City of Saint Paul - Meeting of City Council on 11/16/2016 at 3:30 PM

AO 16-87

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: AO 16-87
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Amending the 2016 spending budget in the Public Works Engineering Fund.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 16-88

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: AO 16-88
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Amending the 2016 general fund budget for the Fire Department to more accurately record expenditures.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 16-89

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: AO 16-89
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Amending the 2016 spending budget in the Central Service Fund, Treasury Fiscal Services accounting unit.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 16-90

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: AO 16-90
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Amending the 2016 spending budget for the Office of Financial Services.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

RES 16-1744

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-1744
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the settlement agreement and release between the City of Saint Paul and Illinois Farmers Insurance Company and their attorney Daniel Hintz.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-2012

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-2012
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6
Type: Resolution
Title: Accepting the gift of airfare, lodging, ground transportation from the airport, and some meal expenses from the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI), for Yamy Vang, Assistant City Attorney, to attend the Computer Forensics for Prosecutors Course.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-1950

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-1950
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during June 24 to July 8, 2016, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 20, 2016 and City Council public hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT1703, Assessment No. 178202)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-1951

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-1951
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during August 23 to September 1, 2016, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 20, 2016 and City Council public hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1703P, Assessment No. 178402)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-1952

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-1952
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection/Abatement services billed during May 23 to June 22, 2016, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 20, 2016 and City Council public hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1702E, Assessment No. 178301)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-1953

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-1953
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Tree Removal services from August 2016, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 20, 2016 and City Council public hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 1701T, Assessment No. 179000)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-2031

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-2031
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the issuance and direct placement of Subordinate Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A, and Taxable Subordinate Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B; delegating to a Pricing Committee the authority to set the terms thereof; and approving an Indenture of Trust, Continuing Covenant Agreement, and related documents.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-2000

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-2000
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the City to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the Saint Paul Port Authority to implement and administer the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-1954

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-1954
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy Fees billed during July 11 to August 6, 2016, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 20, 2016 and City Council public hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT1704, Assessment No. 178203)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-1969

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-1969
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 14
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with Chippewa Valley Technical College to allow paramedic students from Chippewa Valley Technical College to participate in clinical ride alongs with the Saint Paul Fire Department.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-1977

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-1977
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to submit applications to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grants, and to the Metropolitan Council for Tax Base Revitalization Account Program, for the 428 Minnesota Street, RiverEast School, Empire Building, Degree of Honor Building, Hamm's Brewery, Karibu Grocery and Deli, and Lexington Library sites.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-1878

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-1878
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the 2016 Round 2 Cultural STAR Projects.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-2002

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-2002
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: Resolution
Title: Accepting the gift of airfare, lodging, and meals from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, for Jonathan Sage-Martinson, Director of the Department of Planning and Economic Development, to attend a National League of Cities event featuring HUD Secretary Julián Castro for the Prosperity Playbook Community of Practice meeting.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-1959

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-1959
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving adverse action against all licenses held by Jeffrey M. Richter, d/b/a Midwest Auto Connection at 33 Acker Street East.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-2003

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-2003
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Office of Technology and Communications to enter into an agreement with Apple for the creation and maintenance of mobile applications.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 16-2037

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RES 16-2037
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the demolition of Skyway Bridge Number 10.
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RES 16-2029

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-2029
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding the sale of General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds, Series 2016E; fixing the form and specifications of the Series 2016E Bonds; directing the execution and delivery of the Series 2016E Bonds; and levying a tax for the Series 2016E Bonds
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RES 16-2030

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES 16-2030
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
Type: Resolution
Title: Providing for the issuance of and accepting a proposal on the sale of General Obligation Street Improvement Special Assessment Refunding Bonds, Series 2016F; fixing the form and specifications of the Series 2016F Bonds; providing for the issuance of the Series 2016F Bonds; and levying a tax for the payment of the Series 2016F Bonds
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RES PH 16-406

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES PH 16-406
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the petition of Gan Mizrachi, LLC to vacate a portion of alley and Idaho Avenue East adjacent to 76 Wheelock Avenue East.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 16-387

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH TA 16-387
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 24
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 598 CASE AVENUE. (File No. VB1615, Assessment No. 168822, Amended to File No. VB1615A, Assessment No. 168826) (Public hearing held October 5 and 19)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

Ord 16-52

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: Ord 16-52
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Chapter 357 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to update language related to the handling and storage of solid waste and other waste streams.
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading
Result:

RES PH 16-427

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RES PH 16-427
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 26
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing Parks and Recreation to establish a 2016 financing and spending budget to recognize a donation in the amount of $300,000 for the Rice Park Revitalization Project.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 16-423

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES PH 16-423
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Amending the financing and spending plans in the Police Department in the amount of $100,000 for to more accurately record expenditures.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 16-422

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES PH 16-422
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the Police Department to accept two grants from the Target Corporation totaling $7,000 and to amend the 2016 activity budget for these funds.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 16-420

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES PH 16-420
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 29
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing Public Works to request Public Entity Innovation Grant funds from Ramsey County for recycling carts.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Ord 16-44

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: Ord 16-44
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to Fence Requirements.
Action: Public Hearing Closed; Laid Over to Fourth Reading/Final Adoption
Result: Pass

Ord 16-45

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: Ord 16-45
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending provisions of the zoning code pertaining to wall and roof signs, and clarifying where wall signs may be located on buildings.
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result: Pass

Ord 16-49

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: Ord 16-49
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 32
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Chapter 102 of the Administrative Code to implement certain recommendations of the audit of the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission.
Action: Amend and Continue Public Hearing
Result: Pass

PH 16-15

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: PH 16-15
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33
Type: Public Hearing-Misc.
Title: Inviting the public to comment on the Saint Paul Police Department’s draft body worn camera policy for its pilot program. (Public hearing continued from November 2)
Action: Received and Filed
Result: Pass

PH 16-16

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: PH 16-16
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34
Type: Public Hearing-Misc.
Title: Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning all licenses held by Maryam, Inc., d/b/a Mounds Park Market at 241 Earl Street.
Action: Motion of Intent
Result: Pass

RES PH 16-400

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES PH 16-400
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 35
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving adverse action against all licenses held by Bennett Restaurant Company, LLC, d/b/a Bennett’s Chop and Railhouse at 1305 Seventh Street West.
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RES PH 16-342

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES PH 16-342
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 36
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Adopting the Union Park Community Plan as an addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 16-414

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES PH 16-414
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 37
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the Energy Park Utility Company Schedule A.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 16-418

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:11 GMT

File #: RES PH 16-418
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 38
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving Team Ortho Foundation’s request for a sound level variance at Harriet Island, with use of a sound system, for the Polar Dash Run on Sunday, January 1, 2017.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH SAO 16-40

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH SAO 16-40
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 39
Type: Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order
Title: Appeal of Kimie Clinton Kearney to Summary and Vehicle Abatement Orders at 408 BANFIL STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 16-183

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 16-183
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 40
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Teresa Hamernick to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 1023 BURNS AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VO 16-44

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH VO 16-44
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 41
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Glenn Bartelmy, on behalf of owner Samantha Bartelmy, to a Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate at 1323 BUSH AVENUE.
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result:

RLH VO 16-45

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH VO 16-45
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 42
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Augustina Bonkat to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Revocation and Order to Vacate at 123-125 COLORADO STREET EAST.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH RR 16-47

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH RR 16-47
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 43
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the substantial abatement/cleanup of the property at 776 DESOTO STREET within fifteen (15) days after the November 16, 2016 City Council Public Hearing. (Public hearing continued from December 7, 2016) (Amend to 90 days)
Action: Referred
Result:

RLH VBR 16-68

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH VBR 16-68
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 44
Type: Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration
Title: Appeal of Elizabeth Fish, POA for Duane Fish, to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 687 FIFTH STREET EAST.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH SAO 16-44

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH SAO 16-44
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 45
Type: Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order
Title: Appeal of Ganghis Khang to a Summary Abatement Order at 1225 FOURTH STREET EAST.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH SAO 16-41

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH SAO 16-41
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 46
Type: Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order
Title: Appeal of Dr. Michael W. Ross to a Summary Abatement Order at 883 FRY STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH RR 16-48

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH RR 16-48
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 47
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the substantial abatement/cleanup of the property at 778 JESSIE STREET within fifteen (15) days after the November 16, 2016 City Council public hearing. (Public hearing continued from December 7, 2016) (Amend to 90 days)
Action: Referred
Result:

RLH VO 16-47

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH VO 16-47
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 48
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeals of Robert Mandile to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate, Summary Abatement Order, and Vehicle Abatement Order at 1627 MARSHALL AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 16-160

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 16-160
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 49
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Mark Younghans, Safe Home Transactions LLC, to a Reinspection Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies at 449 MOUNT IDA STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH SAO 16-43

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH SAO 16-43
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 50
Type: Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order
Title: Appeal of Amani Issa to a Summary Abatement Order at 748 OTTAWA AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 16-159

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 16-159
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 51
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Vincent Hughes to a Fire Safety Inspection Appointment at 1058 SELBY AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 16-177

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 16-177
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 52
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Celeste Yanisch to a Fire Safety Inspection Appointment Letter at 1600 UPPER AFTON ROAD.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VBR 16-67

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:17:12 GMT

File #: RLH VBR 16-67
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 53
Type: Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration
Title: Appeal of Laura Orr, SMRLS, obo Charles Bastel, to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1372 VICTORIA STREET NORTH.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass