City Council - May 15, 2024   5/15/2024

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its Community Law Enforcement Career Initiative (LECPA) Grant budget to more accurately record expenditures meeting capital criteria.

• AO 24-39 Community Law Enforcement Career Initiative (LECPA) G2322607034266 Grant Financial Analysis

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

• AO 24-44 2022 Bomb Squad expense reallocation UPDATED

3. Amending the 2024 spending budget in the Department of Public Works Electric Vehicle Maintenance accounting unit.

• AO 24-45 2024 Maintenance for 23031309.pdf

4. Amending the 2024 General Fund budget for the Office of Technology and Communications.

• financial analysis - OTC salary savings

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 a petition from Linda Sackreiter, Congregational President of Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church, for specially assessing the costs of a fire protection system at 1730 Old Hudson Road (Project No. FP2024-01, Assessment No. 247100).

• Agreement and Waiver of Appeal
• Change Order 5-15-2024
• Assessment Roll

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for Abyssinia General Trading, LLC.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

7. Preliminary Order setting the date of Public Hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider approval of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program.

• 2024 MO Projects FINAL - 4.2.24
• Summary of Engineering Recommendations
• Assessment Roll
• Assessment Roll
• Summary of Engineering Recommendations
• Assessment Roll
• Assessment Roll

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

8. Ratifying the assessments for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on private property at 297 Syndicate Street South. (File No. SWRP2401A, Assessment No. 243002)

• Wavier 297 Syndicate St S
• Assessment Roll SWRP2401A.243002

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

9. Ratifying the assessments for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on private property at 1024 Reaney Avenue. (File No. SWRP2401B, Assessment No. 243003)

• Waiver 1024 Reaney Ave
• Assessment Roll SWRP2401B.243003

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

10. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept the gift of travel expenses, lodging, and meals from the U.S. Department of Labor for Nardos Tesfalidet to attend the Youth Systems Building Academy convening in Washington D.C. from May 20 to May 23, 2024.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

11. Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for 2024 National Forensics Sciences Improvement Grants, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

12. Accepting the gift of travel expenses from Welcoming America for Assistant City Attorney, Edmundo D. Lijo to attend the Welcoming Interactive in Dallas, Texas on April 10 -12, 2024.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

13. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the denial of the Auto body Repair License and adverse action against Simba Truck & Trailer Repair LLC. d/b/a Simba Truck & Trailer Repair, (License ID #20230000862) located at 44 Acker Street.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

14. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and AFSCME Technical Local 1842 for the purpose of establishing a Competency-based Internal Testing Process for Saint Paul Regional Water Services - Water Utility Technician II and III classifications.

• AFSCME Technical MOA SPRWS Competency Based Internal Testing Process Water Utility Tech II & III

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

15. Calling on the U.S Department of Homeland Security to designate Ecuador for Temporary Protected Status.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted As Amended

16. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the scheduled Pre-hearing Conference and Adverse Action against the Tobacco Shop License held by Maryland One Stop Food & Fuel Market, Inc. d/b/a Maryland Amoco/BP Market Place (License ID #20050003472) for the premises located at 1200 White Bear Avenue North.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

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

17. Considering the appeal of Snelling-Midway Redevelopment, LLC to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two zoning variance requests pertaining to a proposed restaurant building on the property at 1566 University Avenue West.

• Appeal Application and Supporting Materials
• Zoning Variance Application
• Staff Report
• Board of Zoning Appeals Resolution
• Comment Union Park Letter
• Comment St. Paul Area Chamber Letter
• Comment Midway Chamber Letter
• Applicant Presentation at BZA
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice
• City Council Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
• City Council Public Hearing Notice
• Union Park District Council public comment
• Midway Chamber public comment
• Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes April 29, 2024
• 1566 University Ave W CC Presentation

• Passed 6-0-0 Granted

18. Approving the application of Evie Mouacheupao for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on June 22, 2024, and June 23, 2024 at 353 University Avenue, 422 University Avenue, and on the corner of Western Avenue North and Sherburne Avenue.

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

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

19. Approving the applications of the Minnesota United FC for sound level variance applications in order to present amplified sound on June 1, 8, and 22, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with pre-event sound checks at 4:30 p.m., within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North.

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

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

20. Approving the application of Skinner’s Pub for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Tuesdays, June 4 - September 24, 2024 at 919 Randolph Avenue - Skinner’s Pub. (Public hearing closed and laid over from May 15, 2024)

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Notice to Owners
• Owners List
• Letter to Applicant
• Matthew Hlady public comment
• Rebecca Ramsden public comment
• Chris Johnson public comment
• Rebecca Ramsden public comment #2

• Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over

21. Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (“SPPD”) to accept and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for a 2024 Firearms Storage Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

• RES PH 24-107 2024 Firearms Storage Grant Program Financial Analysis 4.30.pdf
• Agreement Firearms Storage 2024 to be signed 4.26.24

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

22. Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (“SPPD”) to accept and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for a 2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

• 2024 HIDTA Financial Analysis for RES PH 24-113
• HIDTA InitialAward_G24ML0028A 5.2.24

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

23. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $18,871.30 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina.

• MNTF1 Financial Analysis $18,871.30

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

47. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during April 5 to October 20, 2023. (File No. VB2407, Assessment No. 248806)

• Notice Assessment Roll VB2407.248806

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted As Amended

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

24. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 706 CONWAY STREET within fifteen (15) days after the May 15, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)

• 706 Conway St.OTA 2-5-24
• 706 Conway St.PH 3-8-24
• 706 Conway St.Revoked C of O 9-17-12
• 706 Conway St.Expired Code Compliance Report 1-22-21
• 706 Conway St.Photos 11-27-12
• 706 Conway St.Photos 9-9-15
• 706 Conway St.Photos 11-20-15
• 706 Conway St.Photos 1-18-24
• 706 Conway St.Photo 2-6-24
• 706 Conway St.Photo 3-11-24
• 706 Conway St.Summary.pdf
• 706 Conway St.L S 4-9-24.pdf
• 706 Conway St.Mitchell Plaza I R-R Ltr.4-12-24
• 706 Conway Bids.5-4-24
• 706 Conway St.work plan + schedule.5-8-24
• 706 Conway.financing and affidavit.5-8-24
• 706 Conway St.CCIR.5-9-24
• 706 Conway St.Mitchell Plaza I R-R Ltr.5-17-24

25. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 765 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205)

• 765 Edgerton St.STAMP inquiry #1.pdf
• 765 Edgerton St.STAMP inquiry #2.pdf
• 765 Edgerton St.fee invoice.12-13-23.pdf
• 765 Edgerton St.final invoice.1-12-24.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

26. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 308 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2407C, Assessment No. 248822) (Public hearing continued to June 26, 2024)

• Correction Notice-fire incident at 310 Edmund Ave.11-1-22.pdf
• 308 Edmund Ave.VB Reg Notice 10-4-23.pdf
• 308 Edmund Ave.Warning Ltr 11-3-23.pdf
• Fire report 310 Edmund 10.31.22.pdf
• Fire Photos 310 Edmund 10.31.22.pdf
• Fire Photos of 310 Edmund Ave.11-1-22.pdf

27. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1223 FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG2303A2-2, Assessment No. 230119)

• 1223 Farrington St. Refusal to Pay. Quarter 2-3.pdf
• 1223 Farrington St_Email Exchange with WM_2024.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

28. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1223 FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG2304A1-1, Assessment No. 230116)

• 1223 Farrington St_Email Exchange with WM_2024.pdf
• 1223 Farrington St. Refusal to Pay. Quarter 2-3.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

29. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1223 FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111)

• 1223 Farrington St. Refusal to Pay. Quarter 4.pdf
• 1223 Farrington St_Email Exchange with WM_2024.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

30. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 908 FOURTH STREET EAST. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205)

• 908 4th St E.Fillable AuthAdj Fire 2022.pdf
• 908 E 4th file notes.JPG
• 908 E 4th email chain.pdf.msg

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

31. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 355 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2407E, Assessment No. 248306)

• 355 Geranium Ave E.Correction Notice 4-19-23.pdf
• 355 Geranium Ave E.EC Letter & Bill 10-3-23.pdf
• 355 Geranium Ave E.Photo 10-3-23.pdf
• 355 Geranium Ave E.EC Letter & Bill 10-18-23.pdf
• 355 Geranium Ave E.Photo 10-18-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

32. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1125 HAGUE AVENUE. (File No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111)

• 1125 Hague Ave_2023 Q4 Original Invoice_3.30.2024.pdf
• 1125 Hague Ave_2023 Q4 Proof of Payment_3.30.2024.pdf
• 1125 Hague Ave_Email with WM_3-30-2024.pdf
• 1125 Hague Ave_Original Email with WM_Q4 2023.pdf
• 1125 Hague Ave_Zendesk Ticket #467972_3-30-2024.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

33. Amending Council File No. RLH AR 24-21 to delete the assessment for Graffiti Removal services during August 15 to October 30, 2023 at 345 JACKSON STREET. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403)

• 345 Jackson St.Graffiti Abatement Order 9-15-23.pdf
• 345 Jackson St.Map.pdf
• 345 Jackson St.Photos 11-2-23.pdf
• 345 Jackson St.Chain email 2-23-24.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

34. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 242 MARIA AVENUE. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205)

• 242 Maria Ave.final invoice.1-8-24.pdf
• 242 Maria Ave.fee invoice.12-7-23.pdf
• 242 Maria Ave.STAMP note.pdf
• 242 Maria Ave.STAMP note #2.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

35. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 712 MARYLAND AVENUE WEST. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205)

• 712 Maryland appeal email.pdf
• 712 Maryland Ave W. final invoice.1-18-24.pdf
• 712 Maryland Ave W. fee invoice.12-19-23.pdf
• 712 Maryland Ave W.Kirscher email 2-2-24.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

36. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1420 RICE STREET. (File No. J2405P, Assessment No. 248404)

• 1420 Rice St.Waiver 11-12-14.pdf
• 1420 Rice St.Graffiti Abatement Order 10-10-23.pdf
• 1420 Rice St.Photos 11-16-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

37. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 672 RIVOLI STREET. (File No. CG2401A2, Assessment No. 240112)

• 672 Rivoli St_Email Exchange with WM_4-23-2024.pdf
• 672 Rivoli St_Zendesk Ticket #502473_4-23-2024.pdf
• 672 Rivoli St.Zimny email.5-8-24

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

38. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 311 RYAN AVENUE. (File No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111)

• 311 Ryan Ave. Zendesk Ticket #468159. 4-2-2024.pdf
• 311 Ryan Ave. Email Exchange with Hauler. 4-2-2024.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

39. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1083 & 1085 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. J2405P, Assessment No. 248404)

• 1083 & 1085 Seventh St W.Graffiti Abatement Order 11-6-23.pdf
• 1083 & 1085 Seventh St W.Waiver 9-25-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

40. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 468 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2407B, Assessment No. 248106)

• 468 Thomas Ave.Emergency Boarding Letter 11-22-23.pdf
• 468 Thomas Ave.Respro Invoice 11-20-23.pdf
• 468 Thomas Ave.Condemnation Ltr 11-18-23.pdf
• 468 Thomas Ave.Fire Report Summary 11-18-23.pdf
• 468 Thomas Ave.Dwellling Fire Photos 11-18-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

41. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 981 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2407E, Assessment No. 248306)

• 981 University Ave W.email 3-19-24.pdf
• 981 University Ave W.SA Letter 7-6-23.pdf
• 981 University Ave W.EC Letter & Bill 9-22-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

42. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 7 VILLARD COURT. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205)

• 7 Villard Ct.Fire Correction Notice 6-22-23.pdf
• 7 Villard Ct.Fire Correction Letter 7-12-23.pdf
• 7 Villard Ct.appt letter.8-17-23
• 7 Villard Ct.Appt letter.10-30-23
• 7 Villard Ct.FCO Fee Invoice.12-5-23
• 7 Villard Ct.Final Invoice 1-4-24.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

43. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 227 WINIFRED STREET EAST. (File No. J2407E, Assessment No. 248306)

• 227 Winifred St E.Kedrowski email 3-25-24.pdf
• 227 Winifred St E.TGW Ltr 8-18-23.pdf
• 227 Winifred St E.Photo 9-25-23.pdf
• 227 Winifred St E.PA EC Letter & Bill 10-6-23.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

44. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1110 WOODBRIDGE STREET. (File No. CG2303A2-1, Assessment No. 230118)

• 1110 Woodbridge St_Zendesk Ticket 397268_2-23-2024.pdf
• 1110 Woodbridge St_Email Exchange with Hauler_2-23-2024.pdf
• 1110 Woodbridge St_Q4 2023 Reduction_2-23-2024.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

45. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1110 WOODBRIDGE STREET. (File No. CG2304A1-2, Assessment No. 230117)

• 1110 Woodbridge St_Email Exchange with Hauler_2-23-2024.pdf
• 1110 Woodbridge St_Q4 2023 Reduction_2-23-2024.pdf
• 1110 Woodbridge St_Zendesk Ticket 397268_2-23-2024.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

46. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 556 YORK AVENUE. (File No. CG2401A2, Assessment No. 240112)

• 556 York Ave_Zendesk Ticket #465347_4-1-2024.pdf
• 556 York Ave_Email Exchange with Hauler_4-1-2024.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

48. Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during November 2023. (File No. J2407B, Assessment No. 248106)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2407B.248106

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

49. Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during February 28 to December 19, 2023. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205)

• Notice Assessment Roll CRT2406.248205

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

50. Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during September 22 to October 19, 2023. (File No. J2407E, Assessment No. 248306)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2407E.248306

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

51. Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during March 21 to November 13, 2023. (File No. J2405P, Assessment No. 248404)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2405P.248404

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

52. Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during December 2023. (File No. 2405T, Assessment No. 249004)

• Notice Assessment Roll 2405T.249004

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

53. Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2023. (File No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111)

• Notice Assessment Roll CG2401A1.240111

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

54. Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2023. (File No. CG2401A2, Assessment No. 240112)

• Notice Assessment Roll CG2401A2.240112

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

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