City of Saint Paul - Meeting of City Council on 11/2/2011 at 3:30 PM

AO 11-40

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: AO 11-40
Ver.: 4
Agenda #: 1
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Amending the 2011 budget for Fund 255 due to unforeseen expenditures incurred while pursuing APWA certification.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

RES 11-2078

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-2078
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: Resolution
Title: Accepting the gift of travel and expenses, not to exceed $400, from the American Public Gardens Association for Department of Parks and Recreation Marjorie McNeely Conservatory staff member Bryn Fleming to travel to the Midwestern Sentinal Plant Network (SPN) workshop, October 16 to 18, 2011 in Lisle, Illinois.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 11-2064

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-2064
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Resolution
Title: Accepting the gifts of travel, food, and lodging expenses, not to exceed $2,826, from The American Express Leadership Academy for William Tully of the Mayor's Staff to attend the American Express Leadership Academy in partnership with the The Corporation for National and Community Service, from November 13 to 18, 2011 in Washington, D.C.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 11-2131

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-2131
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Resolution
Title: Accepting the donation of travel expenses, lodging, and meals from Project Interchange, an institute of The American Jewish Committee, for Mayor Chris Coleman to attend an educational seminar in Israel for Mayors of major U.S. Cities, from November 13 to 20, 2011.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 11-2094

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-2094
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Fire Department to accept a donation of $400 from the Residential Mortgage Group (RMS) Inc. to continue to provide public safety services and community education.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 11-2165

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-2165
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) brownfield cleanup grant, and if awarded, to accept the grant and enter into an agreement with the EPA for the Trillium Nature Sanctuary Central Site.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 11-2130

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-2130
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: Resolution
Title: Accepting an educational grant of $130,000 from The Traveler Foundation to support the Mayor's educational and out-of-school time initiatives known as Sprockets and the Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 11-1732

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-1732
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 8
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the City to enter into the General Obligation Bond Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Council to allow the City to be reimbursed for money spent on Inflow and Infiltration abatement projects.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 11-1901

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-1901
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: Resolution
Title: Setting the date of Public Hearing for November 16, 2011 for 2012 Sanitary Sewer Rates and 2012 Storm Sewer System Charges.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 11-2014

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-2014
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Lower Afton Station Area Plan Report.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 11-2038

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-2038
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Settlement Agreement and Release between the City of Saint Paul and Isabel Garcia, on behalf of herself and as general guardian for J. Refugio Garcia.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 11-2163

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-2163
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Settlement Agreement and Release between Harold Shirley and the City of Saint Paul regarding an incident outside St. Joseph's Hospital on January 21, 2010.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 11-2173

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-2173
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
Type: Resolution
Title: Memorializing City Council action taken on October 19, 2011 sustaining adverse licensing action against all licenses held by V & HM Plus LLC, d/b/a El Pantano Plus at 586 Rice Street.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 11-2197

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES 11-2197
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the use of Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program Funds for Ward 3 projects.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1083

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1083
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the petition of Wayne Wermager to vacate a portion of a platted, unimproved alley abutting 1065 Juliet Avenue. (Public hearing held October 19)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

Ord 11-106

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: Ord 11-106
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: Ordinance
Title: Memorializing City Council action granting the application of Rolando Aguilar, et. al. for the rezoning from RT1 Two-Family Residential to T2 Traditional Neighborhood of portions of 908 Arcade Street and 833 York Avenue and amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the Saint Paul zoning map.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Ord 11-109

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: Ord 11-109
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: Ordinance
Title: Memorializing City Council action granting the application of Mississippi Market for the rezoning of 633 Hague Avenue from RM2 Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential to B2 Community Business, and amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the Saint Paul zoning map.
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading
Result:

Ord 11-110

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:37 GMT

File #: Ord 11-110
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Chapter 92 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to plumbing permit fees.
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading
Result:

RES PH 11-1056

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1056
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the Right-of-Way Maintenance for 2012.
Action: Laid Over
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1152

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1152
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Establishing the Water Rates for 2012.
Action: Laid Over
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1130

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1130
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Setting the recycling service fee for 2012, and authorizing Public Works to request $591,359 in SCORE grant funds from Ramsey County to support the curbside recycling program under contract with Eureka Recycling.
Action: Laid Over
Result: Pass

Ord 11-108

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: Ord 11-108
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Chapter 409.06 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code regarding liquor licenses for private colleges to clarify the amendment of July 13, 2011.
Action: Public Hearing Closed; Laid Over to Fourth Reading/Final Adoption
Result: Pass

Ord 11-102

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: Ord 11-102
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Chapter 86 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code to correct the title of the Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity, clarify signature authority, and impose a fee for affirmative action plan certificates of compliance.
Action: Public Hearing Closed; Laid Over to Fourth Reading/Final Adoption
Result: Pass

Ord 11-107

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: Ord 11-107
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Chapter 362 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, to update outdated language and to add requirements for displaying business names and license numbers, adhering to industry standards for tree work, and registering with the State Department of Agriculture.
Action: Public Hearing Closed; Laid Over to Fourth Reading/Final Adoption
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1137

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1137
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 25
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving adverse action against all licenses held by Peter P. Ratsamy, d/b/a 88 Oriental Foods at 291 University Avenue West.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1138

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1138
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving adverse against the Taxicab Driver license held by Osman Sed Elmi, d/b/a Osman Sed Elmi.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1121

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1121
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Amending the 2011 CIB and general debt budgets to reflect the issuance of general obligation bonds to acquire the Griffin Building (the police headquarters) from Ramsey County, satisfy the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement, and refund the 2004A CIB bonds.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1122

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1122
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Amending the 2011 Budget for the Solar America Cities Special Project.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1111

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1111
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Amending the spending and financing plans for the 2008 Signal Installation Program to reflect additional financing for the Arlington - Jackson Traffic Signal Project.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1113

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1113
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Amending the spending and financing plans for the 2011 Bike, Pedestrian & Traffic Safety Improvement Program to reflect additional Trunk Highway financing for the ADA Improvements at the intersections of Snelling & Marshall; and West 7th Street, Lexington Parkway & Montreal Avenue.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1097

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1097
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 31
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Final Order to consider the approval of various street improvements along Raymond Avenue from University Avenue to Hampden Avenue. (File No. 19097)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1129

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1129
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the Police Department to accept the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant from the State of Minnesota and amend the finance and spending plans in the amount of $5,000.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1131

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1131
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the Police Department to accept a vehicle donation from the State Farm Insurance Company with an "as is" value of $1,450, to be used primarily as a "bait car" in the property crimes unit.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 11-1139

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 11-1139
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the Department of Public Works Asphalt Plant to amend the spending and financing budget for the extraordinary repair and maintenance of four asphalt cement tanks to extend the useful life of the tanks and realize significant energy savings.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH RR 11-61

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH RR 11-61
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 45
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the building(s) at 499 LYNNHURST AVENUE WEST within one hundred eighty (180) days after the April 4, 2012 City Council public hearing.
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result: Pass

RLH RR 11-70

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH RR 11-70
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 46
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 701 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the November 2, 2011 City Council Public Hearing.
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RLH RR 11-68

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH RR 11-68
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 56
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 46 STEVENS STREET EAST within fifteen (15) days after the November 2, 2011, City Council Public Hearing.
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 11-429

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 11-429
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 35
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Dwight Schuette to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection at 860 ARKWRIGHT STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 11-292

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 11-292
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 36
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Robert Andrews, Twin Cities Real Estate Holdings, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 327-329 AURORA AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VO 11-83

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH VO 11-83
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 37
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Anne M. Haney to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 317 BAKER STREET WEST.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 11-437

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 11-437
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 38
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Jeanine Sundberg to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 1083 CHATSWORTH STREET NORTH.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FOW 11-176

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FOW 11-176
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 39
Type: Resolution LH Fire Ordered Windows
Title: Appeal of Carol Nuteson to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 1162 EDGERTON STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH WP 11-77

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH WP 11-77
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 40
Type: Resolution LH Window Permit
Title: Appeal of Saint Paul Ramsey County Department of Public Health, on behalf of True Hang and Suenie Yang, to an Egress Window Non-Compliance Determination at 945 EDMUND AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FOW 11-188

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FOW 11-188
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 41
Type: Resolution LH Fire Ordered Windows
Title: Appeal of Tenzin N. Lama to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 1144 GRAND AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FOW 11-174

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FOW 11-174
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 42
Type: Resolution LH Fire Ordered Windows
Title: Appeal of Joshua O'Neill, CBI LLC, to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice and Condemnation of Basement Bedrooms at 1594/1596 HAGUE AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH WP 11-85

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH WP 11-85
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 43
Type: Resolution LH Window Permit
Title: Appeal of Renewal by Andersen, on behalf of Dan Baggenstoss, to an Egress Window Non-Compliance Determination at 1635 HARTFORD AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FOW 11-182

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FOW 11-182
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 44
Type: Resolution LH Fire Ordered Windows
Title: Appeal of Jeanine Sundberg to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 1055 LAUREL AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FOW 11-81

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FOW 11-81
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 47
Type: Resolution LH Fire Ordered Windows
Title: Appeal of Bonnie Hammer to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 419 MICHIGAN STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VBR 11-76

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH VBR 11-76
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 48
Type: Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration
Title: Appeal of Dustin Nguyen to a Vacant Building Registration Fee and Summary Abatement Order at 760 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 11-335

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 11-335
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 49
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Carrie Micko to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 1171 NORTON STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FOW 11-187

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FOW 11-187
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 50
Type: Resolution LH Fire Ordered Windows
Title: Appeal of Earl F. Miller to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 1116 PACIFIC STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 11-439

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 11-439
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 51
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of MaiCher Her to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection at 1066 ROSS AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH AR 11-124

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH AR 11-124
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 52
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Amending the assessment for Boarding and Securing services during June 2011 to delete the assessment at 1077 ROSS AVENUE. (File No. J1112B, Assessment No. 118117)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH AR 11-123

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH AR 11-123
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 53
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Amending the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Fees services in July 2011 to delete the assessment at 1072 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. VB1113, Assessment No. 118119)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FOW 11-184

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FOW 11-184
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 54
Type: Resolution LH Fire Ordered Windows
Title: Appeal of Nina Moua to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 890 SIMS AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH RR 11-69

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH RR 11-69
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 55
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 334 ST. CLAIR AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the November 2, 2011 City Council Public Hearing.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH RR 11-67

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH RR 11-67
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 57
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 773-777 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST within fifteen (15) days after the November 2, 2011 City Council Public Hearing.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FOW 11-173

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:08:38 GMT

File #: RLH FOW 11-173
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 58
Type: Resolution LH Fire Ordered Windows
Title: Appeal of Rashad H. Badae to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 1611 WESTMINSTER STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass