City Hall and Court House

15 West Kellogg

Boulevard

City of Saint Paul

Council Chambers - 3rd

Floor

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, September 4, 2024

ROLL CALL

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

AO 24-60

Amending ESG project budgets: Reallocating funding for the 2022-23

Emergency Solutions Grant activities administered by Ramsey County per

the Joint Powers Agreement approved via RES 19-2110.

Attachments:

AO 24-60 Financial Analysis 2022 ESG Budget Amendment

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.

RES 24-1155

Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public

hearing to ratify the assessments for Annapolis Street from Humboldt

Avenue to Robert Street (Phase I, Part B) paving and lighting project

constructed as part of the 2023 St. Paul Street Paving Program (SPS).

(File No. 19249B, Assessment No. 245201)

Sponsors:

Noecker

Attachments:

Report of Completion

Assessment Roll

RES 24-1159

Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public

hearing to ratify the assessments for Annapolis Street from Robert Street

to Kansas Avenue (Phase II) paving and lighting project constructed as part

of the 2024 St. Paul Street Paving Program (SPS). (File No. 19250,

Assessment No. 245202)

Sponsors:

Noecker

Attachments:

Report of Completion

Assessment Roll

RES 24-1181

Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building

Registration fees billed during June 20, 2023 to April 22, 2024, and setting

date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public

hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against

individual properties. (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Report of Completion VB2502.258801

Assessment Roll VB2502.258801

RES 24-1182

Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency

Boarding services during May 2024, and setting date of Legislative

Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January

22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual

properties. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Report of Completion J2502B.258101

Assessment Roll J2502B.258101

RES 24-1183

Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from January to

June 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024

and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy

the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2501C,

Assessment No. 259000)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Report of Completion J2501C.252000

Assessment Roll J2501C.252000

RES 24-1184

Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from February

to March 2024 (C.D.B.G. Funds), and setting date of Legislative Hearing

for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025

to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File

No. J2502C, Assessment No. 259001)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Report of Completion J2502C.252001

Assessment Roll J2502C.252001

RES 24-1185

Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of

Occupancy fees billed during April 26 to May 23, 2024 and setting date of

Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for

January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual

properties. (File No. CRT2502, Assessment No. 258201)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Report of Completion CRT2502.258201

Assessment Roll CRT2502.258201

RES 24-1186

Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or

Abatement services billed during March 22 to April 19, 2024 and setting

date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public

hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against

individual properties. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Report of Completion J2502E.258301

Assessment Roll J2502E.258301

RES 24-1187

Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during

April 3 to June 11, 2024 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for

October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to

consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.

J2502P, Assessment No. 258501)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Report of Completion J2502P.258401

Assessment Roll J2502P.258401

RES 24-1188

Approving the City’s cost of providing Towing of Abandoned Vehicle(s)

services during January to May 2024 and setting date of Legislative

Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January

22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual

properties. (File No. J2501V, Assessment No. 258000)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Report of Completion J2501V.258000

Assessment Roll J2501V.258000

RES 24-1261

Authorizing the Horticulture Section at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

to apply for a grant of up to $400 from the Mid-America Orchid Congress

and, if awarded, accept it for the purchase of orchid plants in the year

2024.

Sponsors:

Jalali and Kim

RES 24-1280

Authorizing the use of the Neighborhood STAR Program funds for Public

Works' sidewalk program and bike & pedestrian improvements.

Sponsors:

Jalali

RES 24-1283

Accepting the gift of travel expenses from Association of Prosecuting

Attorneys for City Attorney, Lyndsey Olson and Dave Hunt, Senior Attorney,

to attend the Gun Violence Prosecutor-Led Alternatives, Community of

Practicing Meeting in Bronx, New York on June 6,2024.

Sponsors:

Jalali

RES 24-1294

Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Antonio Elias and John Perlich to

the Business Review Council.

Sponsors:

Jalali

RES 24-1296

Approving the Settlement Agreement and Release between Ahmed Ali

and the City of St. Paul, et al.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Administrative Code 3.02

Ali Financial Analysis

Ali - Settlement Agreement and Release

RES 24-1258

Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the

International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70, for the purpose of

providing premium pay to Saint Paul Regional Water Services employees

holding specific licenses in the classifications of Senior Water Operator,

Maintenance Worker III and Chemical Feed System Specialist II.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Operating Eng Local70 MOA SPRWS Premium Pay for Licenses

RES 24-1259

Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (May 1, 2024 - April 30,

2027) between the City of Saint Paul and the International Brotherhood of

Electrical Workers, Local 110.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Electricians 2024 - 2027 Labor Agreement

Summary Agreement Electricians 2024 - 2027

RES 24-1279

Establishing the rate of pay for Emergency Management Supervisor in EG

09, SPSO.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Resolution-Financial Analysis - EM Supervisor

RES 24-1306

Declaring September 9th, 2024, as James "Willky" Williams Day in the

City of Saint Paul.

Sponsors:

Bowie

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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

testify.

Ord 24-21

Amending Legislative Code Chapters 60, 63, 65, and 66 pertaining to

adult use cannabis.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Cannabis Resolution

CC Cover letter 8.16.2024-Final Draft

CNPC to PC Memo 7-26-2024

PC slides 8.1.2024

PC Approved Minutes 8-2-24

PC written Comments

[FINAL] SAPCC Position Letter - Regarding Cannabis Cultivation and Processin

Ordinance Amendments Word Version

Ben Werner public comment

Staff Presentation

CC First Reading Slides

Doug Taylor public comment

St. Anthony Park Community Council public comment

Highland District Council public comment

Ord 24-22

Amending Section 409.01 of the Legislative Code to allow the Union

Depot and Science Museum of Minnesota to have unlimited catered

events within their spaces for class T-Temporary on-sale liquor

license-Caterer and class N-On-sale caterer's license.

Sponsors:

Noecker

RES PH

24-226

Approving the application of R. Mychael Wright for a sound level variance

in order to present live amplified sound for a on September 14, 2024 on

Selby Avenue from Chatsworth St N to Victoria St N.

Sponsors:

Bowie

Attachments:

Adam Suomala public comment

RES PH

24-227

Approving the application of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on

September 15, 2024 at 1199 Midway Parkway - Como Midway Picnic

Pavilion.

Sponsors:

Kim

Attachments:

Approving the application of the Minnesota United FC for a sound level

variance application in order to present amplified sound on September 18,

2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with pre-event sound checks at 5:00 p.m.,

within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling

Ave. N.

Sponsors:

Bowie

Attachments:

Bonnie West public comment

RES PH

24-229

Approving the host issuance by the City of Mendota of one or more series

of conduit revenue bonds, approving a Bond Compliance and Fee

Agreement, and authorizing the execution of documents relating thereto, all

for the Hourcar Project located at 880 Duluth Street (District 4, Ward 6).

Sponsors:

Yang

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.

RLH VBR

24-51

Appeal of Ali Ahmed to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 219

BELVIDERE STREET EAST.

Sponsors:

Noecker

Attachments:

219 Belvidere St E.appeal.8-14-24.pdf

219 Belvidere St E.photos 7-23-24.pdf

219 Belvidere St E.Ahmed Ltr.8-23-24

RLH SAO

24-57

Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1818

BLAIR AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-48.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

1818 Blair Ave.Nayman Ltr.8-16-24.doc

1818 Blar Ave.Kedrowski email update+photos 8-27-24.pdf

1818 Blair Ave.Nayman Ltr.8-30-24

1818 Blair Ave.Kedrowksi email+photos 8-30-24.pdf

1818 Blair Ave.Kedrowksi email+updated photos 9-4-24.pdf

RLH TA

24-130

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 746 COOK

AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305) (Public

hearing continued to September 4, 2024)

Sponsors:

Yang

Attachments:

746 Cook Ave E.CN.8-9-23

746 Cook Ave E.photo.8-9-23

746 Cook Ave E.EC bill.9-12-23

746 Cook Ave E.photo.9-12-23

RLH VBR

24-47

Appeal of James Swartwood to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at

729 FOURTH STREET EAST.

Sponsors:

Johnson

Attachments:

729 Fourth St E.appeal.8-6-24.pdf

729 Fourth St E.photos 8-1-24.pdf

729 Fourth St E.Revocation Notice 7-31-24.pdf

729 4th St E.Swartwood Ltr.8-23-24

RLH VBR

24-49

Appeal of Abah Mohamed to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and

Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate at

576 LEXINGTON PARKWAY NORTH.

Sponsors:

Bowie

Attachments:

576 Lexington Pkwy N.appeal.8-9-24.pdf

576 Lexington Pkwy N.Corr Notice 6-21-24.pdf

576 Lexington Pkwy N.photos 8-1-24.pdf

RLH TA

24-341

Amending Council File RLH AR 24-50 to delete the assessment for

Rubbish & Garbage Clean Up services during February 1 to 12, 2024 at

99 ORANGE AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2420R, Assessment No.

248524)

Sponsors:

Kim

Attachments:

99 Orange Ave W.Minutes 8-22-24.pdf

99 Orange Ave W.Packet.pdf

RLH TA

24-287

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 975

REANEY AVENUE. (File No. VB2410A, Assessment No. 248826)

Sponsors:

Yang

Attachments:

975 Reaney Ave.VB Reg Notice 1-12-24.pdf

975 Reaney Ave.Warning Ltr 2-12-24.pdf

RLH RR 23-31

Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 455

ROBERT STREET SOUTH within fifteen (15) days after the August 2,

2023, City Council Public Hearing.

Sponsors:

Noecker

City Council meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also comment on

public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by

12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for

review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows:

The public may comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and

materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public

record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows:

Written public comment on public hearing items can be submitted to

Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us, CouncilHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at

651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers, and by

telephone by registering to speak by noon on the day before the meeting. The registration link

is located on the City Council website at www.stpaul.gov/council or

https://forms.office.com/g/TD3xN7WHy5.

Council Meeting Information

The City Council is paperless which saves the environment and reduces expenses. The

agendas and Council files are all available on the Web (see below). Council members use

mobile devices to review the files during the meeting. Using a mobile device greatly reduces

costs since most agendas, including the documents attached to files, are over 1000 pages

when printed.

Web

Meetings are available on the Council's website. Email notification and web feeds (RSS) of

newly released minutes, agendas, and meetings are available by subscription. Visit

www.stpaul.gov/council for meeting videos and updated copies of the agendas, minutes, and

supporting documents.

Cable

Meetings are live on St Paul Channel 18 and replayed at various times. Check your local

listings.