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 the City to enter into a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for sidewalk construction on Larpenteur Avenue from Dale Street to Marion Street and Edgerton Street from Arlington Avenue to Maryland Avenue.
3. Preliminary Order setting the date of City Council public hearing for September 18, 2024 to consider approval of the redevelopment of the superblock (bounded by Snelling Avenue/MnDOT TH51, University Avenue/CSAH 34, Pascal Avenue and St. Anthony Avenue). (Project No. 19268, Assessment No. 245205)
4. Removing the existing licensing conditions 5 & 6 from the Tobacco Products Shop license held by D & L Tobacco LLC d/b/a D & L Tobacco (License ID #20210002137), for the premises located at 626 Larpenteur Avenue.
5. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Victoria Avenue: Summit Avenue to Concordia Avenue for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2305, Assessment No. 245505)
6. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for East Shore Drive: Wheelock Parkway to Larpenteur Avenue for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2304, Assessment No. 245504)
7. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Fairview Avenue: Randolph Avenue to Edgcumbe Road for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2308, Assessment No. 245508)
8. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Como/Valentine residential area for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2302, Assessment No. 245502)
9. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Cretin/Bayard, Phase I residential area for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2303, Assessment No. 245503)
10. Authorizing the City to transfer $7,108,636 of American Rescue Plan Act funds from the 30% AMI Deeply Affordable Housing account to a specific account for the housing project at 892 E 7th St (District 4, Ward 6).
13. Authorizing the City on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation, to accept grant funds in the amount of $3,500 from the National Recreation and Park Association (“NRPA”), and authorizing the proper City Officials to enter into a grant agreement (which includes indemnification language).
15. Approving a Liquor on Sale - 291 or more Seats, Liquor on Sale - Sunday, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Entertainment (B) - New Location license to Levy Premium Foodservice LP d/b/a Levy at Science Museum of MN (License ID 20240000671) for the premises located at 120 Kellogg Boulevard West.
16. Approving the application for change of ownership for Khue’s Kitchen LLC d/b/a Khue’s Kitchen LLC for the Liquor on Sale - 100 Seats or less, Liquor on Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) (License ID #20240001056) for the premises located at 799 University Avenue West. (To be withdrawn)
18. Approving the Memorandums of Agreement between the City and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 21 for the purpose of adjusting the Paramedic Premium and Emergency Medical Technician wages for 2025.
21. Honoring the legacy of Dr. Cheryl T. Chatman for her outstanding contributions as an educator, community activist, and commitment of lifelong service.
Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
ORDINANCES
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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22. Amending Chapter 67 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the EG East Grand Avenue Overlay District.
23. Ratifying the assessment for installation of a fire protection system, as requested by Linda Sackreiter, Congregational President of Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1730 Old Hudson Road (File No. FP2024-01, Assessment No. 247100).
24. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Emergency Management in the amount of $150,000 to accept the Cities for Financial Empowerment Grant to support municipalities in building and expanding emergency preparedness and recovery infrastructure with a focus on financial empowerment.
25. Amending the Department of Public Works budget in the amount of $1,458,000 for a grant from the federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program for the continuation of the Twin Cities Electric Vehicle Mobility Network for the next 5 years.
26. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $260,000 for a contribution received from the State of Minnesota to pay for training and equipment for the hazardous materials team.
27. Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 17, 2024 at Phalen Park Picnic Pavilion Patio - 1600 Phalen Dr.
28. Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 18, 2024 at Harriet Island - 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd.
29. Approving the application of FBDN Ventures for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on September 21, 2024 at 400 Snelling Ave N - Allianz Field Grounds.
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
30. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 819 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2410E, Assessment No. 248316)
31. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1020 and 1022 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. VB2410B, Assessment No. 248827) (Amend to reduce)
32. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 342 BATES AVENUE. (File No. J2420R2, Assessment No. 248537) (Public hearing continued to August 14, 2024)
52. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 309 MAPLE STREET (743 Third Street East/311 Maple Street). (File No. VB2410, Assessment No. 248814)
53. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 41 MILLER CREST LANE within fifteen (15) days after the July 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
54. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 2117 MOHAWK AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the July 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
60. Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2024. (File No. CG2402A1, Assessment No. 240113)
61. Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2024. (File No. CG2402A2, Assessment No. 240114)
62. Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during August 14, 2023 to January 24, 2024. (File No. VB2410, Assessment No. 248814)
64. Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during February 7 to 19, 2024. (File No. CRT2409, Assessment No. 248208)
65. Ratifying the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during December 27, 2023 to January 19, 2024. (File No. J2410E, Assessment No. 248316)
68. Ratifying the assessment for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) service during January 2024 at 2163 MARSHALL AVE, (File No. 2409T, Assessment No. 249011)
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