City Council - September 04, 2024   9/4/2024

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. 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.

• AO 24-60 Financial Analysis 2022 ESG Budget Amendment

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. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Annapolis Street from Humboldt Avenue to Robert Street (Phase I, Part B) paving and lighting project constructed as part of the 2023 St. Paul Street Paving Program (SPS). (File No. 19249B, Assessment No. 245201)

• Report of Completion
• Assessment Roll

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

3. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Annapolis Street from Robert Street to Kansas Avenue (Phase II) paving and lighting project constructed as part of the 2024 St. Paul Street Paving Program (SPS). (File No. 19250, Assessment No. 245202)

• Report of Completion
• Assessment Roll

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

4. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during June 20, 2023 to April 22, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801)

• Report of Completion VB2502.258801
• Assessment Roll VB2502.258801

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during May 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101)

• Report of Completion J2502B.258101
• Assessment Roll J2502B.258101

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from January to June 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2501C, Assessment No. 259000)

• Report of Completion J2501C.252000
• Assessment Roll J2501C.252000

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from February to March 2024 (C.D.B.G. Funds), and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2502C, Assessment No. 259001)

• Report of Completion J2502C.252001
• Assessment Roll J2502C.252001

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during April 26 to May 23, 2024 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2502, Assessment No. 258201)

• Report of Completion CRT2502.258201
• Assessment Roll CRT2502.258201

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

9. Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during March 22 to April 19, 2024 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301)

• Report of Completion J2502E.258301
• Assessment Roll J2502E.258301

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

10. Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during April 3 to June 11, 2024 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2502P, Assessment No. 258501)

• Report of Completion J2502P.258401
• Assessment Roll J2502P.258401

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

11. Approving the City’s cost of providing Towing of Abandoned Vehicle(s) services during January to May 2024 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2501V, Assessment No. 258000)

• Report of Completion J2501V.258000
• Assessment Roll J2501V.258000

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

12. Authorizing the Horticulture Section at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory to apply for a grant of up to $400 from the Mid-America Orchid Congress and, if awarded, accept it for the purchase of orchid plants in the year 2024.

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

13. Authorizing the use of the Neighborhood STAR Program funds for Public Works' sidewalk program and bike & pedestrian improvements.

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

14. Accepting the gift of travel expenses from Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for City Attorney, Lyndsey Olson and Dave Hunt, Senior Attorney, to attend the Gun Violence Prosecutor-Led Alternatives, Community of Practicing Meeting in Bronx, New York on June 6,2024.

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

15. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Antonio Elias and John Perlich to the Business Review Council.

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

16. Approving the Settlement Agreement and Release between Ahmed Ali and the City of St. Paul, et al.

• Administrative Code 3.02
• Ali Financial Analysis
• Settlement Agreement and Release

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

17. 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.

• Operating Eng Local70 MOA SPRWS Premium Pay for Licenses

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

18. 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.

• 2027 Labor Agreement
• 2027

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

19. Establishing the rate of pay for Emergency Management Supervisor in EG 09, SPSO.

• EM Supervisor

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

20. Declaring September 9th, 2024, as James "Willky" Williams Day in the City of Saint Paul.

• Passed 4-0-0 Adopted

ROLL CALL

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.

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

21. Amending Legislative Code Chapters 60, 63, 65, and 66 pertaining to adult use cannabis.

• Cannabis Resolution
• CC Cover letter 8.16.2024-Final Draft
• CNPC to PC Memo 7-26-2024
• PC slides 8.1.2024
• PC Approved Minutes 8-2-24
• PC written Comments
• Regarding Cannabis Cultivation and Processing in St Paul
• Ordinance Amendments Word Version
• Ordinance Amendments Word Version 2
• Ben Werner public comment
• Staff Presentation
• CC First Reading Slides
• Doug Taylor public comment
• Highland District Council public comment
• NAMI Ramsey County public comment
• Tom Ososki public comment
• St. Anthony Park Community Council public comments
• Christopher Smith public comment
• Jeanne Weigum public comment
• David Olson public comment
• Union Park District Council public comment

• Passed 5-0-0 Laid Over to Second Reading

22. 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.

• Passed 5-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption

23. Approving the application of R. Mychael Wright for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound for a on September 14, 2024 on Selby Avenue from Chatsworth St N to Victoria St N.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Notice to Owners
• Owners List
• Letter to Applicant
• Adam Suomala public comment

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

24. Approving the application of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on September 15, 2024 at 1199 Midway Parkway - Como Midway Picnic Pavilion.

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

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

25. Approving the application of the Minnesota United FC for a sound level variance application in order to present amplified sound on September 18, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with pre-event sound checks at 5:00 p.m., within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Ave. N.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Notice to Owners
• Owners List
• Letter to Applicant
• Bonnie West public comment

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

26. Approving the host issuance by the City of Mendota of one or more series of conduit revenue bonds, approving a Bond Compliance and Fee Agreement, and authorizing the execution of documents relating thereto, all for the Hourcar Project located at 880 Duluth Street (District 4, Ward 6).

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

34. 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)

• 455 Robert St S.OTA 4-18-23
• 455 Robert St S.PH 5-26-23
• 455 Robert St S.Revocation of Fire C of O and Order to Vacate 8-19-22
• 455 Robert St S.SHPO Form 5-25-23
• 455 Robert St S.Photos 8-19-22
• 455 Robert St S.Photos 4-7-23
• 455 Robert St S.Photo 4-20-23
• 455 Robert St S.Photo 5-31-23
• 455 Robert St S.Summary.pdf
• 455 Robert St S.L S 6-26-23.pdf
• 455 Robert St W.Police Call Logs 6-28-23.pdf
• 455 Robert St S.Tax Valuation 2023.pdf
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.6-30-23
• 455 Robert Street WSCO Board Letter.6-26-23
• 455 Robert St W.Data Practice email response 7-10-23.pdf
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.7-14-23
• 455 Robert St S.Team Inspection 7-31-23.pdf
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.8-11-23
• 455 Robert St.Zimny WSCO email.8-10-23
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.8-25-23
• 455 Robert St.marketing.9-12-23
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.9-19-23
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.11-29-23
• 455 Robert.Radio ltr.1-12-24
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.1-19-24
• 455 Robert St. S.Radio update ltr.2-12-24
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.2-16-24
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.3-29-24
• 455 Robert ST S.Radio update.4-8-24
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.4-12-24
• 455 Robert St.Radio update.5-23-24
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.5-31-24
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.7-25-24
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.8-16-24
• 455 Robert St S.Radio Update.8-27-24
• 455 Robert St S.Radio ltr to Council.9-3-24
• 455 Robert St S.Photos
• 455 Robert St S.Sixth Amendment to Earnest Money Contract.9-4-24
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.9-9-24.pdf
• 455 Robert St.Shin Ltr in Korean 9-12-24.pdf
• 455 Robert St. S.Radio letter.10-22-2024
• 455 Robert St. South.BK R-R Ltr.10-25-24

• Passed 5-0-0 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

27. Appeal of Ali Ahmed to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 219 BELVIDERE STREET EAST.

• 219 Belvidere St E.appeal.8-14-24.pdf
• 219 Belvidere St E.photos 7-23-24.pdf
• 219 Belvidere St E.Ahmed Ltr.8-23-24

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

28. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1818 BLAIR AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-48.

• 1818 Blair Ave.Nayman Ltr.8-16-24.pdf
• 1818 Blar Ave.Kedrowski email update+photos 8-27-24.pdf
• 1818 Blair Ave.Nayman Ltr.8-30-24
• 1818 Blair Ave.Kedrowksi email+photos 8-30-24.pdf
• 1818 Blair Ave.Kedrowksi email+updated photos 9-4-24.pdf

29. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 746 COOK AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305) (Public hearing continued to September 4, 2024)

• 746 Cook Ave E.CN.8-9-23
• 746 Cook Ave E.photo.8-9-23
• 746 Cook Ave E.EC bill.9-12-23
• 746 Cook Ave E.photo.9-12-23

30. Appeal of James Swartwood to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 729 FOURTH STREET EAST.

• 729 Fourth St E.appeal.8-6-24.pdf
• 729 Fourth St E.photos 8-1-24.pdf
• 729 Fourth St E.Revocation Notice 7-31-24.pdf
• 729 4th St E.Swartwood Ltr.8-23-24

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

31. Appeal of Abah Mohamed to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate at 576 LEXINGTON PARKWAY NORTH.

• 576 Lexington Pkwy N.appeal.8-9-24.pdf
• 576 Lexington Pkwy N.Corr Notice 6-21-24.pdf
• 576 Lexington Pkwy N.photos 8-1-24.pdf

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

32. Amending Council File RLH AR 24-50 to delete the assessment for Rubbish & Garbage Clean Up services during February 1 to 12, 2024 at 99 ORANGE AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2420R, Assessment No. 248524)

• 99 Orange Ave W.Minutes 8-22-24.pdf
• 99 Orange Ave W.Packet.pdf

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

33. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 975 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. VB2410A, Assessment No. 248826)

• 975 Reaney Ave.VB Reg Notice 1-12-24.pdf
• 975 Reaney Ave.Warning Ltr 2-12-24.pdf

35. Appeal of Manoj Bhakta, Bhakta Properties LLC, to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 81 ROSE AVENUE EAST.

• 81 Rose Ave E.appeal.8-7-24.pdf
• 81 Rose Ave E.Bhakta Ltr.8-23-24

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

36. Appeal of Angela Glenhue to a Summary Abatement Order at 1941 STANFORD AVENUE.

• 1941 Stanford Ave.appeal 8-6-24
• 1941 Stanford Ave.SA Letter 7-30-24.pdf
• 1941 Stanford Ave.photo 7-29-24
• 1941 Stanford Ave.Kedrowski email & photos 8-13-24.pdf
• 1941 Stanford Ave.Glenhue Ltr.8-16-24
• 1941 Stanford Ave.Glenhue Ltr.8-23-24

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

37. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 291 STINSON STREET within fifteen (15) days after the September 4, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove within 21 days)

• 291 Stinson St.OTA 4-1-24
• 291 Stinson St.PH 6-21-24
• 291 Stinson St.Revocation of Fire C of O and Order to Vacate 6-17-20
• 291 Stinson St.Fire C of O Photos 7-8-20
• 291 Stinson St.Photo 7-9-20
• 291 Stinson St.Photos 3-28-24
• 291 Stinson St.Photo 6-24-24
• 291 Stinson St.Summary.pdf
• 291 Stinson St.LS 7-23-24.pdf
• 291 Stinson St.Nelson R-R Ltr.7-25-24
• 291 Stinson St.Nelson R-R Ltr.8-16-24
• 291 Stinson St.SHPO Form 8-14-24.pdf
• 291 Stinson St.Nelson R-R Ltr.9-13-24
• 291 Stinson St.Zimny email.9-26-24

38. Amending Council File RLH AR 24-36 to reduce the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during March 29 to November 14, 2023 at 822 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. VB2408, Assessment No. 248807)

• 822 Van Buren Ave.Cert of Code Compliance 5-28-24.pdf

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

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