City Council - April 10, 2024   4/10/2024

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 291 Stinson Street a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

• 291 Stinson St.OTA 4-1-24

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 2024 Budget Reallocation.pdf

3. Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Funding for 850 Maryland Avenue East (iHeart Pho) project.

• AO 24-28 Financial Analysis CDBG (iHeart Pho)

4. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate the 2024 Special Fund Budget for the Department of Justice 2020 Comprehensive Opioid & Stimulant Program (COSSAP) in the amount of $15,000.

• AO 24-30 COSSAP Reallocation G2320607034264 $15,000 Fiscal Analysis
• AO 24-30 G2320607034264 COSSAP Spending Reallocation

5. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its MN DPS 2022 SHSP Bomb Grant budget to more accurately record expenditures meeting capital criteria.

• AO 24-31 G2323658034286 REALLOCATION
• AO 24-31 2022 Bomb Squad expense reallocation $30,000

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

6. Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply for the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Pre-Development Grant Funds for projects at 0-1036 Marshall Avenue (Rondo Community Land Trust) and 1570 White Bear Avenue (Gloryville), which will include indemnification obligations.

• Failed 5-0-0 Adopted

7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during March 29 to November 14, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 2024 and City Council public hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2408, Assessment No. 248807)

• Report of Completion VB2408.248807
• Assessment Roll VB2408.248807

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during December 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 2024 and City Council public hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2408B, Assessment No. 248107)

• Report of Completion J2408B.248107
• Assessment Roll J2408B.248107

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

9. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during December 21 to 22, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 2024 and City Council public hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2407, Assessment No. 248206)

• Report of Completion CRT2407.248206
• Assessment Roll CRT2407.248206

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

10. Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during October 23 to November 21, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 2024 and City Council public hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2408E, Assessment No. 248307)

• Report of Completion J2408E.248307
• Assessment Roll J2408E.248307

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

11. Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during November 21 to December 8, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 2024 and City Council public hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2406P, Assessment No. 248405)

• Report of Completion J2406P.248405
• Assessment Roll J2406P.248405

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

12. Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) during January 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 2024 and City Council public hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2406T, Assessment No. 249005)

• Report of Completion 2406T.249005
• Assessment Roll 2406T.249005

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

13. Supporting a Job Creation Fund application in connection with Simpli-Fi Automation Inc. for a project proposed at 370 Wabasha Street North (District 17, Ward 2).

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

14. Approving a Comprehensive Plan amendment for The Heights.

• TheHeightsCompPlanAmendmentProposedAdoptedFutureLandUseV4
• The Heights PC Resolution
• The Heights maps
• CNPC memo post PH- The Heights Comp Plan amendment (1)

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

15. Changing the rate of pay for Park Security Officer, in EG 12.

• Park Security Officer Resolution-Financial Analysis

16. Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2023 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of $4,623,953 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to hire 12 additional firefighters.

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

17. Approving the addition of the Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Gambling Location license to existing Liquor on Sale - 100 seats or less and Liquor on Sale-Sunday licenses for Compass45 Hospitality LLC d/b/a Courtyard by Marriott (License ID# 20230000956) for the premises located at 150 Smith Avenue North.

• Gambling Location License Application
• License Application Notification

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

18. Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2023 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant in the amount of $170,000 from the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) to purchase training props and supplies for the community risk reduction program Project Safe Haven.

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

19. Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of February 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024.

• Minutes 2.7.2024
• Minutes 2.14.2024
• Minutes 2.21.2024
• Minutes 2.28.2024

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

21. Authorizing the City to enter a lease amendment with the Board of Water Commissioners.

• Lease Agreement_Pigs Eye Site_City of Saint Paul_07-13-21_FINAL.SIGNED
• Pig's Eye_Lease Termination_20231214

• Passed 5-0-0 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 5-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

23. Authorizing the City to enter into a detour agreement with the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Transportation for the Trunk Highway 51 - Snelling Avenue project from St. Clair Avenue to Grand Avenue. (laid over from April 3, 2024)

• MnDOT TH 51 detour 1055599 AGR ST PAUL 2.28.24.pdf

• Passed 5-0-0 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

24. Amending Chapter 63 of the Legislative Code pertaining to electric vehicle charging infrastructure in surface parking lots.

• PC Resolution- recommendationFinal
• PCmemo-postPH
• PC DRAFT Minutes 7-7-23
• PC testimony- letter from Sherman Associates
• Laura Norén public comment
• Scott Berger public comment
• Potential revisions to consider from staff
• EV Readiness Ordinance Tracker- 2023-10-11
• City Council Meeting Presentation
• Steve Gjerdingen public comment
• Christian Noyce public comment

• Passed 5-0-0 Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption

First Reading

25. Amending Chapter 293 of the Legislative Code to allow certain events to obtain one amplified sound permit for multiple days.

• 293 Legislative Code Amendment for Multi-Day Events 2.7.pdf
• Dick Osgood

• Passed 5-0-0 Amended and Laid Over for Second Reading

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

26. Granting the application of Robert Anderson et. al to rezone property at 964 Payne Avenue from H2 residential to B2 community business and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.

• 24-011-658 964 Payne PC Resolution
• PC Approved Minutes 3-15-24
• 964 Payne Packet
• Draft 3-7-24 ZC Minutes
• 964 Payne Rezoning Council Presentation

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

FOR DISCUSSION

20. Honoring the life of Col. Moua Sue and proclaiming Monday, February 5, 2024, as Col. Moua Sue Day in the City of Saint Paul.

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

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

27. Considering the appeal of Snelling-Midway Redevelopment, LLC to the Planning Commission decisions for a proposed development on property at 1566 University Avenue West.

• Appeal Application and Supporting Materials
• Transformer Locations
• Planning Commission Resolution
• Planning Commission Action Minutes 3-15-24
• Planning Commission Minutes
• Zoning Committee Minutes
• Staff Report
• Variances application and supporting materials
• Comment Union Park Letter
• Comment Hamline Midway Coalition email
• Summary of Zoning Committee and Planning Commission Action
• Notice of Appeal and Extension of 60 Day Deadline for Action
• Greater MSP Partnership letter
• Midway Chamber Statement on United Village 4.4.pdf
• St Paul Chamber public comment
• St Paul Building Trades public comment
• United Village Letter 2 03_18_24 Hotel Driveway Appeal.docx
• City Council Presentation for Appeal

• Passed 5-0-0 Granted with Conditions

28. Authorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment to accept grant funds from the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation, and to amend the financing and spending plan, in the amount of $38,250, for guaranteed income payments.

• RES PH 24-50 OFE Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation Grant Acceptance Financial Analysis (1)

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

29. Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Aaron Fimon, Public Safety Manager, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 4, 2024 at 2115 Summit Avenue, University of St. Thomas, O’Shaugnessy Stadium.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Notice to Owners
• Owners List
• Letter to Applicant
• Richard Varco Jr public comment

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

30. Approving the application of WestSide Boosters Youth Athletics for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 179 Robie Street.

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

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

31. Authorizing the City, on behalf of the Police Department (“SPPD”), to accept and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for a Youth Intervention Programs Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

• 1195641_5061513-A-YIP-2024-SPPD-093GRANTAGREEMENT 3.18.24
• RES PH 24-74 2024 Youth Intervention Programs Financial Analysis

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

32. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works in the amount of $35,000 for planned expenses related to the Shared Micro-mobility System.

• RES PH 24-75 Shared-Mobility Revenue_Financial Analysis

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

33. Authorizing the City's sponsorship of a Minnesota Investment Fund application by Simpli-Fi Automation Inc. for a project proposed at 370 Wabasha Street North (District 17, Ward 2).

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

34. Approving a budget amendment allocating $27,550 for a geothermal feasibility study at the Como Hamline Avenue campus.

• RES PH 24-78_ Financial Analysis_Como Hamline Campus Geothermal Study

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

35. Appeal of Lakeisha Lee to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint (which includes condemnation) at 273 COTTAGE AVENUE WEST. (Public hearing closed and laid over from April 10, 2024)

• 273 Cottage Ave W.appeal.3-27-24.pdf
• 273 Cottage Ave W.corr notice 1-17-24.pdf
• 273 Cottage Ave W.corr notice 2-20-24.pdf
• 273 Cottage Ave W.corr notice 2-22-24.pdf
• 273 Cottage Ave W.photos 2-22-24.pdf
• 273 Cottage Ave W.photos 3-21-24.pdf
• 273 Cottage Ave W.Lee Ltr.4-5-24

• Passed 5-0-0 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

36. Appeal of Taronda Richardson to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 638 DALE STREET NORTH.

• 638 Dale St N.appeal.3-18-24.pdf
• 638 Dale St N.Form 4 10-31-23.pdf
• 638 Dale St N.Fire Report 10-31-23.pdf
• 638 Dale St N.Fire Photos 10-31-23.pdf
• 638 Dale St N.Photo 11-7-23.pdf
• 638 Dale St. N.Richardson Ltr.3-28-24

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

37. Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 595 PARK STREET in Council File RLH RR 23-12. (Public hearing continued to April 10, 2024)

• 595 Park St.30 Day Forfeit Notice 6-26-23.pdf
• 595 Park St.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 7-7-23.pdf
• 595 Park St.Viggiano R-R Ltr.7-28-23
• 595 Park St.Viggiano R-R Ltr.8-11-23
• 595 Park St.Cert of Code Compliance 4-8-24.pdf

38. Appeal of Roger and Lana Cheatham to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1769 SAINT ANTHONY AVENUE.

• 1769 St. Anthony Ave.appeal.2-20-24.pdf
• 1769 St. Anthony Ave.vacate order 1-25-24.pdf
• 1769 St. Anthony Ave.photos 1-25-24.pdf
• 1769 St. Anthony Ave.Cheatham Ltr.3-1-24
• 1769 St Anthony Ave.Vacant Correction Orders Letter 3-11-24.pdf
• 1769 St Anthony Ave.Photos 3-11-24.pdf
• 1769 St. Anthony Ave.Cheatham Ltr.3-15-24
• 1769 St. Anthony Ave.Cheatham Ltr.3-22-24
• 1769 St Anthony Ave.work plan.3-25-24
• 1769 St. Anthony Ave.Cheatham Ltr.3-29-24
• 1769 St. Anthony Ave.Cheatham Ltr Revised.4-1-24

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

39. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1655 WILSON AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-10.

• 1655 Wilson Ave.Guion Ltr.2-23-24.pdf
• 1655 Wilson Ave.Martin email & Photo 4-2-24.pdf

• Passed 5-0-0 Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

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