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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, April 17, 2024  
ROLL CALL  
3:30 PM  
Council Chambers - 3rd Floor  
Meeting started at 3:31 PM  
5 -  
Present  
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Mitra Jalali,  
Councilmember HwaJeong Kim, Councilmember Saura Jost and  
Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson  
2 - Councilmember Nelsie Yang and Councilmember Anika Bowie  
Absent  
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE  
Amending the 2024 spending budget in the Department of Public Works  
AO 24-33  
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Street Lighting Maintenance accounting unit to account for continuing police  
efforts related to wire-theft prevention endeavors in the amount of $25,000.  
Received and Filed  
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  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply  
to the Metropolitan Council for Tax Base Revitalization Account fund for  
contamination cleanup for projects at 1570 White Bear Avenue N. (Gloryville)  
and 892 7th Street E. (Project for Pride in Living).  
RES 24-464  
2
Adopted  
Authorizing the City to apply to the Minnesota Department of Employment and  
Economic Development for contamination cleanup funding for projects at  
680-694 Minnehaha Avenue E. (Hamm's Brewery Redevelopment), 892 7th  
Street E. (Project for Pride in Living) and 1570 White Bear Avenue N.  
(Gloryville)  
RES 24-466  
3
Adopted  
Approving the agreement for transfer of Police employee, Michael DeTomaso,  
to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office (April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024).  
RES 24-539  
RES 24-541  
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5
Adopted  
Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 Wage and Fringe  
Adjustment between the City and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers  
Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota.  
Laid over to April 24, 2024  
Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 Wage and Fringe  
Adjustment between the City and the Operative Plasterers and Cement  
Masons International Association, Local No 633.  
RES 24-545  
RES 24-546  
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7
Laid over to April 24, 2024  
Approving the application for change of ownership to the Gas Station and  
Tobacco Shop license now held by Rays Market & Gas LLC d/b/a Rays  
Market & Gas (License ID #20230002190) for the premises located at 1184  
Maryland Avenue East.  
Adopted  
Approving a Liquor on Sale-100 seats, Liquor on Sale-Sunday, and  
Entertainment (A) - New Location license to Taco H LLC, d/b/a Tromperia El  
Zac (License ID 20240000258) for the premises located at 1322 Rice Street.  
RES 24-547  
RES 24-551  
RES 24-552  
RES 24-575  
8
Adopted  
Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 Wage and Fringe  
Adjustment between the City and the United Association of Pipefitters Local  
No. 455.  
9
Laid over to April 24, 2024  
Authorizing a Lease Agreement between the City and The University of St.  
Thomas, for the Police Department's use of auditorium space for the Police  
Recruit Academy Graduation on May 31, 2024.  
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11  
Adopted  
Approving the use of grant funds through the Mayor’s Office Neighborhood  
Star Year-Round Program for TMREIT, LLC.  
Adopted  
Changing the rate of pay for Park Security Officer, in EG 12.  
RES 24-522  
12  
Adopted  
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.  
Final Adoption  
Amending Chapter 63 of the Legislative Code pertaining to electric vehicle  
charging infrastructure in surface parking lots.  
Ord 24-5  
13  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
Granting the application of Robert Anderson et. al to rezone property at 964  
Payne Avenue from H2 residential to B2 community business and amending  
Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.  
Ord 24-12  
14  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
First Reading  
Granting the application of Project for Pride in Living to rezone property at 892  
East 7th Street from B3 general business to T3 traditional neighborhood and  
amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map.  
Ord 24-13  
15  
Laid over to April 24, 2024 for Second Reading  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways  
to testify.  
Amending Chapter 293 of the Legislative Code to allow certain events to  
obtain one amplified sound permit for multiple days.  
Ord 24-10  
16  
Laid over to April 24, 2024 for Final Adoption  
5 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
0
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
Public hearing to consider the application of Mortho LLC to rezone property at  
1984 Marshall Avenue from RM1 multiple-family residential to RM2  
multiple-family residential.  
PH 24-2  
17  
Public hearing closed and laid over to May 1, 2024  
4 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Jost and  
Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
3 - Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
Adopting the update to the Saint Paul Bicycle Plan as an addendum to the  
Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan. (Public hearing closed and laid over from  
April 17, 2024)  
RES PH 24-76  
RES PH 24-79  
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19  
Public hearing closed and laid over to April 24, 2024  
Approving the application of El Burrito Mercado for three sound level variances  
in order to present live music on certain Fridays for Fiesta Mexicana Fridays,  
Saturdays for Musica en mi Barrio, and Sundays Familiares Summer Music  
Series beginning Friday, May 3 through Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the El  
Burrito LaPlacita Patio space at 175 Cesar Chavez Street.  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
Approving the application of OSP Events LLC for a sound level variance in  
order to present amplified sound on Thursdays, June 6 - August 29, 2024,  
except for July 4, 2024, at Mears Park - 221 5th St E.  
RES PH 24-80  
20  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Aaron Fimon, Public  
Safety Manager, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound  
on May 9 and May 10, 2024 at 2115 Summit Avenue, University of St.  
Thomas, O’Shaugnessy Stadium.  
RES PH 24-81  
21  
Adopted  
5 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
0
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
Accepting grant funds, amending the Planning and Economic Development  
operating budget, and authorizing execution of a grant agreement related to  
the City’s sponsorship of a Minnesota Investment Fund grant for the benefit of  
the J&L Wire Cloth, LLC for its project located at 268 / 236 Water Street  
West. (District 3, Ward 2)  
RES PH 24-82  
22  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
Preliminary Plat approval for The Heights Habitat for Humanity Blocks 3 & 4.  
RES PH 24-83  
23  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
Amending the 2024 budget by adding the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial  
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).  
RES PH 24-87  
24  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS  
Appeal of Lakeisha Lee to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint (which  
RLH VO 24-9  
25  
includes condemnation) at 273 COTTAGE AVENUE WEST. (Public hearing  
closed and laid over from April 10, 2024)  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 378 SIMS  
AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the December 20, 2023, City Council  
RLH RR 23-58  
49  
Public Hearing. (Amend to remove within 15 days)  
Referred to May 14, 2024 Legislative Hearing  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
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  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1003  
ARCADE STREET. (File No. VB2406, Assessment No. 248805)  
RLH TA 24-95  
RLH TA 24-116  
RLH TA 24-117  
RLH TA 24-158  
26  
27  
28  
29  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1133  
ARUNDEL STREET. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1133  
ARUNDEL STREET. (File No. VB2406, Assessment No. 248805)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 267  
BELVIDERE STREET EAST. (File No. VB2406, Assessment No. 248805)  
(April 16, 2024 Legislative Hearing)  
Adopted as amended (assessment reduced)  
Appeal of Sonny Batha to a Summary Abatement Order at 1035 CONWAY  
STREET.  
RLH SAO 24-23  
RLH TA 24-130  
30  
31  
Adopted  
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)  
Public hearing continued to September 4, 2024  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 557 DALE  
STREET NORTH. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305) (Public hearing  
continued to June 5, 2024)  
RLH TA 24-125  
32  
Public hearing continued to June 5, 2024  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 195 DUNLAP  
STREET SOUTH. (File No. CRT2405, Assessment No. 248204)  
RLH TA 24-109  
RLH TA 24-134  
RLH TA 24-100  
RLH VBR 24-25  
RLH TA 24-124  
RLH RR 24-19  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 686 EDMUND  
AVENUE. (File No. VB2406, Assessment No. 248805)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 355  
GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305)  
Adopted  
Extension of Fee Waiver & Fee Modification for the Registered Vacant  
Building at 2130 IVY AVENUE EAST.  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1096  
JESSAMINE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305)  
Adopted  
Review Request for a potential stay of enforcement of demolition of Colleen  
Pollock, for property at 1058 JESSIE STREET.  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 500  
LAFAYETTE ROAD. (File No. CRT2405, Assessment No. 248204)  
RLH TA 24-121  
RLH TA 24-99  
RLH TA 24-80  
RLH RR 24-5  
39  
40  
41  
42  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1028  
LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2406B, Assessment No. 248105)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1235  
MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305)  
Adopted  
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 802  
MOUND STREET within fifteen (15) days after the April 17, 2024, City Council  
Public Hearing. (Refer to April 23, 2024 Legislative Hearing)  
Referred to April 23, 2024 Legislative Hearing  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 817 PARK  
STREET. (File No. J2406B, Assessment No. 248105)  
RLH TA 24-135  
RLH RR 24-13  
43  
44  
Adopted  
First Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1356  
REANEY AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 23-23. (Refer back to April 23,  
2024 Legislative Hearing)  
Referred to April 23, 2024 Legislative Hearing  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2112 REANEY  
AVENUE. (File No. 2404T, Assessment No. 249003)  
RLH TA 24-127  
RLH TA 24-123  
RLH VO 24-8  
45  
46  
47  
48  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1033 and 1035  
SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403)  
Adopted  
Appeal of Lee Bozeman, tenant, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of  
Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1695 SEVENTH STREET EAST.  
Adopted  
Appeal of Patricia Whitney, representing owner Jen Komatsu, to a Fire  
Certificate of Occupancy Revocation and Order to Vacate at 1695 SEVENTH  
STREET WEST.  
RLH VO 24-10  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 701 SURREY  
AVENUE. (File No. VB2406, Assessment No. 248805)  
RLH TA 24-136  
RLH TA 24-128  
RLH TA 24-133  
RLH TA 24-112  
RLH TA 24-105  
RLH TA 24-104  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1672 TAYLOR  
AVENUE. (File No. 2404T, Assessment No. 249003)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1672 TAYLOR  
AVENUE. (File No. VB2405A, Assessment No. 248815)  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 520  
UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403)  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1450  
UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403)  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1491 (1475)  
UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees  
billed during April 5 to September 19, 2023. (File No. VB2406, Assessment  
No. 248805)  
RLH AR 24-17  
56  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services  
during October 2023. (File No. J2406B, Assessment No. 248105)  
RLH AR 24-18  
RLH AR 24-19  
57  
58  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees  
billed during September 25 to October 30, 2023. (File No. CRT2405,  
Assessment No. 248204)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement  
services billed during August 22 to September 20, 2023. (File No. J2406E,  
Assessment No. 248305)  
RLH AR 24-20  
59  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during August 15 to  
October 30, 2023. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403)  
RLH AR 24-21  
RLH AR 24-22  
ADJOURNMENT  
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61  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Tree Removal services during October to  
November 2023. (File No. 2404T, Assessment No. 249003)  
Adopted  
Meeting ended at 5:19 PM  
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