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City of Saint Paul

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Meeting Minutes - Action Only

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, February 16, 2022

ROLL CALL

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

Meeting started at 3:33 pm.

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 Order 22-9.

CO 22-18

CO 22-19

Received and Filed

Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 587 Cook

Avenue East and 988 Wilson Avenue nuisance properties. (For notification

purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

Received and Filed

Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Funding for 202 Cesar Chavez (Papa

Legba), a project selected by CDBG subgrantee NeDA to be funded with

West Side Commercial program funds. Funding for 1124 Payne Ave (Cook St

Paul), a project selected by CDBG subgrantee ESNDC to be funded with

Payne Ave BIF program funds.

AO 22-8

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 Prince moved approval.

Consent Agenda adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for and if

awarded, accept funds from the F.R. Bigelow Foundation and the Otto

Bremer Foundation for Right Track, the City of Saint Paul's Youth

Employment Program in an amount of up to $80,000 for program years 2022

and 2023.

RES 22-187

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for $4,000 in

funding through the Saint Paul Garden Club, Community Improvement Project

Grant program to purchase seeds, plants and related materials to enhance

the Kellogg Mall Park roadway medians and, if successful, enter into an

agreement with the Saint Paul Garden Club.

RES 22-200

RES 22-201

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to solicit and accept

sponsorships and donations, for the Blooming Saint Paul program, to fund

hanging baskets, the Blooming Saint Paul Showcase, and materials and

supplies to support community gardens in 2022.

Adopted

Authorizing the Police Department to enter into the 2021 JAG Interlocal

Agreement with Ramsey County.

RES 22-203

RES 22-219

RES 22-229

Adopted

Memorializing the denial of an appeal by Tumble Fresh from a BZA decision

denying a zoning variance application to install a full-color dynamic display on

a freestanding sign at 1855 Suburban Avenue.

Adopted

Waiving the 45-day notice requirement to issue a Liquor On Sale - 100 Seats

or Less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area

(Sidewalk) License to Kalsada LLC d/b/a Kalsada (License ID #

20220000012) for the premises located at 1668 Selby Avenue.

Adopted

Approving a Liquor On Sale - 2AM Closing license to be added to existing

licenses for Sakura Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Sakura Japanese Restaurant

(License ID #20050000245) at 350 Saint Peter Street #195.

RES 22-230

Adopted

Approving Ordinance Permit 20200010101 for Roadway Base Infrastructure

installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies

US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site.

Adopted

Approving Ordinance Permit 20200010102 for Roadway Base Infrastructure

installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies

US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site.

Adopted

Approving Ordinance Permit 20200010103 for Roadway Base Infrastructure

installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies

US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site.

Adopted

Approving Ordinance Permit 20200010104 for Roadway Base Infrastructure

installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies

US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site.

Adopted

Approving Ordinance Permit 20210010107 for Roadway Base Infrastructure

installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies

US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site.

Adopted

Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2021 Fire Prevention and

Safety Grant in the amount of $70,550 from the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA) to purchase supplies for the community risk

reduction program Project Safe Haven.

Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

Outlining the City's 2022 Legislative Agenda.

RES 22-244

Christian Taylor, Director of Intergovernmental Relations, gave a staff report.

Councilmember Noecker spoke to homelessness funding and Local Government Aid.

Councilmember Yang spoke in favor.

Councilmember Jalali spoke to the issue of no-knock warrants.

Councilmember Prince spoke in favor.

Jalali moved approval.

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Authorizing the City to transfer $4,500,000 of American Rescue Plan funds to

a specific account for PED Tourism Package.

RES 22-245

Councilmember Noecker spoke in favor and moved to lay over for one week.

Laid over to February 23, 2022.

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

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 86 of the Administrative Code to add Section 86.12

requiring council approval prior to submission of grant applications.

Ord 22-7

Council President Brendmoen moved Version 3.

Amendment approved. Ordinance laid over to February 23, 2022 for adoption.

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

PUBLIC HEARINGS

See below for ways to testify.

Granting the application of 560 Randolph Ave LLC to rezone property at 540

Randolph Avenue from T2 traditional neighborhood to I1 light industrial and

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

Ord 22-8

Councilmember Noecker moved to close the public hearing.

Public hearing closed. Ordinance laid over to February 23, 2022 for adoption.

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Amending Section 3.02 of the Administrative Code to create an Office of

Neighborhood Safety and immigrant and refugee program within the Office of

the City Attorney.

Ord 22-9

Councilmember Noecker moved Version 2. Adopted 7-0.

8 people spoke during the public hearing.

Councilmember Jalali moved to close the public hearing.

Councilmember Yang thanked the testifiers.

Amendment approved. Public hearing closed. Ordinance laid over to February

23, 2022 for adoption.

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

Approving the application of the Minnesota United FC for a sound level

variance in order to present amplified sound on March 5, 2022 within the

Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North.

RES PH 22-22

RES PH 22-25

RES PH 22-27

Councilmember Thao moved approval.

Public hearing closed. Resolution adopted.

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

Authorizing the execution of grant agreements with the Metropolitan Council,

which include indemnification clauses, acceptance of grant funds, and

amendment of related City budgets.

Councilmember Noecker moved approval.

Public hearing closed. Resolution adopted.

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

Authorizing and awarding a business subsidy under the 27th Cycle

Neighborhood STAR Program to West Indies Soul Food Inc. at Model Cities

Brownstone located at 839 University Avenue West.

Councilmember Jalali moved approval.

Public hearing closed. Resolution adopted.

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the

amount of $600,000 to accept the grant from the Pohlad Family Foundation

for a pilot program to optimize social services response and resources.

RES PH 22-28

Councilmember Noecker moved approval.

Public hearing closed. Resolution adopted.

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

LEGISLATIVE HEARING ITEM FOR DISCUSSION

Appeal of Ted Wagor, Attorney, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of

RLH VO 22-8

Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 346 CLEVELAND AVENUE NORTH.

Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, gave a staff report and answered

councilmember questions.

Ted Wagor, representing the property owner, spoke during the public hearing.

Councilmember Jalali moved to grant until April 1 to come into compliance.

Council President Brendmoen spoke in support of the motion.

Councilmember Tolbert spoke in support of the motion.

Adopted as amended. (Extension granted to April 1st to vacate the property or

come into compliance.)

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

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.

Councilmember Tolbert moved approval.

Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda adopted as amended.

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 575

BRAINERD AVENUE. (File No. J2204E, Assessment No. 228303)

RLH TA 21-481

Adopted as amended. (Assessment ratified.)

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 575

BRAINERD AVENUE. (File No. J2201E, Assessment No. 228300)

RLH TA 21-492

Adopted as amended. (Assessment ratified.)

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 596

CHARLES AVENUE (File No. VB2204, Assessment No. 228803)

RLH TA 21-478

RLH TA 22-8

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1164

EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2204, Assessment No. 228803) (Public

hearing continued to March 16, 2022)

Public hearing continued to March 16, 2022.

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 1788

IGLEHART AVENUE. (File No. CRT2204, Assessment No. 228203)

RLH TA 21-479

RLH VBR 22-8

RLH TA 21-471

Adopted

Appeal of Kenneth D. Burnett to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement

at 329 LAWSON AVENUE WEST.

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 584

MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2204, Assessment No. 228803)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 685

MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2204, Assessment No. 228803)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 126 NINTH

STREET EAST. (File No. J2201B1, Assessment No. 228108)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 126 NINTH

STREET EAST. (File No. J2202B1, Assessment No. 228110)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1050

OXFORD STREET NORTH. (File No. J2204E, Assessment No. 228303)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 770

SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. J2204E, Assessment No. 228303)

Adopted

Appeal of Susan M. Beatty to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction

Notice, including Condemnation & Order to Vacate, at 281 STURGIS

STREET.

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 603 VAN

BUREN AVENUE. (File No. J2124A, Assessment No. 218543) (Public

hearing continued to February 16, 2022)

RLH TA 21-359

Adopted as amended. (Assessment reduced.)

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Appeal of Alexsandra Felt, Urban Enterprises, to a Fire Certificate of

Occupancy Correction Notice at 922 WOODBRIDGE STREET.

RLH FCO 22-11

RLH AR 21-115

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees

billed during April 29 to July 23, 2021. (File No. VB2204, Assessment No.

228803)

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services

during August 2021. (File No. J2204B, Assessment No. 228103)

RLH AR 21-116

RLH AR 21-117

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees

billed during August 2 to 16, 2021. (File No. CRT2204, Assessment No.

228203)

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement

services billed during June 22 to July 22, 2021. (File No. J2204E, Assessment

No. 228303)

RLH AR 21-118

Adopted

SUSPENSION ITEM

Rules suspended

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

Nay:

Recognizing Rachel Tierney’s career with the City of Saint Paul,

congratulating her on a successful 22 years of service, and wishing her the

best as she embarks on her next professional venture.

RES 22-290

Council President Brendmoen read from the resolution.

Councilmember Tolbert moved approval.

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali

and Councilmember Yang

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 5:06 pm.

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