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Council Chambers - 3rd

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Meeting Agenda

City Council

651-266-8560

Council President Mitra Jalali

Vice President HwaJeong Kim

Councilmember Anika Bowie

Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson

Councilmember Saura Jost

Councilmember Rebecca Noecker

Councilmember Nelsie Yang

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

ROLL CALL

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its Community Law

Enforcement Career Initiative (LECPA) Grant budget to more accurately record

expenditures meeting capital criteria.

AO 24-39

Attachments:

AO 24-39 Community Law Enforcement Career Initiative (LECPA) G232260703

Authorizing the Police Department to update the reallocation to its MN DPS

2022 SHSP Bomb Grant budget to more accurately record expenditures

meeting capital criteria.

AO 24-44

Attachments:

AO 24-44 2022 Bomb Squad expense reallocation UPDATED

Amending the 2024 spending budget in the Department of Public Works

Electric Vehicle Maintenance accounting unit.

AO 24-45

Attachments:

AO 24-45 2024 Maintenance for 23031309.xlsx

Amending the 2024 General Fund budget for the Office of Technology and

Communications.

AO 24-46

Attachments:

AO 24-46 - financial analysis - OTC salary savings

CONSENT AGENDA

Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate

discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent

Agenda for separate consideration.

Approving a petition from Linda Sackreiter, Congregational President of Grace

English Evangelical Lutheran Church, for specially assessing the costs of a fire

protection system at 1730 Old Hudson Road (Project No. FP2024-01,

Assessment No. 247100).

RES 24-665

Sponsors:

Johnson

Attachments:

Agreement and Waiver of Appeal

Change Order 5-15-2024

Assessment Roll

Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR

Year-Round Program for Abyssinia General Trading, LLC.

RES 24-685

Sponsors:

Noecker

Preliminary Order setting the date of Public Hearing for June 26, 2024 to

consider approval of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program.

RES 24-692

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Special Assmts. Memo - 2024 MO Projects FINAL - 4.2.24

Residential Mill Overlay - Summary of Engineering Recommendations

Cretin/Bayard Area (Residential) - Assessment Roll

Fourth/Howard Area (Residential) - Assessment Roll

Arterial Mill Overlay - Summary of Engineering Recommendations

Front-Western to Rice (Arterial) - Assessment Roll

Concordia-Snelling to Marion (Arterial) - Assessment Roll

Ratifying the assessments for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on private property

at 297 Syndicate Street South. (File No. SWRP2401A, Assessment No.

243002)

RES 24-699

Sponsors:

Jost

Attachments:

Wavier 297 Syndicate St S

Assessment Roll SWRP2401A.243002

Ratifying the assessments for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on private property

at 1024 Reaney Avenue. (File No. SWRP2401B, Assessment No. 243003)

RES 24-700

Sponsors:

Yang

Attachments:

Waiver 1024 Reaney Ave

Assessment Roll SWRP2401B.243003

Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept the gift of travel

expenses, lodging, and meals from the U.S. Department of Labor for Nardos

Tesfalidet to attend the Youth Systems Building Academy convening in

Washington D.C. from May 20 to May 23, 2024.

RES 24-706

Sponsors:

Noecker

Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a

Request for Proposals for 2024 National Forensics Sciences Improvement

Grants, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

RES 24-708

Sponsors:

Jalali

Accepting the gift of travel expenses from Welcoming America for Assistant

City Attorney, Edmundo D. Lijo to attend the Welcoming Interactive in Dallas,

Texas on April 10 -12, 2024.

RES 24-737

Sponsors:

Jalali

Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the denial of

the Auto body Repair License and adverse action against Simba Truck & Trailer

Repair LLC. d/b/a Simba Truck & Trailer Repair, (License ID #20230000862)

RES 24-732

located at 44 Acker Street.

Bowie

Sponsors:

Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and AFSCME

Technical Local 1842 for the purpose of establishing a Competency-based

Internal Testing Process for Saint Paul Regional Water Services - Water Utility

Technician II and III classifications.

RES 24-674

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

AFSCME Technical MOA SPRWS Competency Based Internal Testing Process

Calling on the U.S Department of Homeland Security to designate Ecuador for

Temporary Protected Status.

RES 24-695

Sponsors:

Kim

FOR DISCUSSION

Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the

scheduled Pre-hearing Conference and Adverse Action against the Tobacco

Shop License held by Maryland One Stop Food & Fuel Market, Inc. d/b/a

Maryland Amoco/BP Market Place (License ID #20050003472) for the premises

located at 1200 White Bear Avenue North.

RES 24-623

Sponsors:

Yang

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to

testify.

Considering the appeal of Snelling-Midway Redevelopment, LLC to a decision

of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two zoning variance requests pertaining

to a proposed restaurant building on the property at 1566 University Avenue

West.

ABZA 24-1

Sponsors:

Bowie

Attachments:

Appeal Application and Supporting Materials

Zoning Variance Application

Staff Report

Board of Zoning Appeals Resolution

Comment Union Park Letter

Comment St. Paul Area Chamber Letter

Comment Midway Chamber Letter

Applicant Presentation at BZA

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice

City Council Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List

City Council Public Hearing Notice

Union Park District Council public comment

Midway Chamber public comment

Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes April 29, 2024

1566 University Ave W CC Presentation

Approving the application of Evie Mouacheupao for a sound level variance in

order to present amplified sound on June 22, 2024, and June 23, 2024 at 353

University Avenue, 422 University Avenue, and on the corner of Western

Avenue North and Sherburne Avenue.

RES PH

24-102

Sponsors:

Bowie

Attachments:

Approving the applications of the Minnesota United FC for sound level variance

applications in order to present amplified sound on June 1, 8, and 22, 2024 from

5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with pre-event sound checks at 4:30 p.m., within the

Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North.

RES PH

24-105

Sponsors:

Bowie

Attachments:

Approving the application of Skinner’s Pub for a sound level variance in order to

present amplified sound on Tuesdays, June 4 - September 24, 2024 at 919

Randolph Avenue - Skinner’s Pub. (Public hearing closed and laid over from

May 15, 2024)

RES PH

24-106

Sponsors:

Noecker

Attachments:

Matthew Hlady public comment

Rebecca Ramsden public comment

Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (“SPPD”) to accept and

amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for a 2024 Firearms Storage Grant from

the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

RES PH

24-107

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

RES PH 24-107 2024 Firearms Storage Grant Program Financial Analysis 4.30.

Agreement Firearms Storage 2024 to be signed 4.26.24

Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (“SPPD”) to accept and

amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for a 2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking

Area (HIDTA) grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

RES PH

24-113

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

2024 HIDTA Financial Analysis for RES PH 24-113

HIDTA InitialAward_G24ML0028A 5.2.24

Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the

amount of $18,871.30 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1)

reimbursement from the City of Edina.

RES PH

24-118

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

MNTF1 Financial Analysis $18,871.30

LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA

Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be enacted

by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda

for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired.

Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 706

CONWAY STREET within fifteen (15) days after the May 15, 2024, City Council

Public Hearing. (May 14, 2024 Legislative Hearing)

RLH RR 24-15

Sponsors:

Johnson

Attachments:

706 Conway St.OTA 2-5-24

706 Conway St.PH 3-8-24

706 Conway St.Revoked C of O 9-17-12

706 Conway St.Expired Code Compliance Report 1-22-21

706 Conway St.Photos 11-27-12

706 Conway St.Photos 9-9-15

706 Conway St.Photos 11-20-15

706 Conway St.Photos 1-18-24

706 Conway St.Photo 2-6-24

706 Conway St.Photo 3-11-24

706 Conway St.Summary.pdf

706 Conway St.L S 4-9-24.pdf

706 Conway St.Mitchell Plaza I R-R Ltr.4-12-24

706 Conway Bids.5-4-24

706 Conway St.work plan + schedule.5-8-24

706 Conway.financing and affidavit.5-8-24

706 Conway St.CCIR.5-9-24

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 765

EDGERTON STREET. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205)

RLH TA

24-151

Sponsors:

Noecker

Attachments:

765 Edgerton St.STAMP inquiry #1.pdf

765 Edgerton St.STAMP inquiry #2.pdf

765 Edgerton St.fee invoice.12-13-23.pdf

765 Edgerton St.final invoice.1-12-24.pdf

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 308 EDMUND

AVENUE. (File No. VB2407, Assessment No. 248806) (Public hearing

continued to June 26, 2024)

RLH TA

24-172

Sponsors:

Bowie

Attachments:

Correction Notice-fire incident at 310 Edmund Ave.11-1-22.pdf

308 Edmund Ave.VB Reg Notice 10-4-23.pdf

308 Edmund Ave.Warning Ltr 11-3-23.pdf

Fire report 310 Edmund 10.31.22.pdf

Fire Photos 310 Edmund 10.31.22.pdf

Fire Photos of 310 Edmund Ave.11-1-22.pdf

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1223

FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG2303A2-2, Assessment No. 230119)

RLH TA

24-145

Sponsors:

Kim

Attachments:

1223 Farrington St. Refusal to Pay. Quarter 2-3.pdf

1223 Farrington St_Email Exchange with WM_2024.pdf

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1223

FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG2304A1-1, Assessment No. 230116)

RLH TA

24-146

Sponsors:

Kim

Attachments:

1223 Farrington St_Email Exchange with WM_2024.pdf

1223 Farrington St. Refusal to Pay. Quarter 2-3.pdf

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1223

FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111)

RLH TA

24-153

Sponsors:

Kim

Attachments:

1223 Farrington St. Refusal to Pay. Quarter 4.pdf

1223 Farrington St_Email Exchange with WM_2024.pdf

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 908 FOURTH

STREET EAST. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205)

RLH TA

24-140

Sponsors:

Johnson

Attachments:

908 4th St E.Fillable AuthAdj Fire 2022.pdf

908 E 4th file notes.JPG

908 E 4th email chain.pdf.msg

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 355 GERANIUM

AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2407E, Assessment No. 248306)

RLH TA

24-138

Sponsors:

Kim

Attachments:

1420 Rice St.Waiver 11-12-14.pdf

1420 Rice St.Graffiti Abatement Order 10-10-23.pdf

1420 Rice St.Photos 11-16-23.pdf

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 672 RIVOLI

STREET. (File No. CG2401A2, Assessment No. 240112)

RLH TA

24-181

Sponsors:

Noecker

Attachments:

672 Rivoli St_Email Exchange with WM_4-23-2024.pdf

672 Rivoli St_Zendesk Ticket #502473_4-23-2024.pdf

672 Rivoli St.Zimny email.5-8-24

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 311 RYAN

AVENUE. (File No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111)

RLH TA

24-159

Sponsors:

Noecker

Attachments:

311 Ryan Ave. Zendesk Ticket #468159. 4-2-2024.pdf

311 Ryan Ave. Email Exchange with Hauler. 4-2-2024.pdf

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1083 & 1085

SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. J2405P, Assessment No. 248404)

RLH TA

24-142

Sponsors:

Noecker

Attachments:

1083 & 1085 Seventh St W.Graffiti Abatement Order 11-6-23.pdf

1083 & 1085 Seventh St W.Waiver 9-25-23.pdf

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 468 THOMAS

AVENUE. (File No. J2407B, Assessment No. 248106)

RLH TA

24-143

Sponsors:

Bowie

Attachments:

468 Thomas Ave.Emergency Boarding Letter 11-22-23.pdf

468 Thomas Ave.Respro Invoice 11-20-23.pdf

468 Thomas Ave.Condemnation Ltr 11-18-23.pdf

468 Thomas Ave.Fire Report Summary 11-18-23.pdf

468 Thomas Ave.Dwellling Fire Photos 11-18-23.pdf

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 981

UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2407E, Assessment No. 248306)

RLH TA

24-147

Sponsors:

Bowie

Attachments:

981 University Ave W.email 3-19-24.pdf

981 University Ave W.SA Letter 7-6-23.pdf

981 University Ave W.EC Letter & Bill 9-22-23.pdf

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 7 VILLARD

COURT. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205)

RLH TA

24-160

Sponsors:

Jost

Attachments:

7 Villard Ct.Fire Correction Notice 6-22-23.pdf

7 Villard Ct.Fire Correction Letter 7-12-23.pdf

7 Villard Ct.appt letter.8-17-23

7 Villard Ct.Appt letter.10-30-23

7 Villard Ct.FCO Fee Invoice.12-5-23

7 Villard Ct.Final Invoice 1-4-24.pdf

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 227 WINIFRED

STREET EAST. (File No. J2407E, Assessment No. 248306)

RLH TA

24-148

Sponsors:

Noecker

Attachments:

227 Winifred St E.Kedrowski email 3-25-24.pdf

227 Winifred St E.TGW Ltr 8-18-23.pdf

227 Winifred St E.Photo 9-25-23.pdf

227 Winifred St E.PA EC Letter & Bill 10-6-23.pdf

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1110

WOODBRIDGE STREET. (File No. CG2303A2-1, Assessment No. 230118)

RLH TA

24-107

Sponsors:

Kim

Attachments:

1110 Woodbridge St_Zendesk Ticket 397268_2-23-2024.pdf

1110 Woodbridge St_Email Exchange with Hauler_2-23-2024.pdf

1110 Woodbridge St_Q4 2023 Reduction_2-23-2024.pdf

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1110

WOODBRIDGE STREET. (File No. CG2304A1-2, Assessment No. 230117)

RLH TA

24-108

Sponsors:

Kim

Attachments:

1110 Woodbridge St_Email Exchange with Hauler_2-23-2024.pdf

1110 Woodbridge St_Q4 2023 Reduction_2-23-2024.pdf

1110 Woodbridge St_Zendesk Ticket 397268_2-23-2024.pdf

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 556 YORK

AVENUE. (File No. CG2401A2, Assessment No. 240112)

RLH TA

24-157

Sponsors:

Kim

Attachments:

556 York Ave_Zendesk Ticket #465347_4-1-2024.pdf

556 York Ave_Email Exchange with Hauler_4-1-2024.pdf

Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees

billed during April 5 to October 20, 2023. (File No. VB2407, Assessment No.

248806)

RLH AR 24-25

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll VB2407.248806

Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services

during November 2023. (File No. J2407B, Assessment No. 248106)

RLH AR 24-26

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll J2407B.248106

Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees

billed during February 28 to December 19, 2023. (File No. CRT2406,

Assessment No. 248205)

RLH AR 24-28

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll CRT2406.248205

Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement

services billed during September 22 to October 19, 2023. (File No. J2407E,

Assessment No. 248306)

RLH AR 24-29

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll J2407E.248306

Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during March 21 to

November 13, 2023. (File No. J2405P, Assessment No. 248404)

RLH AR 24-30

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll J2405P.248404

Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s)

services during December 2023. (File No. 2405T, Assessment No. 249004)

RLH AR 24-31

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll 2405T.249004

Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of

Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2023. (File

No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111)

RLH AR 24-32

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll CG2401A1.240111

Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of

Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2023. (File

No. CG2401A2, Assessment No. 240112)

RLH AR 24-33

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll CG2401A2.240112

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