Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/3/2021 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 (76) Public Comments (13) 76 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 21-23 1 1 Communications & Receive/File Mayor's Emergency Executive Orders 21-9 and 21-10. Received and Filed   Action details Not available CO 21-24 1 2 Communications & Receive/File Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 975 Hudson Road 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 CO 21-25 1 3 Communications & Receive/File Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 575 Park Street and 595 Park Street nuisance properties. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) Received and Filed   Action details Not available Min 21-8 1 4 Approval of Minutes Approving the minutes of the November 4 and 18, 2020 Saint Paul City Council meetings. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-281 1 5 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to execute grant agreements with the Metropolitan Council, and the Department of Employment and Economic Development which includes an indemnification clause. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-290 1 6 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for up to $150,000 in capital funds and up to $75,000 in equipment funds for Hidden Falls-Crosby Regional Park from the Federal Recreational Trail grant program; and to apply for grants to other agencies and groups as needed for any matching amounts required. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-311 1 7 Resolution Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of lunch for the department personnel on March 7, 2021 valued at $500 from Tom and Roxanne McDonough. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-312 1 8 Resolution Approving the Labor Agreement (January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022) between the City of Saint Paul and District Lodge No. 77, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers AFL-CIO. (Laid over from March 3) Laid Over Pass Action details Not available RES 21-317 1 9 Resolution Approving the addition of an Auto Body Repair/Painting Shop License with conditions to the existing Auto Repair Garage license for Rice Auto Repair Inc., d/b/a Rice Auto Repairs (License ID #20070004299), for the premises located at 601 Rice Street in Saint Paul. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-326 1 11 Resolution Affirming the Extension of Declaration of Local Emergency issued March 1, 2021 by Mayor Melvin Carter III. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 21-325 1 10 Resolution Approving the Mayor’s appointments of Deborah Mitchell, Libby Kantner, Stephen Moore, and Seanne Thomas to the Planning Commission. Adopted Pass Action details Video SR 21-26 1 12 Staff Report Presentation from Ramsey County Attorney's Office regarding current prosecution standards and challenges. Withdrawn   Action details Video SR 21-21 1 13 Staff Report Update on Covid-19 vaccinations. Received and Filed   Action details Video RES 21-257 1 14 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) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video Ord 21-10 2 15 Ordinance Creating Chapter 223 of the Legislative Code relating to Guaranteed Income Program (Title XXIII). Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption Pass Action details Video RES PH 21-26 1 16 Resolution-Public Hearing Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on Private Properties during July to September 2020. (File No. 2100LDSRP, Assessment No. 214000) Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 21-27 1 17 Resolution-Public Hearing Ratifying the assessments for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on Private Properties during July to September 2020. (File No. SWRP2100, Assessment No. 213000) Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 21-30 1 18 Resolution-Public Hearing Transferring $50,000 from the 2021 budget in the Energy Initiatives accounting unit, previously received from the McKnight grant (via RES PH 20-29) for electric vehicle hubs as part of the Twin Cities Electric Vehicle Mobility Network Project, to the Public Works grant fund. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 21-34 1 19 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving installation of bike lanes on Hamline Avenue from Highland Parkway to Randolph Avenue. Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Video RES PH 21-46 1 20 Resolution-Public Hearing Authorizing application and acceptance of two grants from the State of Minnesota for asset preservation of the Minnesota Humanities Center’s main facility; amending the 2021 City budget in the amount of $1,750,000 upon acceptance of said grants; and approving and authorizing execution of a State Grant Agreement and other necessary documents in connection therewith (District 5, Ward 6). Adopted Pass Action details Video Ord 21-4 1 21 Ordinance Amending the zoning code as recommended in the Definition of Family Zoning Study. Public Hearing Closed; Laid Over to Fourth Reading/Final Adoption Pass Action details Video Ord 21-6 1 22 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) Withdrawn   Action details Video Ord 21-8 1 23 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. Public Hearing Closed; Laid Over to Fourth Reading/Final Adoption Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-29 2 25 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 730 BELLOWS STREET. (File No. CG2004A1, Assessment No. 200163) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-45 2 26 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 646 BLAIR AVENUE. (File No. J2109A, Assessment No. 218508) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-121 2 27 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 899 BURR STREET. (File No. J2019A, Assessment No. 208534) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-123 2 29 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 899 BURR STREET. (File No. VB2103B, Assessment No. 218813) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-100 2 30 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 308 COMO AVENUE. (File No. J2104A, Assessment No. 218503) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-5 2 31 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 696 CONCORD STREET. (File No. CG2004A1, Assessment No. 200163) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-58 2 32 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1841 CONWAY STREET. (File No. J2109A, Assessment No. 218508) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-28 2 33 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1 EDGCUMBE PLACE. (File No. CG2004A2, Assessment No. 200164) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-20 2 34 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2012 EDGCUMBE ROAD. (File No. CG2004A2, Assessment No. 200164) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-34 2 35 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1205 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. CG2004A2, Assessment No. 200164) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-356 2 37 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 183 GENESEE STREET. (File No. J2020A, Assessment No. 208535) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-352 2 38 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 393 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2020A, Assessment No. 208535) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-30 2 39 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1656 GURNEY STREET. (File No. CG2004A2, Assessment No. 200164) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-68 2 41 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 690 HALL AVENUE. (File No. CG2004A1, Assessment No. 200163) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-19 3 42 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 734 HALL AVENUE. (File No. CG2004A1, Assessment No. 200163) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-35 2 44 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1243 HIGHLAND PARKWAY. (File No. CG2004A2, Assessment No. 200164) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-103 2 45 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1027 IGLEHART AVENUE. (File No. J2014A1, Assessment No. 208544) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-98 2 46 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 869 JENKS AVENUE. (File No. J2014A1, Assessment No. 208544) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH RR 21-13 1 47 Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order Referring to City Council of a potential stay of enforcement of demolition for John Ray, for property at 655 JESSAMINE AVENUE EAST. Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-347 2 48 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1288 JESSIE STREET. (File No. J2020A, Assessment No. 208535) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-26 2 49 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 745 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J2109A, Assessment No. 218508) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-337 2 51 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1028 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2019A, Assessment No. 208534) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-33 2 53 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 803 MONTANA AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2004A2, Assessment No. 200164) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-6 2 54 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 507 MONTROSE LANE. (File No. CG2004A1, Assessment No. 200163) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-74 2 55 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1214 PACIFIC STREET. (File No. J2110A, Assessment No. 218509) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-126 1 56 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Amending Council File No. RLH AR 20-133 to delete the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during December 24, 2019 to May 18, 2020 at 1362 PALACE AVENUE. (File No. VB2101, Assessment No. 218800) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-62 3 57 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1393 PROSPERITY AVENUE. (File No. J2103A1, Assessment No. 218516) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-63 2 58 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1393 PROSPERITY AVENUE. (File No. J2104A3, Assessment No. 218520) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-64 2 59 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1393 PROSPERITY AVENUE. (File No. J2109A, Assessment No. 208534) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-353 2 60 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 975 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. J2020A, Assessment No. 208535) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-338 2 61 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1033 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. J2020A, Assessment No. 208535) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-4 2 63 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 51 SARATOGA STREET NORTH - 1523 PORTLAND AVENUE. (File No. CG2004A1, Assessment No. 200163) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-105 2 64 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during June 22 to July 22, 2020 at 1670 SEVENTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2103E, Assessment No. 218302) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-108 2 65 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1670 SEVENTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2105A, Assessment No. 218504) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-110 2 66 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1670 SEVENTH STREET. (File No. J2110A, Assessment No. 218509) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-72 2 68 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1365 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. J2109A, Assessment No. 218508) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-357 2 70 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 894 WESTMINSTER STREET. (File No. J2019A, Assessment No. 208534) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH AR 20-98 2 72 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up March 16 to 30, 2020. (File No. J2020A, Assessment No. 208535) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH AR 21-10 2 73 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during July to September 2020. (File No. CG2004A2, Assessment No. 200164) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH AR 21-11 2 74 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during July to September 2020. (File No. CG2004A1, Assessment No. 200163) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH AR 21-13 2 75 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during September 30 to October 14, 2020. (File No. J2109A, Assessment No. 218508) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH AR 21-14 2 76 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during October 14 to 29, 2020. (File No. J2110A, Assessment No. 218509) Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-339 2 40 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 647 HAGUE AVENUE. (File No. J2019A, Assessment No. 208534) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH AR 20-97 2 71 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up March 2 to 11, 2020. (File No. J2019A, Assessment No. 208534) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-122 2 28 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 899 BURR STREET. (File No. J2110A, Assessment No. 218509) (Public hearing continued to September 8, 2021) Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-59 2 36 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 FAIRVIEW AVENUE SOUTH. (File No. J2110A, Assessment No. 218509) (Amend to Delete) Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-22 2 69 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 649 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2109A, Assessment No. 218508) (Public hearing continued to August 4, 2021) Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-31 3 24 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 143 BAKER STREET WEST. (File No. CG2004A1, Assessment No. 200163) (Amend to CG2004A1-1, Assessment No. 200169) [THIS FILE HAS BECOME CORRUPTED. DO NOT USE. REPLACEMENT FILE IS RLH TA 21-261] Referred Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-80 2 50 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 661 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2110A, Assessment No. 218509) Referred Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-69 2 62 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 197 ROBIE STREET WEST. (File No. CG2004A1, Assessment No. 200163) Referred Pass Action details Video RLH TA 21-134 1 67 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 818 SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. J2110A, Assessment No. 218509) (Amend to File No. J2110A2, Assessment No. 218333) Referred Pass Action details Video RLH RR 20-51 3 43 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) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH TA 20-358 2 52 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2106 MARSHALL AVENUE. (File No. J2020A, Assessment No. 208535) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video  Add New Comment 13 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 3/3/2021 7:26 PM Connor McGinnis   Against Living a block west of the proposed construction site, I'm disinclined toward the idea of adding an apartment building to an area that is already seeing increased growth from the University of St. Thomas and from additional structures such as the new apartment already being built on the corner of Finn and Marshall. This is too rapid of growth in too short a time for an otherwise nice residential area. +4 -2 2 3/3/2021 5:26 PM Evan Koop   Against I reside at 2137 Marshall Ave. I believe the rezoning of 2069 Marshall Ave. to construct a large apartment complex would not be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and would significantly increase both noise and traffic in an already busy area. +4 -2 2 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