City Hall and Court House

15 West Kellogg Boulevard

Council Chambers - 3rd

Floor

City of Saint Paul

651-266-8560

Minutes - Final

City Council

Council President Amy Brendmoen

Councilmember Mitra Jalali

Councilmember Rebecca Noecker

Councilmember Jane L. Prince

Councilmember Dai Thao

Councilmember Chris Tolbert

Councilmember Nelsie Yang

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

Please see the meeting guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ROLL CALL

Meeting called to order at 3:32p.m.

7 -

Present

Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, Councilmember Dai Thao,

Councilmember Chris Tolbert, Councilmember Rebecca Noecker,

Councilmember Jane L. Prince, Councilmember Mitra Jalali and

Councilmember Nelsie Yang

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

Mayor's Emergency Executive Orders 21-21 and 21-22.

CO 21-45

Received and Filed

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Council President Brendmoen pulled Item 6.

Councilmember Jalali moved the balance of the Consent Agenda.

7 in favor, none opposed

Consent Agenda is adopted as amended

Adopted as amended

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Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing

Officer, for a Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday,

Entertainment (A) licenses for Sachoua & Houa LLC (License ID #

20210000176), d/b/a Smokin Ninjas located at 879 Rice Street.

RES 21-799

Adopted

Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreements (January 1, 2021 -

December 31, 2022) and Memorandums of Agreement (2021 - 2022)

between the City of Saint Paul and AFSCME District Council 5, Clerical -

Local 2508 and Technical - Local 1842.

RES 21-802

RES 21-803

RES 21-806

Laid over to June 9

Waiving the 45-day notice requirement to issue a Liquor On Sale - 181-290

Seats, Liquor On Sale

Sunday, and Entertainment (A) Licenses with

conditions to Hung Tu Inc. d/b/a Peking Garden Chinese Restaurant (License

ID #20210000659) for the premises located at 394 University Avenue West.

Adopted

Approving an Auto Repair Garage license to B & A Tursso Inc. d/b/a All Tech

Automotive (License ID #20210000513) for the premises located at 1581

White Bear Avenue North.

Adopted

Authorizing the City to approve the amendment to reduce Padelford Packet

Company’s 2020 contractual payment to City.

RES 21-811

RES 21-812

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept 6 archery

sheds that were built and donated by Terra Firma remodeling for use at the

archery range.

Adopted

Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of use of the fitness

facility valued at $134,120 from Finish Line Wellness Group.

RES 21-813

RES 21-814

Adopted

Approval of an Auto Repair Garage with conditions to JWP Automotive LLC

(License ID #20210000642) for the premises located at 1457 Marshall Avenue

Unit A.

Adopted

Approving the license agreement as the form for execution regarding the real

estate commonly referred to as the downtown Saint Paul Farmers Market;

and, further, authorizing the execution of license agreement documents

accordingly (District 17, Ward 2).

RES 21-815

RES 21-705

Adopted

Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2021 Wage and Fringe

Adjustment for the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters. (laid

over from May 26)

Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

Replacing RES 21-547 reaffirming the City Council's regular meeting

schedule during the Covid-19 pandemic emergency and setting a date to

return to in-person meetings.

RES 21-807

Council President Brendmoen said she was pulling this off for a quick comment.

There was a lot of shifting around going on today. Council has an obligation to send

out notices. The Council will be in-person the first week of September. They have no

control of the number of people at public hearings. They have made a commitment to

take testimony virtually. They will be back in the Chambers the week following Labor

Day. The Council staff and Council members will work toward a return to work this

summer.

Councilmember Tolbert said it is a thoughtful approach. He hoped they can expand

this. In person or by e-mail or calls or other ways for people to engage their

councilmembers. It is important to recognize there has been a lot of lifting of

restrictions that are necessary. They are fortunate to be able to plan for this. Other

countries don’t have the vaccinations like we do. He is grateful for the scientists of

this country. We are fortunate to have this accessibility.

Councilmember Jalali said she hopes they continue to have accessibility. They can

make public participation more accessible. We should not leave people behind. A

smart return is grounded in equity. She moved the resolution.

7 in favor, none opposed

Resolution is adopted

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

Update on Covid-19 vaccinations.

SR 21-92

Lauren Andersen presented to the Council.

Received and Filed

Proclaiming Saturday, June 5, 2021 through Saturday, June 12, 2021, to be

NeighborWorks Week in the City of Saint Paul.

RES 21-836

Councilmember Thao said Jason Peterson is here. NeighborWorks is a great

organization. They work in other suburbs, too. Peterson was at every community

event. They provide affordable housing, new construction housing, loans, grants.

Thao has made referrals to NeighborWorks for people who are having a hard time.

Peterson said this is a celebration of community and a recognition that when

neighbors work together, they can build a community that works for everyone. They

started with the West Side in 1981. They were known then as West Side

Neighborhood Housing Services. Since that first loan, they have grown their mission

to support home ownership at every stage. They changed their name several times to

finally NeighborWorks Home Partners. They work closely with many communities

across Saint Paul. They help over 1,000 families each year, home buyer education,

down payment assistance, single family housing development, home repairs,

foreclosure prevention. Home ownership is a primary wealth generator. Their goal is to

eliminate the racial disparities in home ownership. 2/3 of all families are BIPOC

households. This includes rebuilding dilapidated homes. It’s about the individuals.

(He told several stories of people they helped.)

Council President Brendmoen said they do not have a CDC functioning in the North

End. Peterson helped create a program there.

Councilmember Noecker said she is grateful for everything he does for the community.

Councilmember Yang thanked them for their work.

Thao moved approval.

7 in favor, none opposed

Resolution is adopted

Adopted

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Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Declaring the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

RES 21-835

Councilmember Prince said we have a guest today. (She read the key portions of the

resolution.) She introduced Dawn Einwalter, board members of Moms Demand Action

and Protect Minnesota.

Dawn Einwalter (phonetic) spoke. She encouraged the Council to promote this

because this event honors the survivors of gun violence as well as the victims. As

they have learned in the past year, there is not only an importance of addressing gun

violence, but also comforting people who have been affected by this. Saint Paul has

taken steps to address gun violence. People are watching what Saint Paul is doing

and looking to them for guidance on this issue. She wants to encourage them.

Prince said she appreciates the work of Moms Demand Action and Protect Minnesota.

They had a policy session with Moms Demand Action.

Councilmember Thao said they are thankful for this because gun violence has

become an issue. (He spoke about a little girl who was shot in Minneapolis.) Almost

every night there are shots fired.

Prince moved approval.

7 in favor, none opposed

Resolution is adopted

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

SUSPENSION ITEM

Councilmember Noecker moved suspension of the rules

7 in favor, none opposed

Rules are suspended

Rules suspended

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Affirming the Extension of Declaration of Local Emergency issued June 1,

2021 by Mayor Melvin Carter III.

RES 21-852

Council President Brendmoen said we have 3 days to vote on an emergency order from

the Mayor. This is drafted as a 90-day extension. We are not locked into those 90

days.

Councilmember Yang moved approval.

7 in favor, none opposed

Resolution is adopted

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

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.

First Reading

Creating Chapter 233A of the Legislative Code to establish certain rights for

hospitality workers who have suffered loss of employment due to the Covid-19

pandemic to return to work with their previous employer.

Ord 21-20

Laid over to June 9

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

Repealing Chapter 193 of the Legislative Code related to Tenant Protections.

Ord 21-21

Rachel Tierney, City Attorney’s Office, said the City received a federal lawsuit from a

group. They received an order granting that injunction. That suspended the ordinance.

They have had several meetings about this.

Council President Brendmoen said they are not happy about it, but they will discuss it.

Councilmember Jalali said she is awaiting the public hearing. She would prefer to let

the public hearing proceed. None of this can back down from our responsibility. She

has heard from colleagues as a commitment to that. This is deeply important and

serious. She wanted to speak to that because the community have poured their heart

and soul into having fair housing in the City.

Councilmember Yang asked when does the Council decide when our public hearings

are live. Shari Moore (City Clerk) said they take their direction from the Council.

Brendmoen said they have had a public hearing when they are required by the law.

They will be going back to a full Council schedule in September. We have that

available to us.

Tierney said the practice of the Council during the pandemic is to allow testimony on

due process rights: building tear downs, license revocation.

Laid over to June 9 for second reading/public hearing

Laid over to June 9

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and

Recreation in the amount of $16,300 to reflect additional 2021 funding

expected from Como Friends.

RES PH 21-124

Council President Brendmoen said this item has held a public hearing virtually.

Councilmember Jalali moved approval.

7 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing is closed and the resolution is adopted

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Approving the application of Avalon School for a sound level variance in order

to present live amplified sound on June 10, 2021 at 525 Pelham Blvd.

RES PH 21-127

Council President Brendmoen said this public hearing has been held virtually.

Councilmember Jalali moved to close the public hearing and approve.

7 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing is closed and the resolution is adopted

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Approving the application of OSP Events, LLC for a sound level variance in

order to present live amplified sound on June 10 and 17, July 8, 15, 22, and

29, August 5, 12, 19, and 26, September 2 and 9, 2021 at 221 Fifth Street

East, Mears Park.

RES PH 21-132

Council President Brendmoen said this public hearing has been held virtually.

Councilmember Noecker said this is a lot of dates and a lot of fun in Lowertown. It is

Lowertown Sound. It is coming back to Lowertown after a hiatus.

7 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing is closed and the resolution is adopted

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Granting the application of Ali Alfureedy to rezone property at 444 Maryland

Ave W from B1 local business district to T2 traditional neighborhood and

amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.

(Public Hearing held June 2)

Ord 21-17

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing has been held virtually. She

wanted to draw her colleagues’ attention to the attachments on this item. She will have

some comments to make on this troubled property. A lot of the public comments are

grouped in one heading. She moved to close the public hearing.

7 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing is closed and ordinance is laid over to June 9 for final adoption

Laid over to June 9

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Granting the application of Stonewood Investments LLC rezone

property at 300 Banfil Street/149-155 Dousman Street Rezone

from B2 community business to RM2 medium-density

multiple-family residential and amending Chapter 60 of the

Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. (Public Hearing

held June 2)

Ord 21-18

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held virtually. Note the

attachments.

Councilmember Noecker moved to close the public hearing.

7 in favor none opposed

Public hearing is closed and ordinance is laid over to June 9 for final adoption

Laid over to June 9

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

LEGISLATIVE HEARING ITEMS:

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends adoption of the following

resolutions, as no objections to these recommendations were received:

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

Appeal of Shalanda and Nathanial Mathis to a Vacant Building Registration

Notice and Summary Abatement Order at 474 BLAIR AVENUE.

Adopted

Appeal of Patrick Nguyen to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at

596 CHARLES AVENUE.

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 913 EARL

STREET. (File No. J2023A, Assessment No. 208539)

Adopted

Amending Council File RLH AR 20-160, adopted February 10, 2021, to ratify

the assessment at 942 GALTIER STREET (File No. J2103B, Assessment No.

218102).

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 987

GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2024A, Assessment No. 208540)

RLH TA 20-539

RLH VBR 21-28

RLH TA 21-222

Adopted

Appeal of Robert Lunieski, Lunieski & Associates, to a Vacant Building

Registration Notice at 1204 GRAND AVENUE.

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 62 HATCH

AVENUE. (File No. J2116A, Assessment No. 218515)

Adopted

Appeal of Thomas and Pamela Bleise to a Re-Inspection Fire Certificate of

Occupancy with Deficiencies (which includes condemnation) at 2245

HILLSDALE AVENUE.

RLH VO 21-16

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 900 & 902

JENKS AVENUE. (File No. J2115A, Assessment No. 218514)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1304 JUNO

AVENUE. (File No. J2024A, Assessment No. 208540)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 876 LAWSON

AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2116A, Assessment No. 218515)

Adopted

Appeal of Rev. Dr. William Hillebrand to a Correction Notice at 859 MARION

STREET.

Adopted

Amending Council File RLH AR 21-24, adopted April 14, 2021, to ratify the

assessment at 1120 PAYNE AVENUE (File No. VB2106, Assessment No.

218805).

RLH TA 21-264

RLH TA 20-533

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1097

SUBURBAN AVENUE. (File No. J2023A, Assessment No. 208539)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1080

THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2113A1, Assessment No. 218540)

Adopted

Appeal of Carolina Sanchez to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning

Letter at 1399 THOMAS AVENUE.

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 981

UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2007P1, Assessment No. 208408)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 970

WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2023A, Assessment No. 208539)

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services

during April 2020. (File No. J2012B, Assessment No. 208111)

RLH AR 20-119

RLH AR 20-120

RLH AR 20-121

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services

during July 2019 at 589 FIFTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2003B1,

Assessment No. 208112)

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Dangerous Tree(s) Removal services during

April 2020. (File No. 2007T, Assessment No. 209006)

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during January 5 to

14, 2021. (File No. J2115A, Assessment No. 218514)

RLH AR 21-43

RLH AR 21-44

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during January 12

to 29, 2021. (File No. J2116A, Assessment No. 218515)

Adopted

For the following items, no objection to the Legislative Hearing Officer’s

amended recommendation was received, and therefore, she recommends

amendment and adoption:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 578 LAFOND

AVENUE. (File No. J2023A, Assessment No. 208539)

RLH TA 20-535

Adopted as amended (amend and reduce assessment)

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 95

LITCHFIELD STREET. (File No. J2023A, Assessment No. 208539)

RLH TA 20-530

Adopted as amended (delete for separate consideration)

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during April 30 to

May 13, 2020. (File No. J2023A, Assessment No. 208539)

RLH AR 20-123

Adopted as amended (refer 1211 Randolph Ave to June 22, 2021 Legislative

Hearing)

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during May 15 to

28, 2020. (File No. J2024A, Assessment No. 208540)

RLH AR 20-124

Adopted as amended (refer 205 Goodrich Avenue to Legislative Hearing June

22, 2021)

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

The Legislative Hearing Office recommends to continue the public hearings to

the dates listed:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 750 BLAIR

AVENUE. (File No. J2116A, Assessment No. 218515) (Public hearing

continued to October 13, 2021)

RLH TA 21-206

Continue to Public hearing on October 13

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 553 VAN

BUREN AVENUE. (File No. J2017A1, Assessment No. 208554) (Public

Hearing continued to October 6, 2021)

RLH TA 21-176

Continue to Public hearing on October 6

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

For the following item, the Legislative Hearing Officer’s recommendation is to

refer to Legislative Hearing to the dates listed:

Appeal of Bob Marley, Jr. to a Summary Abatement Order, Vehicle Abatement

Order, and Correction Notice at 1450 DALE STREET NORTH. (To refer back

to June 22, 2021 Legislative Hearing)

RLH SAO 21-40

Refer to Legislative hearing on June 22.

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

For the following item, the Legislative Hearing Officer’s recommendation is

contested and additional testimony from the appellant is in the record:

Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2233

RLH SAO 20-40

ENERGY PARK DRIVE in Council File RLH SAO 20-24. (continued from May

26)

Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, said this is a situation where they are

following up on a previous order issued and decided on. February 3, 2020, Summary

Abatement Order was issued to remove boulders from the public right of way. They

are in several locations. (She showed pictures.) They constitute a nuisance condition.

The Council heard this case in January of 2021. They went back and forth with it for a

while. The crux was the owner was arguing that the boulders did not constitute a

nuisance and were serving another purpose there. That becomes a discussion with

Public Works. The Council found it was a nuisance and the boulders should be

removed by May 1. Moermond followed up to see if they had been removed. They had

not been. The owners repeated the arguments: the importance of having them

present. Without them being allowed in the right-of-way, it is a nuisance. Her

recommendation is to authorize to remove them after June 30. To grant the month of

June to the owner to remove them.

Councilmember Jalali asked is there a reason for the boulders being there. Moermond

said the best resource is the owner’s own argument. Vehicles driving over the grass

that was planted in that area. The boulevard grass was being granted. She also heard

a bit about the layout of the road, that it was poorly done, Ramsey County’s Public

Works engineering was not good, and the layout was improved by the boulders in the

right-of-way. Public Works had a different opinion on that. There were arguments that

the owner believed the boulders presented safety for pedestrians, and people were less

likely to hit a pedestrian. Public Works analyzed those.

Jalali said this is a county road and there is a City right-of-way. Moermond said this is

a county road and the City right-of-way is between the curb and the sidewalk. The

owner is responsibility of the sidewalk and you do own it, but the City has a right to

have the public pass through it, power line through it. In this case, boulders can’t go in

it. This would be in the code that you couldn’t have in there.

Councilmember Thao said the ordinance is clear. Has someone asked if they need

help moving them? Moermond responded this is one of the largest property owners in

Saint Paul. They have the resources to handle this situation.

Jalali said her staff has reached out and been out their multiple times. She

appreciates the time. The additional time gave staff a chance to engage. Public

Works put in effort to this issue. The property owners have pointed to things like

pedestrians and passengers have been traveling on the road. This is not a regular

road: it is coming off 280. There is a general public policy. Citizens reach out to her.

There is a gas station right there. This is also her old neighborhood. There are

challenges that we continue to address. She moved approval.

7 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing is closed and resolution is adopted

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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