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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/6/2024 3:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
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AO 24-76 11Administrative OrderAmending CDBG Project Budgets: $260,000 of additional funding for Fire Station 51 and $36,000 of additional funding for NENO / D6 Business Invest and Revitalize Fund.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
AO 24-77 12Administrative OrderShifting funds within existing project to alternate spending accounts that more closely align with project spending.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
RES 24-1459 13ResolutionApproving the 2024 Cultural Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) Grant Program awards.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1466 14ResolutionAuthorizing the City to enter into a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for the Dale Street Bridge Project.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1514 15ResolutionAuthorizing the City to enter into a grant agreement with the State of Minnesota for the Kellogg-3rd Bridge Project.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1523 16ResolutionAuthorizing the Fire Department to donate equipment to the Ukrainian American Community Center.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1550 17ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during July 25, 2023 to June 19, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 3, 2024 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2504, Assessment No. 258803)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1551 18ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during July 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 3, 2024 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2504B Assessment No. 258103)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1552 19ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during July 26 to August 6, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 3, 2024 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2504, Assessment No. 258203)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1553 110ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during May 22 to June 20, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 3, 2024 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2504E, Assessment No. 258303)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1554 111ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during July 3 to 12, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 3, 2024 and City Council public hearing for February 19, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2504P, Assessment No. 258403)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1576 112ResolutionAccepting the gift of lodging expenses from IAFF Local 21 for Fire Department Health & Wellness Coordinator/Captain Kyle Bode to tour the IAFF Center for Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery in Washington DC, October 26-27, 2024.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1581 113ResolutionApproving a Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Entertainment (B) - New Location license to Xieng Khouang Restaurant LLC d/b/a Xieng Khouang Restaurant & Hall (License ID 20220001916) for the premises located at 1756 Old Hudson Rd.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1586 114ResolutionAuthorizing the Office of Financial Services, in coordination with the Mayor’s Office, to apply for Core Program Support from the Ford Foundation to support the City’s budget engagement sessions and related efforts to ensure reflective governance.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1595 115ResolutionChanging the rate of pay for DSI Fire Safety Inspector II, EG 02, AFSCME Technical.Laid Over  Action details Not available
RES 24-1596 116ResolutionChanging the rate of pay for DSI Fire Safety Inspector III, EG 02, AFSCME Technical.Laid Over  Action details Not available
RES 24-1597 117ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept $2,900 from the Duluth & Case Recreation Center Booster Club, a non-profit organization, to provide financial support for community events and youth sports programming at the Duluth & Case Recreation Center.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1604 118ResolutionAccepting the gift of travel and lodging expenses from Rooted Philanthropic for Jimmy Loyd to attend the Entrepreneurs and Small Business Seminar convening in Atlanta, Georgia from October 16-18, 2024.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1605 119ResolutionApproving a Settlement Agreement between 883FrontAvenue, LLC and the City with respect to the 2020 STAR award for the project located at 883 Front Avenue (District 6, Ward 5).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1606 120ResolutionCorrecting a scrivener’s error in RES 23-33, which supported the authority of the City to impose a local sales tax to fund special capital improvements providing regional benefit, to establish the duration of the tax and the revenue to be raised by the tax, and to authorize the City to issue bonds supported by the sales tax revenue.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1608 121ResolutionCorrecting a scrivener’s error in RES 23-871, which supported the authority of the City to impose a local sales tax to fund special capital improvements providing regional benefit, to establish the duration of the tax and the revenue to be raised by the tax, and to authorize the City to issue bonds supported by the sales tax revenue to authorize bridges as a use of revenues as required by 2023 Laws Chapter 64, Article 10, Section 3.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1609 122ResolutionApproving the application for change of ownership to the Parking Lot license now held by Parking Management Company d/b/a Parking Management Company (License ID #20240001674) for the premises located at 215 10th Street East.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1610 123ResolutionApproving the application for change of ownership to the Parking Lot license now held by Parking Management Company d/b/a Parking Management Company (License ID #20240001676) for the premises located at 81 9th Street East.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1611 124ResolutionAuthorizing carryforward of unused private activity bond volume cap.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1618 125ResolutionAuthorizing the use of Project Labor Agreements for 2025 Public Works Projects and 2026 Federally Funded Public Works Projects.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1627 126ResolutionApproving the use of grant funds through the Ward 2 and City-wide Funds for the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for El Burrito Mercado.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1647 127ResolutionApproving the use of grant funds through the Ward 4 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for Minnesota Care Partners DBA Roots Wellness Center and Turbo Tim's Anything Automotive, LLC.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1649 128ResolutionApproving the use of grant funds through the Ward 4 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for the Midway Club.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Min 24-34 129Approval of MinutesApproving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1616 130ResolutionApproving Right of Way Permit Fee Rates for 2025.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1632 131ResolutionApproving the Mayor’s appointment of Al Reiter and Kalisha Yang to the Saint Paul Climate Justice Advisory Board.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1607 134ResolutionAuthorizing the City to enter into an Assignment Agreement and Use Agreement (which include indemnification language, and other documents as necessary) to close on the purchase of the property at 60 West Sycamore Street to house the Department of Public Works Solid Waste and Recycle Operations.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 24-1626 132ResolutionHonoring Saint Paul Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, 2024.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES 24-1460 133ResolutionApproving the 2024 Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) Grant Program awards.Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
RES 24-1340 135ResolutionAccepting an early care and education program plan recommendation.Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
Ord 24-27 136OrdinanceAmending Title XXIII of the Legislative Code to add Chapter 224A titled Wage Theft.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
Ord 24-26 137OrdinanceAmending Chapters 65 and 66 of the Legislative Code pertaining to drive-through sales and services and walk-up service windows.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
Ord 24-33 138OrdinanceGranting 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.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
Ord 24-32 139OrdinanceAmending the gas and electric franchises granted by the City to Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation (“Company”).Laid Over to Final AdoptionPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 24-263 140Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing Public Works to request $973,000 in SCORE grant funds from Ramsey County to support the curbside recycling program and setting the 2025 City Recycling Service Fees.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 24-264 141Resolution-Public HearingSetting the Solid Waste Service Fee for 2025.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 24-270 142Resolution-Public HearingSetting the 2025 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer rates. (Public hearing closed. Laid over from December 4, 2024)Laid Over  Action details Video Video
RES PH 24-259 143Resolution-Public HearingEstablishing the Water Charges for 2025. (Public hearing closed. Laid over from December 4, 2024)Laid Over  Action details Video Video
RES PH 24-265 144Resolution-Public HearingApproving the application of Podium Sports Marketing, Inc. for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the Turkey Trot Saint Paul on November 28, 2024 by Shepard Road between Washington Street and Sherman Street.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 24-266 145Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Emergency Management Department to accept the 2024 Port Security Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through its Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (and amend the 2024 grant fund budget for this grant).AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 24-272 146Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $25,974.81 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 24-273 147Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Emergency Management budget in the amount of $30,000 for the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) to provide assistance for Emergency Management to attend and provide training, public education and purchase equipment.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 24-275 148Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing Public Works Solid Waste and Recycling Fund to amend their 2024 fiscal budget, including a reallocation of spending by $891,692 to adjust expenditures in Fund 645 and Fund 241 for the purchase of 60 W Sycamore St approved on RES PH 24-171.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH SAO 24-71 249Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderMaking finding on the appealed of Ray Krueger to a nuisance abatement ordered for 327 MAPLE STREET in Council File RLH CO 24-7.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH RR 24-34 261Resolution 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)Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 24-313 275Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 574 SHERBURNE AVENUE (AKA 572 SHERBURNE AVENUE). (File No. VB2411A, Assessment No. 248828)Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
RLH RR 24-46 174Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderFourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 346 SHERBURNE AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 24-37. (Public hearing closed and laid over from November 6, 2024)Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
RLH RR 24-45 150Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderAmending Council File No. RLH RR 24-32 to abate the Making Finding on the appealed Substantial Abatement Ordered for 188 ACKER STREET EAST.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH OA 24-10 251Resolution LH Other Appeal TypeAppeal of Brian Sullivan, Xcel Energy, to a Denial of Request for Fence Variance at 63 ARLINGTON AVENUE EAST.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH VBR 24-65 252Resolution LH Vacant Building RegistrationAppeal of Mike Horsch, JAM Ventures, to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 145 BELVIDERE STREET EAST.Adopted As Amended  Action details Not available
RLH RR 24-36 253Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderFourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 939 CHARLES AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 24-6. (Public hearing continued to December 18, 2024)Continue Public Hearing  Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-442 154Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending Council File RLH AR 24-52 to reduce the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2024 at 565 DAYTON AVENUE. (File No. CG2402A1, Assessment No. 240113)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-419 255Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1209 DAYTON AVENUE. (File No. CG2403A2, Assessment No. 240116)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-436 156Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending Council File RLH AR 24-32 to delete the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2023 at 1225 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-440 157Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending Council File RLH AR 24-52 to delete the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2024 at 1225 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. CG2402A1, Assessment No. 240113)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-422 258Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1225 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-377 259Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 908 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2401V1, Assessment No. 248001)Adopted As Amended  Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-381 260Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1223 FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-421 262Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 75 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-433 163Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending Council File RLH AR 23-107 to reduce the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during April to June 2023 at 75 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2303A2, Assessment No. 230113)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-434 164Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending Council File RLH AR 24-32 to reduce the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2023 at 75 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-435 165Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending Council File RLH AR 24-52 to reduce the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2024 at 75 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2402A1, Assessment No. 240113)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-391 266Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 735 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-416 467Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1033 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-417 268Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1669 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-428 269Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1894 MECHANIC AVENUE. (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH VBR 24-59 270Resolution LH Vacant Building RegistrationAppeal of Zoltan Pusenyak to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Code Compliance Inspection Letter at 1024 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH VBR 24-60 271Resolution LH Vacant Building RegistrationAppeal of Romisha Jones, Tenant, to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Code Compliance Inspection Letter at 1024 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-429 272Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1803 REANEY AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-418 273Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 836 ROSE AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2403A2, Assessment No. 240116)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH CO 24-13 276Resolution LH Correction Order (Code Enforcement Only)Appeal of James Dittel to a Correction Notice at 997 SHERBURNE AVENUE.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH RR 24-35 277Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderSecond Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 829 THIRD STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-64. (Amend: nuisance is abated)Adopted As Amended  Action details Not available
RLH TA 24-427 278Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 674 VIRGINIA STREET. (File No. CG2403A2, Assessment No. 240116)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 24-94 279Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during April to June 2024. (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 24-95 280Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during April to June 2024. (File No. CG2403A2, Assessment No. 240116)Adopted As Amended  Action details Not available
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Ord 24-33 12/4/2024 8:58 PMKristen 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 PMJeanne & 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 AMTolga 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 AMJulie 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 AMJennifer 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 AMAndrea 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