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Council Chambers - 3rd

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City of Saint Paul

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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, July 21, 2021

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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

ROLL CALL

Meeting called to order at 3:30 p.m.

5 -

Present

Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, Councilmember Chris Tolbert,

Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Mitra Jalali and

Councilmember Nelsie Yang

2 - Councilmember Dai Thao and Councilmember Jane L. Prince

Absent

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1514 Van

CO 21-58

Buren Avenue and 120 Winter Street West nuisance properties. (For

notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if

necessary.)

Received and filed

Establishing one new account code for Neighborhood STAR Year-Round

Program award adopted via City Council Resolutions #21-871, and returning

unused Year-Round STAR project funding to the Year-Round STAR Program

AO 21-32

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

Council President Brendmoen removed Item 10 from the Consent Agenda.

Councilmember Tolbert moved approval of the Consent Agenda.

5 in favor, none opposed

Consent Agenda is adopted as amended

A motion was made by Councilmember Tolbert to Approve the Consent

Agenda The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Authorizing the Fire Department to solicit funds to pay for a bronze bust of

William and Alfred Godette to be displayed in the lobby of the Fire Department

headquarters building.

RES 21-904

RES 21-950

Adopted

Changing the rate of pay for the Communication Services and Maintenance

Supervisor classification. (laid over from July 14)

Adopted

Approving the settlement between Delores Franco and the City of Saint Paul.

RES 21-971

RES 21-990

Adopted

Approving the Labor Agreements between the Independent School District

625 and the United Association of Steamfitters, Pipefitters, and Service

Technicians, Local Union No. 455 (May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2024); Sheet Metal

Workers International Association Local 10 (May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2024) and

Tri-Council, Local 49, Local 120 and Local 363 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020)

(laid over from July 14)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Equipment and Labor for Clean Up

during May 2021 at 0 Westminster Street (322922220098), and setting date of

Legislative Hearing for August 17, 2021 and City Council public hearing for

October 6, 2021 to consider and levy the assessments against individual

properties. (File No. J2125A, Assessment No. 218545)

RES 21-994

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply

for the Metropolitan Council’s Livable Communities Demonstration Account

Pre-Development grant fund for 652-58 Sherburne Avenue West and 892

Seventh Street East and Livable Communities Demonstration Account

Transit-Oriented Development Pre-Development grant fund for 1490 Seventh

Street East.

RES 21-1010

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept the donation of

a floating dock from Lake Phalen Community Rowing, a Minnesota nonprofit

organization, which provides free instruction to youth.

RES 21-1018

Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

Approving the appointment of Jessica Larson Johnston as the Legislative Aide

in Ward 5.

RES 21-1049

Council President Brendmoen moved approval and said she sent out notices about

Johnston as legislative aide.

5 in favor, none opposed

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

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 Legal Ledger. Public hearings on ordinances are

held at the second reading.

Final Adoption

Amending Chapter 310.02 of the Legislative Code to allow re-application

within a year if a license applicant can provide evidence of rehabilitation as

outlined in Minnesota Statute 364.03, subd. 3.

Ord 21-26

Councilmember Yang said there was some edits to make sure it is gender neutral

language. She moved Version 2 and lay over to July 28. She said Tolbert brought up

the amendment.

5 in favor, none opposed

Amendment is approved and laid over to July 28 for final adoption

Amended and laid over to July 28th for final adoption

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Amending section 157.03 of the Legislative Code to prohibit parking at electric

vehicle charging stations in the public right-of-way, unless the vehicle is an

electric vehicle using the charging station.

Ord 21-28

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

noticed incorrectly in the Legal Ledger. The motion is to continue the public hearing

for a final vote next week.

Councilmember Jalali moved to continue the public hearing for a final vote in one

week.

5 in favor, none opposed

Public Hearing continued to July 28 when a final vote can also occur

Public hearing continued to July 28 for final vote

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

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

Recreation in the amount of $187,100 to reflect 2021 Grant funding from the

Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) for Como Regional Park

Transportation Improvements Phase II.

RES PH 21-167

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held virtually. She moved to

close the public hearing and approve.

5 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing is closed and resolution is adopted

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Amending the Capital Improvement Budget in the amount of $666,636 to

reflect funding dollar amounts restored in the State Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021

Parks and Trails Funding for Parks projects.

RES PH 21-168

Council President Brendmoen said this is a public hearing that was held virtually.

Folks were able to participate online and over the phone.

Councilmember Noecker moved to close the public hearing and approve.

5 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing is closed and the resolution is adopted

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Amending the 2021 Financing and Spending Plans in the Library Agency for

RES PH 21-169

the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Digital navigators pilot grant.

Council Brendmoen said the public hearing was held virtually.

Councilmember Tolbert moved to close the public hearing and approve.

5 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing is closed and the resolution is adopted

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Approving the application of Water Lantern Festival for a sound level variance

in order to present amplified sound on July 31, 2021 at 1400 Phalen

Drive-Phalen Park Beach House.

RES PH 21-172

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held virtually.

Councilmember Yang moved to close the public hearing and approve. This is about

healing. The history dates back to ancient times in east Asia. It brings together

generations and small businesses.

5 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing is closed and the resolution is adopted

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

LEGISLATIVE HEARING ITEMS:

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends adoption of the following

resolutions, as no objections to these recommendations were received:

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Appeal of Anna Decrans, Premier Housing Management, to a Reinspection

Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies at 765 EDGERTON

STREET.

RLH FCO 21-99

RLH TA 21-286

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1164

EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2109, Assessment No. 218815)

Adopted

Appeal of Derek Thooft, Attorney, on behalf of Pa Nah Vang, to a Notice of

Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 865

JESSIE STREET.

RLH VO 21-19

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1803

MARGARET STREET. (File No. VB2109, Assessment No. 218815)

RLH TA 21-262

RLH TA 21-267

RLH TA 21-322

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1358 PHALEN

BOULEVARD. (File No. J2109B, Assessment No. 218109)

Adopted

Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for

Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during December 21 to

January 12, 2021 at 856 RAYMOND AVENUE. (File No. CRT2108,

Assessment No. 218208)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1802 ROSS

AVENUE. (File No. J2107B1, Assessment No. 218115)

RLH TA 21-272

Adopted

Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1941

STANFORD AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 21-49.

RLH SAO 21-53

RLH SAO 21-51

Adopted

Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 855 THIRD

STREET EAST in Council File RLH SAO 21-43.

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 925 WILSON

AVENUE (vacant lot) . (File No. J2109E, Assessment No. 218310)

RLH TA 21-303

RLH AR 21-53

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees

billed during July 7, 2020 to January 15, 2021. (File No. VB2109, Assessment

No. 218815)

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services

during February 2021. (File No. J2109B, Assessment No. 218109)

RLH AR 21-54

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees

billed during January 18 to February 12, 2021. (File No. CRT2109,

Assessment No. 218209)

RLH AR 21-55

RLH AR 21-56

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement

services billed during December 23, 2020 to January 19, 2021. (File No.

J2109E, Assessment No. 218310)

Adopted

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

January to February 2021. (File No. 2103T, Assessment No. 219002)

RLH AR 21-57

RLH AR 21-58

Adopted

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

November 2020 at 830 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. 2104T,

Assessment No. 219003)

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Towing of Abandoned Vehicle(s) services

during February to November 2020 . (File No. J2101V, Assessment No.

218000)

RLH AR 21-59

Adopted

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

amended recommendation was received, and therefore, she recommends

amendment and adoption:

Appeal of Graham Butler to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and

Order to Vacate at 702 AURORA AVENUE.

RLH VO 21-14

Adopted as amended (grant extension)

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 854 EUCLID

STREET. (File No. J2109E, Assessment No. 218310) (Legislative Hearing on

July 20, 2021)

RLH TA 21-284

Adopted as amended (ratify assessment)

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1030

FOURTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2104A, Assessment No. 218503)

(Amend to delete)

Adopted as amended (delete assessment)

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104

FAIRVIEW AVENUE SOUTH. (File No. J2110A, Assessment No. 218509)

(Public hearing continued to July 21, 2021)

Adopted as amended (delete assessment)

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1187 REANEY

AVENUE. (File No. J2012A1, Assessment No. 208542) (Public Hearing

continued to July 21, 2021)

Adopted as amended (ratify assessment)

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 634 WATSON

AVENUE. (File No. J2104A, Assessment No. 218503) (Public hearing

continued to July 21, 2021)

Adopted as amended (delete assessment)

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

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

continue the Public Hearing to the dates listed:

Appealing a Summary Abatement Order by Dennis J. Juvland at 2078 BUSH

AVENUE.

RLH SAO 21-46

RLH SAO 21-57

RLH TA 21-271

Continue public hearing to July 28

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1450 DALE

STREET NORTH in Council File RLH SAO 21-40. (Legislative Hearing on

July 20, 2021)

Continue public hearing to July 28

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1238 MARION

STREET. (File No. VB2109, Assessment No. 218815) (Public hearing

continued to September 1, 2021)

Continue public hearing to September 1

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 976 ROSE

AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2109E, Assessment No. 218310) (Public Hearing

continued to October 20, 2021)

RLH TA 21-259

Continue public hearing to October 20

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

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

refer to Legislative Hearing to the dates listed:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 329 LAWSON

AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2109B, Assessment No. 218109) (To be referred

back to October 5, 2021 Legislative Hearing and Public Hearing on October

13, 2021)

RLH TA 21-291

Referred to Legislative hearing on October 5

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1297

SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. VB2109, Assessment No. 218815)

(Legislative Hearing on July 20, 2021)

RLH TA 21-296

33a

Referred to Legislative hearing on August 17

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Prince

Absent:

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting was adjourned at 3:52 p.m.

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