City Council - December 11, 2024   12/11/2024

ROLL CALL

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

1. Authorizing the City to enter into a Department of Energy Federal Subgrant Agreement with the Rocky Mountain Institute to examine the cost and benefits of electric vehicle carshare, as well as the most effective business and economic models for electric vehicle carshare viability in communities outside the Twin Cities Metro.

• FINAL DOE 11248 - Subrcpnt City of St. Paul.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

2. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during May 2 to July 24, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2505, Assessment No. 258804)

• Report of Completion VB2505.258804
• Assessment Roll VB2505.258804

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

3. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during August 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2505B, Assessment No. 258104)

• Report of Completion J2505B.258104
• Assessment Roll J2505B.258104

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

4. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during August 7 to September 10, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2505, Assessment No. 258204)

• Report of Completion CRT2505.258204
• Assessment Roll CRT2505.258204

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during June 21 to July 22, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2505E, Assessment No. 258304)

• Report of Completion J2505E.258304
• Assessment Roll J2505E.258304

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during July 19 to 29, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2505P, Assessment No. 258404)

• Report of Completion J2505P.258404
• Assessment Roll J2505P.258404

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

7. Authorizing the City to enter into a grant agreement (No. 1058345) for $5,015,327.11 with the State of Minnesota for the Kellogg-3rd Bridge Project.

• 164-158-032LRIPAgree(1058345).pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

8. Authorizing the City to enter into a grant agreement (No. 1058344) for $3,500,000 with the State of Minnesota for the Kellogg-3rd Bridge Project.

• 164-158-032LRIPAgree(1058344 GF).pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

9. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept state bonding funds and enter into a grant agreement (which includes an indemnification clause).

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

10. Approving the revised Wage and Benefit Policy for Non-Represented Management and Legislative Personnel.

• Revised 2024 Wage & Benefit Policy for Non-Represented Management & Legislative Personnel

11. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept state bonding funds and enter into a grant agreement (which includes an indemnification clause).

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

13. Approving the Settlement Agreement and Release Between Lisa Veith and the City of St. Paul.

• Settlement Agreement - Fully Executed
• Administrative Code 3.02
• Veith - 11.26.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

14. Authorizing the conveyance of the Wheelock Early Learning Center, a City-owned property at 1521 Edgerton Street, to the St. Paul Public School District.

• Quit Claim Deed of Wheelock Early Learning Center property

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

15. Approving a public hearing on the issuance of conduit revenue bonds by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the “HRA”), acting jointly with the City of Minneapolis on behalf of Children’s Health Care, 345 North Smith Avenue (District 9, Ward 2) (the “Borrower”).

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

16. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage license now held by Capital City Auto Body LLC d/b/a Capital City Auto Body (License ID #20230000891) for the premises located at 690 University Avenue West.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

17. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor Off Sale and Tobacco Shop license now held by Parkway Liquor LLC d/b/a Parkway Liquor (License ID #20240001788) for the premises located at 301 Wheelock Parkway East.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

18. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for $125,000 in Metropolitan Council grant funds for the construction of a fishing pier at Crosby Farm Regional Park.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

19. Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $2,000,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide paramedic training, firefighter equipment, power load cots, and training for firefighters.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

20. Approving a Parking Ramp (Private) - New Location license to 695 Grand Group LLC d/b/a The Kneton (License ID 20240000574) for the premises located at 695 Grand Avenue.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

21. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 9.

• Elevator Constructors 2025 MOA Wage & Fringe Adjustment

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

22. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Operating Engineers Local 49 for the purpose of providing training to City employees in the Tri-Council employee group.

• MOA 2025 Operating Engineers Local 49 Training Fund

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

23. Establishing the rate of pay for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief, EG 40.

• Financial Analysis

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

12. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the $500 matrix penalty and license suspension adverse action against Taste of Rondo LLC d/b/a Taste of Rondo Restaurant, (License ID #20190000107) for the premises located at 976 Rondo Avenue.

• NOV Package

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted As Amended

24. Amending the City’s 2024 Capital Improvement Budget to allocate $6,789,929.00 of HOME-ARP funds. (Laid over from November 20, 2024)

• RES PH 24-281 HOME ARP Financial Analysis
• 11.25 public comments
• 11.27 public comments
• 12.2 public comment
• public comments submitted to Ward 5

BUDGET ITEMS

25. Setting the 2025 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer rates. (Public hearing closed. Laid over from December 4, 2024)

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

26. Establishing the Water Charges for 2025. (Public hearing closed. Laid over from December 4, 2024)

• BWC Resolution 24-1334

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

27. Approving the Saint Paul Regional Water Services 2025 Budget. (Laid over from December 4, 2024)

• Resolution 24-1484signature
• Water Budget 2025 Final.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

28. Approving the final 2025 Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) budget and certifying the final HRA property tax levy payable in 2025. (Laid over from December 4, 2024)

• City Council

• Passed 6-0-0 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

33. Granting the application of Church of St. Pascal Baylon to rezone property at 470 White Bear Avenue North from H2 residential district to RM2 medium-density multiple family residential district and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map.

• 470 White Bear Packet
• 470 White Bear Ave Rezoning CUP ZC Draft Minutes
• PC Approved Minutes 10-11-24
• 24-078-931 470 White Bear Rezoning Resolution
• 470 White Bear Written Testimony
• Council Meeting Presentation
• 11.5 public comment
• 11.7 public comments
• 11.8 public comments
• 11.12 public comments
• 11.13 public comments
• 11.13 public hearing handout 1
• 11.13 public hearing handout 2
• 11.14 public comments
• 11.20 public comments
• 11.21 public comments
• 11.22 public comments
• 11.25 public comments
• 12.2 public comments
• 12.3 public comments
• 12.4 public comments
• Aragon and Beacon Background Letter 11 27 2024
• The Aragon FAQ
• Follow-up letter to Councilmember Johnson, 11-20-24, KW
• Beacon 2023 Annual Report
• The Aragon Community Engagement Plan

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

34. Amending Section 220.05 of the Legislative Code to set rates for base level garbage service to be effective January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

First Reading

35. Amending Section 220.05 of the Legislative Code to set rates for base level garbage service to be effective April 1, 2025.

• Casey Kirk public comment

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

36. Establishing the classification titled Senior Legislative Aide in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council but prior to Mayor signature).

• Civil Service Commission Approval

• Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption

37. Establishing the classification titled Chief Policy Analyst in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council but prior to Mayor signature).

• Civil Service Commission Approval

• Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption

38. Considering the appeal of Benegas Properties, LLC to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to construct a new multiple family dwelling on the property at 1963 Grand Avenue. (Public hearing closed and laid over from December 11, 2024)

• Appellant Council Presentation
• BZA General and Hearing Minutes_10282024
• Appeal Application and Supporting Documents
• Zoning Variance Application
• Staff Report
• Board of Zoning Appeals Resolution
• District 14
• Combined BZA Public Comment
• Applicant Presentation to BZA
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice
• § 15.99 Extension Letter for 1963 Grand Avenue 12.2.2024
• City Council Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
• City Council Public Hearing Notice
• Nanette Echols public comment
• Ann Mabbott public comment
• Kami Blackwell Kinney public comment
• Tricia Netland Wencel public comment
• Emily Campbell public comment
• Kimberly Witt public comment
• Chelda Kondo public comment
• Bob Wiswell public comment
• Terry Fisher public comment
• Cathy Plessner public comment
• Anne Marie Campbell public comment
• Mary Beth Starns public comment

• Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over

39. Establishing a financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $65,000 to reflect funds received from the Lower Phalen Creek Project (LPCP) for the Phalen Creek Daylighting project.

• Phalen Creek Daylighting Bud Amd FS LPCP $65K

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

40. Granting an Interim Use Permit to Model Cities of St. Paul to Operate an Overnight Shelter for up to 64 Adults at 420 Roy Street.

• 420 Roy Staff Report for Interim Use Permit
• 420 Roy Street
• Safe Space Shelter Operations Plan
• Floor Plan
• Photos of Surrounding Land Uses
• Zoning Packet Maps
• District Council Support Letter
• Charles Deneen public comment
• Julia Duarte public comment
• Rachel Weber public comment
• Charlie Sedum public comment
• Drew Leo public comment

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

41. Amending the City's Operating and Capital Improvement Budget to reflect the final sale details resulting from the issuance of the Tax-Exempt Sales Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Neighborhood and Economic Development Projects) Series 2024C.

• 12.2.2024

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

42. Amending the West Side Flats Comprehensive Plan at 10 River Park Plaza.

• 10 River Park ZC Packet
• 10 River Park Plaza Draft Minutes
• 24-082-486 10 River Park Plaza Master Plan Amendment resolution
• 15.99 Waiver Letter
• Council Meeting Presentation

• Passed 4-2-0 Failed

43. Amending the 2024 Regional Water Services budget resulting in an increase in spending and financing of $37,000 for a Metropolitan Council grant.

• Financial Analysis

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

44. Approving a Five-Year Street Reconstruction Plan for the Fiscal Years 2025 through 2029 and granting preliminary approval to the issuance of certain General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds by the City.

• PW 5-Year Plan 2025 to 2029 Adopted 12.11.24
• 2025-2029 Street Reconstruction Plan Final

• Passed 5-1-0 Adopted As Amended

45. Amending the spending and financing plans for various City departments.

• RES PH 24-293- 2024 Year End Budget Resolution

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

46. Authorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) to accept a $5,000 donation from Living Cities, which would obligate OFE to pay consultants who developed a community ownership commercial real estate workbook as a resource for the Office’s Shared Ownership Equity Summit held in October 2024.

• Financial Analysis Living Cities Donation

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

47. Authorizing the City to amend project budgets from grant fund to special fund and makes technical changes to ensure alignment with U.S. Department of Treasury spending guidelines.

• RES PH 24-303 Financial Analysis

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

BUDGET ITEMS

30. Approving the Saint Paul RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority 2025 Budget. (Laid over from December 4, 2024)

• BOD Approve 2025 Annual Budget Signed
• Attachment B 2025 RCVA Adopted Budget Technical Changes v1

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

32. Adopting the 2025 Budget. (City Council to consider the Mayor's line item vetoes.)

• A1 Version 12.10.24 amendment failed
• A1 Amendment Summary Detail for RES 24-1763 (Item No. 32) amendment failed
• A2 Version 12.10.24 Amendment Approved
• A2 Amendment Summary Detail for RES 24-1763 (Item No. 32) amendment approved
• St Paul Chamber public comment
• 20241218_LINE-ITEM VETO LETTER

• Passed 5-1-0 Adopted As Amended

29. Approving and adopting the Saint Paul Public Library Agency Budget. (Laid over from December 4, 2024)

• 2025 Library Levy - City Council Action
• 2025 Library Agency Adopted Budget 12.10.24 - City Council

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted As Amended

31. Approving the 2025 City Tax Levy. (Laid over from December 4, 2024)

• Final Tax Levy 2025 - Financial Analysis 12.10.24 amendment not moved
• Final Tax Levy 2025 A2 Amendment - Financial Analysis 12.10 amendment approved

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted As Amended

SUSPENSION ITEM

Expressing reporting commitments and additional City Council priorities related to the 2025 Budget.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

53. Appeal of Jerry Brashier to a Correction Notice at 511 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (Public hearing closed and laid over from December 11, 2024)

• 511 Minnehaha Avenue East.appeal.9-11-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Avenue East.photos 9-5-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.10-4-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.10-21-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Photos 10-22-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.10-25-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Photos #2 10-25-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Photos 10-25-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Revocation 10-28-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.11-27-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave.Shipping Container to Shed ppt.12-11-24
• 511 Minnehaha.Brashier ltr to Council.12-11-24

• Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over

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

48. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 887 CHARLES AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the May 1, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) (Public hearing closed and laid over from October 9, 2024)

• 887 Charles Ave.OTA 1-8-24
• 887 Charles Ave.PH 2-23-24
• 887 Charles Ave.C of O Revocation 11-14-19
• 887 Charles Ave.Photos 12-22-23
• 887 Charles Ave.Photo 1-9-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Photo 2-26-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Summary.pdf
• 887 Charles Ave.L S 3-26-24.pdf
• 887 Charles Ave.SHPO Form 1-26-24.pdf
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck R-R Ltr.3-29-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck R-R Ltr.5-31-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck R-R Ltr.6-14-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Zane CCIR email chain.6-11-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck R-R Ltr.7-12-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck email.7-23-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck R-R Ltr.7-25-24
• 887 Charles Ave.CCIR 7-29-24.pdf
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck R-R Ltr.8-16-24
• 887 Charles Ave.email from Runbeck.9-9-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck R-R Ltr.9-13-24
• 887 Charles Ave.HVAC estimate.9-26-24
• 887 Charles Ave.ground electric bid.9-5-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Elofson Electric Bid.9-25-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Kelly Plumbing bid.9-27-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck Zimny email chain 1.10-8-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck Zimny email chain 2.10-9-24
• 887 Charles Ave.affidavit.10-14-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck Zimny email chain.10-16-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck financial info_Redacted.10-16-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck R-R Ltr.10-21-24
• 887 Charles Ave.work plan. submitted10-31-24
• 887 Charles Ave.bids.submitted 11-1-24
• 887 Charles Ave.work plan 2.11-4-24
• 887 Charles Ave.sworn construction statement.11-7-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck R-R Ltr.11-19-24
• Completed by Clint Zane 11-14-24
• bid.submitted 11-22-24
• 887 Charles Ave.dev agreement.11-21-24
• 887 Charles Ave.updated schedule.11-25-24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck R-R Ltr.11-27.24
• 887 Charles Ave.Runbeck R-R Ltr.12-10-24

49. Appeal of Elizabeth Eirwood to a Summary Abatement Order at 317 DALY STREET.

• 317 Daly St.appeal.11-12-24.pdf
• 317 Daly St.photo 11-5-24.pdf
• 317 Daly St.Eirwood Ltr.11-27-24

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

50. Making finding on the appealed of Philip Johnston to a nuisance abatement ordered for 470 GOODRICH AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-58.

• 470 Goodrich Ave.Johnston Ltr.9-6-24.pdf
• 470 Goodrich Ave.Martin email +photos 12-3-24.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

51. Appeal of Patrick Cusick to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 517 IOWA AVENUE EAST.

• 517 Iowa Ave E.appeal.11-8-24.pdf
• 517 Iowa Ave E.Code Compliance Report 10-15-24.pdf
• 517 Iowa Ave E.Cusick Ltr.11-22-24
• 517 Iowa Ave E.Cusick Ltr.11-27-24

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

52. Appeal of Jerry A. Brashier to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 511 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST.

• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.appeal.10-16-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Corr Notice 7-26-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Corr Notice 6-13-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.photos 10-14-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.photos 9-16-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Notes 10-23-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.10-25-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Revocation 10-25-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Photos 10-25-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Photos #2 10-25-24.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.11-18-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.11-18-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier schedule.11-22-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.11-27-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Fire C of O Orders.12-10-24
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E. Limited Structural Eval Report FINAL.1-2-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Karpen email 1-8-25.pdf
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.1-10-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave.Fire C of O orders.1-13-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr from MM.1-10-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave E.Brashier Ltr.1-24-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave.email chain.2-3-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave.email chain.2-4-25
• 511 Minnehaha Ave.Brashier Chute email chain.2-3-25

54. Appeal of Thomas Nelson & Ranettia Alexander-Nelson to a Correction Notice at 493 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (Public hearing continued from November 13, 2024)

• 493 Van Buren Ave.appeal.8-28-24.pdf
• 493 Van Buren Ave.photos 8-23-24.pdf
• 493 Van Buren Ave.Nelson Ltr.9-6-24
• 493 Van Buren Ave.Aerial Map 2022
• 493 Van Buren Ave.Nelson Ltr.9-27-24
• 493 Van Buren Ave Aerial Views
• 493 Van Buren Ave.Site Plan Review-Zoning.5-2-24
• 493 Van Buren Ave.Nelson Ltr.2-10-25

ADJOURNMENT

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