City Council - January 22, 2025   1/22/2025

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Amending the 2025 spending budget in the Department of Public Works Electric Vehicle Maintenance accounting unit to budget for a new service level agreement with Zef Energy for 2025 to maintain electrical vehicle charging stations city-wide.

• AO 25-3 2025 23031309 Zef services agreement.pdf
• SP-ZEF SLA Contract.pdf

2. Approving the 2024 Fund 200 - City Grants for the Department of Emergency Management to more accurately record expenditures for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant.

• UASI Grant 2025 Budget Reallocation.pdf

3. Approving the 2024 Fund 100 - General Fund for the Fire Department to more accurately record expenditures.

• General Fund 2025 Budget Reallocation.pdf

4. Shifting funds within the ARP AU to an alternate spending account in order to align with project spending.

• AO 25-7 Internal adjustment

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

5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during October 7 to 23, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 18, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 2, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519)

• Report of Completion J2511R.258519
• Assessment Roll J2511R.258519

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during October 14 to 22, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 18, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 2, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2510T, Assessment No. 258520)

• Report of Completion J2510T.258520
• Assessment Roll J2510T.258520

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during October 28 to November 8, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 18, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 2, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2512R, Assessment No. 258522)

• Report of Completion J2512R.258522
• Assessment Roll J2512R.258522

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during October 24 to November 6, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 18, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 2, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2511T, Assessment No. 258523)

• Report of Completion J2511T.258523
• Assessment Roll J2511T.258523

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

9. Authorizing the Office of Financial Services to apply for an MPCA Local Climate Action Planning Grant for developing a municipal fleet decarbonization plan.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

10. Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Jekai’s Scratch Kitchen LLC (License ID# 20240002005), d/b/a Chips Clubhouse, for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses, located at 272 Snelling Avenue South, Unit #200.

• Signed Conditions Affidavit
• Minutes
• ClassN_License_Application
• Floorplan
• Street_Photos
• STAMP_Activity_Report
• Incident_Report
• Letter of Objection
• District_Council_Correspondence
• Aerial_Photo
• Zoning_Map
• Plat_Map
• 100_Property_Ownership
• AMANDA_Printscreen
• Class N Notice
• Notice of License Hearing
• License Hearing Sign-In Sheet

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

11. Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Cinema Ballroom LLC (License ID# 20240001715), d/b/a CB Event Center, for a Dance or Rental Hall license, located at 1560 St Clair Avenue.

• Minutes
• ClassN_License_Application
• Floorplan
• Street_Photo
• STAMP_Activity_Report
• Incident_Report
• Letter of Objection
• District_Council_Correspondence
• District Council Support Letter on Conditional Use Permit
• Aerial_Photo
• Zoning_Map
• Plat_Map
• 100'_Property_Ownership
• AMANDA_Printscreen
• Class N Notice
• Notice of License Hearing
• License Hearing Sign-In Sheet

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

13. Authorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to community meetings and events in 2025.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

14. Authorizing the Police Department to purchase light refreshments for witnesses, victims, and suspects during critical incident investigations and assistance programs.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

15. Authorizing the Police Department to purchase refreshments for employee recognition ceremonies and events in 2025.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

16. Authorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to the Canine Unit's community engagement meetings, community engagement events, and training sessions in 2025.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

17. Authorizing the Police Department expenditures for the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training program conducted in 2025.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

18. Authorizing the Police Department to purchase food and beverages for law enforcement trainings conducted in 2025.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

19. Authorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Unit’s community engagement meetings and multi-agency Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) meetings and events in 2025.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

20. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept grants from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) totaling $92,391 for Winter snow equipment acquisition and trail improvements at Highland Park and Phalen Park.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

21. Authorizing the Police Department to expense costs associated with the assessors for Police Officer exams taking place throughout 2025.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

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

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

23. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Laura Trujillo to a two-year term on the Advisory Committee on Aging.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

24. Approving the Mayor's appointments of Kelly Leingang, Nick Petrucelle, Sam Tiratto, and Kaleb McCulloch and reappointments of Kera Peterson, Tristan Skoglund, and Rick Varco to the Labor Standards Advisory Committee.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

25. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Mysee Chang Vang to the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA).

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

26. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Liz Lee and Trisha Duncan to the Visit Saint Paul Board of Directors.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

27. Authorizing the City to accept a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Stephen Titoe on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for general support.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

28. Authorizing the City to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from St. Patrick’s Association on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for general support.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

29. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during March 20 to September 24, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2507, Assessment No. 258806)

• Report of Completion VB2507.258806
• Assessment Roll VB2507.258806

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

30. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during October 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2507B, Assessment No. 258106)

• Report of Completion J2507B.258106
• Assessment Roll J2507B.258106

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

31. Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from September 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2503C, Assessment No. 252002)

• Report of Completion J2503C.252002
• Assessment Roll J2503C.252002

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

32. Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from September 2024 (C.D.B.G. Funds), and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2504C, Assessment No. 252003)

• Report of Completion J2504C.252003
• Assessment Roll J2504C.252003

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

33. Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during August 22 to September 20, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2507E, Assessment No. 258306)

• Report of Completion J2507E.258306
• Assessment Roll J2507E.258306

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

34. Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during August 21 to October 8, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2507P, Assessment No. 258406)

• Report of Completion J2507P.258406
• Assessment Roll J2507P.258406

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

35. Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during October to November 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2502T, Assessment No. 259001)

• Report of Completion 2502T.259001
• Assessment Roll 2502T.259001

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

36. Authorizing a professional services contract with Almeida Public Affairs, Inc.

• CONTRACT 5050

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

37. Authorizing a professional services contract with Messerli Kramer, P.A.

• CONTRACT 5052

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

38. Authorizing a professional services contract with Primacy Strategy Group.

• CONTRACT 5051

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

12. Authorizing the Department of Safety and Inspections (“DSI”) to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Ali Alfureedy on behalf of Maryland Tobacco Inc., d/b/a Maryland Tobacco (“Licensee”).

• Signed Settlement Agreement and Release 11.21.2024

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

SUSPENSION ITEM

Ensuring equity in the implementation of administrative citations through a legislative advisory committee.

• Policy Report

• Passed 7-0-0 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

39. Amending Chapter 6.03 of the City Charter pertaining to the application of Administrative Citations for violations of City Ordinances, based on the recommendation of the Charter Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statute section 410.12, subdivision 7.

• Letter re Charter Commission Recommendation to Amend Charter Section 6.03.1
• Administrative Citations Public Hearing Notice
• RES 24-1572 Transmittal Letter
• RES 24-1572
• Charter Commission November 2024
• Administrative Citations Letter of Support
• Administrative Citations Letter of Support
• CCI 24-8 public comment
• John Purdy CCI 24-8 public comment2
• CCI 24-8 attachment
• CCI 24-8 handout
• CCI 24-8 handout2
• CCI 24-8 handout3
• Administrative Fines
• Admin Citations Letter of Support
• Charter Commission Dec 12 2024 mtg
• MN Administrative Citations Comparative Table
• Most Populous Cities in the NationAdmin Cites Comparative Table
• Chapter_233.___Public_Health__Safety_and_Welfare
• Prince
• Prince
• HREEO Timeline of Case activities 12-10-24
• Letter re Charter Commission Recommendation to Amend Charter Section 6.03.1
• January 6 public comment
• January 7 public comment
• January 8 public comment
• January 9 public comments
• January 10 public comments
• January 13 public comments
• January 14 public comments
• January 15 public comments
• January 16 public comments
• January 21 public comments
• January 22 public comment

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

40. Granting the application of Macalester College to rezone property at 1655 and 1661 Grand Avenue and 37 Macalester Street (north side between Macalester and Cambridge) from T2 traditional neighborhood to RM1 multiple family and to rezone property at 53, 57, and 63 Macalester Street (southwest corner of Grand and Macalester) from T2 traditional neighborhood to VP vehicle parking, and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.

• 1 PC Resolution 24-36
• 2 Planning Commission Minutes
• 3 Zoning Committee Minutes
• 4 Staff Report Packet
• 60 Day Extension Letter for Rezoning
• Alex Ubbelohde Support
• Allan Brill Support
• Benjamin Roberts Support
• Macalester Groveland Support
• Nick Mangigian Support
• Scott Fares Support

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

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

41. Amending Title IV of the Administrative Code to add Chapter 92, titled Tree Preservation for City Sponsored Projects. (Laid over from February 26, 2025)

• Great River Greening letter of support
• Friends of the Mississippi River letter of support
• Ramsey Hill Assoc public comment
• Gary Todd public comment
• Jan 22 public comments
• Feb 26 public comments
• Final Version
• Amelie Gahagan public comment
• Payne Phalen Community Council letter
• Process map revised
• Ordinance Terms December 8 2025
• UPDATED Final Version
• 12.19.25 Council Presentation

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption

42. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $250,000 to reflect funds received from the National Park Service for the Samuel Morgan Regional Trail Reconstruction project.

• Sam Morgan NPS FS $250K

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

43. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $50,000 for STAR Grant funds received for accessible multi-use courts at Conway Recreation Center (to be amended).

• Conway ADA Accessible Multi-Use Courts STAR AppIication
• Conway STAR Grant 50K

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

44. Amending the finance and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $50,000 from the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy, to reflect funds authorized for the Swede Hollow Staircase and Trail project.

• Swede Hollow Parks Conservancy $50K

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

45. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $101,200 to reflect funds received from the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy for the Pedro Park project.

• Pedro Park StPPC FS $101200

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

46. Amending the spending and financing budget in the Lowertown Ballpark Fund for capital improvements to be made by the Saints at the CHS Field Ballpark.

• Financial Analysis RES PH 25-9

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

47. Approving the application of Podium Sports Marketing for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on January 30, January 31, and February 1, 2025 at 214 4th Street East - Union Depot.

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

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

48. Authorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment to apply for and accept a $583,000 grant from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to support program operation costs for CollegeBound Saint Paul and CollegeBound Boost and amending the 2025 budget for the Office of Financial Empowerment.

• RES PH 25-14 Financial Analysis

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

49. Authorizing the City to apply for and accept $15,000 in grant funding from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation for travel and operating expenses related to CollegeBound Boost and amending the 2025 budget for the Office of Financial Empowerment.

• RES PH 25-15 Financial Analysis

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

50. Appeal of James W. Bush and Linda D. Dear, tenants, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1391 HAZELWOOD STREET, APARTMENTS, 10 AND 11.

• 1391 Hazelwood St. Apt 10 and 11- Bush and Dear Letter to City Council 1-21-25
• 1391 Hazelwood Street Apts 10 and 11 Appeal
• 1391 and 1399 Hazelwood St. Apt. 10 and 11- SC Determination 10-18-2024
• 1391 Hazelwood Street, Apts.10 and 11 MNOI (1)
• 1391 Hazelwood Street, Apts.10 and 11 MNOI
• Paper -- ORIGINAL
• 1391 Hazelwood Street, Apts. 10 and 11 Request for Increase application 10-16-24
• 1391 Hazelwood Street, Apts. 10 and 11 Bush and Dear Letter 11-10-24
• 1391 Hazelwood St Apts 10 & 11 REVISED LHO Rec Ltr 1-10-25
• 1391 Hazelwood Street Apts. 10 and 11 Penelope Brown DBA Hazelwood Street Properties LLC Landlord Letter 11-20-24
• 1391 Hazelwood Street, Apts. 10 and 11 Statment of Appellants with Supporting Documents
• 1391 Hazelwood Street Apts 10 and 11 Supporting Document Rec'd 12-13-24
• 1391 Hazelwood St Apts 10 & 11 LHO Recommendation Ltr 1-6-25
• 1391 Hazelwood St Apts 10 & 11 REVISED LHO Rec Ltr 1-7-25
• 1391 Hazelwood St. Apt 10 and 11 Jim Bush email 1-8-25
• 1391 Hazelwood St. Apt. 10 and 11- Email exhanges between James Bush and Janie Vang
• 1391 Hazelwood Street Apts 10 and 11.Bush & Dear doc submitted during CPH.1-15-25
• 1391 Hazelwood Street Apts 10 and 11.LH transcription.12-12-24
• 1391 Hazelwood Street Apts 10 and 11.CPH transcription.01.15.25
• 1391 Hazelwood Street Apts 10 and 11.CPH transcription.01.22.25
• Staff Report

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted As Amended

75. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 916 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST (918 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST). (File No. J2501C, Assessment No. 252000)

• 916 University Ave W.Vo contested email 9-30-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Proceed with Demolition Letter 1-10-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Form 4 918 University Ave W.1-10-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Photos 1-10-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Emergency Summary Abatement Order Amended for Correct Date 1-16-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Emergency Summary Abatement Order-Bringing Fire Damaged to Ground 1-16-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Emergency Summary Abatement Order 1-24-24.pdf
• Site Restorationn&Debris Removal 1-24-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Photos 3-15-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Razed Letter to Owner.4-16-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Contractor Payment 4-16-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Contractor Invoice 4-15-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Investigation Fire Report 1-10-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Incident Report 1-10-24.pdf
• 916 University Ave W.Fire Photos 1-10-24.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 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

51. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 515 BEAUMONT STREET. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301)

• 515 Beaumont St.Correction Notice.3-12-24.pdf
• 515 Beaumont St.Photo 3-12-24.pdf
• 515 Beaumont St.email chain 8-20-24.pdf
• 515 Beaumont St.EC Letter & Bill 4-8-24.pdf
• 515 Beaumont St.Photo 4-8-24.pdf
• 515 Beaumont St.Owner Photos of neighbor containers 8-15-24.pdf
• 515 Beaumont St.Owner photos of his container 8-22-24.pdf
• 515 Beaumont St.Street View 8-22-24.pdf
• 515 Beaumont St.Street View #2 8-22-24.pdf
• 515 Beaumont St.Zimny email.8-29-24

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

52. Appeal of Chang Hua Wang to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1484 CHARLES AVENUE.

• 1484 Charles Ave.appeal 12-17-24
• 1484 Charles Ave.Condemnation Ltr.1-7-25.pdf
• 1484 Charles Ave.photos 11-14-24.pdf
• 1484 Charles Ave.photos 11-19-24
• 1484 Charles Ave & 1649 Edmund Ave.Wang Ltr.1-13-25 (mandarin chinese)

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

53. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1289 DANFORTH STREET in Council File RLH SAO 24-84.

• 1289 Danforth St.Kessy Ltr.12-20-24.pdf
• hearing status Kedrowski email 1-13-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

54. Appeal of Chang Hua Wang to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1649 EDMUND AVENUE.

• 1649 Edmund Ave.appeal 12-17-24
• 1649 Edmund Ave.photos 12-11-24.pdf
• 1649 Edmund Ave.photos 12-13-24
• 1484 Charles Ave & 1649 Edmund Ave.Wang Ltr.1-13-25 (mandarin chinese)

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

55. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1659 EDMUND AVENUE (File No. CRT2502, Assessment No. 258201)

• 1659 Edmund Ave.Fee invoice.5-15-24
• 1659 Edmund Ave.Final invoice.6-14-24

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

56. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 276 EXCHANGE STREET SOUTH. (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801)

• 276 Exchange St S.Streed contested email 9-16-24.pdf
• 276 Exchange St. S.Forepaugh's HPC meeting notice Sep 25 2023.pdf
• 276 Exchange St S.Reg Notice 4-12-24.pdf
• 276 Exchange St S.Warning Ltr 5-13-24.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

57. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 276 EXCHANGE STREET SOUTH. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101)

• 276 Exchange St S.Emergency Boarding Letter 5-30-24.pdf
• 276 Exchange St S.Respro Invoice 5-28-24.pdf
• 276 Exchange St S.Police Report 5-27-24.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

58. Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1726 FOURTH STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 24-33.

• 1726 Fourth St E.2nd Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 12-23-24.pdf
• 1726 4th St E.Certificate of Code Compliance 12-13-24.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

59. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 IVY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2502E2, Assessment No. 258317)

• 104 Ivy Ave W.Correction Notice 1-4-24.pdf
• 104 Ivy Ave W.Correction Notice 1-18-24.pdf
• 104 Ivy Ave W.Photos 1-18-24.pdf
• 104 Ivy Ave W.Photos #2 1-18-24.pdf
• 104 Ivy Ave W.EC Letter & Bill 3-29-24 #1827830.pdf
• 104 Ivy Ave W.Photos 3-29-24.pdf
• 104 Ivy AVe W.Photos 4-12-24.pdf
• 104 Ivy Ave W.EC Letter & Bill 4-12-24 #1832681.pdf
• 104 Ivy Ave W.Tran email + photos 1-16-25.pdf
• 104 Ivy Ave W.photos #2 1-16-25.pdf
• 104 Ivy Ave W.photos #3 1-16-25.pdf
• 104 Ivy Ave W.Kedrowski email + photos 2-3-25.pdf

60. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 674 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the November 6, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)

• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Summary.pdf
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.OTA 7-22-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.PH 8-23-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.LS 9-24-24.pdf
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fire C of O Condemnation Ltr 4-13-23
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fire C of O Photos 4-12-23
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Photos 4-17-23
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Photo 6-25-23
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Photos 7-18-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Photo 8-27-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.email chain 9-19-24.pdf
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fondungallah R-R Ltr.9-27-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fondungallah R-R Ltr.10-11-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave.Zimny email.11-13-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave.sheriffs cert.11-8-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E. Warranty Deed
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fondungallah R-R Ltr.12-13-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fondungallah R-R Ltr.12-13-24
• 674 Magnolia.Vu bids.1-16-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.Vu line of credit.1-16-24
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.affidavit.1-21-25
• 674 Magnolia Ave E.sherrifs cert and other docs
• 674 Magnolia Ave E. Title Transfer letter

61. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101)

• 2023 Magnolia Ave E.Emergency Boarding Letter 6-5-24.pdf
• 2023 Magnolia Ave E.Respro Invoice 6-3-24.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

62. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2501V, Assessment No. 258000)

• 2023 Magnolia Ave E.Contested chain email 11-5-24.pdf
• 2023 Magnolia Ave E.Vehicle Abatement Order 5-3-24.pdf
• 2023 Magnolia Ave E Photos.5-3-24.pdf
• 2023 Magnolia Ave E.Tow Order May 2024.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

63. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301)

• 2023 Magnolia Ave E.Correction Notice 2-22-24.pdf
• 2023 Magnolia Ave E Photos.3-7-24.pdf
• 2023 Magnolia Ave E.Photos 4-4-24.pdf
• 2023 Magnolia Ave E.EC Letter & Bill 4-4-24.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

64. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2503E, Assessment No. 258301)

• 2023 Magnolia Ave E.Contested chain email 11-5-24.pdf
• 2023 Magnolia Ave E.SA Letter 2-22-24.pdf
• 2023 Magnolia Ave E Photos.2-26-24.pdf
• 2023 Magnolia Ave E Photos.4-22-24.pdf
• 2023 Magnolia Ave E.EC Letter & Bill 4-22-24.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Continue Public Hearing

65. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1122 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101)

• 1122 Maryland Ave E.Boarding Letter 5-8-24.pdf
• 1122 Maryland Ave E.Respro Invoice 5-6-24.pdf
• 1122 Maryland Ave E.Fire C of O Letter 5-7-24.pdf
• 1122 Maryland Ave E.Photos 5-6-24.pdf
• 1122 Maryland Ave E.Incidental Report 5-5-24.pdf
• 1122 Maryland Ave E.Investigation Report 5-5-24.pdf
• 1122 Maryland Ave E.police report.5-5-24
• 1122 Maryland Ave E.Zimny email.12-4-24

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

66. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 41 MILLER CREST LANE in Council File RLH RR 24-23.

• 41 Miller Crest Ln.Notice of Public Hearing 12-4-24.pdf
• 41 Miller Crest Ln.Cert of Code Compliance 12-3-24.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

67. Appeal of Shyann Murphy to a Correction Notice at 2151 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST.

• 2151 Minnehaha Ave E.appeal.12-20-24.pdf
• 2151 Minnehaha Ave E.photos 12-12-24.pdf
• 2151 Minnehaha Ave E.aerial map
• 2151 Minnehaha Ave E.alley view.google may 2022
• 2151 Minnehaha Ave E.Murphy Ltr.1-10-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

68. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 2117 MOHAWK AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 24-24.

• 2117 Mohawk Ave.Cert of Code Compliance 11-25-24.pdf
• 2117 Mohawk Ave.Notice of Public Hearing 12-4-24.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

69. Appeal of Joseph Richardson to a Summary Abatement Order and a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1875 NORTH PARK DRIVE.

• 1875 North Park Drive.appeal 12-2-24
• 1875 North Park Drive.photo 11-26-24
• 1875 North Park Drive.photos 11-27-24
• 1875 N Park Dr.Richardson Ltr.12-13-24
• 1875 N Park Dr.Richardson Ltr.12-20-24
• 1875 N Park Dr.Richardson Ltr.1-10-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

70. Appeal of Raj Mehta to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection (which includes condemnation) at 220 ROBERT STREET SOUTH.

• 220 Robert St S.appeal.1-12-24.pdf
• 220 Robert St S.photos 1-5-24.pdf
• 220 Robert St S.Mehta Ltr 1-26-24
• 220 Robert St S. Calls for Service 1-25-24
• 220 Robert St S. police report (public) 3-5-23
• 220 Robert St S. event flyer 10-28-23
• 220 Robert St S. police report #1 (public) 10-29-23
• 220 Robert St S. police report #2 (public) 10-29-23
• 220 Robert St S. police report (public) 11-11-23
• 220 Robert St S. police report (public) 12-11-23
• 2220 Robert St S. venue advertisement 1-25-24
• 220 Robert St. 2014 to 2017 Inspector notes.pdf
• 220 Robert St. S 3-15-2015 letter.pdf
• 220 Robert 7-29-2015 .pdf
• 220 Robert St. July 2015 photos.pdf
• 220 Robert St. S. 9-1-15.pdf
• 220 Robert St S.Revised August 2017.pdf
• 220 Robert St. S 7-20-2017.pdf
• 220 Robert July 2017 photos.pdf
• 220 Robert St. 9-26-17.pdf
• 220 Robert St. 11-1-2017.pdf
• 220 Robert St.Mehta Ltr.2-22-24
• 220 Robert St.photos + update.3-26-24
• Mins 220 Robert St Meeting.4-22-24
• Signed Affidavit Agreeing to conditions 4-22-24
• Camera Plan-220 Robert St. S.pdf
• MOU City Council AFC 4-22-24.pdf
• Lease addendum ste100.pdf
• Lease addendum ste103.pdf
• Lease addendum Ste104.pdf
• Lease addendum ste106.pdf
• Lease addendum ste107.pdf
• Lease addendum ste200.pdf
• Lease addendum Ste204.pdf
• Lease addendum ste206.pdf
• Lease addendum ste205.pdf
• 220 Robert St.email chain 5-13-24.pdf
• 220 Robert St.email chain 5-8-24.pdf
• 220 Robert St.Mehta Ltr.5-17-24
• 220 Robert St.Mehta Ltr.1-10-25

71. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 874 SEVENTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2502P, Assessment No. 258401)

• 874 Seventh St E.Graffiti Abatement Order 5-30-24.pdf
• 874 Seventh St E.Before&After Photos 6-11-24.pdf
• 874 Seventh St E.Graffiti Waiver 9-26-24.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

72. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1297 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801)

• 1297 Seventh St W.VB Warning Ltr 5-1-24.pdf
• 1297 Seventh St W.Signed Res 24-18.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

73. Appeal of Zach Kirchoff, Ireland Homes, to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 1650 SHERBURNE AVENUE.

• 1650 Sheburne Ave.appeal.12-13-24.pdf
• 1650 Sherburne Ave.CCIR 3-12-24.pdf
• 1650 Sherburne Ave.Kirchoff Ltr.1-10-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

74. Appeal of Shawn Punjwani, Embassy Thomas LLC, to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1333 THOMAS AVENUE.

• 1333 Thomas Ave.appeal.12-6-24.pdf
• 1333 Thomas Ave.Condemnation Letter 10-31-24.pdf
• 1333 Thomas Ave.Condemnation Letter 11-22-24.pdf
• 1333 Thomas Ave.Photo of Property 11-25-24.pdf
• 1333 Thomas Ave.Punjwani Ltr.12-20-24
• 1333 Thomas Ave.Punjwani Ltr.1-10-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

76. Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during June 20, 2023 to April 22, 2024. (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801)

• Notice Assessment Roll VB2502.258801

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

77. Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during May 2024. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2502B.258101

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

78. Ratifying the assessment for Demolition services from January to June 2024. (File No. J2501C, Assessment No. 252000)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2501C.252000

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

79. Ratifying the assessment for Demolition services from February to March 2024 (C.D.B.G. Funds). (File No. J2502C, Assessment No. 252001)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2502C.252001

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

80. Ratifying the assessment for Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during April 26 to May 23, 2024. (File No. CRT2502, Assessment No. 258201)

• Notice Assessment Roll CRT2502.258201

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

81. Ratifying the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during March 22 to April 19, 2024. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2502E.258301

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

82. Ratifying the assessment for Graffiti Removal services during April 3 to June 11, 2024. (File No. J2502P, Assessment No. 258401)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2502P.258401

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

83. Ratifying the assessment for Towing of Abandoned Vehicle(s) services during January to May 2024. (File No. J2501V, Assessment No. 258000)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2501V.258000

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

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