City Council - March 26, 2025 3/26/2025

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Attachments

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 payment in the amount of $35,000 in full and final settlement of the claim of Amanda Fiallos.
- Fiallos Claim
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
2. Authorizing payment in the amount of $24,553.80 in full and final settlement of the claim of Adam Murphy.
- Murphy Claim
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
3. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds up to $350,000 from the Outdoor Recreation grant program and up to $250,000 from the Local Trail Connections grant program.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
4. Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application to the Automobile Theft Prevention Grant Program of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
5. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to suspend the Liquor On Sale-100 Seats or Less, Entertainment (A) Liquor On Sale Sunday and Gambling Location license against the Taste of Rondo LLC d/b/a Taste of Rondo Restaurant, (License ID #20190000107) for the premises located at 976 Rondo Avenue.
- RES 24-1786-Exhibit 1
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
6. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation and Libraries to be named as joint partners with Saint Paul Public Schools in their application to the Minnesota Department of Education for 21st Century Community Learning Center for up to $75,000 a year for program years 2025/26 to 2029/30, with no match requirement.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
7. Authorizing the City to accept a donation of K9 Ballistic Vests on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for canine officer protection from Brady’s K9 Fund.
- Brady's K9 Fund Letter
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
8. Approving the Five Year Lease of office space for the Office of Neighborhood Safety.
- ONS - Lease
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
9. Authorizing reimbursement up to $500 for the purchase of snacks and refreshments for a City Council community engagement event to be held on March 27, 2025.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
10. Authorizing reimbursement up to $450 for the purchase of snacks and refreshments for a City Council east side community engagement event to be held on March 28, 2025.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
11. Establishing the rate of pay for Water Maintenance Supervisor I, Grade 036, Employee Group 10.
- Resolution-Financial Analysis WMS I
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
12. Supporting the Gold Line BRT Extension from the City of Saint Paul to the City of Minneapolis.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
RECESS
ROLL CALL
FOR DISCUSSION
13. Appointing the interim Ward 4 councilmember. (Amended and laid over from March 26, 2025.)
- Noelle Jacquet-Morrison public comments
- Laura Marshall public comment
- Jamie Marshall public comments
- Withdrawl of support-NJ
- Passed 5-0-0 Laid Over
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 5-0-0 Laid Over
15. Outlining the City's 2025 Legislative Agenda. (Laid over from March 19, 2025)
- 2025 Saint Paul Legislative Priorities
- Presentation to City Council
- Yang
- Kim
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted As Amended
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
16. 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 5-0-0 Adopted
17. 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 5-0-0 Adopted
18. Repealing Chapter 440 of the Legislative Code related to Energy Benchmarking.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
19. Amending Chapter 189.10 of the Legislative Code pertaining to duties of frequency of the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board evaluator examination.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
First Reading
20. Amending Chapter 43.03 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Vacant Buildings as it relates to the Vacant Building Registration Fee. (Laid over from March 26, 2025)
- Teresa Boardman public comment
- Passed 5-0-0 Laid Over to Second Reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
21. Approving the petition of Marc David to vacate the portion of alley right-of-way behind 1178 Burns Avenue.
- Depiction.Description for RE 11-2024
- Aerial view for RE 11-2024
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
22. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $115,068 for a contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) to pay training for firefighters.
- MBFTE Award Letter.pdf
- MBFTE Financial Analysis $115,068.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
23. Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Aaron Fimon, UST Public Safety Manager, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 10, 2025 at 2115 Summit Avenue, University of St. Thomas, O’Shaugnessy Stadium.
- Application
- ENS
- Map
- Notice to Owners
- Owners List
- Letter to Applicant
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
24. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Police Department in the amount of $350,000 for the Intensive Comprehensive Police Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Program from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
- IC Poet II budget amendment
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
SUSPENSION ITEMS
LEGISLATIVE HEARING ITEM FOR RECONSIDERATION
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 912 FRY STREET. (File No. VB2506, Assessment No. 258805)
- 912 Fry St.VB registration ltr.3-4-24
- 912 Fry St.VB wrng ltr.6-17-24
- 912 Fry St.VB wrng ltr.9-16-24
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted As Amended
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
25. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 586 BURGESS STREET. (File No. VB2501A, Assessment No. 258809) (Public hearing closed and laid over from March 26, 2025)
- 586 Burgess St.VB Reg Notice 3-1-24.pdf
- 586 Burgess St.Warning Ltr 4-1-24.pdf
- 586 Burgess St.Zimny email.8-29-24
- Passed 5-0-0 Laid Over
32. Appeal of Ozzy Zahran, O.I.G. Holdings, to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 383 TORONTO STREET.
- 383 Toronto St.appeal.10-13-24.pdf
- 383 Toronto St.vacate order 10-21-24.pdf
- 383 Toronto St.photo 11-26-24.pdf
- 383 Toronto Ave.Zahran Ltr.1-10-25
- 383 Toronto Ave.Zahran Ltr.2-21-25
- 383 Toronto.photos.2-24-25
- 383 Toronto.Fire Correction Notice.2-24-25
- 383 Toronto Ave.Zahran Ltr.2-28-25
- 383 Toronto St.Revised Correction Orders.2-28-25
- 383 Toronto Ave.Zahran Ltr.3-7-25
- 383 Toronto Ave.Zahran Zimny email chain.3-7-25
- 383 Toronto St.Correction Orders 3.10.2025
- 383 Toronto Ave.Zahran Ltr.3-14-25
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
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
26. Appeal of Lori Moseng-Wegner, on behalf of owner Steven G Moseng, to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1577 6TH STREET EAST.
- 1577 6th Street East.appeal 3-6-25
- 1577 6th Street East.photos 2-28-25
- 6th St E.Form4 2-23-25.pdf
- 6th St E.Condemnation Notice 2-25-25.pdf
- 6th St E.Photos 2-25-25.pdf
- 6th St E.Water Reading 3-10-25.pdf
- 1577 6th St E.Moseng Wegner Ltr.3-14-25
- Failed 5-0-0 Adopted
27. Appeal of Ali Ahmed to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 219 BELVIDERE STREET EAST.
- 219 Belvidere Street East.appeal 3-4-25
- 219 Belvidere Street East.photo 2-18-25
- 219 Belvidere St E.Water Reading 3-10-25.pdf
- 219 Belvidere St E.Ahmed Ltr.3-14-25
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
28. Amending Council File No. RLH AR 24-116 to delete the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during August 1 to 30, 2024 at 116 JESSAMINE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2507T, Assessment No. 258515)
- 116 Jessamine Ave E.Summary Abatement Order 7-18-24.pdf
- 116 Jessamine Ave E.Photo 7-18-24.pdf
- 116 Jessamine Ave E.Photo 7-25-24.pdf
- 116 Jessamine Ave E.contractor photos 8-12-24.pdf
- 116 Jessamine Ave E.Westenhofer email chain 3-7-25.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
29. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 718 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J2504T2, Assessment No. 258544)
- 718 Lafond Ave.TGW Ltr 6-20-24.pdf
- 718 Lafond Ave.Photos 6-28-24.pdf
- 718 Lafond Ave.Contractor Photos 7-9-24.pdf
- TGW 7-9-2024 Invoice (1).pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
30. Appeal of David West to a Summary Abatement Order at 145 LAWSON AVENUE EAST.
- 145 Lawson Ave E.appeal.3-3-25.pdf
- 145 Lawson Ave E.photo 2-25-25.pdf
- 145 Lawson Ave E.West Ltr.3-14-25
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
31. Referring to City Council of a potential stay of enforcement of demolition for Jay Mitchell, on behalf of Quality Residences, LLC, for property at 401 ROSE AVENUE EAST.
- 401 Rose Ave E.Sheffer email 3-12-25.pdf
- 401 Rose Ave E.Vang email 3-20-25.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
33. Amending Council File No. RLH AR 25-3 to delete the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during May 2 to July 24, 2024 at 575 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. VB2505, Assessment No. 258804)
- 575 University Ave W.email chain 3-10-25.pdf
- 575 University Ave W.Certificate of Occupancy 10-8-24.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 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

ROLL CALL

City Council - March 26, 2025 3/26/2025

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 payment in the amount of $35,000 in full and final settlement of the claim of Amanda Fiallos.

2. Authorizing payment in the amount of $24,553.80 in full and final settlement of the claim of Adam Murphy.

3. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds up to $350,000 from the Outdoor Recreation grant program and up to $250,000 from the Local Trail Connections grant program.

4. Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application to the Automobile Theft Prevention Grant Program of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

7. Authorizing the City to accept a donation of K9 Ballistic Vests on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for canine officer protection from Brady’s K9 Fund.

8. Approving the Five Year Lease of office space for the Office of Neighborhood Safety.

9. Authorizing reimbursement up to $500 for the purchase of snacks and refreshments for a City Council community engagement event to be held on March 27, 2025.

10. Authorizing reimbursement up to $450 for the purchase of snacks and refreshments for a City Council east side community engagement event to be held on March 28, 2025.

11. Establishing the rate of pay for Water Maintenance Supervisor I, Grade 036, Employee Group 10.

12. Supporting the Gold Line BRT Extension from the City of Saint Paul to the City of Minneapolis.

RECESS

ROLL CALL

FOR DISCUSSION

13. Appointing the interim Ward 4 councilmember. (Amended and laid over from March 26, 2025.)

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

15. Outlining the City's 2025 Legislative Agenda. (Laid over from March 19, 2025)

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

16. 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.

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

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

First Reading

20. Amending Chapter 43.03 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Vacant Buildings as it relates to the Vacant Building Registration Fee. (Laid over from March 26, 2025)

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

21. Approving the petition of Marc David to vacate the portion of alley right-of-way behind 1178 Burns Avenue.

22. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $115,068 for a contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) to pay training for firefighters.

23. Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Aaron Fimon, UST Public Safety Manager, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 10, 2025 at 2115 Summit Avenue, University of St. Thomas, O’Shaugnessy Stadium.

24. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Police Department in the amount of $350,000 for the Intensive Comprehensive Police Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Program from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

SUSPENSION ITEMS

LEGISLATIVE HEARING ITEM FOR RECONSIDERATION

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 912 FRY STREET. (File No. VB2506, Assessment No. 258805)

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

25. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 586 BURGESS STREET. (File No. VB2501A, Assessment No. 258809) (Public hearing closed and laid over from March 26, 2025)

32. Appeal of Ozzy Zahran, O.I.G. Holdings, to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 383 TORONTO STREET.

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

26. Appeal of Lori Moseng-Wegner, on behalf of owner Steven G Moseng, to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1577 6TH STREET EAST.

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

28. Amending Council File No. RLH AR 24-116 to delete the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during August 1 to 30, 2024 at 116 JESSAMINE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2507T, Assessment No. 258515)

29. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 718 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J2504T2, Assessment No. 258544)

30. Appeal of David West to a Summary Abatement Order at 145 LAWSON AVENUE EAST.

31. Referring to City Council of a potential stay of enforcement of demolition for Jay Mitchell, on behalf of Quality Residences, LLC, for property at 401 ROSE AVENUE EAST.

33. Amending Council File No. RLH AR 25-3 to delete the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during May 2 to July 24, 2024 at 575 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. VB2505, Assessment No. 258804)

ADJOURNMENT

ROLL CALL