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Council Chambers - 3rd

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City of Saint Paul

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Meeting Minutes

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

Councilmember Kim moved approval.

Consent Agenda adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Yang,

Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie and Councilmember Jost

Nay:

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

Neal Younghans from the Office of Financial Services gave a staff report.

Councilmember Yang moved approval.

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

Tony Johnson from the Department of Planning and Economic Development gave a

staff report and answered councilmember questions.

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.

Ord 24-22

Dan Niziolek from the Department of Safety and Inspections gave a staff report and

answered councilmember questions.

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

Councilmember Yang moved approval.

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

Councilmember Kim moved approval.

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

Councilmember Jost moved approval.

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

RES PH 24-213

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).

Councilmember Yang moved approval.

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

Councilmember Jost moved approval.

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

Councilmember Noecker moved approval.

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

Councilmember Jost moved approval.

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

Councilmember Kim moved approval.

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

Councilmember Jost moved approval.

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 from August 28, 2024)

Laid over for two weeks to get clarity on ownership of the property.

Also in attendance: LaVonne Pine, appellant (via call-in)

Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer: This is an appeal of a Vacant Building

Registration. Notice of registration was sent out following a condemnation of the

property due to an electric shut off, and the file was opened several days later. After

that, it was confirmed that the electricity was back on and one problem remained: the

person occupying the property is not a tenant with a lease and is not an owner. The

owners were Grady Randall, who passed in 2008, and Mary Randall, who passed in May

of 2023. A son was living in the property. The appellant is the son's former girlfriend.

Because she has no legal authority to be there, and this property has not been

probated and is not in foreclosure, there is no one with the legal right to engage in a

lease with her. Legally, it's kind of an abandoned property. The City can't allow an

ongoing occupation by somebody who can't legally be there. If the children of the

deceased haven't shown an interest in taking any steps to take ownership, so the

property is in limbo. I was told in the Legislative Hearing by the appellant that there is a

reverse mortgage in place on the property. If the mortgage holder were to foreclose on

that mortgage, there would be a one-year redemption period, drawing out the potential

timeline for resolution. I recommending that it be vacated by September 3rd. I made

that recommendation following the Legislative Hearing on July 12. This hearing was

delayed, as the occupant had trouble getting signed up to testify. We did a

continuance, and you may want to extend that deadline a little bit further since that

date is coming up.

Council President Jalali: Are there immediate health or safety issues right now?

Moermond: Unknown. The property has not been inspected and there is no one with

the authority to apply for a certificate of code compliance or allow access to the

property.

Jalali: Does the City have any ability to inspect the property?

Moermond: My understanding is that the City can only view the exterior of the property.

Gaining access to the interior would require an administrative search warrant, which the

City Attorney's Office and the Department of Safety and Inspections would need to

pursue.

Jalali: I just wanted to know so we could determine this situation's urgency.

LaVonne Pine: I've been living in this home for six years with Craig, and now Moermond

stated that there wasn't a lease or anything. However, the bank with mortgage asked

who was living here. Craig and I signed a form and returned it to them, so we were

listed as the occupants. Mary, the mom, signed as well, as she was still alive. I take

very good care of this property. I was away for 4-5 days while Craig moved out, and

when I got back I got the notice, which I'm told happened because the electricity was

off. It was off for less than a month.

Jalali: What is your ask?

Pine: I need to stay in the house until I can get into my own house. That's what I'm

working toward. I have a lease signed with the bank from 2019 saying that I am a

resident here.

Jalali: The question is: Who is legally entitled to own the home. That is something that

I think is we need to get clarified. I'm also hearing that you need time to leave without

having to rush. I find that a reasonable request. We can extend the deadline to

October 1. Would that work?

Pine: No. I don't have the funds. Now they're saying until November. I don't know how

long this is going to be. Those notices on the door invite people to break in and it

scares me.

Jalali: I'm hearing you say that you would prefer some time into November. I'm hearing

you that you want to take time to understand what your rights are to the property.

Pine: I'd like to get the letter with the mortgage company saying that I'm living here,

which I signed with Craig and his mom, Mary, in 2019.

Jalali: That isn't the same as ownership or a lease.

Pine: Why is the City even involved? The house is habitable.

Jalali: The reason is because the Vacant Building Registration notice was appealed.

Appeals of this type come to the City Council. This was not something that we sought

out. This is procedural.

Pine: Can we get this stopped?

Jalali: I think we have enough information now. If we need more, we can come back.

We're going to close the public hearing and then the Council will discuss how we can

best move forward.

Councilmember Kim moved to close the public hearing. Approved 6-0.

Jalali: I don't see a downside to additional time. I think that could be useful, but can

we try to ascertain what is going on with the property ownership? I that was my main

question coming out of this discussion.

Moermond: I heard testimony that in 2019 a document was signed by Mary that

indicated who was living there, and that her son and Pine were also listed as occupants

at that time. I have not had a chance to review that document. Something like that is

not unlike what you would see on a rental lease where a lessee would list their children.

In that type of case, the children don't have authority over the property. In this case,

there is no lease or landlord. We have the Vacant Building Registration but no road to

get the property inspected and issued a Fire Certificate of Occupancy (FCO) which

would be necessary for a non-owner occupant to live there. No one can apply for that

because there is no legal representative of the property. Allowing her to live there would

be allowing occupancy against the fire code.

Jalali: If she has information that she can bring forward that further substantiates her

connection to the property that isn't in our records yet, is there a way to review that?

Moermond: I would suggest that the Council lay the matter over for a week in order for

those documents to be provided and reviewed. You would then get a report back. I

would suggest that you also close the public hearing today.

Kim: How many times have you met with Pine?

Moermond: Once.

Kim: How much time from the notice to now has Pine had to submit this

documentation?

Moermond: The notice was from the end of June, and the Legislative Hearing was July

12.

Kim: I'm wondering why this documentation hasn't been submitted up to this point.

Councilmember Noecker: The mechanism here of the Vacant Building Registration

notice seems ill-fitting. This is not a vacant building. This is a fully occupied building

that doesn't seem to have code compliance issues except for a temporary shut-off of

electricity which has since been restored. I recognize the issues of having ownership

be unclear and not having a certificate of occupancy for someone who's not the titled

owner, but that seems like a different process. We want to get to the end point of a

clear title, and I'm not sure this is the right mechanism for that.

Moermond: This is one path to get to that end point. The other would be to have orders

written by Fire Certificate of Occupancy staff that there's habitation without a FCO, and

that the property be vacated because you cannot have a non-owner occupied property

in the City without a FCO. Both paths lead to the Vacant Building Program.

Councilmember Bowie: I agree that this isn't the best mechanism. How can we get this

estate issue resolved. Do we have information from the children?

Moermond: They are certainly going slowly in the probate process. I understand there's

multiple siblings and there would need to be an understanding among them because

they would all reasonably be considered inheritors. I think the property might be of less

interest to them because there is a reverse mortgage on the property and going

through all of those legal machinations still wouldn't leave them with a check that's

worth very much. With respect to the relationship with the children and Pine, I only

know that she testified that her ex, who is the son of the deceased owners, said she

could be there. She indicated that other siblings did not want her to be there. I don't

have information from them.

Bowie: If no children take possession and it's owned by the bank, where would that get

us? Would there be a foreclosure that would make Pine vacate? Is there a pathway to

the children going through the FCO program?

Moermond: You would need an actual owner who can execute leases, if that were to

happen. If probate is not pursued and the bank continues to hold the reverse

mortgage, I believe they would likely foreclose, if they have not initiated those

proceedings already. We had some banks walking away from mortgages in the

financial crises, but with property values where they are now, I would expect them to

seek title.

Jalali: I would like to move a two-week layover so my office can hunt down information

related to ownership.

Kim: I would support that.

Councilmember Yang: I support that as well.

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. (October 22, 2024 Legislative Hearing)

RLH RR 23-31

Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer: I'm asking for the public hearing to be

continued for one week. We were unable to secure a requested interpreter for today's

hearing, as we just learned yesterday that we would need one.

Councilmember Noecker moved to continue the public hearing for one week.

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 for 4 weeks to give time for a community conversation on

illegal dumping.

Also in attendance: Christopher Ott, owner

Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer: This is a tax assessment associated

with the clean up from the alley area of the property. I have a photo on the screen for

you. On February 5, inspectors were dispatched on a complaint and this is what they

found. Orders were issued and there was a recheck on February 12 to see whether or

not those orders had been abated. Upon reinspection, you can see that there's still an

issue. The inspector then sent a work order to do the cleanup. Photos here show you

the before and after. The owner is here to talk about the experience that he and

neighbors are going through with illegal dumping. This is 298 University Ave, on the

south side of the street. The total assessment is $434. The owner indicated in the

Legislative Hearing that he frequently cleans up dumping on this property. He wanted to

work with the City and we discussed some strategies to work on the issue with

University Ave properties that experience a very high level of dumping. He'll speak to

that today. My ask is for this to be continued for one month to allow for a community

conversation to take place about strategies for dealing with illegal dumping in this

area.

Christopher Ott: I have been taking care of this property for the last 8-9 years. The

previous owner was a personal friend of mine. I took over the property earlier this year

when I bought him out. It's been an uphill battle with illegal dumping. This particular

dumping is also not on my property. Metro Transit had removed all the brush from the

front on the University Ave side and had piled up the bags. I was then billed in

December's tax assessment for $1100. I was then reassessed, using the same

pictures, $800.00 for the cleanup. Since we've had the Legislative Hearing, I've met

with my neighbors and tenants. This is a major problem in the neighborhood. We have

lighting, cameras, and security. There's a number of police reports with me chasing

people out of there. I had one person follow my business partner back to their house

and they stole the vehicle from his house. I'm doing everything I can. I'm asking for the

City's help. I've been jumped once. The neighbors are fed up with it. I need the City's

help dealing with this.

Council PresidentJalali: What is your ask?

Ott: I'm looking for help.

Jalali: The initial recommendation is for more time to work towards solutions. Do you

have requests beyond that?

Ott: It's not my trash.

Councilmember Bowie: Thank you for sharing your testimony. Could you clarify the

situation with your dumpster?

Ott: I had a 3-yard dumpster on site that was encouraging illegal dumping, so I

removed it.

Bowie: Did you say you have security cameras as well?

Ott: One covers the main entrance and the tenants have them set up in the lot.

Bowie: Have your cameras recorded illegal dumping since this incident?

Ott: I've actually followed vehicles out, called police officers, was told to stop following

them. I have recorded it. A new camera system will be going in this week.

Bowie moved to close the public hearing. Approved 6-0.

Bowie: I move the recommendation of the Hearing Officer, to continue the public

hearing.

Jalali: I support that.

Councilmember Yang: I support that as well. Is there Metro Transit property nearby?

Moermond: They own an adjacent parcel. It's not related to the Green Line or buses.

It's just land ownership.

Yang: Are they getting billed for Metro Transit trash?

Moermond: That did not come up in the Legislative Hearing. I only have information on

the assessment before you today.

Yang: Any footage of that would be helpful.

Moermond: There are a lot of cameras there. There is lighting, signage, and fencing. A

lot of steps have been taken and they haven't been sufficient to stop the dumping.

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

Assessment ratified and made payable over 2 years.

Also in attendance: Andrew Koetz, property owner

Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer: This is a tax assessment for a cleanup

on a private property. The orders were issued on February 14, 2024 to dispose of a

trailer full of chairs, wood, miscellaneous debris. The compliance date was February

21. The recheck was March 5. It was not cleaned up, and I believe there was an

extension requested. The work order went through and the work was done on March 18.

My recommendation is to approve the assessment. It was properly noticed as a

nuisance. More than sufficient time was granted for the nuisance to be abated. The

City ended up doing the work. The cost was $181 with a service charge of $162 for a

total of $343.

Koetz: Sorry about the trailer. I just didn't have time to deal with it. I should have let

the inspector know I needed an extra couple weeks.

Council President Jalali: We don't have a legal means to retract an assessment when

the work was performed. Is there anything else you want us to consider?

Koetz: Can I get some time to pay this off?

Jalali: We can work to address that.

Councilmember Yang moved to close the public hearing. Approved 6-0.

Jalali: I move Moermond's recommendation.

Moermond: I just spoke with the owner, and he asked that payments be made over 2

years. I can amend the resolution accordingly.

Jalali: I will move that recommendation as amended.

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

Councilmember Noecker moved approval.

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.

RLH SAO 24-50

RLH TA 24-276

RLH TA 24-261

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.

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

City Council meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also

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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

The City Council is paperless which saves the environment and reduces expenses.

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

members use mobile devices to review the files during the meeting. Using a mobile

device greatly reduces costs since most agendas, including the documents attached

to files, are over 1000 pages when printed.

Web

Meetings are available on the Council's website. Email notification and web feeds

(RSS) of newly released minutes, agendas, and meetings are available by subscription.

Visit www.stpaul.gov/council for meeting videos and updated copies of the agendas,

minutes, and supporting documents.

Cable

Meetings are live on St Paul Channel 18 and replayed at various times. Check your

local listings.