City of Saint Paul - Meeting of City Council on 8/16/2017 at 3:30 PM

RES 17-1194

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1194
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy Fees billed during April 6 to May 9, 2017, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 19, 2017 and City Council public hearing for January 3, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT1801, Assessment No. 188200)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 17-1195

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1195
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection/Abatement services billed during April 24 to May 20, 2017, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 19, 2017 and City Council public hearing for January 3, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1801E, Assessment No. 188300)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 17-1196

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1196
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Vacant Building Registration Fees billed during January 16 to May 18, 2017, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 19, 2017 and City Council public hearing for January 3, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB1801, Assessment No. 188800)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 17-1197

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1197
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Towing of Abandoned Vehicle services during April to May 2017, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 19, 2017 and City Council public hearing for January 3, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1801V, Assessment No. 188000)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 17-1207

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1207
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the payment of $23,476.16 in full settlement of the claim of American Family Insurance Company as Subrogee of Janay Anderson.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 17-1208

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1208
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the payment of $15,500.00 in full settlement of the claim of Fay & Associates, LLC and Janay S. Anderson.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 17-1239

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1239
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the corrected Memorandum of Agreement for the May 1, 2017 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, Local 10.
Action: Laid Over
Result:

RES 17-1230

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1230
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Tonya Bauer to serve on the Business Review Council.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 17-1233

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1233
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Yer Chang to serve on the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency Board of Commissioners.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 17-1231

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1231
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving a partial waiver of select requirements of the Saint Paul Sustainable Building Policy for ALKA, LLC for the Karibu Grocery and Deli Project to be located at 719 Payne Avenue.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 17-1243

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1243
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Minneapolis for the 2018 National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl security.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 17-1245

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1245
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving and authorizing execution of a lease agreement between the City of St. Paul (“City”) and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("LICENSEE"), a Delaware limited liability company d/b/a AT&T Mobility, allowing the installation of wireless communication equipment on various City infrastructure.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 17-1252

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES 17-1252
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving a waiver of the 45-day notice requirement in order to approve Wine On Sale, Malt On Sale (Strong), Entertainment (A), and Gambling Location licenses, with conditions, to Bamboo Hut, LLC, d/b/a Bamboo Hut (License ID #20170002881) at 1626 White Bear Avenue North.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Ord 17-36

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: Ord 17-36
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 14
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending the Zoning Map of Saint Paul as recommended in the Snelling Avenue South Zoning Study.
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading
Result:

Ord 17-37

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: Ord 17-37
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: Ordinance
Title: Creating a commercial development district to be known as the Hope Engine House Commercial Development District pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Saint Paul City Charter and Section 409.20 of the Legislative Code.
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading
Result:

RES PH 17-224

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES PH 17-224
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Accepting a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service to support the Saint Paul VISTA Program.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Ord 17-35

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: Ord 17-35
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Chapter 140 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to Skyway Conduct.
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading
Result:

RES PH 17-215

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES PH 17-215
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Tawfiq Islamic Center for a sound level variance for the Eid-al-Adha Muslim Festival, on Thursday, August 31, 2017 or Friday, September 1, 2017, at the Oxford Community Center Football Field, 270 Lexington Parkway North.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Ord 17-30

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: Ord 17-30
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: Ordinance
Title: Granting the application of R2C LLC to rezone property at 1051 Arkwright Street from B2 Community Business to T2 Traditional Neighborhood, and amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the Saint Paul zoning map.
Action: Public Hearing Closed; Laid Over to Fourth Reading/Final Adoption
Result: Pass

ABZA 17-14

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: ABZA 17-14
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
Type: Appeal-BZA
Title: Public hearing to consider the appeal of Kathryn Engdahl an appeal of a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) approving a variance with conditions to allow a garage in a required front yard at 17 Hall Lane.
Action: Denied
Result: Pass

RES PH 17-223

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES PH 17-223
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving installation of bicycle lanes on Stillwater Avenue from McKnight Road to Algonquin Avenue, and bikeway connections on Ruth Street/Algonquin Avenue, Case Avenue, and Hazel Street.
Action: Adopted
Result: Fail

RES PH 17-208

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES PH 17-208
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the petition of Loren Schirber, as Chief Manager of The East Yard, LLC, to vacate a portions of Right-of-Way north of Bush Avenue.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 17-204

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES PH 17-204
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Transmitting the City of Saint Paul’s support for the locally preferred alternative for the Rush Line Corridor to the Rush Line Corridor Task Force, the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority, and the Metropolitan Council.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 17-213

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES PH 17-213
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Whole Foods Market St. Paul for a sound level variance for live music outdoors on Saturday, September 9, 2017 on Dayton Avenue between Snelling Avenue and Saratoga Street North.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 17-214

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES PH 17-214
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Liquid 12 Festivals, d/b/a The Beer Dabbler, for a sound level variance to present amplified music and use of a public address system outdoors on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at CHS Field, 360 Broadway Street.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 17-220

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES PH 17-220
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Team Ortho Foundation, Women Rock MN Race, for a sound level variance in order to present outdoor music and announcements on Saturday, August 26, 2017 on Shepard Road between Eagle Street and Washington Street.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 17-221

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES PH 17-221
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Team Ortho Foundation, Women Rock Race, for a sound level variance in order to present outdoor music and announcements on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Upper Landing Park.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 17-225

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RES PH 17-225
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Reciting a proposal for a Housing Finance Program for a multi-family rental housing development; giving preliminary approval to the project and the program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C; authorizing the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to issue conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds; and authorizing the preparation of necessary documents and materials in connection with said project and program, 183 Old 6th Street West (Dorothy Day Residences Project). (District 17, Ward 2)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH RR 17-29

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RLH RR 17-29
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 33
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1426 DESOTO STREET within fifteen (15) days after the August 16, 2017, City Council Public Hearing. (Public hearing held August 16) (Amend to grant 180 days for rehabilitation of the structures)
Action: Laid Over
Result: Pass

RLH VO 17-20

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RLH VO 17-20
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 43
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Elsie Mayard to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 755 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST, UNIT #1. (Public hearing continued from August 2)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 17-324

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH TA 17-324
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 44
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 1021 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J1712A2, Assessment No. 178532)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VO 17-26

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH VO 17-26
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 28
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Bill Davis to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 988 ARGYLE STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH RR 17-18

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RLH RR 17-18
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 29
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 675 AURORA AVENUE within thirty (30) days after the July 19, 2017 City Council public hearing. (Public hearing continued from August 16) (Amend to grant 180 days)
Action: Referred
Result:

RLH VO 17-27

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH VO 17-27
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 30
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Bob Stein to a Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 1152 BURR STREET (basement bedroom only).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VO 17-28

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH VO 17-28
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 31
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Israel Bravo, on behalf of Ramiro Hernandez, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 197-199 CESAR CHAVEZ STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VBR 17-28

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH VBR 17-28
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 32
Type: Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration
Title: Appeal of Chris Inwards to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 892 CONWAY STREET. (Public hearing continued from May 17)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result:

RLH VO 17-23

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH VO 17-23
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 34
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Richard Gruber to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 671 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST. (Public hearing continued from August 2)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result:

RLH RR 17-30

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RLH RR 17-30
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 35
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1106 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the August 16, 2017 City Council public hearing. (Public hearing continued from August 16) (Amend to remove within 15 days)
Action: Referred
Result:

RLH FCO 17-128

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 17-128
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 36
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Robert Scott to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 1182 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH CO 17-15

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH CO 17-15
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 37
Type: Resolution LH Correction Order (Code Enforcement Only)
Title: Appeal of Ann Torseth to a Correction Notice at 1468 HOLTON STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VO 17-22

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RLH VO 17-22
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 38
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Maria Denison to a Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 1990 HOYT AVENUE EAST.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 17-313

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH TA 17-313
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 39
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 1377 JAMES AVENUE. (File No. VB1712, Assessment No. 178816; amended to File No. VB1712A, Assessment No. 178824)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result:

RLH FCO 17-119

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 17-119
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 40
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Yer Yang Syhaphom to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 341 JENKS AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 17-125

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 17-125
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 41
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Jeffrey Cromett to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 1463 LAFOND AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH RR 17-11

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RLH RR 17-11
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 42
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 855 LEXINGTON PARKWAY SOUTH within fifteen (15) days after the June 21, 2017 City Council public hearing. (Public hearing continued from August 16) (Amend to remove only)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result:

RLH SAO 17-67

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH SAO 17-67
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 45
Type: Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order
Title: Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1171 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST in Council File RLH SAO 17-61. (Legislative Hearing on August 15)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result:

RLH TA 17-265

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH TA 17-265
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 46
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 389 SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. J1712A, Assessment No. 178517; amended to File No. J1712A1, Assessment No. 178530)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 17-332

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH TA 17-332
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 47
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Amending Council File RLH AR 17-51 to delete the assessment for Graffiti Removal services during March 1 to 18, 2017 at 1716 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J1709P, Assessment No. 178409)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 17-300

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:07 GMT

File #: RLH TA 17-300
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 48
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 1228 VIRGINIA STREET. (File No. J1710G, Assessment No. 178711) (Public hearing continued from August 16)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result:

RLH RR 17-39

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:06 GMT

File #: RLH RR 17-39
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 49
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Denying a request for a stay of enforcement of Council File RLH RR 17-2 ordering the razing or removal of the structures at 865 YORK AVENUE within 15 days after the April 19, 2017 City Council Public Hearing.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass