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Council Chambers - 3rd

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Meeting Agenda

City Council

651-266-8560

Council President Amy Brendmoen

Councilmember Russel Balenger

Councilmember Mitra Jalali

Councilmember Rebecca Noecker

Councilmember Jane L. Prince

Councilmember Chris Tolbert

Councilmember Nelsie Yang

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

ROLL CALL

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

AO 23-5

Amending CDBG Project Budgets: funding for BJK Properties project.

Attachments:

AO 23-10

AO 23-5 Financial Analysis CDBG BKJ Properties

Establishing eight (8) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR

Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolutions #22-1550,

22-1832, 22-1936, and 23-27. In addition, two projects have been

completed under budget with balances now being returned to the

Year-Round STAR Program.

Attachments:

January 2023 YR STAR Financial Analysis AO 23-10

CO 23-6

Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 829 Third

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

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

Sponsors:

Prince

Attachments:

829 3rd St E.OTA 1-25-23

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 23-121

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

Registration fees billed during June 1 to October 20, 2022, and setting

date of Legislative Hearing for March 7, 2023 and City Council public

hearing for April 19, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against

individual properties. (File No. VB2306, Assessment No. 238805)

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

Report of Completion VB2306.238805

Assessment Roll VB2306.238805

RES 23-122

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

Boarding services during November 2022, and setting date of Legislative

Hearing for March 7, 2023 and City Council public hearing for April 19,

2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties.

(File No. J2306B, Assessment No. 238105)

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

Report of Completion J2306B.238105

Assessment Roll J2306B.238105

RES 23-123

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

Occupancy fees billed during September 27 to October 24, 2022, and

setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 7, 2023 and City Council

public hearing for April 19, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments

against individual properties. (File No. CRT2305, Assessment No.

238204)

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

Report of Completion CRT2305.238204

Assessment Roll CRT2305.238204

RES 23-124

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

Abatement services billed during September 22 to October 21, 2022, and

setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 7, 2023 and City Council

public hearing for April 19, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments

against individual properties. (File No. J2306E, Assessment No. 238305)

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

Report of Completion J2306E.238305

Assessment Roll J2306E.238305

RES 23-125

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

November 2 to December 1, 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing

for March 7, 2023 and City Council public hearing for April 19, 2023 to

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

J2304P, Assessment No. 238403)

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

Report of Completion J2304P.238403

Assessment Roll J2304P.238403

RES 23-171

Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2022 Assistance to

Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $2,297,500 from the Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide paramedic training

and purchase computers for EMS, personal protective gear and SCBAs

for firefighters, and replace and update equipment.

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

RES 23-174

Changing the rate of pay for WIC Nutrition Educators from Grade 026 to

Grade 031 in the AFSCME Technical Salary Schedule.

Brendmoen

Sponsors:

Attachments:

WIC Nutrition Educator Financial Analysis

RES 23-180

Accepting the gift of the costs of travel, transportation, and lodging from

Project Equity for the Mayor to attend the Project Equity Employee

Ownership Equity Summit in Oakland, California from February 7 to 8,

2023.

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

RES 23-189

Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a joint powers agreement

with the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Natural

Resources.

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

JPA Canine Handler Training Contract

RES 23-191

Authorizing the City to accept a donation of $3,109 from Ramsey County

for the travel expenses of Nicolle Goodman, Sean Kershaw and Russ

Stark for traveling to Kansas City with Ramsey County at Ramsey County’s

invitation to learn about street cars.

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

FOR DISCUSSION

RES 23-183

Considering and adopting the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and

Recommendation submitted by the Administrative Law Judge concerning

the Liquor On-Sale 291 or more seats, Liquor On-Sale Sunday, Liquor

On-Sale 2AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area - Patio, and

Entertainment (B) license held by Randall Johnson, RJMP Group Inc., d/b/a

Billy’s On Grand (License ID #20200000158), for the premises located at

857 Grand Avenue.

Sponsors:

Noecker

Attachments:

Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendation

OAH 71-6020-38398 ITM Liquor on Sale at 857 Grand Avenue Official Record

Proposed Exhibits 1-23, and 28, Exhibit List, and Witness List

City's Closing Argument

Hearing Audio 2 - oah_71-6020-38398

Hearing Audio 1 - oah_71-6020-38398_20220815_081512__all-chs

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

testify.

RES PH

23-17

Approving the installation of bike lanes on Front Avenue from Kent Street

to Rice Street.

Sponsors:

Balenger

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

1618 Hamline Ave N.OTA 10-11-22

1618 Hamline Ave N.PH 12-2-22

1618 Hamline Ave N.SHPO Form 10-19-22

1618 Hamline Ave N.Photos 10-27-21

1618 Hamline Ave N.Photos 9-16-22

1618 Hamline Ave N.Summary

1618 Hamline Ave N.L S 1-9-23.pdf

1618 Hamline Ave N.Mackley R-R Ltr.1-13-23

1618 Hamline Ave N.returned mail.1-24-23

RLH TA

22-427

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1194

HEWITT AVENUE. (File No. J2303E, Assessment No. 238302)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

1194 Hewitt Ave.Contested statement 11-30-22.pdf

1194 Hewitt Ave.Correction Notice 7-11-22.pdf

1194 Hewitt Ave.Photo 7-11-22.pdf

1194 Hewitt Ave.EC Letter & Bill 7-19-22.pdf

1194 Hewitt Ave.Photo 7-19-22.pdf

1194 Hewitt Ave.email chain 12-12-22.pdf

RLH VBR

23-5

Appeal of David Busch, DRB #24 LLC, to a Vacant Building Registration

Fee at 45 LAWSON AVENUE WEST.

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

45 Lawson Ave W.appeal.1-19-23.pdf

45 Lawson Ave W.Revocation Notice 1-20-23.pdf

45 Lawson Ave W.Busch Ltr.1-27-23

RLH TA

22-422

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1674

ORANGE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2303E, Assessment No. 238302)

Sponsors:

Yang

Attachments:

1674 Orange Ave E.Packet.pdf

RLH TA

22-386

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 461/463

OSCEOLA AVENUE SOUTH. (File No. VB2303, Assessment No.

238802)

Sponsors:

Noecker

Attachments:

461 Osceola Ave S.VBR Ltr.6-30-22

461 Osceola Ave S.VB Warning Ltr.8-1-22

461-463 Osceola Ave S.email to Cobb 12-21-22.pdf

RLH TA

22-421

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1340

SEARLE STREET. (File No. J2303E, Assessment No. 238302)

Sponsors:

Yang

Attachments:

1340 Searle St.Assessment J2303E.pdf

1340 Searle St.EC Bill & Letter 7-21-22.pdf

1340 Searle St.Vang-Wergin email 11-21-22.pdf

RLH RR 23-4

First Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for

1807 SEVENTH STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 22-29.

Sponsors:

Prince

Attachments:

1807 7th St E.Code Compliance Certificate 9-27-22.pdf

1807 Seventh St. E.Johnson Kennedy R-R Ltr.7-1-22.doc

1807 Seventh St. E.Johnson Kennedy R-R Ltr.1-10-23.doc

Percentage of Completion for properties.pdf

1807 Seventh St. E.Johnson Kennedy Revised R-R Ltr.1-30-23.doc

RLH TA

22-428

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1179

SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. VB2303, Assessment No. 238802)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

1179 Sherburne Ave.Reg Notice 7-13-22.pdf

1179 Sherburne Ave.Code Compliance Certificate 12-16-22.pdf

RLH RR 22-54

Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 342

THOMAS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the October 12, 2022,

City Council Public Hearing.

Sponsors:

Balenger

Attachments:

1941 University Ave W.Eritrean Community Center of MN R-R Ltr.7-1-22.doc

1941 University Ave W.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 1-10-23.doc

1941 University Ave W.30 Day Forfeit Notice 1-13-23.pdf

1941 University Ave W.Photos 1-19-23.pdf

Percentage of Completion for properties.pdf

1941 University Ave W.Eritrean Community Center of MN R-R Ltr.1-27-23

1941 University Ave W Accessory Building Deterioration 2020-January 2023

RLH TA

22-419

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 431

WHEELER STREET NORTH. (File No. VB2303, Assessment No.

238802)

Sponsors:

Jalali

Attachments:

431 Wheeler St N.VB Reg Notice 7-14-22.pdf

431 Wheeler St N.Warning Letter 8-15-22.pdf

RLH RR 23-5

Third Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for

521 YORK AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 22-35.

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

521 York Ave.Cert of Code Compliance Letter 12-19-22.pdf

521 York Avenue.Griffin R-R Ltr.7-1-22.doc

521 York Ave.MF R-R Ltr.1-10-23.doc

Percentage of Completion for properties.pdf

RLH AR

22-106

Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration

fees billed during January 7 to July 21, 2022. (File No. VB2303,

Assessment No. 238802)

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll VB2303.238802

RLH AR

22-107

Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding

services during August 2022. (File No. J2303B, Assessment No. 238102)

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll J2303B.238102

RLH AR

22-108

Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy

fees billed during September 8, 2021 to July 26, 2022. (File No. CRT2303,

Assessment No. 238202)

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll CRT2303.238202

RLH AR

22-109

Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement

services billed during June 22 to July 22, 2022. (File No. J2303E,

Assessment No. 238302)

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll J2303E.238302

RLH AR

22-110

Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous

Tree services during January 2022. (File No. 2302T, Assessment No.

239001)

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll 2302T.239001

RLH AR

22-111

Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous

Tree services during August to September 2022. (File No. 2303T,

Assessment No. 239002)

Sponsors:

Brendmoen

Attachments:

Notice Assessment Roll 2303T.239002

ADJOURNMENT

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