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City of Saint Paul

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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, May 11, 2022

ROLL CALL

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

Meeting began at 3:32 pm

6 -

Present

Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, Councilmember Dai Thao,

Councilmember Chris Tolbert, Councilmember Rebecca Noecker,

Councilmember Jane L. Prince and Councilmember Mitra Jalali

1 - Councilmember Nelsie Yang

Absent

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1803 Ivy

CO 22-36

Avenue East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public

hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

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 Noecker moved approval.

Consent agenda adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

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

RES 22-614

Registration fees billed during August 5 to January 17, 2022, and setting date

of Legislative Hearing for June 7, 2022 and City Council public hearing for July

20, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties.

(File No. VB2210, Assessment No. 228815)

Adopted

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

services during February 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for

June 7, 2022 and City Council public hearing for July 20, 2022 to consider and

levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2210B,

Assessment No. 228112)

Adopted

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

Occupancy fees billed during November 19 to February 25, 2022, and setting

date of Legislative Hearing for June 7, 2022 and City Council public hearing for

July 20, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual

properties. (File No. CRT2210, Assessment No. 228210)

Adopted

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

Abatement services billed during December 27 to January 19, 2022, and

setting date of Legislative Hearing for June 7, 2022 and City Council public

hearing for July 20, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against

individual properties. (File No. J2210E, Assessment No. 228311)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Dangerous Tree services

during January to February 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for

June 7, 2022 and City Council public hearing for July 20, 2022 to consider and

levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2205T,

Assessment No. 229004)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Towing of Abandoned Vehicle(s)

services during February to December 2022, and setting date of Legislative

Hearing for June 7, 2022 and City Council public hearing for July 20, 2022 to

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

J2201V, Assessment No. 228000)

Adopted

Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to

ratify the assessment for the 2021 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill

and Overlay on Red Rock Road. (File No. MO1808, Assessment No. 225500)

RES 22-670

RES 22-676

Adopted

Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to

ratify the assessment for improvements to the east-west alley bounded by

Fuller, Aurora, Western and Virginia (Project No. 19243, Assessment No.

185000).

Adopted

Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to

ratify the assessment for replacement of sanitary sewer services within the

right-of-way as part of the Griggs/Scheffer, Phase I paving project. File No.

19232C, Assessment No. 216001.

RES 22-688

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for grant funds

of $100,000 from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund to support youth

baseball and softball.

RES 22-691

RES 22-706

Adopted

Authorizing the Police Department (SPPD) to enter into a Joint Powers

Agreement with the State of Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

(BCA) to become a member of Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force

(MNFCTF).

Adopted

Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2022 Wage and Fringe

Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the United Association of

Plumbers, Local 34.

RES 22-636

RES 22-653

Adopted

Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2022 Wage and Fringe

Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the International Association of

Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, Local 10.

Adopted

RES 22-663

Establishing the rate of pay for Lead Operating Engineer.

Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

Proclaiming May 14, 2022 as Hmong Day.

RES 22-722

Council President Brendmoen thanked Councilmember Yang and community

members. She then read from the resolution and moved approval.

Councilmember Jalali spoke in favor.

Councilmember Thao spoke in favor.

Councilmember Tolbert spoke in favor.

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Considering the appeal of Muna Ali to a decision by the Board of Zoning

Appeals (BZA) denying zoning variance requests to exceed the maximum 20

square foot enclosed entrance size allowed by 48 square feet and to exceed

the maximum allowable open covered porch projection by 8.3’ at 664 Blair

Avenue. (Public hearing closed May 4, 2022)

ABZA 22-1

Councilmember Thao gave remarks. He then moved to grant the appeal in part

(regarding the entryway) and deny the appeal in part (regarding the steps).

Motion of intent, appeal granted for 68 foot entryway, appeal denied for steps

SUSPENSION ITEM

Celebrating community leader Leng B. Wong’s 70th birthday and

achievements.

RES 22-759

Councilmember Thao spoke in favor and moved approval.

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

1 - Councilmember Yang

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

Granting the application of Nimco Ltd. to rezone property at 597 Seventh

Street East from I1 light industrial to T2 traditional neighborhood and

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

Ord 22-17

Councilmember Prince asked to lay over for one week.

Laid over to May 18th, 2022 for final adoption

6 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Establishing a Qualifications and Examining Committee for the position of

Police Chief in accordance with City Charter §12.12.1.

Ord 22-22

Councilmember Tolbert moved approval.

Councilmember Noecker spoke in favor

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

PUBLIC HEARINGS

See below for ways to testify.

Granting the application of Corporate Associated Svcs Inc to rezone the

Ord 22-20

property at 115 Plato Boulevard West from IT transitional Industrial to T3

traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code

pertaining to the zoning map.

Michael Wade, City Planner, gave a combined staff report on Items 20 and 21.

Harris Bolhangen, developer, spoke during the public hearing.

Councilmember Noecker spoke in favor and moved to close the public hearing.

Laid over to May 18th, 2022 for final adoption

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Granting the application of Jeffers Pond Development LLC to rezone the

property at 150 Water Street West from IT transitional industrial to T3

traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code

pertaining to the zoning map.

Ord 22-21

Councilmember Noecker moved to close the public hearing and lay over to June 22.

Laid over to June 22nd, 2022 for final adoption

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Ratifying the assessment for the 2021 Street Maintenance Service

Program-Mill and Overlay. (Project No. MO2120, Assessment No. 215520)

(To be withdrawn)

RES PH 22-76

RES PH 22-77

RES PH 22-78

Withdrawn

Ratifying the assessment for the 2021 Street Maintenance Service

Program-Mill and Overlay work completed by a contractor. (Project No.

MO2119, Assessment No. 215519) (To be withdrawn)

Withdrawn

Ratifying the assessment for 2021 Street Maintenance Service Program for

above-standard lighting. (Project No. 2021ASL, Assessment No. 210026) (To

be withdrawn)

Withdrawn

Authorizing the Police Department to amend the 2022 Grant Fund for the

sub-grant received from Ramsey County for the Violent Crime Enforcement

Team (VCET).

RES PH 22-111

Axel Henry, St. Paul Police Commander, gave a staff report.

Councilmember Jalali asked for additional details.

Henry addressed Jalali's question.

Councilmember Tolbert moved approval.

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Approving the application of Metro Transit for a sound level variance in order to

present amplified sound on May 14 and 15, 2022 at Cedar St Bridge over

I-35E.

RES PH 22-112

Councilmember Noecker moved approval.

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to

execute grant agreements with the State of Minnesota Department of

Employment and Economic Development, which includes an indemnification

RES PH 22-113

clause, acceptance of grant funds, and amendment of related City budgets.

Councilmember Noecker moved approval.

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Approving the application of The Lab LLC for a sound level variance in order to

present amplified sound on May 15, 2022 at 767 N Eustis St. - The Lab.

RES PH 22-116

Councilmember Jalali moved approval.

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Approving the application of The Lab LLC for a sound level variance in order to

present amplified sound on May 21 and 22, 2022 at 767 N Eustis St. - The

Shed at The Lab.

RES PH 22-117

Councilmember Jalali moved approval.

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

Appeal of Linda Konicek, Tenant, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy

RLH VO 22-13

Revocation and Order to Vacate, Summary Abatement Order and Correction

Notice at 653 REANEY AVENUE.

Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, gave a staff report.

Linda Konicek, appellant, spoke during the public hearing.

Council President Brendmoen moved approval.

Adopted (extension granted through May 16th, 2022)

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

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 Thao moved approval.

Legislative hearing consent agenda adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Referring to Legislative Hearing a review for a potential stay of enforcement of

demolition for Joe Steinmaus on behalf of Owner, Michael Murray, for property

at 1628 DARLENE STREET.

RLH RR 22-32

Adopted

Appeal of Jay Mitchell representing Quality Residences LLC to a Vacant

Building Registration Requirement at 1011 MARGARET STREET.

RLH VBR 22-23

Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting ended at 4:26 pm

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