Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/8/2025 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 (62) Public Comments (3) 62 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 CO 25-2 1 1 Communications & Receive/File Notification that Mica Park has been installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site. Received and Filed   Action details Not available CO 25-1 1 2 Communications & Receive/File Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1319-1321 Dayton Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) Received and Filed   Action details Not available RES 25-40 1 3 Resolution Creating the new classification of Lead Life Coach Case Worker in EG 06, Professional Employees Association. Laid Over   Action details Not available RES 25-41 1 4 Resolution Creating the new classification of Life Coach Case Worker in EG 06, Professional Employees Association. Laid Over   Action details Not available RES 25-57 1 5 Resolution Establishing the rate of pay for Senior Legislative Aide in Employee Group 17, Non-Represented City Managers, Grade 16C. Laid Over   Action details Not available RES 25-58 1 6 Resolution Establishing the rate of pay for Chief Policy Analyst, EG 17, Non-Represented City Managers, Grade 25C. Laid Over   Action details Not available RES 25-42 1 7 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during March 1 to August 14, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 4, 2025 and City Council public hearing for March 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2506, Assessment No. 258805) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-43 1 8 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during September 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 4, 2025 and City Council public hearing for March 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2506B, Assessment No. 258105) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-45 1 10 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during July 23 to August 21, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 4, 2025 and City Council public hearing for March 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2506E, Assessment No. 258305) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-46 1 11 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during August 8 to 14, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 4, 2025 and City Council public hearing for March 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2506P, Assessment No. 258405) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-47 1 12 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Towing of Abandoned Vehicle(s) services during April to July 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 4, 2025 and City Council public hearing for March 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2502V, Assessment No. 258001) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-2 1 13 Resolution Designating the City's official newspaper for 2025. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-21 1 14 Resolution Requesting a variance from Minnesota Municipal State Aid Rules for the Kellogg Boulevard Capital City Bikeway Project from 7th Street West to St. Peter Street. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-32 1 15 Resolution Accepting right-of-way easements to dedicate a new public street in conjunction with the housing development by Buhl Investors at 102 Water Street and 150 Water Street on the City's West Side. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-52 1 16 Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-53 1 17 Resolution Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2024 program. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-27 1 18 Resolution Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by D X LLC (License ID# 20240001917), d/b/a Rite Liquor, for Liquor Off Sale and Tobacco Shop licenses, located at 645 Snelling Avenue South. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-1 1 19 Resolution Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Minipac LLC (License ID# 20240001961), d/b/a Minipac, for Gas Station and Tobacco Shop licenses, located at 1184 Maryland Avenue East. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-54 1 20 Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Tri-Council: LIUNA Laborers, Local 363; General Drivers, Local 120; and Operating Engineers, Local 49 for the purpose of amending Article 4 of the 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding the LIUNA Pension Fund contribution. Laid Over   Action details Not available RES 25-34 1 21 Resolution Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor Off Sale and Tobacco Shop license now held by Ghalley Inc d/b/a International Spirits (License ID #20240001966) for the premises located at 710 Cleveland Avenue South. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-55 1 22 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Public Works to submit applications for state funding to the 2024-2025 MnDOT Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Program with no local capital funding match requirements. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-56 1 23 Resolution Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for a $38,163.00 grant through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for the purchase of fire hydrant valves. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-8 1 24 Resolution Approving a Parking Ramp (Private) - New Location license to Emerald Street LLC d/b/a Metro Lofts (License ID 20240000459) for the premises located at 2650 University Avenue West. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-9 1 25 Resolution Approving the application for change of ownership to the Parking Lot license now held by Keefeco Parking LLC d/b/a Keefeco Parking LLC (License ID #20240001670) for the premises located at 471 Wabasha Street North. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-10 1 26 Resolution Approving the application for change of ownership to the Parking Lot license now held by Keefeco Parking LLC d/b/a Keefeco Parking LLC (License ID #20240001671) for the premises located at 209 9th Street East. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-11 1 27 Resolution Approving the application for change of ownership to the Parking Ramp license now held by Keefeco Parking LLC d/b/a Keefeco Parking LLC (License ID #20240001669) for the premises located at 145 7th Street East. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-12 1 28 Resolution Approving the application for change of ownership to the Parking Ramp license now held by Keefeco Parking LLC d/b/a Keefeco Parking LLC (License ID #20240001673) for the premises located at 95 7th Street East. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-13 1 29 Resolution Approving a Motor Vehicle Dealer- New Vehicles and Second Hand Dealer- Motor Vehicle - New Location license to Dunn Enterprises Inc d/b/a Johnson Williams Funeral Sales (License ID 20240001967) for the premises located at 935 Bradford Street. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-14 1 30 Resolution Approving the application for change of ownership to the Parking Lot license now held by Keefeco Parking LLC d/b/a Keefeco Parking LLC (License ID #20240001668) for the premises located at 393 Kellogg Boulevard East. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 24-1891 1 31 Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 January Wage and Fringe Adjustment (January 1, 2025) for the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 25-44 1 9 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during to September 7 to October 24, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 4, 2025 and City Council public hearing for March 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2506, Assessment No. 258205) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video Ord 24-40 1 32 Ordinance Amending Section 220.05 of the Legislative Code to set rates for base level garbage service to be effective April 1, 2025. Adopted Pass Action details Video Ord 25-2 1 33 Ordinance Amending 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. Laid Over to Second Reading   Action details Video Ord 25-3 1 34 Ordinance Granting 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. Laid Over to Second Reading   Action details Video RES PH 25-4 1 35 Resolution-Public Hearing Authorizing the disposition of City-owned property to Macalester College. Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 24-335 2 39 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 586 BURGESS STREET. (File No. VB2501, Assessment No. 258800) Laid Over   Action details Video RLH VO 25-1 2 55 Resolution LH Vacate Order Appeal of Tamer Azzazi, T & M Properties, to a Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate at 722 SIXTH STREET EAST. Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 24-320 2 36 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 515 BEAUMONT STREET. (File No. J2501E, Assessment No. 258300) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 24-236 3 37 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1056 BEECH STREET. (File No. J2420R1, Assessment No. 248535) (Amend to delete) Adopted As Amended   Action details Not available RLH TA 24-330 2 40 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 412 CASE AVENUE. (File No. 2501T, Assessment No. 259000) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH SAO 24-84 2 41 Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order Appeal of Rachel Kessy to a Summary Abatement Order at 1289 DANFORTH STREET. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 24-376 2 42 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1386 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2501E, Assessment No. 258300) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH VO 24-37 2 43 Resolution LH Vacate Order Appeal of Amber Duncan to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 973 FRONT AVENUE. Adopted As Amended   Action details Not available RLH VBR 24-74 2 44 Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration Appeal of Hassan Haydar to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 480 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH VBR 24-68 2 45 Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration Appeal of Heather Mendiola, SMRLS (Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services), representing Kyaw Die, owner, to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice and Summary Abatement Order at 729 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 24-325 2 46 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 500 JACKSON STREET. (File No. J2501P, Assessment No. 258400) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH VBR 24-75 2 47 Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration Appeal of Eden Spencer, Greater Metropolitan Housing Corp/GMHC Holding LLC to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 1117 JENKS AVENUE. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 24-346 2 48 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 443 JOHNSON PARKWAY. (File No. J2501E, Assessment No. 258300) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 24-348 2 49 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1033 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2501B, Assessment No. 258100) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH VBR 24-72 2 50 Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration Appeal of Kristina Schultz to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Order to Vacate at 150 & 152 PAGE STREET WEST. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH VBR 24-76 2 51 Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration Appeal of Damon Mason, Rondo Community Land Trust, to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 843 SELBY AVENUE. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 24-345 2 52 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1173 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. J2501P, Assessment No. 248400) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 24-338 2 53 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2401 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. CRT2501, Assessment No. 258200) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH FCO 24-113 2 54 Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order Appeal of Nikki Knapp, on behalf of Al Conard, to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 1743 SHERWOOD AVENUE. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 24-336 2 56 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2111 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2501P, Assessment No. 258400) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 24-350 2 57 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1714 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. J2501B, Assessment No. 258100) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH AR 24-76 2 58 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during December 20, 2023 to March 20, 2024. (File No. VB2501, Assessment No. 258800) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH AR 24-77 2 59 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during April 2024. (File No. J2501B, Assessment No. 258100) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH AR 24-78 2 60 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during October 6, 2023 to April 26, 2024. (File No. CRT2501, Assessment No. 258200) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH AR 24-79 2 61 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during February 22 to March 21, 2024. (File No. J2501E, Assessment No. 258300) Adopted As Amended   Action details Not available RLH AR 24-80 2 62 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessment for Graffiti Removal services during April 9 to May 16, 2024. (File No. J2501P, Assessment No. 258400) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH AR 24-81 2 63 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessment for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) service during May to June 2024. (File No. 2501T, Assessment No. 259000) Adopted Pass Action details Not available  Add New Comment 3 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 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 AM E 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 AM Eric 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