City Hall and Court House  
15 West Kellogg  
Boulevard  
City of Saint Paul  
Council Chambers - 3rd  
Floor  
Meeting Agenda 4  
City Council  
651-266-8560  
Council President Amy Brendmoen  
Councilmember Mitra Jalali  
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker  
Councilmember Jane L. Prince  
Councilmember Dai Thao  
Councilmember Chris Tolbert  
Councilmember Nelsie Yang  
Wednesday, July 13, 2022  
ROLL CALL  
3:30 PM  
Council Chambers - 3rd Floor  
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE  
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Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 39 Hilltop  
Lane and 342 Thomas Avenue nuisance properties. (For notification  
purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if  
necessary.)  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
Order to Abate Nuisance; Ward - 3; Ward - 1  
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Eleventh amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget to allocate  
funding for the Green Energy Loan Program to the appropriate department  
projects.  
CIB  
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Amending CDBG Project Budgets: funding for building demolitions and  
increasing funding for Dayton's Bluff Play Area.  
Amending ESG-CV project budgets: adjusting funding for Emergency  
Solutions Grant CARES Act activities administered by Ramsey County per  
the Joint Powers Agreement approved via RES 19-2110.  
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.  
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Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to  
apply for the Metropolitan Council’s Livable Communities Demonstration  
Account Pre-Development grant fund for 965 Payne Avenue.  
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Authorizing the Office of Technology and Communications to update an  
agreement with NetMotion Software Inc. for use of their NetMotion Mobility  
and NetMotion Mobile IQ suite of products.  
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Approving the Settlement Agreement and Release between the City of  
Saint Paul and Kelly Jo Sherry and her attorney Marcus P. Gatto, Swor &  
Gatto.  
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Authorizing the City to apply to the Minnesota Department of Employment  
and Economic Development for Contamination Cleanup Grant funding for  
projects at 540 Broadway Street and 115 Plato Boulevard.  
Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation  
in the amount of $4,000 from the City of Skate, a non-profit organization, to  
repurpose an old batting cage at Battle Creek Recreation Center into a  
mini-ramp.  
Indexes:  
Battle Creek Recreation Center; Donation  
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Accepting the gift of travel, lodging, and conference registration expenses  
from Local Progress for Councilmember Mitra Jalali to attend the 2022  
Local Progress National Convening.  
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Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Innovyze for use of their  
XPSWMM Software.  
Approving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco License held by  
High 5 Inc. d/b/a Snap Market (License ID# 20190001517), at 957 Rice  
Street.  
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Authorizing the City to transfer $10,500,000 of American Rescue Plan  
funds to a specific account for Water Lead Pipe Replacement.  
Authorizing the City to transfer $4,000,000 of American Rescue Plan funds  
to a specific account for the Guaranteed Income Program.  
Authorizing the City to transfer $5,000,000 of American Rescue Plan funds  
to a specific account for the Asset Management System.  
Authorizing the City to transfer $177,046 of American Rescue Plan funds to  
a specific account for public safety radio replacement.  
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Appointing Jimmy Loyd as the Economic Development Director in the  
Department of Planning and Economic Development.  
Approving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco License held by  
Walgreen Co. d/b/a Walgreens #15272 (License ID# 20120003757), at  
1110 Larpenteur Avenue.  
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Approving a Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license to be added to  
existing licenses for ROK LLC d/b/a ROK Eatery (License ID  
#20210000774) at 882 Seventh Street West.  
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Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 5 Neighborhood STAR  
Year-Round program for new playground equipment.  
Authorizing the City to apply for $3,000,000 in grant funding from the Bush  
Foundation to support program operations for CollegeBound Saint Paul-no  
City grant obligation during or after the grant period.  
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Authorizing the proper City Officials to accept a gift stipend to attend the  
National Convening on Local Consumer Financial Protection in  
Philadelphia from Wednesday, July 6, 2022 to Friday, July 8, 2022.  
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Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood STAR  
Year-Round Program for a Battle Creek skate ramp.  
Supporting Ramsey County’s Battle Creek Regional Park Master Plan  
Amendment.  
Changing the rate of pay for Energy Coordinator.  
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Approving the application with no new conditions, per the Deputy  
Legislative Hearing Officer, for Taste of Rondo LLC (License ID  
#20190000107), d/b/a Taste of Rondo Restaurant, to add a Gambling  
Location license to its existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor  
On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (A) licenses, located 976 Concordia  
Avenue.  
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Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of October  
6, 13, 20, and 27, 2021.  
FOR DISCUSSION  
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Presentation by the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association of  
awards received by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.  
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Ordering a special election to be held on November 8, 2022 to add a ballot  
question on whether the City should create a dedicated fund for subsidies  
for children's early care and education through a property tax levy.  
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 Legal Ledger. Public hearings on ordinances are held at the second reading.  
Final Adoption  
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Amending Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code to align with recent  
changes in Minnesota Statue following the passage of the legislative  
omnibus bill that affects small brewers, distillers and wineries.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to  
testify.  
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Adopting the Saint Anthony Park Community Plan as an addendum to the  
Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan.  
Approving an amendment to the Westgate Station Area Plan, an  
addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan.  
Final Order to approve the construction of the Capital City Bikeway Project  
and acquisition of necessary property rights.  
Ratifying the assessment for installation of a fire protection system at the  
Minnesota Transportation Museum at 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East,  
covering Bay A of the building. (Project No. FP2021-01, Assessment No.  
217100).  
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Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on  
Private Property during January to March 2022. (File No. 2202LDSRP,  
Assessment No. 224002)  
Ratifying the assessments for Repair of Sanitary Sewer on Private  
Property during January to March 2022. (File No. SWRP2202,  
Assessment No. 223002)  
Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on  
Private Property during August to December 2021. (File No. 2204LDSRP,  
Assessment No. 224010)  
Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on  
Private Property during April to June 2021 at 224 Isabel Street West. (File  
No. 2103LDSRP2, Assessment No. 224008)  
Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on  
Private Property during October to December 2021 at 1745 Laurel  
Avenue. (File No. 2201LDSRP2, Assessment No. 224009)  
Approving the application of Maria Stadler for a sound level variance in  
order to present amplified sound on July 24, 2022 at Crosby Farm  
Regional Park Shelter - 2595 Crosby Farm Road.  
Ward - 3  
Indexes:  
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Approving the application of the Minnesota United FC for a sound level  
variance in order to present amplified sound on July 20 and July 30, 2022  
within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling  
Avenue North.  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
Ward - 1  
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Approving the application of Integracion Cultural Colombiana en MN for a  
sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on July 23, 2022  
at 797 Seventh Street East. - Clues St Paul.  
Ward - 7  
Approving the application of The Lab LLC for a sound level variance in  
order to present amplified sound on July 23, August 27 and September 24,  
2022 at 767 Eustis Street North. - The Shed at The Lab.  
Ward - 4  
Authorizing the City to establish a $124,248 budget in the PED Operations  
Fund and transfer $969,910 of American Rescue Plan funds from the 30%  
AMI Deeply Affordable Housing account and ARP Administration account  
to a specific account for program administration.  
Approving the application of Gender Justice dba UnRestrict Minnesota,  
represented by Jillian Hiscock, for a sound level variance in order to  
present amplified sound on July 17, 2022 at the Minnesota State Capitol  
Upper Lawn, Landing Between Two Banks of Stairs and across MLK Blvd  
Lower Lawn.  
Indexes:  
Ward - 2  
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.  
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Amending Council File RLH AR 22-33 to delete the assessment for  
Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to  
December 2021 at 1043 BEECH STREET. (File No. CG2201A3,  
Assessment No.220102)  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
Special Tax Assessments; Ward - 7  
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Referring to Legislative Hearing a review for a potential stay of  
enforcement of demolition for Jerry Knippner, for property at 587 COOK  
AVENUE EAST.  
Substantial Abatement Orders; Ward - 6  
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 781  
COOK AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the July 13, 2022, City  
Council Public Hearing. (Legislative Hearing on July 12, 2022)  
Substantial Abatement Orders; Ward - 6  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
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Appeal of David Jacobowitch to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at  
839 EDMUND AVENUE.  
Vacant Building Registration; Ward - 1  
Amending Council File RLH TA 22-189, ratifying the assessments for  
Securing and/or Emergency Boarding during December 2021 at 1654  
EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2208B, Assessment No. 228107)  
Special Tax Assessments; Ward - 4  
Indexes:  
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Amending Council File RLH TA 22-191, ratifying the assessments for  
Property Clean Up services during January 13 to 14, 2022 at 1654  
EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2218A, Assessment No. 228518)  
Special Tax Assessments; Ward - 4  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
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Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 439  
HERSCHEL STREET in Council File RLH RR 21-69.  
Substantial Abatement Orders; Ward - 4  
Appeal of Curtis Burroughs to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction  
Notice at 1606 HEWITT AVENUE.  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
Fire C of O Letter; Ward - 4  
Appeal of Rebecca & Lucas Pelton to a Summary Abatement Order at  
1696 JULIET AVENUE.  
Ward - 3; Summary Abatement Order  
Appeal of Amy Peterson, CoBeck Construction Company, to a denial of a  
Fence Plan Review/Permit Application at 273 LAFAYETTE FRONTAGE  
ROAD WEST.  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
Ward - 2; Fence  
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Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 615  
LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2205A, Assessment No. 228504)  
(Public Hearing continued to July 13, 2022)  
Special Tax Assessments; Ward - 6  
Amending Council File RLH FCO 21-162, adopted December 8, 2021, to  
grant Robert Olsen an additional extension for property at 1008 LAWSON  
AVENUE EAST.  
Fire C of O Letter; Ward - 6  
Appeal of Brett Jackels, Havenbrook Homes, to a Vacant Building  
Registration Notice plus Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and  
Order to Vacate at 1457 PACIFIC STREET.  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
Summary Abatement Order; Ward - 7  
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Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2285  
ROCKWOOD AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 22-16.  
Summary Abatement Order; Ward - 3  
Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2291  
ROCKWOOD AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 22-16.  
Summary Abatement Order; Ward - 3  
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1807  
SEVENTH STREET EAST within fifteen (15) days after the June 22, 2022,  
City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)  
Substantial Abatement Orders; Ward - 7  
Indexes:  
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Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1941  
UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST (STORAGE/GARAGE) within fifteen (15)  
days after the September 22, 2021, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend  
to grant 180 days)  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
Substantial Abatement Orders; Ward - 4  
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Appeal of Macy Anderson o/b/o Charles Bastel to a Vacant Building  
Registration Requirement at 1372 VICTORIA STREET NORTH.  
Ward - 5; Vacant Building Registration  
Amending Council File RLH FCO 20-168, adopted February 17, 2021, to  
grant Irine Katras to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice an additional  
extension for property at 1676 WHITE BEAR AVENUE NORTH.  
Fire C of O Letter; Ward - 6  
Indexes:  
Indexes:  
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Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for  
521 YORK AVENUE in Council Files RLH RR 21-43. (Amend to grant 180  
days)  
Substantial Abatement Orders; Ward - 5  
5:30 PM Public Hearing (2 minutes per public comment)  
Hearing on the Rent Stabilization Stakeholder Group final report.  
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