City Council - March 12, 2025 3/12/2025

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Attachments

ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1. Saint Paul Regional Water Services 2025 Budget Amendment No. 2 in multiple accounting units to reflect a restructure of the organization.
- Financial Analysis
2. Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Funding for 2025 District Council Community Engagement program and clearance of blighted properties.
- updated)
3. Establishing one (1) new project through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolution # RES 24-1893.
- 2024 AO 25-15 N YR STAR Financial Analysis (W2 Res 24-1893)
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
4. Authorizing the City to renew a lease agreement with the Pointe of Saint Paul Condominium Association for the Police Department's use of interior and rooftop space for radio communication equipment.
- 2025-2029 Pointe Lease Renewal
- Failed 4-0-0 Adopted
5. Approving a petition from WRA 1276 LLC for specially assessing the costs of a fire protection system at 1276 Wilson Avenue. (Project No. FP2025-02, Assessment No. 257100).
- Petition for Fire Sprinkler System Assessment-1276 Wilson
- Agreement and Waiver of Special Assessment Appeal
- Assessment Roll
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
6. Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the Gary Sinise Foundation First Responder Grant Program up to the amount of $150,000 to purchase extrication equipment and/or firefighting equipment.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
7. Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the Jeremiah Lucey Grant Program/Leary Firefighters Foundation grant up to the amount of $25,000 to purchase extrication equipment and/or firefighting equipment.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
8. Authorizing the Fire Department to accept a donation of $1,000 from the Saint Patrick's Association.
- Saint Patrick's Assocation Donation Letter.pdf
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
9. Authorizing the Police Department to purchase food and beverages for law enforcement recruiting conducted in 2025.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
10. Appointing and authorizing the execution of a Master Legal Services Agreement with Kutak Rock LLP.
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
11. Amending the budget for AU 21117700 - Opioid Settlement and creating department-specific accounting units and projects for each of the identified uses of Opioid Settlement funds in the 2024 and 2025 adopted budgets.
- Opioid Settlement Budget Adjustment Financial Analysis
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
12. Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of January 8, 15, and 22, 2025.
- Minutes 1.8.2025
- Minutes 1.15.2025
- Minutes 1.22.2025
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
13. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Fire Supervisory Association, Local 21, to establish promotional rights from one classification to another for employees in the following union represented classifications: Fire District Chief, Emergency Medical Service Chief and Fire Training Officer.
- MOA Fire Supervisory Associationi Prom Rights
- Passed 4-0-0 Adopted
ROLL CALL
FOR DISCUSSION
14. Amending Appendix A-2 of the Administrative Code to establish the Public Safety Committee. (Laid over from March 12, 2025)
- RES 24-1909
- NENO support letter
- Diane Levendusky public comment
- Artika Tyner public comment
- Jacklyn Milton public comment
- 1972 Public Safety Subcomittee
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over
15. Advocating for a Green New Deal.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
16. Considering the appeal by the University of Saint Thomas to a decision of the Planning Commission to uphold a condition of their 2004 conditional use permit regarding drive access from Goodrich Avenue. (Public hearing closed and laid over from March 12, 2025)
- ZC staff report packet UST review of CUP
- PC Resolution 24-38 upholding condition of 2004 CUP
- PC minutes 2024-12-13
- ZC minutes- 2024-12-05 UST review of CUP
- ZC minutes- 2024-11-24 UST review of CUP
- ZC public hearing written testimony
- ZC public hearing- additional written testimony
- Moss letter
- Brombach letter
- UST supplemental letter
- Feb 24 public comment
- Feb 27 public comments
- Feb 28 public comments
- Mar 3 public comments
- J. Brummer Affidavit
- Mar 4 public comments
- Mar 5 public comments
- City Council Presentation
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over
SUSPENSION ITEM
Overview of the Office of Cannabis Management's CanRenew Grant.
- 2025 OCM_CanRenew Community Restoration Grant Overview
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
17. Granting the application of East Mall Associates & Wengler Family Limited Partnership to rezone the properties at 841 and 857 Grand Avenue from BC community business (converted) and B2 community business to T3 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
- 841-857 Grand PC Resolution
- PC Action Minutes 1-10-25
- 841-857 Grand Ave Rezoning Staff Report
- 841-857 Grand Rezoning Minutes
- 841-857 Grand Ave Ext Letter
- 841-857 Grand Ave Rezoning Testimony
- 841-857 Grand_Rezoning_PPT_CC
- Mischief Toy Store public comment
- Jennifer Caritas public comment
- Peter Caritas public comment
- Betsy Turner public comment
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
18. Amending Chapter 85 of the Legislative Code regarding Water Rates.
- Proposed Ordinance
- Proposed code changes in redline form
- BWC Resolution #24-1809
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
19. Amending Chapter 87 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Service Connections.
- Proposed Ordinance
- Proposed code changes in redline form
- BWC Resolution 24-1810
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
20. Amending Chapter 88 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Meters.
- Proposed Ordinance
- Proposed code changes in redline form
- BWC Resolution 24-1811
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
21. Amending Chapter 89 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Fire Supplies.
- Proposed Ordinance
- Proposed code changes in redline form
- BWC Resolution 24-1812
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
22. Amending Chapter 90 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Fire Hydrants.
- Proposed Ordinance
- Proposed code changes in redline form
- BWC Resolution 25-1813
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
23. Amending Chapter 91 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Code miscellaneous provisions.
- Proposed Ordinance
- Proposed code changes in redline form
- BWC Resolution 24-1814
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
24. Amending Chapter 92 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Plumbing.
- Proposed Ordinance
- Proposed code changes in redline form
- BWC Resolution 24-1815
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
25. Amending Chapter 93 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Service Connections.
- Proposed Ordinance
- Proposed code changes in redline form
- BWC Resolution 24-1816
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
26. Amending Chapter 94 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Interior Work.
- Proposed Ordinance
- Proposed code changes in redline form
- BWC Resolution 24-1817
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
27. Amending Chapter 96 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Connection of Air Conditioning Equipment to City Water.
- Proposed Ordinance
- Proposed code changes in redline form
- BWC Resolution 24-1818
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
28. Amending Chapter 97 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Well Drillers.
- Proposed Ordinance
- Proposed code changes in redline form
- BWC Resolution 24-1819
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
First Reading
29. Granting the application of St Paul Property Group, LLC to rezone properties at 10 River Park Plaza from T3M traditional neighborhood with master plan to ITM transitional industrial with master plan and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
- 10 River Park Plaza Packet
- 10 River Park Plaza ZC Minutes
- PC Action Minutes 2-21-25
- 10 River Park Plaza PC Resolution
- 2.13.25 WSCO Zoning Ltr. (1)
- FMRComments10RiverParkPlaza021325
- 15.99 Waiver Letter
- City Council Presentation
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over to Second Reading
30. Amending Chapter 427 of the Legislative Code to reference and incorporate Uniform License Procedures as outlined in Legislative Code Chapter 310, clarify ambiguous language, update outdated gender language, add Infrared heated sauna fitness studios to the definition license category, and change the on-duty staffing exceptions.
- Malik Davis public comment
- Alexandra Schmid public comment
- Alison Fox public comment
- Emily Johnson public comment
- Hamline Midway Coalition public comment
- Kandace Logan public comment
- Rebecca Penfold Murray public comment
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over to Second Reading
31. Repealing Chapter 440 of the Legislative Code related to Energy Benchmarking.
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over to Second Reading
32. Amending Chapter 189.10 of the Legislative Code pertaining to duties of frequency of the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board evaluator examination.
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over to Second Reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
33. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $448.57 for the donation from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation to support the Twin Cities Female Firefighter Fitness (TCF3) group.
- Saint Paul Fire Foundation Donation $448.57.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
34. Approving the application of MN Run Series, Podium Sports Marketing for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 31, 2025 at 226 Spring St - Upper Landing Park.
- Application
- ENS
- Map
- Notice to Owners
- Owners List
- Letter to Applicant
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
35. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Police Department in the amount of $150,951 for the current Minnesota Crime Prevention grants.
- RES PH 25-41 Financial Analysis
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
36. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of two grant agreements (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto), and amending the operating budget with respect to the City’s sponsorship of a Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Contamination Cleanup Grant, and a Metropolitan Council Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) Contamination Cleanup Grant for Farwell on Water: District Connections and Venue at 42 Water Street West (District 3, Ward 2).
- Attachment A Farwell on Water 42 Water Street RES PH 25-43 Chia 2.20.25
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
37. Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota to accept up to $30,000 from the State Funded IIJA Technical Assistance Program.
- 164-589-001IIJAAgreeCOMPLETE
- RES PH 25-50
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
38. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation, in the amount of $72,000, to reflect funds received for rooftop solar installations at the North End Community Center (and to enter into a required grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Commerce).
- NECC Bud Amd and Agree State of MN Solar Grant
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
ADJOURNMENT
City Council meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: The public may comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: Written public comment on public hearing items can be submitted to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us, CouncilHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at 651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers, and by telephone by registering to speak by noon on the day before the meeting. The registration link is located on the City Council website at www.stpaul.gov/council or https://forms.office.com/g/TD3xN7WHy5. Council Meeting Information

City Council - March 12, 2025 3/12/2025

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Saint Paul Regional Water Services 2025 Budget Amendment No. 2 in multiple accounting units to reflect a restructure of the organization.

2. Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Funding for 2025 District Council Community Engagement program and clearance of blighted properties.

3. Establishing one (1) new project through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolution # RES 24-1893.

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

4. Authorizing the City to renew a lease agreement with the Pointe of Saint Paul Condominium Association for the Police Department's use of interior and rooftop space for radio communication equipment.

5. Approving a petition from WRA 1276 LLC for specially assessing the costs of a fire protection system at 1276 Wilson Avenue. (Project No. FP2025-02, Assessment No. 257100).

6. Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the Gary Sinise Foundation First Responder Grant Program up to the amount of $150,000 to purchase extrication equipment and/or firefighting equipment.

7. Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the Jeremiah Lucey Grant Program/Leary Firefighters Foundation grant up to the amount of $25,000 to purchase extrication equipment and/or firefighting equipment.

8. Authorizing the Fire Department to accept a donation of $1,000 from the Saint Patrick's Association.

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

10. Appointing and authorizing the execution of a Master Legal Services Agreement with Kutak Rock LLP.

11. Amending the budget for AU 21117700 - Opioid Settlement and creating department-specific accounting units and projects for each of the identified uses of Opioid Settlement funds in the 2024 and 2025 adopted budgets.

12. Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of January 8, 15, and 22, 2025.

ROLL CALL

FOR DISCUSSION

14. Amending Appendix A-2 of the Administrative Code to establish the Public Safety Committee. (Laid over from March 12, 2025)

15. Advocating for a Green New Deal.

16. Considering the appeal by the University of Saint Thomas to a decision of the Planning Commission to uphold a condition of their 2004 conditional use permit regarding drive access from Goodrich Avenue. (Public hearing closed and laid over from March 12, 2025)

SUSPENSION ITEM

Overview of the Office of Cannabis Management's CanRenew Grant.

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

18. Amending Chapter 85 of the Legislative Code regarding Water Rates.

19. Amending Chapter 87 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Service Connections.

20. Amending Chapter 88 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Meters.

21. Amending Chapter 89 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Fire Supplies.

22. Amending Chapter 90 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Fire Hydrants.

23. Amending Chapter 91 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Code miscellaneous provisions.

24. Amending Chapter 92 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Plumbing.

25. Amending Chapter 93 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Service Connections.

26. Amending Chapter 94 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Interior Work.

27. Amending Chapter 96 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Connection of Air Conditioning Equipment to City Water.

28. Amending Chapter 97 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Well Drillers.

First Reading

29. Granting the application of St Paul Property Group, LLC to rezone properties at 10 River Park Plaza from T3M traditional neighborhood with master plan to ITM transitional industrial with master plan and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.

31. Repealing Chapter 440 of the Legislative Code related to Energy Benchmarking.

32. Amending Chapter 189.10 of the Legislative Code pertaining to duties of frequency of the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board evaluator examination.

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

33. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $448.57 for the donation from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation to support the Twin Cities Female Firefighter Fitness (TCF3) group.

34. Approving the application of MN Run Series, Podium Sports Marketing for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 31, 2025 at 226 Spring St - Upper Landing Park.

35. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Police Department in the amount of $150,951 for the current Minnesota Crime Prevention grants.

37. Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota to accept up to $30,000 from the State Funded IIJA Technical Assistance Program.

38. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation, in the amount of $72,000, to reflect funds received for rooftop solar installations at the North End Community Center (and to enter into a required grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Commerce).

ADJOURNMENT

ROLL CALL