Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised Meeting date/time: 12/11/2024 3:30 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor Published agenda: Agenda Accessible Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Accessible Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (55) Public Comments (7) 55 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video RES 24-1671 1 1 Resolution Authorizing the City to enter into a Department of Energy Federal Subgrant Agreement with the Rocky Mountain Institute to examine the cost and benefits of electric vehicle carshare, as well as the most effective business and economic models for electric vehicle carshare viability in communities outside the Twin Cities Metro. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1727 1 2 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during May 2 to July 24, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2505, Assessment No. 258804) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1728 1 3 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during August 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2505B, Assessment No. 258104) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1729 1 4 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during August 7 to September 10, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2505, Assessment No. 258204) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1730 1 5 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during June 21 to July 22, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2505E, Assessment No. 258304) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1731 1 6 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during July 19 to 29, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2505P, Assessment No. 258404) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1757 1 7 Resolution Authorizing the City to enter into a grant agreement (No. 1058345) for $5,015,327.11 with the State of Minnesota for the Kellogg-3rd Bridge Project. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1758 1 8 Resolution Authorizing the City to enter into a grant agreement (No. 1058344) for $3,500,000 with the State of Minnesota for the Kellogg-3rd Bridge Project. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1759 1 9 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept state bonding funds and enter into a grant agreement (which includes an indemnification clause). Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1768 1 10 Resolution Approving the revised Wage and Benefit Policy for Non-Represented Management and Legislative Personnel. Laid Over   Action details Not available RES 24-1771 1 11 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept state bonding funds and enter into a grant agreement (which includes an indemnification clause). Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1794 1 13 Resolution Approving the Settlement Agreement and Release Between Lisa Veith and the City of St. Paul. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1796 1 14 Resolution Authorizing the conveyance of the Wheelock Early Learning Center, a City-owned property at 1521 Edgerton Street, to the St. Paul Public School District. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1808 1 15 Resolution Approving a public hearing on the issuance of conduit revenue bonds by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the “HRA”), acting jointly with the City of Minneapolis on behalf of Children’s Health Care, 345 North Smith Avenue (District 9, Ward 2) (the “Borrower”). Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1828 1 16 Resolution Approving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage license now held by Capital City Auto Body LLC d/b/a Capital City Auto Body (License ID #20230000891) for the premises located at 690 University Avenue West. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1830 1 17 Resolution Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor Off Sale and Tobacco Shop license now held by Parkway Liquor LLC d/b/a Parkway Liquor (License ID #20240001788) for the premises located at 301 Wheelock Parkway East. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1834 1 18 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for $125,000 in Metropolitan Council grant funds for the construction of a fishing pier at Crosby Farm Regional Park. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1835 1 19 Resolution Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $2,000,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide paramedic training, firefighter equipment, power load cots, and training for firefighters. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1842 1 20 Resolution Approving a Parking Ramp (Private) - New Location license to 695 Grand Group LLC d/b/a The Kneton (License ID 20240000574) for the premises located at 695 Grand Avenue. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1689 1 21 Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 9. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1773 1 22 Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Operating Engineers Local 49 for the purpose of providing training to City employees in the Tri-Council employee group. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1732 1 23 Resolution Establishing the rate of pay for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief, EG 40. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1786 1 12 Resolution Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the $500 matrix penalty and license suspension adverse action against Taste of Rondo LLC d/b/a Taste of Rondo Restaurant, (License ID #20190000107) for the premises located at 976 Rondo Avenue. Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RES PH 24-281 1 24 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the City’s 2024 Capital Improvement Budget to allocate $6,789,929.00 of HOME-ARP funds. (Laid over from November 20, 2024) Withdrawn   Action details Video RES PH 24-270 1 25 Resolution-Public Hearing Setting the 2025 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer rates. (Public hearing closed. Laid over from December 4, 2024) Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 24-259 1 26 Resolution-Public Hearing Establishing the Water Charges for 2025. (Public hearing closed. Laid over from December 4, 2024) Adopted Pass Action details Video RES 24-1723 1 27 Resolution Approving the Saint Paul Regional Water Services 2025 Budget. (Laid over from December 4, 2024) Adopted Pass Action details Video RES 24-1770 1 28 Resolution Approving the final 2025 Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) budget and certifying the final HRA property tax levy payable in 2025. (Laid over from December 4, 2024) Adopted Pass Action details Video Ord 24-33 1 33 Ordinance Granting the application of Church of St. Pascal Baylon to rezone property at 470 White Bear Avenue North from H2 residential district to RM2 medium-density multiple family residential district and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map. Adopted Pass Action details Video Ord 24-36 1 34 Ordinance Amending Section 220.05 of the Legislative Code to set rates for base level garbage service to be effective January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025. Adopted Pass Action details Video Ord 24-40 1 35 Ordinance Amending Section 220.05 of the Legislative Code to set rates for base level garbage service to be effective April 1, 2025. Laid Over to Second Reading   Action details Video Ord 24-18 1 36 Ordinance Establishing the classification titled Senior Legislative Aide in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council but prior to Mayor signature). Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass Action details Video Ord 24-30 1 37 Ordinance Establishing the classification titled Chief Policy Analyst in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council but prior to Mayor signature). Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass Action details Video ABZA 24-4 1 38 Appeal-BZA Considering the appeal of Benegas Properties, LLC to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to construct a new multiple family dwelling on the property at 1963 Grand Avenue. (Public hearing closed and laid over from December 11, 2024) Laid Over Pass Action details Video RES PH 24-278 1 39 Resolution-Public Hearing Establishing a financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $65,000 to reflect funds received from the Lower Phalen Creek Project (LPCP) for the Phalen Creek Daylighting project. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 24-283 1 40 Resolution-Public Hearing Granting an Interim Use Permit to Model Cities of St. Paul to Operate an Overnight Shelter for up to 64 Adults at 420 Roy Street. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 24-287 1 41 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the City's Operating and Capital Improvement Budget to reflect the final sale details resulting from the issuance of the Tax-Exempt Sales Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Neighborhood and Economic Development Projects) Series 2024C. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 24-288 1 42 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the West Side Flats Comprehensive Plan at 10 River Park Plaza. Failed Pass Action details Video RES PH 24-289 1 43 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the 2024 Regional Water Services budget resulting in an increase in spending and financing of $37,000 for a Metropolitan Council grant. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 24-291 1 44 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving a Five-Year Street Reconstruction Plan for the Fiscal Years 2025 through 2029 and granting preliminary approval to the issuance of certain General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds by the City. Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RES PH 24-293 1 45 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the spending and financing plans for various City departments. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 24-300 1 46 Resolution-Public Hearing Authorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) to accept a $5,000 donation from Living Cities, which would obligate OFE to pay consultants who developed a community ownership commercial real estate workbook as a resource for the Office’s Shared Ownership Equity Summit held in October 2024. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 24-303 1 47 Resolution-Public Hearing Authorizing the City to amend project budgets from grant fund to special fund and makes technical changes to ensure alignment with U.S. Department of Treasury spending guidelines. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES 24-1791 1 30 Resolution Approving the Saint Paul RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority 2025 Budget. (Laid over from December 4, 2024) Adopted Pass Action details Video RES 24-1763 1 32 Resolution Adopting the 2025 Budget. (City Council to consider the Mayor's line item vetoes.) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RES 24-1793 1 29 Resolution Approving and adopting the Saint Paul Public Library Agency Budget. (Laid over from December 4, 2024) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RES 24-1750 1 31 Resolution Approving the 2025 City Tax Levy. (Laid over from December 4, 2024) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RES 24-1909 1   Resolution Expressing reporting commitments and additional City Council priorities related to the 2025 Budget. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH CO 24-10 4 53 Resolution LH Correction Order (Code Enforcement Only) Appeal of Jerry Brashier to a Correction Notice at 511 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (Public hearing closed and laid over from December 11, 2024) Laid Over Pass Action details Video RLH RR 24-17 4 48 Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 887 CHARLES AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the May 1, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) (Public hearing closed and laid over from October 9, 2024) Adopted As Amended   Action details Not available RLH SAO 24-81 2 49 Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order Appeal of Elizabeth Eirwood to a Summary Abatement Order at 317 DALY STREET. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH SAO 24-68 2 50 Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order Making finding on the appealed of Philip Johnston to a nuisance abatement ordered for 470 GOODRICH AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-58. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH VBR 24-69 2 51 Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration Appeal of Patrick Cusick to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 517 IOWA AVENUE EAST. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH VO 24-33 4 52 Resolution LH Vacate Order Appeal of Jerry A. Brashier to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 511 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (Refer to January 7, 2025 Legislative Hearing) Referred   Action details Not available RLH CO 24-8 2 54 Resolution LH Correction Order (Code Enforcement Only) Appeal of Thomas Nelson & Ranettia Alexander-Nelson to a Correction Notice at 493 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (Public hearing continued to November 13, 2024) Continue Public Hearing   Action details Not available  Add New Comment 7 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by File # Group by Name Group by District Group by Opinion Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word File # Date  Name District Opinion Comment Action ABZA 24-4 12/11/2024 4:56 PM Craig Aamlie   Against Variances are not for bailing out landlords and developers who feel they paid too much for the land, and must now—at the expense of neighbors—build taller than the code allows. If height rezoning is the desire, it should be put forward as a new rule that applies to all, not implemented landlord-by-landlord as lucrative favors; and it should be before the public for ample time, as was the process with the eastern section of Grand Avenue. The height variance requested will place the homes to the north in shade from mid-November to early February every year; much longer that if the rules are followed. Also, the fifth floor would provide a vantage point into the adjacent homes that is not just a difference in degree, but a difference in kind. Allowing developers to break the rules in order help them meet their investment goals over the objections of the harmed adjacent families would be a value statement that is out of step with the value of the people of St. Paul. Ord 24-33 12/4/2024 8:58 PM Kristen Elliott   Against I am against this expansion. We need more accountability and support, not a roof for unchecked crime. I just moved into hamline midway being told it was a very safe neighborhood to find out safety is rapidly declining and businesses are closing due to crime left unchecked, which is directly affecting me and my neighborhood. We need better programs, not more of the ones that are directly failing wonderful communities. Ord 24-33 12/4/2024 8:12 PM Jeanne & Sue Rohland   Against Do NOT allow Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative to open a housing program on St. Paul's East Side-especially where there will be families and young children! Beacon's Kimball Court (KC) is a disaster: Open drug use & selling on the property; 242 police calls between Jan.1-Sept. 2024; Hundreds of police calls from neighbors; Overdose deaths inside & outside KC; Gun shots, stabbings, people being beat up A September police report stated that KC is the epicenter of fentanyl use in St. Paul's western district. No one yet has tracked the number of individuals who return to drugs and prostitution due to KC's open air drug market Beacon claims this will be solved if they construct a new building near the current KC at 545 N. Snelling. Beacon is not equipped to run a housing program at KC or anywhere else! Allowing Beacon to expand to the East Side will only inflict more hurt, harm & drug use. Homeless families and those suffering addiction deserve far better than what Beaco... Ord 24-33 12/4/2024 3:57 AM Tolga Umut   Against I am deeply concerned about the potential negative impacts of this project on our community, particularly regarding the safety of children and families. While I support providing housing for those in need, the Housing First model, as implemented by Beacon, raises serious concerns. The mix of vulnerable families with individuals struggling with trauma, mental health issues, and addiction could create unsafe environments. Beacon's management of Kimball Court highlights their inability to ensure a safe and supportive living environment. The City Council must reconsider this project, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all community members, especially children. We need a stronger commitment from Beacon to address the challenges at their existing properties before any new developments. +1 Ord 24-33 11/27/2024 3:22 AM Julie Schramke   Against As a neighbor, I am against letting Beacon Interfaith run another property until they get Kimball Court under control. The proposed building will have families as well as single people. Will narcotics be allowed, as they are at Kimball Court? Will people be allowed to deal drugs, use drugs, and leave their paraphernalia lying around, as they do at Kimball Court? Will residents be allowed to openly trade sex for drugs, as they do at Kimball Court? What plans are being made for support for the residents? Will there be 24 hour security? I used to work on the East Side. The East Side doesn’t need another Kimball Court. +2 -1 Ord 24-33 11/27/2024 3:05 AM Jennifer Hadley   Against Beacon has for many years mismanaged the Kimball Court property in the Hamline Midway area of St Paul and should NOT be allowed to build or manage another property where drugs are actively used. Inside the property, the living conditions are horrid, people are har***ed, abused and neglected by other tenants, drugs are dealt, and bathrooms are unsafe. Outside the property, drug users abound - Kimball Court is a magnet for struggling people who now live and use drugs all around the Midway. They leave their used syringes everywhere and their aluminum foil that's a public health hazard. PLEASE DO NOT allow Beacon to mismanage more properties, ruin more neighborhoods and put people who are struggling into bad living situations. +2 Ord 24-33 11/27/2024 2:40 AM Andrea D. Suchy-Shinn   Against The housing first model is a threat to our children and schools. If this zoning is approved, our children WILL find used syringes, burnt aluminum foil and little blue pills strewn about the ground. They WILL see people lighting aluminum foil with a lighter, smoking drugs through a straw or shooting a syringe in their veins in their hallways, playgrounds, streets, alleys and YES, in their backyards. Some of them WILL see people die as those around them rob them and take off. Our children WILL witness fights, woman being punched and kicked by men and drug dealers armed with guns as they walk down the street to school. How do I know this? Because I see it every day, almost every hour because of the poor management from Beacon at Kimball Court. Those that use NIMBY as a defense, do not have Kimball Court (and soon Aragon) as a neighbor. Demand a better partner for supportive housing besides Beacon and don't put children in the same building as housing first. +2