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, September 8, 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 3:32 p.m.

6 -

Present

Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, Councilmember Dai Thao,

Councilmember Chris Tolbert, Councilmember Jane L. Prince,

Councilmember Mitra Jalali and Councilmember Nelsie Yang

1 - Councilmember Rebecca Noecker

Absent

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 701 Hazel

CO 21-67

Street North, 1515 Marshall Avenue, 1519 Marshall Avenue, and 1525 Marshall

Avenue nuisance properties. (For notification purposes only; public hearings

will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

Received and Filed

Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its 2021 Special Fund

operating budget to reflect expenditures more accurately.

AO 21-40

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

Councilmember Tolbert moved approval.

6 in favor, none opposed

Consent Agenda is adopted

A motion was made by Councilmember Thao to Approve the Consent Agenda

The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building

Registration fees billed during November 19, 2020 to May 20, 2021, and

setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 5, 2021 and City Council public

hearing for January 19, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against

individual properties. (File No. VB2202, Assessment No. 228801)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding

services during June 2021, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October

5, 2021 and City Council public hearing for January 19, 2022 to consider and

levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2202B,

Assessment No. 228101)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of

Occupancy fees billed during May 21 to June 18, 2021, and setting date of

Legislative Hearing for October 5, 2021 and City Council public hearing for

January 19, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual

properties. (File No. CRT2202, Assessment No. 228201)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or

Abatement services billed during April 23 to May 21, 2021, and setting date of

Legislative Hearing for October 5, 2021 and City Council public hearing for

January 19, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual

properties. (File No. J2202E, Assessment No. 228301)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during June 16

to July 27, 2021, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 5, 2021

and City Council public hearing for January 19, 2022 to consider and levy the

assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2202P, Assessment No.

228401)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills

for service during April to June 2021, and setting date of Legislative hearing for

October 7, 2021 and City Council public hearing for November 17, 2021 to

consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.

CG2103A1, Assessment No. 210110)

Adopted

Approving a request by Jakob Paul Crouch, d/b/a Firehouse Towing &

Transport (License ID #20210000190) at 7500 Hudson Boulevard in the City

of Oakdale, for an impound lot located outside the limits of the City of Saint

Paul.

Adopted

Authorizing the City to enter into Subordinate Funding Agreement #5 to the

Master Funding Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the Gold Line Bus

Rapid Transit Project.

RES 21-1292

RES 21-1300

Adopted

Accepting a donation of professional services from Natural Resources

Defense Council and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Adopted

Pursuing a Joint Shared Mobility RFP with the City of Minneapolis.

RES 21-1301

RES 21-1303

Adopted

Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 7 neighborhood STAR

year-round program for the G. W. Carver Cultural Center for Innovation.

Adopted

Recognizing Constitution Week, September 17 through 23, 2021.

RES 21-1306

Adopted

SUSPENSION ITEM

Councilmember Tolbert moved suspension of the rules.

6 in favor, none opposed

Rules are suspended

Rules suspended

6 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Staff report from the administration regarding the police budget.

SR 21-151

Jaime Tincher, Deputy Mayor, and John McCarthy, Office of Financial Services,

Director, gave a presentation to the Council.

Received and Filed

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 441 of the Legislative Code (Title XXI) pertaining to electric

vehicle charging rates at city-owned charging stations.

Ord 21-34

Council President Brendmoen said this is first reading.

Samantha Henningson gave a staff report. (She had a Powerpoint presentation.) This

is one of the last items to come before the Council as they set the groundwork for the

Evie network. This recommends the price that customers will pay at the charging

network. Their priority principles and considerations are as follows: 1) cover operating

costs, 2) incentivize EV [electric vehicle] use by maintaining affordable charging rates,

3) maintain competitive rates with nearby chargers, 4) establish a fair rate structure

across different types of electric vehicles, 5) encourage home charging where

possible, 6) incentivize turnover of EV charging spaces, 7) ensure east of

understanding.

Henningson continued: their recommendations do the following: 1) base rates on

electricity usage since EV charging times vary across different vehicle models, 2)

overnight discount of 2.5 cents to align with Xcel’s overnight pricing, 3) per session

connection fee to recover fixed costs with a higher connection fee for fast chargers

which have higher fixed costs, 4) institute a dwell time penalty for those drivers who

overstay posted sign limits, 5) exempt companies utilizing City-leased vehicles for

carshare from the dwell time penalties and provide 20% discount on connection fees in

order to ensure long-term viability of publicly supported carshare.

Henningson continued: the ordinance language includes the price to consumer and

revenue to City per transaction. She showed several screens: other public chargers

prices, comparing the other chargers, the average retail fuel prices, EV sales

projections. She spoke of the operating costs they look to recover, which include $30

per EV spot, monthly electricity demand charges, annual networking fees, annual

maintenance, electricity per kWh. They have used the best educated guesses. She

thanked several organizations and people.

Councilmember Brendmoen asked how much it costs for an average electric car user

to charge one time. Henningson said it depends on the charger. The industry is new.

As long as you are plugged into the network, you only pay until you are charged up.

There will be time limits on the parking spots during the day to encourage turnover.

Councilmember Jalali expressed appreciation. A ton of work went into this. They are

making sure they meet a strongly held priority, which is serving communities and

residents who experience historical disinvestment who are disfranchised by less transit

access, economic inequity, lower wagers, and things that make it harder to participate

in single family car ownership. This will be accessible to all our residents and this is a

supplement and not a replacement for transit. She remembers the early stages of

developing these initiatives. Seeing it come to life are profound. It is a program that

they are hearing about as it advances. They are working on soft launches, charging

locations, etc. She is excited to use this program. It is going to change her life and

that is true for a lot of families.

Councilmember Yang said she would like to express her support and excitement for

this. She sees that there will be stations available on the East Side. At one point,

they were talking about thresholds to make sure the cars are accessible to families

that struggle. How do people quality for those rates? Henningson responded she will

follow-up with where Hour Car falls on the rate plans.

Brendmoen said this is an ordinance. The public hearing is next week, and they will

vote on September 22.

Laid over to September 15 for second reading public hearing

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Approving the application of Allianz Field for a sound level variance in order to

present live amplified sound for the Small Sums Luncheon Fundraiser in Lot

C Parking outside of Allianz Field on September 23, 2021 - 400 Snelling

Avenue North.

RES PH 21-226

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held virtually.

Councilmember Thao moved to close the public hearing and approve

6 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing closed and resolution adopted

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Approving the application of Big River Pizza for a sound level variance in order

to present amplified music for Let There Be Songs to Phil the Air on October

1st, 2021 at the St. Paul Farmers Market.

RES PH 21-227

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held virtually.

Councilmember Jalali moved to close the public hearing and approve.

6 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing closed and resolution adopted

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level

variance in order to present live amplified sound on September 25, 2021 at

Upper Landing Park - 180 Shepard Rd.

RES PH 21-229

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held virtually.

Councilmember Tolbert moved to close the public hearing and approve.

6 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing is closed and resolution is adopted

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Approving the application of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a

sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on September 19,

2021 at 1199 Midway Parkway.

RES PH 21-230

RES PH 21-241

RES PH 21-231

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held online.

Councilmember Jalali moved to close the public hearing and approve.

6 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing closed and resolution adopted

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Approving the application of Allianz Field for a sound level variance in order to

present live amplified sound for the Washburn Games outside of Allianz Field

on September 26, 2021 at 400 Snelling Avenue North.

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held online.

Councilmember Thao moved to close the public hearing and approve.

6 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing closed and resolution adopted

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Authorizing the Police Department to accept and amend the 2021 budget and

activity for these donations of $45,000 from the Grotto Foundation and

$8,000.00 from the GALA Giving Fundraiser for the LECPA program via the

Saint Paul Police Foundation.

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held online.

Councilmember Prince moved to close the public hearing and approve.

6 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing closed and resolution adopted

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Authorizing the City to accept a $308,000 grant from the Saint Paul &

Minnesota Foundation for the People’s Prosperity Pilot, and amending the

2021 budget for the Office of Financial Empowerment.

RES PH 21-235

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held virtually, but they have

a staff update.

Muneer Karcher Ramos, Office of Financial Empowerment Director, appeared. His

presentation is on the next item.

Councilmember Yang moved to close the public hearing and approve.

Councilmember Prince asked is this additional support that extends the length of the

pilot. The Council passed an ordinance to create it. Are we extending the time frame?

Ramos responded this is the funding to complete the program as they have outlined

with the 10 payments to the families. It is not extending it.

6 in favor none opposed

Public hearing closed and resolution adopted

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Authorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment to accept a $350,000 grant

from the Saint Paul Foundation to support program operations for

CollegeBound Saint Paul, and amending the 2021 budget for the Office of

Financial Empowerment.

RES PH 21-236

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held virtually.

Muneer Karcher Ramos pulled up slides. He gave an update and gave PowerPoint

presentation. This is timely as they are accepting additional dollars from their funders.

He will start with a refresher. College Bound Saint Paul launched January 1, 2020. As

you open an account, you gross savings, you attend college/training, and then you

graduate. This is any type of post secondary training: certificates, trade school,

community college, 4 year college. Children who have between $1 and $499 in a

college savings account, they are 3 times more likely to go to college, and 4 times

more likely to graduate. It is about beginning the early conversations between children

and parents. Research backs it up. They have a number of impacts: increases

college attendance and graduation, boosts parents expectations, improves

social-emotional development, improves maternal mental health, builds a college-going

identity. The design orbits around 3 areas: equity, supporting college-going identity

and building savings for the future, administrative ease for long-term sustainability.

They are starting at birth. They are the first city to start at birth. They have a 50

member task force for CollegeBound Saint Paul. CollegeBround is a universal college

savings program starting at birth. These are babies born on or after January 1, 2020.

This is a $50 seed deposit to launch those accounts. They can grow the account

through milestones: savings portal bonus, equity bonus, child wellness bonus,

financial health bonus, first birthday bonus, program survey bonus.

The program is being evaluated by Dr. Elliott from the University of Michigan. By the

end of June, 4,565 babies and toddlers are enrolled in the program. The average size

of those accounts are $119. The most saved is $1,530. The CollegeBound Saint Paul

babies, toddlers, families live in every ward and every corner of Saint Paul. There are

a whole network of community partners. They have 25 ambassadors who are engaging

with families. They ask people to pre-register before the baby is born, but people can

everyone he sees with kids if they have enrolled in CollegeBound.

Brendmoen said that was a wonderful update.

Councilmember Thao moved to close the public hearing and approval.

6 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing closed and resolution adopted

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Amending the City's Operating Budget to reflect the final details resulting from

the issuance of the Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2021F.

RES PH 21-237

Council President Brendmoen said this is final details. The public hearing was held

virtually.

Councilmember Yang moved to close the public hearing and approve.

Public hearing closed and resolution adopted

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Amending the 2021 CDBG general ledger budget to reflect the actual 2021

grant award of $6,969,838, program income reported to HUD of $731,379,

and amend the CDBG project budget to include 2021 CDBG spending plan of

$7,600,000.

RES PH 21-238

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held virtually.

Councilmember Tolbert moved to close the public hearing and approve.

6 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing closed and resolution adopted

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Amending the Public Works grant budget for a local match contribution of

RES PH 21-248

$350,000 from partner subgrantee City of Minneapolis.

Council President Brendmoen said the public hearing was held virtually.

Councilmember Jalali moved to close the public hearing and approve.

6 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing closed and resolution adopted

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Approving the Final (combined) Plat for Highland Bridge 3rd Addition

Rowhomes.

RES PH 21-245

Council President Brendmoen said there is a Version 2 in Legistar.

Councilmember Tolbert moved to close the public hearing and approve Version 2, an

addition on the plan.

6 in favor, none opposed

Public hearing closed and resolution adopted

Adopted as amended

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

LEGISLATIVE HEARING ITEMS:

Councilmember Thao moved adoption.

6 in favor, none opposed

Public hearings closed and resolutions adopted

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends adoption of the following

resolutions, as no objections to these recommendations were received:

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Appeal of John Knowles to a Correction Notice at 447 BRIMHALL STREET.

RLH CO 21-6

Adopted

Appeal of Stephanie Powers to a Vacant Building Registration Fee at 914

RLH VBR 21-55

COOK AVENUE EAST.

Adopted

Appeal of Bonnie Barlage to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at

679 COTTAGE AVENUE EAST.

RLH VBR 21-54

RLH VO 21-35

Adopted

Appeal of Carolyn Brown, Community Stabilization Project on behalf of Shai

Leibovich dba BPH 1 LLC, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy

and Order to Vacate at 936 DUCHESS STREET.

Adopted

Amending Council File RLH AR 21-68 to delete the assessment for Collection

of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2021 at 520

FAIRVIEW AVENUE SOUTH. (File No. CG2102A1, Assessment No. 210106)

Adopted

Amending Council File RLH VO 21-28, adopted on July 14, 2021, to grant Zaw

Wai an additional extension for property at 933 FIFTH STREET EAST.

Adopted

Amending Council File RLH AR 21-70 to delete the assessment for Collection

of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2021 at 1037

GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2102A3, Assessment No. 210108)

Adopted

Amending Council File Nos. RL AR 21-65 & RLH TA 21-292 to delete the

assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during

February 15 to March 22, 2021 at 15 KELLOGG BOULEVARD WEST. (File

No.CRT2110, Assessment No. 218210)

Adopted

Appeal of Kenneth Ostlie to a Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human

Habitation and Order to Vacate at 402 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST.

RLH VO 21-37

RLH TA 21-385

Adopted

Amending Council File RLH AR 21-68 to delete the assessment for Collection

of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2021 at 215

OTIS AVENUE, UNIT B. (File No. CG2102A1, Assessment No. 210106)

Adopted

Appeal of Michael J. Ricci to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint at

1118 PACIFIC STREET.

RLH FCO

21-133

Adopted

Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1313

SEMINARY AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 20-53.

RLH RR 21-56

Adopted

Amending Council File RLH AR 21-71 to delete the assessment for Collection

of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2021 at 754

VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. CG2102A4, Assessment No. 210109)

RLH TA 21-372

Adopted

Councilmember Thao moved to amend and adopt.

6 in favor, none opposed

Public hearings closed and resolutions adopted as amended

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 899 BURR

STREET. (File No. J2110A, Assessment No. 218509) (Public hearing

continued to September 8, 2021)

RLH TA 21-122

Adopted as amended (reduce assessment)

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1253

CLEVELAND AVENUE NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the June 9, 2021,

City Council Public Hearing.

RLH RR 21-37

Adopted as amended (grant 180 day extension)

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 2062

COMO AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the June 9, 2021, City Council

Public Hearing. (Amend to remove within 15 days)

RLH RR 21-38

Adopted as amended (remove within 15 days)

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1314

FOURTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2106A3, Assessment No. 218525)

(Public hearing continued to September 8, 2021)

RLH TA 21-102

Adopted as amended (reduce assessment)

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 876

MARGARET STREET. (File No. J2015A, Assessment No. 208515) (Public

hearing continued to September 8, 2021)

RLH TA 21-99

Adopted as amended (ratify assessment)

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 2075

SCUDDER STREET within fifteen (15) days after the June 9, 2021, City

Council Public Hearing.

RLH RR 21-39

Adopted as amended (grant 180 day extension)

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 551 KENT

STREET. (File No. J2111A1, Assessment No. 218537) (Public hearing

continued to September 8, 2021)

RLH TA 21-144

Adopted as amended (ratify assessment)

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Noecker

Absent:

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

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