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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/21/2019 3:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
Public Hearings at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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RES 19-1387 11ResolutionAuthorizing proper City officials to accept a gift membership in Welcoming America for the remainder of this year (2019).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 19-1366 12ResolutionApproving the release of sewer easement rights for an abandoned sewer in a portion of vacated Bidwell Street and the northwesterly corner of Block 187, Robertson's Addition to West Saint Paul (property at 84 Water Street West).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 19-1350 13ResolutionDeclaring a hardship to satisfy petition requirements for a proposed vacation of Canfield Avenue adjacent to the property at 1290 Snelling Avenue North.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 19-1304 14ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up services during June 5 to 13, 2019, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 17, 2019 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2020 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2001A, Assessment No. 208500)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 19-1305 15ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up services during June 14 to 28, 2019, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 17, 2019 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2020 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2002A, Assessment No. 208501)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 19-1372 16ResolutionAuthorizing the City of Saint Paul to accept a donation of up to $2,700 from the National League of Cities.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 19-1384 17ResolutionApproving and authorizing the execution of the Sibley Park Apartments second amended and restated master subordination agreement and estoppel certificate, District 17, Ward 2.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 19-1341 18ResolutionApproving the Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license with conditions for NH Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Beaningful Coffee (License ID #20180003942) at 370 Wabasha Street.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 19-1329 19ResolutionApproving a waiver of the 45-day notice requirement to issue Liquor On Sale - 101-180 Seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (A) licenses with conditions to Amazed Group LLC, d/b/a Cups & Cheers (License ID #20190001176) at 1626 White Bear Avenue North.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 19-1310 111ResolutionApproving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco license held by Carter’s Oil and Food, d/b/a Carter’s BP (License ID #20060003657) at 623 Como Avenue.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 19-1360 112ResolutionApproving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco license held by Moundsview Retail Inc., d/b/a Mounds Park Market (License ID #20170000776) at 241 Earl Street.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 19-1309 110ResolutionApproving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco license held by Mel Lindholm, d/b/a Charlie’s (License ID #20180002499) at 444 Cedar Street. (Public hearing continued from August 21)   Action details Video Video
RES 19-1391 113ResolutionCelebrating Urban Roots and its 50 years serving the Saint Paul community.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES 19-1392 114ResolutionRecognizing the partnership of Comcast, the Sanneh Foundation, and Saint Paul Public Libraries to help bridge the digital divide.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 19-155 315Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1895 SAINT ANTHONY AVENUE. (File No. VB1907, Assessment No. 198806; amended to File No. VB1907B, Assessment No. 198819) (Public hearing held May 15)Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
Ord 19-54 116OrdinanceAmending Chapters 60, 61, 64, and 66 of the Legislative Code pertaining to establish Ford zoning districts, site plan review for Ford zoning districts, sign regulations for Ford zoning districts, references to the Ford Site Zoning and Public Realm Master Plan, and minor and major amendments to the Ford Site Zoning and Public Realm Master Plan.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
Ord 19-55 117OrdinanceGranting the application of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to rezone property at 659 Otsego Street from RT1 Two-Family Residential to R4 One-Family Residential, and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
Ord 19-56 118OrdinanceAmending Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code to raise the age of persons allowed to enter liquor stores from age eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21).Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
Ord 19-57 119OrdinanceAmending Chapter 324 of the Legislative Code to raise the age of persons allowed to purchase tobacco and tobacco related devices and products from eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21).Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-169 120Resolution-Public HearingAmending the City's Capital Improvement Budget and Operating Budget to reflect the final sale details resulting from the issuance of the G.O. Various Improvement Bonds, Series 2019D; and the G.O. Public Safety Refunding Bonds, Series 2019E.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-281 121Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Office of Financial Services through the Office of Financial Empowerment to accept a $10,000 Phase One grant from the National League of Cities for a new initiative, Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-270 122Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $125,000 for a contribution received from the State of Minnesota to pay for training and equipment from the Fire Department Hazardous Materials team.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-271 123Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $2,400 for a contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education to pay for training for firefighters.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-272 124Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $38,400 for a contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education to pay for training for firefighters.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-262 125Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $5,108,578.84 to reflect Metropolitan Council Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment funds received for Parks projects.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-244 126Resolution-Public HearingEstablishing a financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $49,284 for STAR Grant funds received for security camera installation for the China Garden Pavilion in Phalen Regional Park.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-266 127Resolution-Public HearingAccepting an Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund grant administered through the Minnesota Humanities Center Minnesota Department of Administration, establishing a financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $388,000 for the design of a Hmong Cultural Plaza in Phalen Regional Park, and entering into a required grant agreement, which includes an indemnification clause.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-205 128Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget by adding Saint Paul Sewer Utility, Saint Paul Regional Water Services, and assessment funding into the 2019 Fairview Street Reconstruction Project.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-216 129Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget to close out projects.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-264 130Resolution-Public HearingApproving the application of Gray Duck Media, Growler Magazine for a sound level variance for outdoor music and announcements for the Unlabeled Event Series on September 20, 2019 at Upper Landing Park.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-267 131Resolution-Public HearingApproving the application of Hangman Productions USA Inc. for two sound level variances for outdoor music and announcements on September 6 and September 7, 2019 during the Red Bull Flugtag Events at Harriet Island and Upper Landing Park.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-263 132Resolution-Public HearingApproving the application of Minnesota United FC & Allianz Field for two sound level variances for amplified music on August 27 or August 28, 2019 for the MN United FC US Open Cup Final Game, and on September 3, 2019 for the International Soccer Friendly Event at 400 Snelling Avenue North.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-259 133Resolution-Public HearingApproving the application of University of St. Thomas for a sound level variance for amplified sound on August 30, 2019 for the University of St. Thomas Welcome Days at O’Shaughnessy Stadium, 2115 Summit Avenue.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-260 134Resolution-Public HearingApproving the application of Dual Citizen Brewery for a sound level variance for amplified music on September 14, 2019 in the parking lot south of 725 Raymond Avenue for the Dual Citizen Block Party- Blocktoberfest.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-265 135Resolution-Public HearingApproving the application of the Asian Economic Development Association for a sound level variance for amplified music and performances in the parking lots at 2314 University Avenue and 2274 University Avenue on September 7 and September 8, 2019 for the Night Market @ Chroma Zone.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-261 136Resolution-Public HearingApproving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance for outdoor music and announcements for the Miles for Melanoma 5K on September 15, 2019 at Phalen Park.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 19-492 237Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 668 CALIFORNIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. CRT1910, Assessment No. 198211)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 19-511 238Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 270 EARL STREET. (File No. VB1910, Assessment No. 198817)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 19-493 239Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1236 GALTIER STREET. (File No. J1908E3, Assessment No. 198321)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 19-494 240Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1236 GALTIER STREET. (File No. J1910E, Assessment No. 198316)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH VO 19-33 141Resolution LH Vacate OrderAmending Council File RLH VO 19-23, adopted July 10, 2019, to grant Jin Zun Zou an additional extension for property at 2209 GLENRIDGE AVENUE.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 19-510 242Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 363 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. J1910E, Assessment No. 198316)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 19-11 343Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 865 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. J1904E, Assessment No. 198303; amended to File No. J1904E1, Assessment No. 198312) (Public hearing continued from August 7)Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 19-506 244Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 74 MARIA AVENUE. (File No. CRT1910, Assessment No. 198211)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 19-525 245Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 879 RICE STREET. (File No. J1908P, Assessment No. 198407)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 19-509 246Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 995 ROSE AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB1910, Assessment No. 198817)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 19-660 147Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 336 WYOMING STREET EAST. (File No. VB1910, Assessment No. 198817) (Legislative Hearing on August 20)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 19-644 148Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2018 at 531 YORK AVENUE. (File No. CG1901E3, Assessment No. 190069)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 19-67 249Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration Fees billed during September 2, 2018 to February 14, 2019. (File No. VB1910, Assessment No. 198817)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 19-68 250Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessments for Boarding and/or Securing services during March 2019. (File No. J1910B, Assessment No. 198109)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 19-69 251Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessments for Demolition services from February 2019. (File No. J1908C, Assessment No. 192007)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 19-70 252Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessments for Demolition services from April 2019 (C.D.B.G. Funds). (File No. J1909C, Assessment No. 192008)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 19-71 253Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy Fees billed during January 14 to February 8, 2019. (File No. CRT1910, Assessment No. 198211)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 19-72 254Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during January 22 to February 19, 2019. (File No. J1910E, Assessment No. 198316)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES PH 19-266 2 Resolution-Public HearingAccepting an Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund grant administered through the Minnesota Humanities Center Minnesota Department of Administration, establishing a financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $388,000 for the design of a Hmong Cultural Plaza in Phalen Regional Park, and entering into a required grant agreement, which includes an indemnification clause.Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Not available
RES 19-1309 1 ResolutionApproving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco license held by Mel Lindholm, d/b/a Charlie’s (License ID #20180002499) at 444 Cedar Street. (Public hearing continued from August 21)Laid OverPass Action details Not available
Ord 19-53 156OrdinanceAmending Chapter 25 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the supplemental tax on hotels and motels by increasing the imposed tax rate from three to four percent.Public Hearing Closed; Laid Over to Fourth Reading/Final AdoptionPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-283 157Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing a business subsidy for The Coven project.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-252 158Resolution-Public HearingApproving the establishment of the Riverview Special Sanitary Sewer Availability Connection Charge District, determining the Riverview Special Sanitary Sewer Availability Connection Charge, approving record of restated and combined inter department loans, and budget amendment (Ward 2, District 3).AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-276 159Resolution-Public HearingAmending the redevelopment plan for the Riverfront Redevelopment Project Area, and approving the adoption of an amendment to the tax increment financing plan for the Riverfront Renaissance Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District (Districts 3 and 17, Ward 2).AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-207 160Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for the 2018 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Western Avenue from Larch to Front. (File No. MO1813, Assessment No. 185510) (Public hearing held August 21)Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-206 161Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for the 2018 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Franklin Avenue from TH 280 to Pelham. (File No. MO1812, Assessment No. 185509) (Public hearing held August 21)Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-208 162Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for the 2018 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Prior Avenue from University to Minnehaha. (File No. MO1814, Assessment No. 185511) (Public hearing held August 21)Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 19-209 163Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for the 2018 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Third Street from Ruth to McKnight. (File No. MO1815, Assessment No. 185512) (Public hearing held August 21)Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
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RES PH 19-206 8/23/2019 7:37 AMCandidateSharonAnderson Against When Legal opinions are requested, before any Ratifying ***essmets are signed off by City Attorney and Mayor, Mitra former Clerk4 then Congressman Keith Ellison must know the state and federal Laws and must not act in Bad Faith such as this council did recent Trash Ballot https://mailchi.mp/48101a249efb/november-5-citizens-will-vote-on-citys-trash-plan?e=6b88bf099b Hoeschler letter must be acted on, Legal Opinions must be in writing for Public Scruinty. +2 -4 2