum Lexington LLC and Wedum Albion LLC, to vacate air space rights over Lexington Parkway South, north of West 7th Street.
19. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto) and amending the operating budget for the City's sponsorship of a Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (“DEED”) Contamination Cleanup grant for Project for Pride in Living, Inc.(“PPL”) at 892 7th Street East (District 4, Ward 6).
20. Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Cretin-Derham Hall Football game series for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on August 30, September 27, and October 10, 2024 at 2115 Summit Avenue - O’Shaughnessy Stadium.
21. Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Thursday August 29, 2024 at 429 Wabasha Street South.
22. Approving the application of Church of the Holy Spirit, Justin Carrick, Business Administrator for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on September 7, 2024 at 515 Albert Street South - Church of the Holy Spirit school playground.
23. Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on August 29, 2024 at 2115 Summit Avenue - O’Shaughnessy Stadium.
24. Approving the application of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on September 13 - 15, 2024 at 1900 Wellesley Avenue - Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School.
38. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 455 ROBERT STREET SOUTH within fifteen (15) days after the August 2, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove only)
43. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 298 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2422R1, Assessment No. 248538) (Public hearing continued to September 25, 2024)
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
25. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 188 ACKER STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-62. (Continue public hearing to October 16, 2024)
33. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 330 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST (334 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST). (File No. J2422R, Assessment No. 248527)
44. Amending Council File No. RLH AR 24-61 to delete the assessment Graffiti Removal services during January 8 to February 5, 2024 at 2496 (2516) WABASH AVENUE. (File No. J2408P, Assessment No. 248407)
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