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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, June 8, 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

Amending the 2022 spending budget for the Office of Financial Services.

AO 22-33

AO 22-34

Received and Filed

Amending the 2022 spending budget in the Department of Public Works

Engineering Fund Survey Section Projects accounting unit.

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 Thao moved approval.

Consent Agenda Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

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

Registration fees billed during July 27 to February 16, 2022, and setting date

of Legislative Hearing for July 5, 2022 and City Council public hearing for

August 17, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual

properties. (File No. VB2211, Assessment No. 228816)

RES 22-747

RES 22-760

RES 22-761

Adopted

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

services during March 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 5,

2022 and City Council public hearing for August 17, 2022 to consider and levy

the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2211B, Assessment

No. 228114)

Adopted

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

Abatement services billed during January 20 to February 18, 2022, and setting

date of Legislative Hearing for July 5, 2022 and City Council public hearing for

August 17, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual

properties. (File No. J2211E, Assessment No. 228314)

Adopted

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

February 28 to March 29, 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July

5, 2022 and City Council public hearing for August 17, 2022 to consider and

levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2207P,

Assessment No. 228406)

RES 22-762

RES 22-763

Adopted

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

during March 2022 at 1032 Jessie St, and setting date of Legislative Hearing

for July 5, 2022 and City Council public hearing for August 17, 2022 to

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

2206T, Assessment No. 229005)

Adopted

Authorizing the City to request funds from the FY 2024 Minnesota Department

of Transportation (MnDOT) Metro Local Partnership Program and making a

commitment for the local share of funding if grants are awarded.

RES 22-764

RES 22-765

Adopted

Approving the Mayor's reappointments of Mitra Jalali and Rebecca Noecker to

serve on The Family Housing Fund.

Adopted

Authorizing the City to enter into a License Agreement for Metro Transit Bus

Pad Improvements at the Arlington Hills Community Center.

RES 22-825

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a statewide mutual

aid agreement jointly with other government municipalities and entities.

RES 22-833

RES 22-834

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a statewide mutual

aid agreement jointly with other government municipalities and entities for the

leasing of equipment.

Adopted

Preliminary Order setting the date of a public hearing for July 13th, 2022 to

consider the construction of the Capital City Bikeway project and acquisition

of necessary property rights.

RES 22-841

RES 22-848

Adopted

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

ratify the assessment for installation of a fire protection system at the

Minnesota Transportation Museum at 193 Pennsylvania Ave. E., covering

Bay A of the building. (Project No. FP2021-01, Assessment No.

217100).

Adopted

Establishing the rate of pay for Assistant Division Manager - Saint Paul

Regional Water Services in Grade 025 of EG 09, Saint Paul Supervisors

Organization (SPSO).

RES 22-850

Laid Over to June 15, 2022

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 Delinquent Garbage Bills

for service during January to March 2022, and setting date of legislative

hearing for July 7, 2022 and City Council public hearing for August 17, 2022 to

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

CG2202A1, Assessment No. 220105)

RES 22-857

Adopted

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

for service during January to March 2022, and setting date of legislative

hearing for July 7, 2022 and City Council public hearing for August 17, 2022 to

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

CG2202A2, Assessment No. 220106)

RES 22-859

RES 22-860

RES 22-863

Adopted

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

for service during January to March 2022, and setting date of legislative

hearing for July 7, 2022 and City Council public hearing for August 17, 2022 to

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

CG2202A3, Assessment No. 220107)

Adopted

Accepting a dedication of easement for public sewer purposes from

Independent School District No. 625 as part of the improvement and

expansion of the American Indian Magnet School site.

Adopted

Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 5 neighborhood STAR

year-round program for Abogados Cafe.

RES 22-865

RES 22-837

Adopted

Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025)

between the City of Saint Paul and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota.

Adopted

Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2022 Wage and Fringe

Adjustment (June 1, 2022) for the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417.

RES 22-838

Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

Administering the oath of office to Angie Wiese, Director of Safety &

Inspections; Andy Rodriguez, Director of Parks & Recreation; Christian

Deloia, Interim Director of Technology & Communications; and Jeremy

Ellison, Interim Chief of Police.

CO 22-41

Council President Brendmoen stated that the oath of Angie Wiese will be postponed to

the following week, and that the remaining oaths will be taken one at a time.

Andy Rodriguez sworn in as Director of Parks & Recreation.

Christian Deloia sworn in as Interim Director of Technology & Communications.

Jeremy Ellison sworn in as Interim Chief of Police.

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.

Final Adoption

Approving an interim ordinance requesting a Planning Commission study to

undertake a zoning study of non-conventional residential housing unit

products.

Ord 22-27

Council President Brendmoen spoke about a potential adjustment to the ordinance

which would grant an extension of the effective date by 30 days but require an

additional council hearing date due to making a change. Stated that the Council would

act in whichever way the stakeholders preferred.

Deputy City Attorney Adam Niblick spoke about how this would provide additional time

for state permit approval while the ordinance is in effect.

Gabrielle Clowdus testified that she thought there may have been a

miscommunication, and that they already got state approval.

Niblick continued that there were additional approvals needed but it was not clear what

they were. Communication came from city building officials concerns about a timeline.

Brendmoen stated that regardless of decision, the city would be there as a partner.

She also was unaware of what items were outstanding.

Clowdus appreciated that expression of partnership and testified that the buildings are

ready, and the people are ready to move in.

Councilmember Noecker expressed concern about miscommunication and voiced her

continued partnership.

Clowdus asked for ten minutes for the stakeholder group to discuss the decision.

Brendmoen tabled the item.

Later, after Item 50, Brendmoen resumed discussion of the item.

Clowdus testified that they wanted to continue moving forward without making any

changes to the ordinance.

Noecker moved approval.

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways

to testify.

Amending Section 409.07 of the Legislative Code to allow Sunday sales in

micro-distilleries.

Ord 22-26

Councilmember Prince moved approval.

Laid over to June 15, 2022 for Adoption

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Amending Chapter 2.02 of the Administrative Code pertaining to the duties of

the Office of Financial Empowerment; authorizing support for early learning.

Ord 22-28

Councilmember Noecker moved approval.

Laid over to June 15, 2022 for Adoption

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Approving the application of El Burrito Mercado for three sound level variances

in order to present live music on certain Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays

for a Summer Music Series en La Placita beginning Thursday, June 23

through Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the El Burrito LaPlacita Patio space at

175 Cesar Chavez Street.

RES PH 22-153

Councilmember Noecker thanked the Department of Safety and Inspections for

working closely with the applicant and 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 ITEM FOR DISCUSSION

Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 587

RLH RR 22-23

COOK AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the June 8, 2022, City

Council Public Hearing. (Refers back to June 28, 2022 pending $5,000

performance deposit is posted)

Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moremond stated that item 30 was to be read into

record separately.

Moermond continued, explaining the vacancy of the lot for 17 years. She spoke to the

owner, Gerald Krippner, maintaining property tax payments and vacant lot

assessments, but has not kept up with requirements needed to rehab the house as a

duplex. Recommended removing “only within 15 days” from the resolution, as the owner

could not post a $5,000 performance deposit or secure a partnership to do the

rehabilitation.

Council President Brendmoen clarified that the lot has been vacant under the current

owner for 14 years.

Gerald Krippner testified, explaining how he came into the property and why the

building is in its current state. Presented arguments for not ordering the removal of the

structure.

Brendmoen asked for clarification on what action Mr. Krippner preferred from the City.

Krippner stated that he would like the city to keep the property at a vacancy Category 2

to give him more time to rehabilitate or sell the property.

Councilmember Prince asked for details and clarification from Mr. Krippner on the

inability to post a $5,000 deposit.

Krippner continued clarifying that he couldn’t post the deposit due to a lack of funds.

Prince moved to close the public hearing. Passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Prince asked Moermond for clarification on if a certain permit had been issued in

mid-May.

Moermond continued, explaining that there was not a permit application for the property

during that time. And presented other arguments in support of amending the resolution.

Brendmoen clarified that the property is in Ward 6 and just outside Ward 5, and moved

approval of the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation.

Adopted As Amended (remove within 15 days)

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 Jalali moved approval.

Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda Adopted As Amended

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 802 CASE

AVENUE. (File No. J2219A, Assessment No. 228519)

RLH TA 22-143

RLH RR 22-22

Adopted

Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1508

COMO AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the June 8, 2022, City Council

Public Hearing. (Refers to June 28, 2022 Legislative Hearing)

Referred to June 28, 2022 Legislative Hearing

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1003 EDMUND

AVENUE. (File No. J2219A, Assessment No. 228519)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1654

EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2218A, Assessment No. 228518)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 179

FAIRVIEW AVENUE SOUTH. (File No. J2219A, Assessment No. 228519)

Adopted

Appeal of Eva Stites to a Correction Order and Appointment Letter at 1099

GERANIUM AVENUE EAST.

Adopted

Appeal of Jasmine Parker to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy

and Order to Vacate at 394 HOPE STREET.

RLH VO 22-15

RLH TA 22-162

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 310 LAWSON

AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2218A, Assessment No. 228518)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 884 MOUND

STREET. (File No. CG2201A3, Assessment No. 220102)

RLH TA 22-156

RLH VBR 22-29

Adopted

Appeal of Scott Bradley to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 820

OCEAN STREET.

Public Hearing Continued to June 22, 2022

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Amending Council File RLH AR 21-42 to delete the assessment for Collection

of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2020 at

161 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE WEST. (File No. CG2101A6, Assessment No.

210105)

RLH TA 22-203

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1492

PORTLAND AVENUE. (File No. J2219A, Assessment No. 228519)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 792 ROSE

AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2219A, Assessment No. 228519)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 792 ROSE

AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2218A, Assessment No. 228518)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1707 ROSE

AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2219A, Assessment No. 228519) (Public hearing

continued to October 19, 2022)

Public Hearing Continued to October 19, 2022

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 532

SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. J2219A, Assessment No. 228519) (Public

hearing continued to October 12, 2022)

RLH TA 22-184

Public Hearing Continued to October 12, 2022

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 694

SHERBURNE AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the May 25, 2022, City

Council Public Hearing. (To refer to June 14, 2022 Legislative Hearing)

RLH RR 22-19

Referred to June 14, 2022 Legislative Hearing

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1457

THIRD STREET EAST within fifteen (15) days after the June 8, 2022, City

Council Public Hearing.

RLH RR 22-24

Referred June 14, 2022 Legislative Hearing

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert,

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Ratifying the assessments for Sewer Repair in Right of Way during

November 2021 at 647 THOMAS AVE. (File No. J2221A, Assessment No.

228522)

RLH AR 22-42

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during January 13

to 14, 2022. (File No. J2218A, Assessment No. 228518)

RLH AR 22-39

RLH AR 22-40

RLH AR 22-41

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during January 11

to 31, 2022. (File No. J2219A, Assessment No. 228519)

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Equipment and Labor for Clean Up services

during November to December 2021. (File No. J2220A, Assessment No.

228521)

Adopted

Announcements

Council President Brendmoen invited Ceci Goyette up to testify.

Councilmember Jalali introduced Goyette, who was visiting the City Council to learn

about city government.

Ceci Goyette testified that she learned how many steps go into each decision in the

lawmaking process.

Brendmoen asked about summer plans for Goyette.

Goyette continued.

Councilmember Tolbert spoke about the grand opening of Gateway Park at Highland

Bridge in Ward 3 on Tuesday, June 14, at 3:30 PM.

Councilmember Prince spoke about the Urban Roots Mobile Market on Sundays from

12-3 PM at Arlington Hills Library.

Council President Brendmoen spoke Groove it in the Garden events happening at

Como Conservatory on Wednesdays at 6 PM throughout the summer.

Announcements

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Meeting Adjourned at 4:17 PM

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