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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, August 28, 2024

ROLL CALL

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

CO 24-42

Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 925

Magnolia Avenue East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes

only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

Sponsors:

Yang

Attachments:

925 Magnolia Ave E.OTA 8-21-24

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 24-1196

Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota

Commercial Railway for the Cleveland Railroad Crossing Improvement

Project.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

MN Commerical Railway Agreement for Crossings on Cleveland 8.5.25.pdf

RES 24-1202

Approving a nominal stipend increase in payment for community advisors

who serve on the Audit Committee.

Sponsors:

Noecker, Jost and Kim

RES 24-1203

Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the

application with conditions submitted by The High Hat Café LLC, d/b/a The

High Hat (License ID#20240001112), for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or

less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio),

Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), and Entertainment (A) licenses,

located a 485 Selby Avenue.

Sponsors:

Bowie

Attachments:

Signed Conditions Affidavit

Minutes

Class_N_License_Application

Floor_Plan

Street_Photos

STAMP_Activity_Report

Letter of Objection

District_Council_Correspondence

Aerial_Photo

Zoning_Map

Plat_Map

100_Property_Ownership

AMANDA_Print_Screen

Class N Notice

Notice of License Hearing

License Hearing Sign-In Sheet

RES 24-1233

Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the

$500 matrix penalty and 10-day license suspension of the Tobacco Shop

License and adverse action against Sanaa LLC d/b/a Twins Market &

Meat, (License ID #20240000006) for the premises located at 1055 4th

Street East.

Sponsors:

Johnson

Attachments:

7-30-2024 - Twins Market & Meat - NOV Package

RES 24-1234

Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the

10-day license suspension of the Tobacco Shop License and adverse

action against MNA Grocery LLC d/b/a MNA Grocery, (License ID

#20230002089) for the premises located at 361 Earl Street.

Sponsors:

Johnson

Attachments:

6-25-2024- MNA Grocery - NOV Packet

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. (To be

laid over one week for adoption)

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. (To be laid over one week for adoption)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Electricians 2024 - 2027 Labor Agreement

Summary Agreement Electricians 2024 - 2027

RES 24-1262

Authorizing the City Attorney to execute a Special Counsel Retainer

Agreement to retain Michael Bradley and the law firm of Bradley Werner,

LLC to represent the City in matters of gas- and electric-energy franchising

and other specialized areas as necessary.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

2024.08.12 - FINAL - Retainer Agreement Xcel Franchise

RES 24-1279

Establishing the rate of pay for Emergency Management Supervisor in EG

09, SPSO. (To be laid over one week for adoption)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Resolution-Financial Analysis - EM Supervisor

RES 24-1290

Authorizing a Non-Lender Subordination Agreement in connection with the

Environmental Covenant for the United Village MLS Site.

Sponsors:

Bowie

Attachments:

Exhibit A - NLSA

Min 24-31

Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of July 10,

17, and 24, 2024.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

FOR DISCUSSION

Supplementing the General Resolution (CF 88-835) relating to Sewer

Revenue Bonds and providing for the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds,

Series 2024D (Green Bonds) and taking other required actions.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

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

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

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

SUSPENSION ITEMS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

testify.

RES PH

24-55

Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and

Recreation in the amount of $1,211,812 by increasing the 2024 budget

using fund balance, to reflect previously awarded funding from the Como

Shuttle Legacy Grant, the Great River Passage Legacy Grant and

Parkland Dedication funds.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Use of Fund Balance (Parkland Dedication and GRP Grant) to fund Capital Proje

Approving the request of Energy Park Utility Company to amend rates.

RES PH

24-181

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

SPPA Board Memo, Approved June 25, 2024

SPPA Resolution No. 4787, Approved June 25, 2024

EPUC Schedule A-2024-25

Financial Analysis

Letter to City Clerk, Filed 07102024

RES PH

24-208

Approving the petition of Wedum Lexington LLC and Wedum Albion LLC,

to vacate air space rights over Lexington Parkway South, north of West 7th

Street.

Sponsors:

Jost

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Description.Depiction (rev)

Aerial view.RE 06-2024

District Council Support Letter

RES PH

24-213

Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with

indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto) and amending

the operating budget for the City's sponsorship of a Minnesota Department

of Employment and Economic Development (“DEED”) Contamination

Cleanup grant for Project for Pride in Living, Inc.(“PPL”) at 892 7th Street

East (District 4, Ward 6).

Sponsors:

Yang

Attachments:

Financial Analysis

RES PH

24-211

Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Cretin-Derham Hall

Football game series for a sound level variance in order to present live

amplified sound on August 30, September 27, and October 10, 2024 at

2115 Summit Avenue - O’Shaughnessy Stadium.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co for a sound level

variance in order to present amplified sound on Thursday August 29, 2024

at 429 Wabasha St South.

Sponsors:

Noecker

Attachments:

Approving the application of Church of the Holy Spirit, Justin Carrick,

Business Administrator for a sound level variance in order to present

amplified sound on September 7, 2024 at 515 Albert St S - Church of the

Holy Spirit school playground.

Sponsors:

Jost

Attachments:

Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, for a sound level

variance in order to present live amplified sound on August 29, 2024 at

2115 Summit Avenue - O’Shaughnessy Stadium.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Laura Mudrak public comment

RES PH

24-218

Approving the application of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church for a

sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on September 13

- 15, 2024 at 1900 Wellesley - Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School.

Sponsors:

Jost

Attachments:

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 RR 24-32

Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 188

ACKER STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-62. (Public hearing

continued to September 25, 2024)

Sponsors:

Bowie

Attachments:

188 Acker St.Code Compliance Inspection Report 1-9-24.pdf

188 Acker St E.Michka-Leibovich Ltr 7-23-24.doc

188 Acker St E.Michka-Leibovich R-R Ltr.8-16-24

RLH VBR

24-40

Appeal of LaVonne Pine to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1478

BLAIR AVENUE.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

134 Montrose Pl.appeal.7-19-24.pdf

134 Montrose Pl.Photos 7-8-24.pdf

134 Montrose Pl.Jagiela Letter 7-21-24 & Revocation Letter 7-5-24.pdf

134 Montrose Pl.Jagiela Ltr.8-9-24

134 Montrose Pl.Jagiela Ltr.8-16-24

RLH VBR

24-45

Appeal of Karin Jordahl to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 2184

PRINCETON AVENUE.

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

2184 Princeton Ave.appeal.8-2-24.pdf

2184 Princeton Ave.photos 7-22-24.pdf

2184 Princeton Ave.Jordahl Ltr.8-16-24

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

RLH AR 24-55

Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish & Garbage Clean Up services

February 28 to March 14, 2024. (File No. J2422R, Assessment No.

248527)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll J2422R.248527

RLH AR 24-56

Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish & Garbage Clean Up services March

15 to 26, 2024. (File No. J2423R, Assessment No. 248529)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll J2423R.248529

ADJOURNMENT

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

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

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