Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/17/2021 3:30 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor Please see the meeting guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (68) Public Comments (12) 68 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 21-21 1 1 Communications & Receive/File Mayor's Emergency Executive Order 21-7. Received and Filed   Action details Not available AO 21-9 1 2 Administrative Order Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to reallocate $328,328 of 2021 General Fund Budget within accounting units to most accurately reflect the location of projected actual spending. The Community First Public Safety increase for 2021 was originally included in an existing accounting unit budget, but Parks and Recreation now wishes to move this funding in to the newly created Community First Public Safety accounting unit budget, to provide the most effective financial tracking specific to this program. Received and Filed   Action details Not available Min 21-6 1 3 Approval of Minutes Approving the minutes of the September 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2020 City Council meetings. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-132 1 4 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on Private Properties during October to December 2020, and setting date of City Council public hearing for March 17, 2021 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2101LDSRP, Assessment No. 214001) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-134 1 5 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on Private Properties during October to December 2020, and setting date of City Council public hearing for March 17, 2021 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. SWRP2101, Assessment No. 213001) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-186 1 6 Resolution Authorizing staff to apply for a grant from MnDOT's Local Road Improvement Program for the Lexington Parkway (Phase 2) project. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-193 1 7 Resolution Authorizing use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the Sewer Maintenance Generator Installation and Pump Station Repair projects. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-194 1 8 Resolution Approving non-use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the following projects: Sewer Cleaning and Televising Projects (Eagle-Shepard, Point Douglas-Lower Afton), Storm Tunnel Outfall Repairs Project, 2021 Citywide Sewer Lining, and 2021 Citywide Sewer Repairs. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-208 1 9 Resolution Approving adverse action against the Massage Practitioner application submitted by Kao Vang (License ID #20190001182) for the premises located at 2140 Ford Parkway. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-211 1 10 Resolution Authorizing the City to submit a Point Source Implementation grant application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA), and authorizing City officials to execute a grant agreement on behalf of the City for the Bush-Desoto Stormwater Pond Retrofit and related facilities. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-236 1 11 Resolution Authorizing the Police Department assessors' expenses for assistance in the evaluation of candidates for the sergeant position. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-249 1 12 Resolution Entering into license agreements between the City of Saint Paul and the BNSF Railway Company for fiber optic lines on BNSF property. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-253 1 13 Resolution Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Matt Slaven to a six-year term to the Saint Paul Port Authority. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-255 1 14 Resolution Approving the Mayor’s reappointments of Dawn Selle and Suzanne Yeager to a two-year term on the Advisory Committee on Aging. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-256 1 15 Resolution Approving the Mayor’s appointments of Ron Weisman, Lance Fang, and Tom Eckstein to a two-year term on the Advisory Committee on Aging. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-258 1 17 Resolution Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Thomas McCarthy to a three-year term on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-260 1 19 Resolution Approving the Mayor’s appointment of James Garrett Jr. to a four-year term on the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB). Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-257 1 16 Resolution Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Roxanne Draughn and Walter Battle to a four-year term on the Neighborhood STAR Board. (Laid over from February 24) Laid Over Pass Action details Video RES 21-259 1 18 Resolution Approving the Mayor’s appointments of Libby Kantner and Richard Holst to the Planning Commission. Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RES 21-271 1 20 Resolution Recognizing Hawkins, Inc. as one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek Magazine. Adopted Pass Action details Video Ord 21-3 1 21 Ordinance Granting the application of NBH Holdings LLC to rezone the property at 1350 Arcade Street and 835 Clear Avenue from R4 one-family residential to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Adopted Pass Action details Video Ord 21-10 1 22 Ordinance Creating Chapter 223 of the Legislative Code relating to Guaranteed Income Program (Title XXIII). Laid Over to Third Reading/Public Hearing   Action details Video Ord 21-4 1 23 Ordinance Amending the zoning code as recommended in the Definition of Family Zoning Study. Laid Over to Second Reading   Action details Video Ord 21-6 1 24 Ordinance Amending Chapter 366A of the Legislative Code entitled “Parades, Races and Public Assemblies” to prohibit possession of certain items at such events. (To be withdrawn) Laid Over to Second Reading   Action details Video Ord 21-8 1 25 Ordinance Granting the application of 2069 Marshall Ave LLC to rezone property at 2069 Marshall Avenue from T2 Traditional Neighborhood to T3 Traditional Neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Laid Over to Second Reading   Action details Video RES PH 21-5 1 26 Resolution-Public Hearing Ratifying the assessment for installation of a fire protection system at the Minnesota Transportation Museum at 193 Pennsylvania Ave. E., covering Bay B and Bay C of the building. (Project No. FP2019-05, Assessment No. 197104). Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 21-25 1 27 Resolution-Public Hearing Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept funds in the amount of $85,000 from the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD), amending the financing and spending plan to reflect the funding received and the reimbursement of Foursome for the upfront cost of BMP improvements at Como Golf Course. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 21-28 1 28 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving the Final (combined) Plat for Highland Bridge 2nd Addition Rowhome Combined Plat. Adopted Pass Action details Video Ord 21-7 1 29 Ordinance Amending and replacing ordinance CF10-779 and authorizing the issuance of general obligation library refunding bonds of the Public Library Agency in order to achieve debt service savings. Public Hearing Closed; Laid Over to Fourth Reading/Final Adoption Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-705 2 32 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 37 ATWATER STREET. (File No. J2108A, Assessment No. 218507) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-79 2 33 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1696 BOHLAND AVENUE. (File No. J2016A, Assessment No. 208524) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-702 2 35 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 839 CHARLES AVENUE. (File No. J2107A, Assessment No. 218506) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-346 2 36 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 128 COOK AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2016A, Assessment No. 208524) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-699 2 37 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1082 EUCLID STREET. (File No. J2107A, Assessment No. 218506) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH VO 21-5 2 38 Resolution LH Vacate Order Appeal of Chee Xiong to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection (which includes condemnation) at 1151 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH SAO 21-9 2 39 Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order Appeal of Chee Xiong to a Summary Abatement Order and Vehicle Abatement Order at 1151 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-70 2 40 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1568 HAGUE AVENUE. (File No. CRT2101A, Assessment No. 218207) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH SAO 21-4 2 44 Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1122 JACKSON STREET in Council File RLH SAO 19-49. Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH SAO 21-7 2 46 Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order Appeal of James VinZant to a Summary Abatement Order at 1597 JACKSON STREET. Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-677 2 47 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 724 JESSAMINE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2108A, Assessment No. 218507) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-700 2 48 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 779 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J2108A, Assessment No. 218507) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-704 2 52 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 951 MARION STREET. (File No. J2108A, Assessment No. 218507) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-60 2 54 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 433 ROBERT STREET SOUTH. (File No. J2101P1, Assessment No. 218405) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-706 2 57 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 716 SIMS AVENUE. (File No. J2107A, Assessment No. 218506) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-304 2 58 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 832 THIRD STREET EAST. (File No. J2016A, Assessment No. 208524) (Public hearing continued to February 17, 2021) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-88 2 60 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2469 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2102P1, Assessment No. 218406) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH FCO 20-168 2 62 Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order Appeal of Irine Katras to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 1676 WHITE BEAR AVENUE NORTH. Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH AR 20-72 2 65 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up during January 2 to 10, 2020. (File No. J2015A, Assessment No. 208515) (Public hearing continued to February 17, 2021) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH AR 20-164 2 67 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during September 1 to 14, 2020. (File No. J2107A, Assessment No. 218506) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH AR 20-165 2 68 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during September 15 to 29, 2020. (File No. J2108A, Assessment No. 218507) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-305 3 30 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1245 ALBEMARLE STREET. (File No. J2015A, Assessment No. 208515) (Public hearing continued to February 17, 2021) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-233 2 31 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 861 ALBERT STREET NORTH. (File No. J2016A, Assessment No. 208524) (Public hearing to be continued to February 17, 2021) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-278 2 45 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1555 JACKSON STREET (File No. J2016A, Assessment No. 208524) (Amend to delete) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-101 2 51 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 876 MARGARET STREET. (File No. J2016A, Assessment No. 208524) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-279 4 53 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 644 OLIVE STREET (AKA 640 OLIVE STREET). (File No. J2015A, Assessment No. 208515) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH RR 20-53 3 55 Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1313 SEMINARY AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the January 13, 2021, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-109 2 56 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1670 SEVENTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2108A, Assessment No. 218507) (Legislative Hearing on February 16, 2021) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-249 2 61 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2155 WAUKON AVENUE. (File No. J2016A, Assessment No. 208524) (Public hearing to be continued to February 17, 2021) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-280 4 64 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 903 YORK AVENUE (File No. J2015A, Assessment No. 208515) (Public hearing continued to February 17, 2021) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH AR 20-73 3 66 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up during January 16 to 31, 2020. (File No. J2016A, Assessment No. 208524) (Public hearing continued to February 17, 2021) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH RR 20-51 3 41 Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1629 HARTFORD AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the January 13, 2021, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 100 days) Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-701 2 49 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 120 MAGNOLIA AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2107A, Assessment No. 218506) (Public hearing continued to July 7, 2021) Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-99 2 50 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 876 MARGARET STREET. (File No. J2015A, Assessment No. 208515) (Public hearing continued to September 8, 2021) Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-596 2 59 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1935 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. VB2101, Assessment No. 208800) (Public Hearing to be continued from February 17, 2021) Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-710 2 34 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 701 CHARLES AVENUE. (File No. J2108A, Assessment No. 218507) (Public hearing continued to July 7, 2021) Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-264 4 42 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 0 HERBERT STREET. (File No. J2015A, Assessment No. 208515) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-288 3 43 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 0 HERBERT STREET, PARCEL ID: 27-29-22-13-0021. (File No. J2013A, Assessment No. 208515) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH VO 21-3 2 63 Resolution LH Vacate Order Appeal of Thomas Mueller, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, on behalf of Michelle Baker, to a Correction Notice-Re-Inspection Complaint (which includes condemnation) at 1276 WILSON AVENUE #128. Adopted Pass Action details Video  Add New Comment 12 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 21-6 3/10/2021 2:37 AM Ian Hedberg   Against I must express my vehement opposition to this ordinance. Peaceful protesting is guaranteed by the first amendment to the U.S. constitution *explicitly*. Allowing civilians to voice dissastisfaction is essential to allow the state to change course before tensions erupt into full violence. I would be appalled to see Saint Paul adopt the same kind of repressive measures some foreign states use to suppress dissent, such as limiting gatherings to 5 or fewer people without state approval. Furthermore, this seems to be an attempt to suppress violent clashes between white supremacists and anti-fascists. Such clashes are the result of deep conflict originating in white colonization of North America and the institution of slavery. The violence cannot be eliminated simply by outlawing protest. Street violence is already illegal! We should not go down the path of heavy police repression of public dissent, nor give police broad discretion to arrest protestors based on sign stick size etc. +4 -4 3 Ord 21-8 3/3/2021 8:09 PM Josh Salonek   Against I am against the idea to rezone 2069 Marshall Ave from T2 to T3 Traditional Neighborhood. It seems to me that this change would change the neighborhood in a significant way. The purpose of the rezoning seems to be to tear down the house and to put up another apartment building on Marshall Ave. There is already one apartment in the process of being built (2127 Marshall Ave) and it has disrupted our neighborhood. Crime has increased during the building phase and after the apartment complex is up it will add a significant amount of traffic to our already busy street. For these reasons, I do not think the City Council should rezone 2069 Marshall Ave. +6 -4 4 Ord 21-8 3/2/2021 9:46 PM Marc Paveglio   Against I live on the 2100 block of Marshall Avenue and I am against the unwise development and rezoning of 2069 Marshall Ave. Please reconsider this application and allow our neighborhoods to be sustainable and healthy. +5 -4 4 Ord 21-6 3/2/2021 7:50 PM Yvonne Cournoyer   Against I am vehemently opposed to this effort to severely restrict and limit our Constitutional right to free speech and ***embly. There are already laws and ordinances prohibiting violence. Peaceful protests are an important way for citizens to lift up issues and raise concerns with governmental leaders. Requiring permits to ***emble is an unnecessarily harsh and extreme method for controlling protesters. And when not backed up with any call for restraint from the police, who through their aggressive responses to peaceful protests often provoke and escalate violence, this Ordinance will not prevent violence at protests and demonstrations. History shows that ordinances like this are unfairly enforced on Black and Brown people. With the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin, St. Paul has an opportunity to demonstrate that we value engaged citizens and our right to peacefully ***emble and protest. Vote NO on Ordinance 21-6. +3 -3 3 Ord 21-6 3/2/2021 7:16 PM James Wilkinson     Error in previous comment corrected here: Minnesota law allows police officers to ask for, review and conduct signature verification for people carrying guns in the city who have permits and take action against those who do not have valid permits. +3 -3 3 Ord 21-6 3/2/2021 7:13 PM James Wilkinson   Against The proposal does not even address the possession of illegal or unlicensed guns at events here!!! Minnesota law limits St Paul's response to the increased intimidation by carrying of guns at demonstrations, parades, etc.- an almost 100% radical white nationalist phenomenon seen here. However, the City is NOT without any tools to address this. Minnesota law allows police officers to ask for, review and conduct signature verification for people carrying guns in the city. It criminalizes carrying permitted guns when under the influence of alcohol or drugs and authorizes police to address such cir***stances by using familiar screening tests. I have sent suggested language that addresses this issue by adding such weapons to the banned list and prioritizing gun checks to council members, but it does not appear that there is any real interest by sponsors in addressing the most dangerous weapons we are sure to see at times of unrest. I hope to be proven wrong. +3 -3 3 Ord 21-6 3/1/2021 8:47 PM Betsy MV   Against I think this proposal creates creates excessive limitations on community members who wish to exercise their rights to free speech and public ***embly. The expectation of permits limits the ability of people to gather spontaneously based on what is happening at the moment. The city can't possibly get a permit approved within a short period of time. With the permit costing money, this also puts up a barrier for low wealth residents and BIPOC individuals. This is an ordinance written in a way to severely limit and penalize people. Is it in the best interest of anyone to be citing or arresting people for having a sign that's too large? It should not be p***ed. +3 -2 2 Ord 21-6 3/1/2021 6:16 PM Lucas Cragg   Against As noted by other commenters, this appears to be absolutely ripe for abuse against legitimate protest and does nothing to prevent violence being perpetrated by law enforcement or by the blackshirt wannabes. Drop this. +2 -2 2 Ord 21-6 2/27/2021 12:57 PM Mike Reynolds   Against As James Wilkinson notes, the proposed revisions add a slate of specific prohibitions that seem to enable inequitable enforcement of the basic underlying ordinance about public safety. The revisions constrain public ***embly in ways that could, for instance, allow harsher measures against Black Lives Matter protests while providing no greater regulation of the Proud Boys marching with semi-automatics. I would urge the Council to vote no on the revisions as proposed. +9 -2 2 Ord 21-4 2/26/2021 9:52 PM James Wilkinson     We need more flexibility in St Paul housing and the change will help with that. Low income people and particularly immigrants do not have the income to abide by such restrictions that are focused on family relationships. Actual problems with student housing or behavior of residents should be addressed with other powers available to the City. +5 -4 3 Ord 21-6 2/25/2021 8:55 PM James Wilkinson   Against This is worse than the first version as it seems to remove the "warn first" provision. The new language on allowing some sticks for signs does not make sense when I read the sentence. Is the real danger to St. Paul is from BLM and anti-right demonstrators with 2x4s , containers of milk, etc. or from proud boys with guns and kevlar vests? Create more crimes on our books and you will see that these are used against oppressed communities. +10 -2 2 CO 21-21 2/16/2021 10:19 PM Sharon4MNAG   Against Affiant does not give consent to Extend Order another year on Chinese Virus,Sharons Demand 4 DSI Employees Names,Pic,Salary Ps TRUMP 2024 http://crimes-against-humanity6.blogspot.com On March 13, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-01 declaring a Peacetime Emergency and coordinating Minnesota’s strategy to protect Minnesotans from COVID- 19” pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 12.31, Subd. 2. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. On March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic” pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020, and which has been extended and remains in effect +1 -1 1