Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised Meeting date/time: 4/6/2022 3:30 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor Published agenda: Agenda Accessible Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Accessible Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (84) Public Comments (16) 84 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 22-33 1 1 Communications & Receive/File Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 132 Western Avenue South 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 AO 22-16 1 2 Administrative Order Amending CDBG-CV Project Budgets: Increasing funding for Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) CDBG-CV ERA program. Received and Filed   Action details Not available AO 22-17 1 3 Administrative Order Amending CDBG Project Budgets: returning unused Ain Dah Yung project funds to CDBG undesignated project funds. Received and Filed   Action details Not available RES 22-334 1 4 Resolution Authorizing the Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation to submit project applications for federal funding into the 2022 Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation Program and to authorize the commitment of a twenty percent local funding match plus engineering for any project that is awarded federal funding. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-383 1 5 Resolution Authorizing amendment No. 2 to the lease with Ramsey County extending the leased premises to include parking area improvements at the Charles M. Schulz Highland Arena. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-416 1 6 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept donations up to $5,000 from CVS Pharmacy to sponsor young people participating in Right Track’s Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-424 1 7 Resolution Accepting the gift of the cost of conference registration and hotel expenses from the Fire Department Instructor Conference (FDIC) for Butch Inks, Steve Sampson, and Jeramiah Melquist to attend the annual FDIC conference to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana April 25-30, 2022. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-429 1 8 Resolution Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, for Piston Automotive Co. (License ID #20210002268), d/b/a Piston Auto, located at 1324 Arcade St. Unit A, for an Auto Repair Garage license. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-441 1 9 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during June 4 to December 13, 2021, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 3, 2022 and City Council public hearing for June 15, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2209, Assessment No. 228811) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-442 1 10 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding during January 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 3, 2022 and City Council public hearing for June 15, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2209B, Assessment No. 228111) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-443 1 11 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from January 2022 (C.D.B.G.Funds), and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 3, 2022 and City Council public hearing for June 15, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2204C, Assessment No. 222003) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-444 1 12 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during December 1 to January 18, 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 3, 2022 and City Council public hearing for June 15, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2208, Assessment No. 228207) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-445 1 13 Resolution Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during November 22 to December 22, 2021, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 3, 2022 and City Council public hearing for June 15, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2209E, Assessment No. 228310) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-457 1 14 Resolution Approving modifications to a Neighborhood STAR program funding for Asian Economic Development Association. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-458 1 15 Resolution Approving a Liquor Off Sale and waiving the three-hundred (300) foot separation distance requirement from a protected use in order to issue a Liquor Off Sale license to Life is Grand LLC d/b/a The Little Wine Shoppe (License ID #20210002156) at 2305 Como Avenue. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-459 1 16 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for up to $85,000 from the Saint Paul Public School’s (SPPS) Community Partnership for 2022-2024 ARP grant to support the Upside: Leadership Programming for Middle-School Youth project. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-460 1 17 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for up to $402,000 from the Saint Paul Public School’s (SPPS) Community Partnership for 2022-2024 ARP grant to support the Mental Health Initiative project. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-461 1 18 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for up to $15,000 from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council’s (MRAC) Flexible Support grant to support the Saint Paul Nature Champions project. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-465 1 19 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for and accept RAISE Grant funding for the Jackson Street Reconstruction and Pedestrian Improvement Project. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-469 1 20 Resolution Authorizing the appropriate City officials to enter into Memorandums of Understanding with participating VISTA Sites. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-471 1 21 Resolution Approving MN GreenCorps member applications and authorizing the necessary agreements. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-476 1 22 Resolution Approving the adverse action against the Auto Repair license held by Duke’s Cars and Towing, LLC, d/b/a Duke’s Cars and Towing, for the premises located at 977 Front Avenue. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-484 1 23 Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for three one-day training sessions. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-485 1 24 Resolution Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the 2021 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay. (File No. MO2120, Assessment No. 215520) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-487 1 25 Resolution Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the 2021 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay work completed by a contractor. (File No. MO2119, Assessment No. 215519) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-489 1 26 Resolution Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the 2021 Street Maintenance Service Program for above-standard lighting. (Project No. 2021ASL, Assessment No. 210026) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-491 1 27 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply for the Metropolitan Council’s Livable Communities Demonstration Account Pre-Development grant fund for 652-654 Oakdale Avenue and for the African American Community Development L.L.C. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-499 1 28 Resolution Approving the appointment of Tara Beard as the Housing Director in the Department of Planning and Economic Development. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-507 1 29 Resolution Authorizing the Office of Technology and Communications to update an agreement with BrainStorm Inc. (BSI) for online “how to” training and education on the Microsoft Office 365 suite of products including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-509 1 30 Resolution Establishing the rate of pay for Human Rights and Labor Standards Supervisor. Laid Over Pass Action details Not available RES 22-524 1 32 Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and AFSCME Clerical, Local 2508 for the purpose of establishing tuition assistance, uniform allowance and eligibility for consideration for scholarship grants provided grants are funded for Saint Paul Police Department Community Engagement Cadets. Laid Over Pass Action details Not available RES 22-525 1 33 Resolution Approving the Mayor’s reappointments of Nathaniel Hood and Jeffrey Risberg to the Planning Commission. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-526 1 34 Resolution Approving the Mayor’s appointments of Troy Hackney, Mauricio Ochoa Rosales, Ismail Khadar, and Elizabeth Starling to the Planning Commission for a term ending March 31, 2025. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-527 1 35 Resolution Approving the Mayor’s appointments of Daud Mohamed and Natasha Jones as members of the Capital Improvement Budget Committee with a term ending March 31, 2025. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-533 1 36 Resolution Approving the Mayor's appointments of Richard Jacobs, Inti Martinez-Aleman, Emerald Sawyer and Timothy Trembley to the Truth in Sale of Housing Board. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-511 1 31 Resolution Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of 13 saunas valued at $72,800 from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation. (To be amended.) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video Ord 22-15 1 37 Ordinance Amending Section 13.02 of the Administrative Code establishing duties in the Department of Safety and Inspections related to rent stabilization. Adopted Pass Action details Video Ord 22-17 1 38 Ordinance Granting the application of Nimco Ltd. to rezone property at 597 Seventh Street East from I1 light industrial to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Laid Over to Second Reading   Action details Video Ord 22-14 1 39 Ordinance Creating Chapter 134A of the Legislative Code (Title XII) pertaining to small wireless facilities. Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass Action details Video Ord 22-16 2 40 Ordinance Amending Chapter 193A of the Legislative Code to define certain terms contained therein and ensure consistency of language used throughout. (Public hearing continued from March 23.) Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-58 1 41 Resolution-Public Hearing Accepting a 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Criminal and Juvenile Justice Intervention grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs, in the amount of $257,050.00 for the City’s ETHOS program and amending the 2022 spending and financing budget for the City Attorney's Office. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-56 1 42 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $92,630 to reflect additional 2022 funding from Como Friends. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-59 2 43 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Emergency Management for the 2021 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant for $829,500. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-60 1 44 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving the application of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Inc for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 22, 2022 at 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. - MN State Capitol. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-62 1 45 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving the petition of Kevin Vu to vacate the north-south alley in Block 4, the Strand Addition. (Petitioner requests this to be withdrawn.) Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-65 1 46 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the 2022 OFS/Real Estate Operating Budget to accept payment from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for City Real Estate services and for compensation to the Canadian Pacific/Soo Line Railroad for a permanent easement for the Gateway Trail Project. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-63 1 47 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving the application of Twin Cities Jazz Festival for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on June 24 and 25, 2022 at 221 5th St. E. - Mears Park. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-64 1 48 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving the application of Macalester College for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 13-15, 2022 at 179 Snelling Ave S - Macalester Stadium. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-66 1 49 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $1,600 for a grant received from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce for health and wellness equipment for firefighters at Fire Station 17. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-67 1 50 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $1,600 for a grant received from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce for health and wellness equipment for firefighters at Training. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-68 1 51 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving the applications of the Minnesota United FC for sound level variance applications in order to present amplified sound on April 16, 2022 and on April 23, 2022 within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Ave. N. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-69 1 52 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving the application of Eclectic Culinary Concepts, Inc -dba- Pajarito for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 7, 2022 at 605 7th St W. - Pajarito. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-71 1 53 Resolution-Public Hearing Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on Private Properties during October to December 2021. (File No. 2201LDSRP, Assessment No. 224001) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-72 1 54 Resolution-Public Hearing Ratifying the assessments for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on Private Properties during October to December 2021. (File No. SWRP2201, Assessment No. 223001) Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-73 1 55 Resolution-Public Hearing Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on Private Property during July to September 2021 at 1157 Ashland Ave. (File No. 2200LDSRP1, Assessment No. 224003) Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-74 1 56 Resolution-Public Hearing Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on Private Property during January to March 2021 at 2238 Dayton Ave. (File No. 2102LDSRP1, Assessment No. 224004) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES PH 22-75 1 57 Resolution-Public Hearing Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on Private Property during April to June 2021 at 605 Bay St. (File No. 2103LDSRP1, Assessment No. 224005) Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-81 1 58 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department for $7,743.04 for the reimbursement from the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative for two firefighters to attend the National Firefighter Cancer Symposium in Miami, FL, February 23-26, 2022. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-82 1 59 Resolution-Public Hearing Authorizing the Police Department to amend the 2022 Special Fund Budget to add the 2021 COPS LEMHWA grant. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-523 1   Resolution Expanding the membership of the Audit Committee’s Advisory Group to include a fourth community advisor and approving the appointments of Dana M. DeMaster, Stephanie D. Dilworth and James Farnsworth as community advisors to the Audit Committee and as non-voting members for a term of three years. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH RR 22-1 3 64 Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 318 EDMUND AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 21-11. (This resolution was adopted at the April 6 City Council meeting and will be reconsidered at the April 13 meeting.) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Video RLH TA 22-86 2 71 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1446 RICE STREET. (File No. VB2207, Assessment No. 228806) Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Video RLH TA 22-73 3 60 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1693 BEECH STREET. (File No. 2203T, Assessment No. 229002) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 22-87 3 61 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1276 BRADLEY STREET. (File No. CRT2207, Assessment No. 228206) (Legislative Hearing on April 5, 2022) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Not available RLH FCO 21-82 2 62 Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order Appeal of Terry Hopkins, Americold LLC, to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 236 and 240 CHESTER STREET. Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Not available RLH RR 22-14 2 63 Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1253 CLEVELAND AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH RR 21-37. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH RR 22-18 1 65 Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order Granting a stay in the enforcement of Council File No. RLH RR 21-24, an Order to Raze and Remove the Structures at 975 HUDSON ROAD. Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 22-84 2 66 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1880 OLD HUDSON ROAD. (File No. J2207E, Assessment No. 228306) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 22-91 1 67 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 59 KING STREET EAST. (File No. J2207B, Assessment No. 228106) Referred Pass Action details Not available RLH SAO 22-10 2 68 Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order Appeal of James Maxa to a Notice to Remove Snow and/or Ice from Sidewalk at 814 PRIOR AVENUE NORTH. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH VBR 22-16 2 69 Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration Appeal of Angela Pierach to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 779 RAYMOND AVENUE. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 22-68 2 70 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2386 TERRITORIAL ROAD/799 RAYMOND AVENUE. (File No. J2207B, Assessment No. 228106) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH RR 22-15 2 72 Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 2075 SCUDDER STREET in Council File RLH RR 21-39. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 22-100 2 73 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 609 SIMS AVENUE. (File No. VB2207, Assessment No. 228806) (Public hearing continued to May 4, 2022) Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 22-118 1 74 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1496 SIXTH STREET EAST. (File No. CRT2207, Assessment No. 228206) (April 5, 2022 Legislative Hearing) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Not available RLH FCO 22-26 2 75 Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order Appeal of Viet Tran, dba Stryker Auto Body, to a Re-Inspection Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies at 584 STRYKER AVENUE. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH RR 22-6 2 76 Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1004 THOMAS AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 21-42. (Nuisance is abated) Referred Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 22-75 2 77 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 754 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. VB2207, Assessment No. 228806) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH AR 22-23 2 78 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during October 19 to November 26, 2021. (File No. CRT2207, Assessment No. 228206) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH AR 22-24 2 79 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during September 22 to October 21, 2021. (File No. J2207E, Assessment No. 228306) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Not available RLH AR 22-25 2 80 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Dangerous Tree services during November 2021. (File No. 2203T, Assessment No. 229002) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH AR 22-26 2 81 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased Emerald Ash Tree services during November to December 2021. (File No. 2204T, Assessment No. 229003) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH AR 22-27 2 82 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during June 16 to October 19, 2021. (File No. VB2207, Assessment No. 228806) Adopted Pass Action details Not available RLH AR 22-28 2 83 Resolution LH Assessment Roll Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during November 2021(File No. J2207B, Assessment No. 228106) Adopted Pass Action details Not available  Add New Comment 16 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 22-16 4/6/2022 2:21 PM Meg Daly   For My name is Meg Daly and I'm a renter in Ward 1. I strongly urge you to vote YES for Ordinance 22-16. Ordinance 22-16 will set operational definitions for the rent stabilization policy that voters p***ed, which will ensure its consistent and clear application, and is necessary to implement rent stabilization by May 1. Clarity allows renters and landlords alike to be in good relationship and have clear understandings of what we can and cannot do. The definitions outlined in this ordinance are an important step towards this. +1 Ord 22-15 4/6/2022 2:15 PM Meg Daly   For My name is Meg and I'm a renter in Ward 1. In November, St. Paulites came together across race, income, and ward to vote overwhelmingly in favor of rent stabilization because we believe everyone in our city should have a home they can count on. Now it is the responsibility of City Council to make sure this policy is implemented and enforced according to the will of the voters. That’s why I strongly urge you to vote YES for Ordinance 22-15. This legislation will allow the Department of Safety and Inspections to ***ume necessary duties in order to implement rent stabilization by May 1. We know you might have questions about how this policy will work. We must give DSI the authority to answer those questions. This ordinance is an essential first step to the answers that you — along with renters, property owners and everyone in St. Paul — are looking for. That’s why there is no time for delay. +1 Ord 22-16 4/5/2022 8:06 PM Tony Aarts   For My name is Tony Aarts. I live in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood in Ward 3. Last November, 53% of St. Paul voters (6/7 wards) made it clear that rent stabilization is a critical policy that people need, and it cannot wait. The momentum behind this policy is a direct response to price gouging and predatory rental operations that are hurting many in our communities. Ordinance 22-16 will set operational definitions for the rent stabilization policy that voters p***ed, which will ensure its consistent and clear application. This is necessary to implement rent stabilization by May 1. Clarity allows renters and landlords alike to be in good relationship as we all navigate the shape of this policy. It is necessary. This ordinance can’t wait. Voters demand action. Renters need protections. And everyone in our city — from renters to property owners — need the clarity these ordinances provide now. +1 Ord 22-16 4/5/2022 7:44 PM Peter Stitzel   Against With permits down 80%, the poor will be looking outside city limits for housing and much of the remaining stock will be converted into owner occupied units. Look for longer and more expensive commutes which effectively scares off businesses and employment. With the reasonable return now pushed to 8%, that will be the norm and landlords will be forced to always raise the rent or permanently reduce the value of their property, which is often their retirement plan. All in all, this ordinance couldn't have been written better if its intent was to hurt the poor, scare away employers and turn rental housing into slums. I was quite surprised to see just how fast the community is waking up to this nightmare that only 31,000 people voted for. Ord 22-16 4/5/2022 12:32 AM Solvejg Wastvedt   For I request that you p*** this policy to put into effect the will of the voters regarding rent stabilization. Fair housing options are crucial for our city's success! +1 Ord 22-16 4/2/2022 9:48 PM Adrianna Jereb   For My name is Adrianna Jereb and I live in Ward 3 of St. Paul. I ask you to vote in favor of ordinance 22-16 as it will create standard and enforceable rules for rent stabilization in the city, which is what voters like me supported last November. This policy must go into effect by May 1st as outlined in the original ballot question. Thank you. +1 Ord 22-15 4/2/2022 9:40 PM Adrianna Jereb   For My name is Adrianna Jereb and I live in Ward 3 of St. Paul. Last November people across St. Paul, including me, voted in support of rent stabilization. We need this strong policy to stop exploitative rental practices perpetuated by corporations just out to make a buck. In my personal experience, the high cost of rent has significantly delayed my dream of owning a home. Saving up for a down payment is taking a much longer time than I imagined as so much of my income goes to rent. Without putting the rent stabilization policy into effect this May, and making sure the DSI has the means and authority to enforce the policy, there is nothing to stop corporations from raising rent to obscene prices and forcing many people like me to perpetually rent even though we’re ready to make St. Paul our forever home. That’s why I ask you to vote in favor of Ordinance 22-15. We can’t waste any time enacting the important changes that St. Paulites voted for. +1 Ord 22-16 4/1/2022 10:32 PM Tina Cassler   For My name is Tina and I live in St. Paul. In November, St. Paulites came together across race, income, and ward to vote overwhelmingly in favor of rent stabilization because we believe everyone in our city should have a home they can count on. I strongly urge you to vote YES for Ordinance 22-16. Ordinance 22-16 will set operational definitions for the rent stabilization policy that voters p***ed, which will ensure its consistent and clear application, and is necessary to implement rent stabilization by May 1. Clarity allows renters and landlords alike to be in good relationship and have clear understandings of what we can and cannot do. The definitions outlined in this ordinance are an important step towards this. This ordinance can’t wait. Voters demand action. Renters need protections. And everyone in our city — from renters to property owners — need the clarity these ordinances provide NOW. Don’t be on the record as holding up this process. +1 Ord 22-15 4/1/2022 10:31 PM Tina Cassler   For My name is Tina and I live in St. Paul. In November, St. Paulites came together across race, income, and ward to vote overwhelmingly in favor of rent stabilization because we believe everyone in our city should have a home they can count on. I strongly urge you to vote YES for Ordinance 22-15. This legislation will allow the Department of Safety and Inspections to ***ume necessary duties in order to implement rent stabilization by May 1. We know you might have questions about how this policy will work. We must give DSI the authority to answer those questions. This ordinance is an essential first step to the answers that you — along with renters, property owners and everyone in St. Paul — are looking for. That’s why there is no time for delay. Ordinance 22-15 can’t wait. Voters demand action. Renters need protections. And everyone in our city — from renters to property owners — need the clarity these ordinances provide NOW. Don’t be on the record as holding up this process. +1 Ord 22-16 4/1/2022 4:06 PM Allan Malkis     Please p*** this important enabling ordinance to allow implementation of voter approved rent control ordinance as soon as possible. +1 Ord 22-15 4/1/2022 4:05 PM Allan Malkis   For Please p*** this important enabling ordinance to allow implementation of voter approved rent control ordinance as soon as possible. +2 Ord 22-16 4/1/2022 3:08 PM Kelly Martinson   For Everyone in St Paul, no matter how much money they make, or what their skin looks like, deserves safe and affordable housing. Rent stabilization p***ed in the fall to make sure that our city can ensure affordable housing for everyone. We are trusting that the city will take the necessary steps to implement a rent control policy that is clear and consistent and enforceable. The voters spoke, and they spoke loudly. It is time for our city council to do the same. +1 Ord 22-15 3/21/2022 5:52 AM St.Paul   Against Mita former Aide to Keith Ellison V ChairDNC ChairTom Perez re USSC 10-1032 TITLED MagnervsGallagherQuidProQuo,Mita Renter cannot ursurp Jurisdiction/Authority to McCarthy,Weise DSI to bloat Gov http://sharons-psychic-whispers.blogspot.com FOIAnoDSI inspectors/Salarys etc. Ord 22-15 3/18/2022 3:34 PM James Wilkinson     This is a heads up and suggestion. CH. 193A calls for criminal or civil penalty enforcement according to Section 105 of the Legis. Code. There is no civil penalty provision in that section - as I recall that change failed or stalled. I suggest that the City have a mandatory mediation process using an established mediation nonprofit to try to resolve conflicts on these issues rather than depend on criminal complaint processes. Ord 22-15 3/15/2022 5:43 PM Mike and Connie Buskirk     It's our understanding that the first technical amendment for St. Paul's rent control would authorize the Department of Safety and Inspections to write up rules prescribing a uniform process for landlords to request hardship exceptions to the new rent limits. DSI would define what constitutes a “reasonable return on investment,” What metrics will be used in their evaluation and where will the data for this important evaluation will be sourced. It's not clear to us which of the eight divisions in the Department of Safety and Inspections is qualified to define and calculate investment returns: Is it, Animal Control, Communication Customer Service, Fire Safety Licensing and Skyway system management, Property Code Enforcement or Zoning and Site Plan Review? Hopefully it's Fire and Safety since they have a front row seat and know what owners, do, don't do; and the costs affiliated with providing outstanding apartment homes in St. Paul. Ord 22-14 3/15/2022 10:39 AM St.Paul Ward 7     5G wireless to Street Lights similar to Annete Meeks at Issue re Sports betting Cell phones are Mini Casinos, City via ROW Public Works has not disclosed to the Pulic Health Risks re http://sharons-psychic-whispers.blogspot.com Re potential Cyber waves,vaccinations may disrupt DNA,causing serious Brain Functions Sheriff Fletcher must get involves Jurisdiction Federal