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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/22/2025 3:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
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AO 25-3 11Administrative OrderAmending the 2025 spending budget in the Department of Public Works Electric Vehicle Maintenance accounting unit to budget for a new service level agreement with Zef Energy for 2025 to maintain electrical vehicle charging stations city-wide.   Not available Not available
AO 25-4 12Administrative OrderApproving the 2024 Fund 200 - City Grants for the Department of Emergency Management to more accurately record expenditures for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant.   Not available Not available
AO 25-5 13Administrative OrderApproving the 2024 Fund 100 - General Fund for the Fire Department to more accurately record expenditures.   Not available Not available
AO 25-7 14Administrative OrderShifting funds within the ARP AU to an alternate spending account in order to align with project spending.   Not available Not available
RES 25-48 15ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during October 7 to 23, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 18, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 2, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519)   Not available Not available
RES 25-49 16ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during October 14 to 22, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 18, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 2, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2510T, Assessment No. 258520)   Not available Not available
RES 25-50 17ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during October 28 to November 8, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 18, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 2, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2512R, Assessment No. 258522)   Not available Not available
RES 25-51 18ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during October 24 to November 6, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 18, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 2, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2511T, Assessment No. 258523)   Not available Not available
RES 25-62 19ResolutionAuthorizing the Office of Financial Services to apply for an MPCA Local Climate Action Planning Grant for developing a municipal fleet decarbonization plan.   Not available Not available
RES 25-89 110ResolutionApproving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Jekaiā€™s Scratch Kitchen LLC (License ID# 20240002005), d/b/a Chips Clubhouse, for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses, located at 272 Snelling Avenue South, Unit #200.   Not available Not available
RES 25-91 111ResolutionApproving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Cinema Ballroom LLC (License ID# 20240001715), d/b/a CB Event Center, for a Dance or Rental Hall license, located at 1560 St Clair Avenue.   Not available Not available
RES 25-94 112ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Safety and Inspections (ā€œDSIā€) to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Ali Alfureedy on behalf of Maryland Tobacco Inc., d/b/a Maryland Tobacco (ā€œLicenseeā€).   Not available Not available
RES 25-99 113ResolutionAuthorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to community meetings and events in 2025.   Not available Not available
RES 25-101 214ResolutionAuthorizing the Police Department to purchase light refreshments for witnesses, victims, and suspects during critical incident investigations and assistance programs.   Not available Not available
RES 25-102 115ResolutionAuthorizing the Police Department to purchase refreshments for employee recognition ceremonies and events in 2025.   Not available Not available
RES 25-103 116ResolutionAuthorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to the Canine Unit's community engagement meetings, community engagement events, and training sessions in 2025.   Not available Not available
RES 25-104 117ResolutionAuthorizing the Police Department expenditures for the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training program conducted in 2025.   Not available Not available
RES 25-105 118ResolutionAuthorizing the Police Department to purchase food and beverages for law enforcement trainings conducted in 2025.   Not available Not available
RES 25-106 119ResolutionAuthorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Unitā€™s community engagement meetings and multi-agency Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) meetings and events in 2025.   Not available Not available
RES 25-107 120ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept grants from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) totaling $92,391 for Winter snow equipment acquisition and trail improvements at Highland Park and Phalen Park.   Not available Not available
RES 25-108 121ResolutionAuthorizing the Police Department to expense costs associated with the assessors for Police Officer exams taking place throughout 2025.   Not available Not available
RES 25-109 122ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept state bonding funds and enter into a grant agreement, which includes an indemnification clause.   Not available Not available
RES 25-129 123ResolutionApproving the Mayorā€™s appointment of Laura Trujillo to a two-year term on the Advisory Committee on Aging.   Not available Not available
RES 25-130 124ResolutionApproving the Mayor's appointments of Kelly Leingang, Nick Petrucelle, Sam Tiratto, and Kaleb McCulloch and reappointments of Kera Peterson, Tristan Skoglund, and Rick Varco to the Labor Standards Advisory Committee.   Not available Not available
RES 25-131 125ResolutionApproving the Mayorā€™s appointment of Mysee Chang Vang to the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA).   Not available Not available
RES 25-133 126ResolutionApproving the Mayorā€™s appointment of Liz Lee and Trisha Duncan to the Visit Saint Paul Board of Directors.   Not available Not available
RES 25-143 127ResolutionAuthorizing the City to accept a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Stephen Titoe on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for general support.   Not available Not available
RES 25-144 128ResolutionAuthorizing the City to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from St. Patrickā€™s Association on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for general support.   Not available Not available
RES 25-148 129ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during March 20 to September 24, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2507, Assessment No. 258806)   Not available Not available
RES 25-149 130ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during October 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2507B, Assessment No. 258106)   Not available Not available
RES 25-150 131ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Demolition services from September 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2503C, Assessment No. 252002)   Not available Not available
RES 25-151 132ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Demolition services from September 2024 (C.D.B.G. Funds), and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2504C, Assessment No. 252003)   Not available Not available
RES 25-152 133ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during August 22 to September 20, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2507E, Assessment No. 258306)   Not available Not available
RES 25-153 134ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during August 21 to October 8, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2507P, Assessment No. 258406)   Not available Not available
RES 25-154 135ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during October to November 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2502T, Assessment No. 259001)   Not available Not available
RES 25-158 136ResolutionAuthorizing a professional services contract with Almeida Public Affairs, Inc.   Not available Not available
RES 25-159 137ResolutionAuthorizing a professional services contract with Messerli Kramer, P.A.   Not available Not available
RES 25-160 138ResolutionAuthorizing a professional services contract with Primacy Strategy Group.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-2 139OrdinanceAmending Chapter 6.03 of the City Charter pertaining to the application of Administrative Citations for violations of City Ordinances, based on the recommendation of the Charter Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statute section 410.12, subdivision 7.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-3 140OrdinanceGranting the application of Macalester College to rezone property at 1655 and 1661 Grand Avenue and 37 Macalester Street (north side between Macalester and Cambridge) from T2 traditional neighborhood to RM1 multiple family and to rezone property at 53, 57, and 63 Macalester Street (southwest corner of Grand and Macalester) from T2 traditional neighborhood to VP vehicle parking, and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-4 141OrdinanceAmending Title IV of the Administrative Code to add Chapter 92, titled Tree Preservation for City Sponsored Projects.   Not available Not available
RES PH 25-1 142Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $250,000 to reflect funds received from the National Park Service for the Samuel Morgan Regional Trail Reconstruction project.   Not available Not available
RES PH 25-2 143Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $50,000 for STAR Grant funds received for accessible multi-use courts at Conway Recreation Center (to be amended).   Not available Not available
RES PH 25-3 144Resolution-Public HearingAmending the finance and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $50,000 from the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy, to reflect funds authorized for the Swede Hollow Staircase and Trail project.   Not available Not available
RES PH 25-5 145Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $101,200 to reflect funds received from the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy for the Pedro Park project.   Not available Not available
RES PH 25-9 146Resolution-Public HearingAmending the spending and financing budget in the Lowertown Ballpark Fund for capital improvements to be made by the Saints at the CHS Field Ballpark.   Not available Not available
RES PH 25-11 147Resolution-Public HearingApproving the application of Podium Sports Marketing for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on January 30, January 31, and February 1, 2025 at 214 4th Street East - Union Depot.   Not available Not available
RES PH 25-14 148Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment to apply for and accept a $583,000 grant from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to support program operation costs for CollegeBound Saint Paul and CollegeBound Boost and amending the 2025 budget for the Office of Financial Empowerment.   Not available Not available
RES PH 25-15 149Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the City to apply for and accept $15,000 in grant funding from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation for travel and operating expenses related to CollegeBound Boost and amending the 2025 budget for the Office of Financial Empowerment.   Not available Not available
RLH RSA 24-12 250Resolution LH Rent Stabilization AppealAppeal of James W. Bush and Linda D. Dear, tenants, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1391 HAZELWOOD STREET, APARTMENTS, 10 AND 11.   Not available Not available
RLH TA 24-365 251Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 515 BEAUMONT STREET. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301)   Not available Not available
RLH VBR 25-2 252Resolution LH Vacant Building RegistrationAppeal of Chang Hua Wang to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1484 CHARLES AVENUE.   Not available Not available
RLH SAO 25-3 253Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderMaking finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1289 DANFORTH STREET in Council File RLH SAO 24-84.   Not available Not available
RLH VBR 25-1 254Resolution LH Vacant Building RegistrationAppeal of Chang Hua Wang to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1649 EDMUND AVENUE.   Not available Not available
RLH TA 24-390 255Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1659 EDMUND AVENUE (File No. CRT2502, Assessment No. 258201)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 24-373 256Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 276 EXCHANGE STREET SOUTH. (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 24-374 257Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 276 EXCHANGE STREET SOUTH. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101)   Not available Not available
RLH RR 25-1 258Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderSecond Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1726 FOURTH STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 24-33.   Not available Not available
RLH TA 25-30 259Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 IVY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301) (Refer to February 4, 2025 Legislative Hearing)   Not available Not available
RLH RR 24-34 460Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderOrdering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 674 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the November 6, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove within 15 days)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 24-461 261Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 24-462 262Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2501V, Assessment No. 258000)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 24-467 263Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 24-468 264Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2503E, Assessment No. 258301)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 24-394 265Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1122 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101)   Not available Not available
RLH RR 25-3 266Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderMaking finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 41 MILLER CREST LANE in Council File RLH RR 24-23.   Not available Not available
RLH CO 25-1 267Resolution LH Correction Order (Code Enforcement Only)Appeal of Shyann Murphy to a Correction Notice at 2151 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST.   Not available Not available
RLH RR 25-4 268Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderMaking finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 2117 MOHAWK AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 24-24.   Not available Not available
RLH SAO 24-82 469Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderAppeal of Joseph Richardson to a Summary Abatement Order and a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1875 NORTH PARK DRIVE.   Not available Not available
RLH VO 24-4 470Resolution LH Vacate OrderAppeal of Raj Mehta to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection (which includes condemnation) at 220 ROBERT STREET SOUTH.   Not available Not available
RLH TA 24-370 271Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 874 SEVENTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2502P, Assessment No. 258401)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 24-372 272Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1297 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801)   Not available Not available
RLH VBR 25-3 273Resolution LH Vacant Building RegistrationAppeal of Zach Kirchoff, Ireland Homes, to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 1650 SHERBURNE AVENUE.   Not available Not available
RLH VBR 24-73 274Resolution LH Vacant Building RegistrationAppeal of Shawn Punjwani, Embassy Thomas LLC, to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1333 THOMAS AVENUE.   Not available Not available
RLH TA 24-406 275Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 916 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST (918 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST). (File No. J2501C, Assessment No. 252000)   Not available Not available
RLH AR 24-86 276Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during June 20, 2023 to April 22, 2024. (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801)   Not available Not available
RLH AR 24-87 277Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during May 2024. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101)   Not available Not available
RLH AR 24-88 278Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for Demolition services from January to June 2024. (File No. J2501C, Assessment No. 252000)   Not available Not available
RLH AR 24-89 279Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for Demolition services from February to March 2024 (C.D.B.G. Funds). (File No. J2502C, Assessment No. 252001)   Not available Not available
RLH AR 24-90 280Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during April 26 to May 23, 2024. (File No. CRT2502, Assessment No. 258201)   Not available Not available
RLH AR 24-91 281Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during March 22 to April 19, 2024. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301)   Not available Not available
RLH AR 24-92 282Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for Graffiti Removal services during April 3 to June 11, 2024. (File No. J2502P, Assessment No. 258401)   Not available Not available
RLH AR 24-93 283Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for Towing of Abandoned Vehicle(s) services during January to May 2024. (File No. J2501V, Assessment No. 258000)   Not available Not available
FileĀ #Date NameDistrictOpinionCommentAction
Ord 25-2 1/16/2025 1:10 AM    Please inform Ms. Jalali that the current city charter was adopted in 1972 and largely reflects the work of Ruby Hunt, one of the city's first female councilmembers. The original charter was adopted by voters in 1900. Prior to that year, the Minnesota Legislature controlled all aspects of any city organization and structure through special legislation. +2
Ord 25-2 1/14/2025 8:50 AME Lein (again)   Look at RLH VO 24-37 (Adopted by City Council, 1/8/2025): Appeal of...to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 973 FRONT AVENUE. Dig deep into photos, hearing transcripts, inspection notes, letters from neighbors, etc. The hearing officer tried to be reasonable when faced with incessant excuses, delays and non-compliance. THEN ASK: Would slapping civil fines onto the owner of this property have fixed problems faster or with greater comp***ion? Can fines improve housekeeping or reduce hoarding? Might efficient citation authority aggravate a vulnerable person's emotional issues? +2
Ord 25-2 1/14/2025 7:04 AMEric Lein Against This ordinance will amend the City Charter (St Paul's "Constitution") and future adoption of currently undefined administrative citations will need the support of just FOUR council members. The Charter Commission's favorable vote was NOT unanimous (12 in favor, 3 opposed). Regardless of whether this is - or is not, or might be - a good idea, the final decision should be made by VOTERS on Election Day, NOT by today's seven council members. Therefore, I OPPOSE this ordinance and ask that St Paul's voters decide its fate. +5 -1