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Meeting Minutes - Action Only  
City Council  
Council President Mitra Jalali  
Vice President HwaJeong Kim  
Councilmember Anika Bowie  
Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson  
Councilmember Saura Jost  
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker  
Councilmember Nelsie Yang  
Wednesday, October 16, 2024  
ROLL CALL  
3:30 PM  
Council Chambers - 3rd Floor  
Meeting started at 3:31 PM  
7 -  
Present  
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Mitra Jalali,  
Councilmember Nelsie Yang, Councilmember HwaJeong Kim,  
Councilmember Anika Bowie, Councilmember Saura Jost and  
Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson  
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE  
Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1784 Norfolk  
Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings  
will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)  
CO 24-55  
AO 24-59  
AO 24-71  
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Received and Filed  
Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to reallocate $130,000  
within its Highland Nine Hole Golf Budget in the 2024 adopted budget to most  
accurately reflect the projected actual spending by expense category.  
Received and Filed  
Amending the 2024 Office of Neighborhood Safety budget to utilize salary  
savings to pay for rent expenses in the amount of $17,513.  
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Received and Filed  
Returning the balance of five (5) projects to the Year-Round STAR Program.  
AO 24-73  
Received and Filed  
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.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Consent Agenda adopted  
7 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,  
Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and  
Councilmember Johnson  
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Nay:  
Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply  
to the Metropolitan Council for Tax Base Revitalization Account fund for  
contamination cleanup for a project at 42 Water Street West (Farwell on  
Water: District Connections and Venue).  
RES 24-1386  
RES 24-1387  
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Adopted  
Authorizing the City to apply to the Minnesota Department of Employment and  
Economic Development (DEED) for contamination cleanup funding for  
projects at 530 Wheeler Street (Midway Program Center: YMCA of the North  
Campus expansion), and 42 Water Street West (Farwell on Water: District  
Connections and Venue).  
Adopted  
Approving the May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2027 Maintenance Labor Agreement  
between the City and the United Association of Plumbers, Local 34 and  
Sprinkler Fitters, Local Union No. 417 (To be laid over one week for adoption)  
RES 24-1400  
RES 24-1477  
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Laid over to October 23, 2024  
Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2023/2024 Hazardous  
Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant in the amount of $118,230  
from the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety for training for  
firefighters.  
Adopted  
Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and AFSCME  
Council 5, Technical - Local 1842 for the purpose of regrading the  
classifications of DSI Fire Safety Inspector II and DSI Fire Safety Inspector III.  
(To be laid over one week for adoption)  
RES 24-1504  
RES 24-1505  
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Laid over to October 23, 2024  
Authorizing the Office of Financial Services- Fleet, in partnership with the Fire  
Department, to apply for the Heavy Duty On-road Replacement Grant  
program from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to remove older diesel  
vehicles from operation and partially fund the replacement of them with new,  
less polluting vehicles.  
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Adopted  
Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department  
of Transportation for the East 7th and Arcade Street Project.  
RES 24-1506  
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Adopted  
Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Operating  
Engineers Local 49 in order to provide preferred license premium pay for  
Heavy Equipment Operators in the Saint Paul Regional Water Services. (To  
be laid over one week for adoption)  
RES 24-1511  
RES 24-1512  
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Laid over to October 23, 2024  
Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale - 100  
seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday and Entertainment (B) license now  
held by Lucy Bar & Restaurant LLC d/b/a Ethiopian Mesob Restaurant  
(License ID #20240001343) for the premises located at 1220 Rice Street.  
Adopted  
Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs incurred to hold a  
graduation ceremony for 10 new paramedics on October 24, 2024 at the  
Wellstone Center.  
RES 24-1513  
RES 24-1524  
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Adopted  
Accepting the donation of conference registration from PFMAM (PFM Asset  
Management) for City Treasurer Sarah Brown and Debt Manager Neal  
Younghans to attend the 2024 Minnesota Investment Forum on October 16,  
2024.  
Adopted  
Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 5 Neighborhood Star  
Year-Round Program for TMREIT, LLC.  
RES 24-1526  
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Adopted  
SUSPENSION ITEM  
Recognizing the historic agreement between the City of Saint Paul and  
Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi to co-manage Bruce Vento Sanctuary and honoring  
Indigenous Peoples Day.  
RES 24-1538  
Adopted  
7 -  
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Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,  
Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and  
Councilmember Johnson  
ORDINANCES  
An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at three separate  
council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days  
after publication in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are  
generally held at the second reading.  
First Reading  
Amending Title XXIII of the Legislative Code to add Chapter 224A titled Wage  
Ord 24-27  
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Theft.  
Laid over to October 23, 2024 for Second Reading  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways  
to testify.  
Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level  
variance in order to present amplified sound on October 20, 2024 at Harriet  
Island - 200 Dr Justus Ohage Boulevard.  
RES PH 24-257  
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Adopted  
7 -  
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Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,  
Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and  
Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS  
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 887  
RLH RR 24-17  
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CHARLES AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the May 1, 2024, City  
Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove only) (Public hearing closed and  
laid over from October 9, 2024)  
Referred to November 12, 2024 Legislative Hearing  
6 -  
Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,  
Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost  
1 - Councilmember Johnson  
Appeal of Lesley Anizor to a Correction Notice at 692 WILSON AVENUE.  
(Public hearing closed and laid over from September 11, 2024)  
RLH CO 24-5  
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Adopted  
7 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,  
Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and  
Councilmember Johnson  
0
Nay:  
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.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda adopted as amended  
7 -  
0
Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,  
Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and  
Councilmember Johnson  
Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 188 ACKER  
STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-62. (Continue public hearing to  
October 16, 2024)  
RLH RR 24-32  
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Adopted as amended  
Appeal of Shai Lebovich & Carolyn Brown to a Vacant Building Registration  
Renewal Notice at 188 ACKER STREET.  
RLH VBR 24-50  
RLH TA 24-404  
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Adopted  
Amending Council File No. RLH AR 24-50 to delete for Rubbish & Garbage  
Clean Up services during February 1 to 12, 2024 at 819 AURORA AVENUE.  
(File No. J2420R, Assessment No. 248524) at 559 BURLINGTON ROAD.  
Adopted  
Appeal of Gonzalo R. Sanchez to a Summary Abatement Order at 1040  
BUSH AVENUE.  
RLH SAO 24-34  
RLH RR 24-36  
RLH SAO 24-66  
RLH RR 24-39  
RLH TA 24-137  
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Adopted  
Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 939  
CHARLES AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 24-6.  
Public hearing continued to November 6, 2024  
Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2016  
FREMONT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-61.  
Adopted  
Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 195  
GOODRICH AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 23-63.  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1157  
HERBERT STREET. (File No. J2405E, Assessment No. 248304) (Public  
hearing continued to October 16, 2024)  
Adopted as amended (assessment deleted)  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 419  
HERSCHEL STREET. (File No. CRT2410A, Assessment No. 249212)  
RLH TA 24-340  
RLH SAO 24-45  
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Adopted as amended (assessment ratified)  
Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 705  
MARYLAND AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 24-29.  
Adopted  
Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 401  
ROSE AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 24-11.  
RLH RR 24-37  
RLH RR 24-38  
RLH VBR 24-64  
RLH RR 24-35  
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Public hearing continued to October 23, 2024  
Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 678  
SNELLING AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH RR 24-3.  
Adopted as amended (nuisance abated)  
Appeal of Sharon Lee Anderson to a Vacant Building Registration  
Requirement at 697 SURREY AVENUE.  
Public hearing continued to October 23, 2024  
Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 829  
THIRD STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-64. (Public hearing  
continued to November 6, 2024)  
Public hearing continued to November 6, 2024  
Making finding on the appealed of Donald A. Hinrichs to a nuisance abatement  
ordered for 995 WAKEFIELD AVENUE in Council File RLH VO 24-31.  
RLH SAO 24-73  
RLH TA 24-375  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1645 WHITE  
BEAR AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2411B1, Assessment No. 248111)  
(Public hearing continued to October 16, 2024)  
Adopted as amended (assessment ratified)  
Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1213  
WOODBRIDGE STREET in Council File RLH RR 23-44.  
RLH RR 24-41  
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Adopted as amended (granted 180 days)  
ADJOURNMENT  
Meeting ended at 4:08 PM  
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