City Hall and Court House

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Council Chambers - 3rd

Floor

City of Saint Paul

651-266-8560

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, August 28, 2024

ROLL CALL

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

Meeting started at 3:30 PM

5 -

Present

Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Mitra Jalali,

Councilmember Nelsie Yang, Councilmember HwaJeong Kim and

Councilmember Saura Jost

2 - Councilmember Anika Bowie and Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson

Absent

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 925 Magnolia

CO 24-42

Avenue East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public

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

Received and Filed

ROLL CALL

6 -

Present

Absent

Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Mitra Jalali,

Councilmember Nelsie Yang, Councilmember HwaJeong Kim,

Councilmember Anika Bowie and Councilmember Saura Jost

1 - Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson

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

6 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota

Commercial Railway for the Cleveland Railroad Crossing Improvement

Project.

RES 24-1196

Adopted

Approving a nominal stipend increase in payment for community advisors who

serve on the Audit Committee.

RES 24-1202

RES 24-1203

Adopted

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.

Adopted

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.

RES 24-1233

RES 24-1234

RES 24-1258

Adopted

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.

Adopted

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.

Laid over to September 4, 2024

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.

RES 24-1259

RES 24-1262

Laid over to September 4, 2024

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.

Adopted

Establishing the rate of pay for Emergency Management Supervisor in EG 09,

SPSO.

RES 24-1279

RES 24-1290

Min 24-31

Laid over to September 4, 2024

Authorizing a Non-Lender Subordination Agreement in connection with the

Environmental Covenant for the United Village MLS Site.

Adopted

Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of July 10, 17,

and 24, 2024.

Adopted

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.

RES 24-1229

Adopted as amended

6 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

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

use cannabis.

Ord 24-21

Ord 24-22

Laid over to September 4, 2024 for Second Reading

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.

Laid over to September 4, 2024 for Second Reading

SUSPENSION ITEMS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

to testify.

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.

RES PH 24-55

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

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

RES PH 24-181

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

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.

RES PH 24-208

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

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).

RES PH 24-213

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

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.

RES PH 24-211

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

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 Street South.

RES PH 24-215

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

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 Street South - Church of the Holy Spirit

school playground.

RES PH 24-216

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

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.

RES PH 24-217

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

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 Avenue - Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School.

RES PH 24-218

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

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

RLH VBR 24-40

BLAIR AVENUE.

Public hearing closed and laid over to September 11, 2024

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

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.

RLH RR 23-31

Public hearing continued to September 4, 2024

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 298

UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2422R, Assessment No. 248527)

(Public hearing continued to September 25, 2024)

RLH TA 24-264

Public hearing continued to September 25, 2024

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 185 MARIA

AVENUE. (File No. J2423R, Assessment No. 248529)

RLH TA 24-256

Adopted as amended (payment to be made over 2 years)

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

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

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

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)

RLH RR 24-32

Public hearing continued to September 25, 2024

Appeal of Sheree Brundage to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning

Letter at 931 CHARLES AVENUE.

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 195 EDMUND

AVENUE. (File No. J2423R, Assessment No. 248529)

Adopted

Appeal of Megan Giesen to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and

Summary Abatement Order at 1676 EUCLID STREET.

Adopted

Appeal of Yia Jef Yang to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at

1688 EUCLID STREET.

Adopted

Appeal of Virginia Dunivan to a Summary Abatement Order at 1746 LINCOLN

AVENUE.

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 93 MAGNOLIA

AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2423R, Assessment No. 248529)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 330

MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST (334 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST). (File No.

J2422R, Assessment No. 248527)

Adopted

Appeal of Mark Thieroff, attorney for owner, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate

of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 251 MARIA AVENUE.

RLH VO 24-26

Adopted

Appeal of John S. Jagiela to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 134

MONTROSE PLACE.

Adopted

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

PRINCETON AVENUE.

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1823

SEVENTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2422R, Assessment No. 248527)

Adopted

Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 670 SIMS

AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-46.

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 771 SIMS

AVENUE. (File No. J2423R, Assessment No. 248529)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1255 THOMAS

AVENUE. (File No. J2423R, Assessment No. 248529)

Adopted

Amending Council File No. RLH AR 24-61 to delete the assessment Graffiti

Removal services during January 8 to February 5, 2024 at 2496 (2516)

WABASH AVENUE. (File No. J2408P, Assessment No. 248407)

Adopted

Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish & Garbage Clean Up services February

28 to March 14, 2024. (File No. J2422R, Assessment No. 248527)

RLH AR 24-55

RLH AR 24-56

ADJOURNMENT

Adopted

Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish & Garbage Clean Up services March

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

Adopted

Meeting ended at 4:57 PM

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