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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/6/2021 3:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
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CO 21-77 11Communications & Receive/FileLetter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1722 Reaney Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)Received and Filed  Action details Not available
CO 21-78 12Communications & Receive/FileLetter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 879 Sixth Street East 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 21-79 13Communications & Receive/FileLetter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1853 Minnehaha Avenue East 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 21-80 14Communications & Receive/FileMayor's Emergency Executive Order 21-37.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
AO 21-45 15Administrative OrderEstablishing four (4) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round program as adopted via City Council Resolutions # RES 21-1269, RES 21-1303, RES 21-1337 and RES 21-1339; increasing one (1) Year-Round STAR project via Resolution # RES 21-1269; returning the balance of one (1) project to the Year-Round STAR Program; and adjusting the Neighborhood STAR Program with 2021 Neighborhood STAR administrative funding.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
AO 21-47 16Administrative OrderAmending the 2021 Department of Planning and Economic Development Operations budgetReceived and Filed  Action details Not available
Min 21-27 17Approval of MinutesApproving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2021.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1356 18ResolutionApproving the May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2024 Maintenance Labor Agreement between the City and the United Association of Plumbers, Local 34 and Sprinkler Fitters, Local Union No. 417. (Laid over from September 22)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1378 19ResolutionAccepting a donation from the Saint Paul Police K-9 Foundation to provide support to the Canine Unit.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1383 110ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept site furnishings including picnic tables and grill, valued at $7,000, for Hamline Park, donated by the Friends of Hamline Park and Hamline Midway Coalition.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1398 111ResolutionAuthorizing issuance of and negotiated sale of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Highland Bridge Project), Series 2021E.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1405 112ResolutionAuthorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Ramsey County for sidewalk construction on McKnight Road between Mailand Road and Londin Lane.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1408 113ResolutionSetting a Public Hearing date of November 3, 2021 for 2022 Water Charges.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1410 114ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during April 22 to June 11, 2021, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for November 2, 2021 and City Council public hearing for February 2, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2203, Assessment No. 228802)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1411 115ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during July 2021, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for November 2, 2021 and City Council public hearing for February 2, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2203B, Assessment No. 228102)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1412 116ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Demolition service from July 2021 at 1819 York Ave, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for November 2, 2021 and City Council public hearing for February 2, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2201C, Assessment No. 222000)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1413 117ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during June 21 to July 29, 2021, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for November 2, 2021 and City Council public hearing for February 2, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2203, Assessment No. 228202)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1414 118ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during May 24 to June 21, 2021, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for November 2, 2021 and City Council public hearing for February 2, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2203E, Assessment No. 228302)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1415 119ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during July 19 to September 13, 2021, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for November 2, 2021 and City Council public hearing for February 2, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2203P, Assessment No. 228402)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1416 120ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Removal of Dangerous Tree during July 2021 at 1209 St Paul Ave, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for November 2, 2021 and City Council public hearing for February 2, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2201T, Assessment No. 229000)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1417 121ResolutionApproving the Cityā€™s cost of providing Removal of Emerald Ash Tree(s) during August 2021, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for November 2, 2021 and City Council public hearing for February 2, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2202T, Assessment No. 229001)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1432 122ResolutionAuthorizing the Fire Department to accept the 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $1,127,272.73 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to purchase 248 radios.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1437 123ResolutionApproving the use of grant funds through the Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for the Far East Restaurant.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1440 125ResolutionApproving a Liquor On Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (B) license to White Dragon Catering Inc. d/b/a White Dragon Hall LLC (License ID #20210000632) for the premises located at 1600 White Bear Avenue North Unit C.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1441 126ResolutionApproving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, Hogan-Bard LLC (License ID# 20210000674), d/b/a Emerald Lounge, located at 455 Seventh Street West.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1444 127ResolutionApproving a transfer agreement with the Metropolitan Council to accept ten traffic signal controllers for installation on University Avenue.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1454 128ResolutionWaiving the 45-day notice requirement to issue a Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) License to Taste of Nepal LLC d/b/a Taste of Nepal (License ID #20210001199) for the premises located at 1415 Rice Street.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 21-1438 124ResolutionAuthorizing the City to transfer a total of $902,255 in CDBG-CV award funds to a specific account for COVID-related spending activities. (Laid over from October 6.)Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
RES 21-1452 129ResolutionRecognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day in the City of Saint Paul.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
SR 21-162 130Staff ReportStatus update from Human Resources on vaccine mandate.Withdrawn  Action details Video Video
Ord 21-36 131OrdinanceEstablishing a Community Advisory Committee for the position of Director of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity pursuant to the provisions Section 11.01 of the Administrative Code.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
Ord 21-29 132OrdinanceAmending Chapter 324 of the Legislative Code in order to create separate licenses for Tobacco Products Shops and Tobacco Shops, to restrict pricing discounts or coupons, and to create a distance requirement between establishments licensed to sell tobacco.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
Ord 21-37 233OrdinanceGranting the application of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to rezone 231 Front Avenue from B2 to T2 and amending Legislative Code Sec. 60.303 to reflect the change.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-266 134Resolution-Public HearingAdopting the 2022 Operating Plan for the Saint Paul Downtown Improvement District and imposing a service charge pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 428A.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-198 135Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept Parks and Trails Legacy Funds, enter into grant agreements, and amend the financing and spending plan in the amount of $2,511,523.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-214 136Resolution-Public HearingFinal Order approving installation of two new standard light fixtures at Laurel and Nina as requested by the Riley Row Townhouse Association. Project No. 19251, Assessment No. 215100.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-215 137Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for the Como Avenue from Brompton Street to City Limits paving and lighting project constructed as part of the 2020 St. Paul Street Paving Program (SPS). (File No. 19235, Assessment No. 205201)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-216 138Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for the Tedesco Street from west of Otsego Street to Payne Avenue paving and lighting project constructed as part of the 2020 St. Paul Street Paving Program (SPS). (File No. 19237, Assessment No. 205202)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-217 139Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for replacement of sanitary sewer services within the right-of-way as part of the Como Avenue trail project. File No. 19248C, Assessment No. 216003.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-219 140Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for installation of a fire protection system for 2475 Doswell Avenue (File No. FP2021-03, Assessment No. 217102)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-220 141Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for replacement of sanitary sewer services within the right-of-way as part of the Como Avenue paving project. File No. 19235C, Assessment No. 216002.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-228 142Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for replacement of sanitary sewer services within the right-of-way as part of the Lexington Parkway project. File No. 19253C, Assessment No. 216004.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-239 143Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for the Ford Site 429 improvement project. (File No. 19246, Assessment No. 205203)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-240 144Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for the Ford Site 429 improvement project. (File No. 19246-20YR, Assessment No. 205204)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-243 145Resolution-Public HearingApproving the request of District Energy St. Paul, Inc. to amend District Cooling rates for fiscal year 2022. (Public hearing closed October 6, 2021.)Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-244 146Resolution-Public HearingApproving the request of District Energy St. Paul, Inc. to amend District Heating rates for fiscal year 2022. (Public hearing closed October 6, 2021.)Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-252 147Resolution-Public HearingAmending the open space lot specific standards for the Ford Site Zoning and Public Realm Master Plan. (Public hearing closed October 6, 2021.)Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
Ord 21-35 154OrdinanceAmending Chapter 66 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Ford Districts (Leg. Code Ā§Ā§ 66.900 Ford Districts and 66.931 Ford District Dimensional Standards by zoning district). (Public hearing closed October 6, 2021.)Laid Over to Final AdoptionPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-270 148Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $164,469.02 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 21-273 149Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department for $42,750 for the reimbursement from the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative to provide training for firefighters.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-275 150Resolution-Public HearingApproving the application of Big River Pizza for a sound level variance in order to present amplified music for Let There Be Songs to Phil the Air -Saturday, on October 30, 2021 at the St. Paul Farmers Market.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-276 151Resolution-Public HearingApproving the applications of the Minnesota United FC for sound level variance applications in order to present amplified sound on October 20, 2021 and on October 31, 2021 within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 21-277 152Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing an increase in the 2021 Office of Technology and Communications special fund grant budget in the amount of $220,000 to reflected newly accepted grant funding from the Knight Foundation.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
Ord 21-33 153OrdinanceAmending Chapters 65 and 66 of the Legislative Code pertaining to homeless services facilities.Laid Over to Final AdoptionPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 21-406 155Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending Council Files No. RLH AR 21-79 to delete the assessment for Graffiti services during April 15 to May 11, 2021 at 810 ATLANTIC STREET. (File No. J2108P, Assessment No. 218410)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH OA 21-12 256Resolution LH Other Appeal TypeMaking recommendation to Ramsey County on the application of Dustin Nguyen for repurchase of tax forfeited property at 1128 BEECH STREET.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH FCO 21-146 257Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction OrderAppeal of Lori Kustritz, EMK Holding, to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint at 460 BEAUMONT AVENUE.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 21-401 158Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during June 1 to November 13, 2020 at 971 ARCADE STREET. (File No. VB2107, Assessment No. 218806)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH RR 21-61 259Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderMaking finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1033 GALTIER STREET in Council File RLH RR 20-31.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH VBR 21-57 260Resolution LH Vacant Building RegistrationAppeal of Phos Nov to a Letter requiring a Code Compliance Inspection plus a Summary Abatement Order at 112 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 21-368 261Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 485 JESSAMINE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2124A, Assessment No. 218543)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 21-365 264Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1058 MATILDA STREET. (File No. J2124A, Assessment No. 218543)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH OA 21-11 265Resolution LH Other Appeal TypeMaking recommendation to Ramsey County on the application of Dustin Nguyen for repurchase of tax forfeited property at 760 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH OA 21-10 266Resolution LH Other Appeal TypeMaking recommendation to Ramsey County on the application of Dustin Nguyen for repurchase of tax forfeited property at 1277 RICE STREET.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH AR 21-83 271Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessments for Equipment and Labor for Clean Up service during May 2021 at 0 WESTMINSTER ST (322922220098). (File No. J2125A, Assessment No. 218545)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH AR 21-82 274Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during May 14 to 28, 2021. (File No. J2124A, Assessment No. 218543)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 21-247 262Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 779 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J2117A, Assessment No. 218526) (Public Hearing continued to October 6, 2021)Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 20-210 267Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 836-838 SMITH AVENUE. (File No. J2008B, Assessment No. 208107)Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 21-176 269Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 553 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. J2017A1, Assessment No. 208554) (Public Hearing continued to October 6, 2021)Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
RLH RR 21-57 572Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderMaking finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 901 YORK AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 20-32. (Amend to remove the building within 15 days with no option for repair)Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
RLH AR 21-81 273Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during May 6 to 14, 2021. (File No. J2123A, Assessment No. 218542)Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 21-367 263Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 990 MARION STREET. (File No. J2124A, Assessment No. 218543) (Amend to delete)Continue Public HearingPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 21-359 270Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 603 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. J2124A, Assessment No. 218543) (Public hearing continued to February 16, 2022)Continue Public HearingPass Action details Video Video
RLH RR 20-22 868Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderOrdering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 678 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the May 27, 2020 City Council public hearing. (Amend to 180 days)ReferredPass Action details Video Video
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Ord 21-29 11/3/2021 11:04 PML. Daak For The Minnesota Prevention Alliance strongly and fiercely support ordinances of this kind. They protect our youth from the dangers of tobacco products. Thank you for considering this ordinance amendment to be on of the strongest in the State.
Ord 21-29 10/20/2021 12:19 AMWard 2 Against I believe this will do nothing but chase more smaller business out of st. Paul. People will just go else where. This will not help people quit smoking. I think crime, the pandemic and the fact people can not afford food right now. Please get your priorities straight! As a resident of st.paul for almost 65 years, I have to say that in the p*** few years I have considered moving out of the city because of the government costing me more money with every crazy new idea. It is much easier and cheaper to shop and live in surrounding areas. And safer! Please focus on whats important! Plus if it's not illegal to force businesses to charge a certain amount for a certain product...it should be. +2 -1
Ord 21-29 10/14/2021 7:29 PMJames Wilkinson For I strongly support the efforts to reduce tobacco in the City. These are good steps. As a member of the St Paul Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission, I will report that the Commission p***ed a resolution of support for such a proposal some months. ago. +1