City Hall and Court House

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Council Chambers - 3rd

Floor

City of Saint Paul

651-266-8560

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, July 20, 2022

ROLL CALL

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

Meeting started at 3:31 PM

5 -

Present

Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, Councilmember Chris Tolbert,

Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Jane L. Prince and

Councilmember Mitra Jalali

2 - Councilmember Dai Thao and Councilmember Nelsie Yang

Absent

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

Partial funding designated for the Neighborhood Development Fund via

AO 22-43

Resolution #RES 21-1701 is being added to the Neighborhood STAR

Year-Round Program and three new projects are being established through

the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council

Resolutions #RES 22-972, #RES 22-1048 and #RES 22-1065.

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 stated that Item 16 would be taken separately.

Councilmember Jalali moved approval.

Consent Agenda adopted as amended

4 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember

Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

3 - Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean services during April 29

to May 10, 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 16, 2022

and City Council public hearing for September 28, 2022 to consider and levy

the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2231A, Assessment

No. 228538)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean services during May 13

to 27, 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 16, 2022 and

City Council public hearing for September 28, 2022 to consider and levy the

assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2232A, Assessment No.

228539)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing equipment and labor for clean up

services during May to June 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for

August 16, 2022 and City Council public hearing for September 28, 2022 to

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

J2233A, Assessment No. 228543)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing tree removal service during May 2022 at

1011 Burns Ave, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 16, 2022

and City Council public hearing for September 28, 2022 to consider and levy

the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2234A, Assessment

No. 228544)

Adopted

Approving a Gambling Location license to be added to existing licenses for

Black Stack Brewing Inc. (License ID #20150004254) at 755 Prior Avenue

#110.

RES 22-1046

Adopted

Authorizing the Police Department to expense costs associated with the

assessors for the commander and sergeant exams.

RES 22-1064

RES 22-1074

Adopted

Approving and authorizing the non-use of a project labor agreement on certain

Department of Planning and Economic Development and Housing and

Redevelopment Authority single-family housing redevelopment projects.

Adopted

Authorizing the award of a professional services agreement to Baker Tilly LLP

(Baker Tilly) to conduct a comprehensive review and process mapping of

residential housing development services across City departments and to

provide a report with recommendations to the city for improvements to the

RES 22-1080

process.

Adopted

Authorizing the proper City officials to enter into an Amended and Restated

Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for the administration of

Emergency Solutions Grant funds.

RES 22-1094

RES 22-1095

Adopted

Waiving the 45-day notice requirement to issue a Liquor On Sale - 101 - 180

Seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk)

License to Lowry Building LLC d/b/a Gray Duck Tavern (License ID #

20220000633) for the premises located at 345 Wabasha Street North.

Adopted

Approving a Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license to be added to

existing licenses for Clutch Brewing Company Inc. (License ID

#20180001089) at 928 7th Street West #201.

RES 22-1099

RES 22-1100

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Safety and Inspections, through its Animal

Control Division, to accept the donation of goods and services to revitalize the

outdoor dog enrichment area from the Boy Scouts of America.

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept an in-kind

donation of labor, valued at $9,000, for the Hamline Park Play Area, donated

by Hamline University.

RES 22-1103

Min 22-22

Adopted

Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of June 1, 8,

15, and 22, 2022.

Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

Amending Chapter A-1 of the Appendices to the Administrative Code

establishing the Council Rules of Procedure. (Laid over from July 20, 2022)

RES 22-1106

Council President said stated that this was a one-week layover.

Councilmember Prince moved approval.

Laid over to July 27, 2022

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Authorizing the City to transfer $10,000,000 of American Rescue Plan funds

to specific accounts for Neighborhood Safety investments.

RES 22-1020

Laura Logsdon gave a staff report.

Councilmember Prince asked if the $2 million COPS Grant Match was annually or

one-time.

Logsdon stated that the match requirement was one-time.

Council President Brendmoen spoke in favor of the resolution as it relates to public

safety.

Prince echoed the support of Brendmoen and moved approval.

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Authorizing the City to transfer $15,300,000 of American Rescue Plan funds

to specific accounts for Workforce Support investments.

RES 22-1021

Laura Logsdon gave a staff report.

Councilmember Noecker spoke in support of the resolution and the previous

resolution. Appreciated the responsible use of one-time dollars.

Councilmember Tolbert asked if any staff would like to speak to workforce programs

funded using these dollars.

Parks Director Andy Rodriguez spoke to how funds would be used for expanded hours

at rec centers and proactive efforts to bring programming into more communities.

Parks Deputy Director Erica Prosser spoke to how the funds would be used for Right

Track programs.

Tolbert spoke in appreciation of the RIght Track program.

Prosser spoke about different jobs that Right Track interns are working in.

Ramsey County Workforce Solutions Director Ling Becker spoke to how the workforce

grants would be used in partnership with Ramsey County.

Council President Brendmoen thanked Tolbert for asking for the overviews and

expressed appreciation for the programs. Thanked presenters.

Tolbert expressed support for the programs and moved approval. Thanked presenters.

Becker continued, discussing economic development, and provided information on the

employer-side in addition to the employee-side.

Tolbert moved approval.

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Authorizing the City to transfer $340,299 of American Rescue Plan funds to a

specific account for DSI License Services.

RES 22-1025

Laura Logsdon gave a staff report.

Councilmember Noecker moved approval.

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Ordering a special election to be held on November 8, 2022 to add a ballot

question on whether the City should create a dedicated fund for subsidies for

children's early care and education through a property tax levy. (Laid over

from July 20, 2022.)

RES 22-1079

Councilmember Noecker moved a one-week layover.

Laid over to July 27, 2022

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and 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.

First Reading

Granting the application of Mark A. Arth and Belfry Building LLC to rezone

property at 311-319 Ramsey Street from RT2 townhouse residential to T1

traditional neighborhood and to rezone the property at 391-411 Pleasant

Avenue from RM2 multiple family residential to T1 traditional neighborhood,

and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning

Ord 22-32

map.

Kady Dadlez gave a staff report.

Councilmember Noecker apologized for not asking for the staff report sooner and

thanked Dadlez for the work on short notice.

Laid over for second reading on July 27, 2022

Amending Chapters 62 and 65 of the Legislative Code pertaining to consent

petition requirements for some nonconforming use permits and some

conditional use permits.

Ord 22-33

Kady Dadlez gave a staff report.

Councilmember Prince thanked Dadlez for the presentation and expressed support for

the change.

Council President Brendmoen expressed support.

Councilmember Noecker expressed support and thanked staff.

Laid over for second reading on July 27, 2022

Amending Sec. 410.04 of the Legislative Code to align with recent changes in

Minnesota statue following the passage of the legislative omnibus bill that

allows for extended hours during the World Cup.

Ord 22-34

Dan Niziolek gave a staff report.

Laid over for second reading on July 27, 2022

Amending sections 310.01 and 310.18 of the Legislative Code to add Class N

Small Brewer off-sale - 128 ounces license and Class T - Temporary World

Soccer Cup Licenses and corresponding fees.

Ord 22-35

Laid over for second reading on July 27, 2022

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

to testify.

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

Council President Brendmoen stated that this item could be adopted, since it was on

its fourth reading.

Councilmember Noecker moved approval.

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Accepting and allocating a McKnight Foundation Climate and Energy Program

Grant extension and $50,000 of additional funds.

RES PH 22-200

Councilmember Jalali moved approval.

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Approving the application of Agape Love Church for a sound level variance in

order to present live amplified sound on July 30, 2022 at 995 University Ave.

RES PH 22-191

Agape Love Church Secretary gave an overview and addressed the parking concern

from the public comment. Asked for a change in the location on the resolution.

Councilmember Jalali moved approval as amended.

Councilmember Noecker thanked the presenter and appreciated her acknowledging

the written public comment.

Adopted as amended

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Approving the application of Awaken Community for a sound level variance in

order to present amplified sound on August 7, 2022 at 2 Wabasha St. -

Raspberry Island Regional Park.

RES PH 22-192

Councilmember Noecker moved approval.

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Approving adverse action against the Auto Repair Garage license held by

Duke’s Cars and Towing, LLC, d/b/a Duke’s Cars and Towing, for the

RES PH 22-193

premises located at 977 Front Avenue.

Steven Earnest gave a staff report.

Council President Brendmoen spoke in favor of the resolution and moved approval.

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Approving the application of Forward Events LLC for a sound level variance in

order to present amplified sound on August 6, 2022 at 390 Kellogg Blvd -

Union Depot Parking Lot C.

RES PH 22-194

Councilmember Noecker moved approval.

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 564 BLAIR

RLH TA 22-215

AVENUE. (File No. J2201V, Assessment No. 228000)

Marcia Moermond stated that Items 31, 33, 42, 43, and 45 would be taken separately.

Gave a staff report of item 31.

Inho Chang asked for the assessment amount to be reduced.

Council President Brendmoen stated that the assessment amount was based on the

cost to the City. Appreciated the challenges the property owners faced but stated that

the Council would likely approve the full amount. Moved approval.

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Appeal of Sharon Kennedy and Michael Garcia, Tenants, to a Revocation of

Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 776 BUSH AVENUE.

RLH VO 22-17

Marcia Moermond gave a staff report.

Sharon Kennedy asked for an extension to July 31, 2022 to ensure the tenants have

housing until the move into their new housing.

Assumpta Sirri asked for approval without an extension.

Councilmember Jalali asked for the origin of the situation.

Moermond provided additional details.

Councilmember Noecker spoke in favor of the extension to prevent the tenants

becoming temporarily unhoused.

Council President Brendmoen echoed the sentiments of Noecker.

Councilmember Prince asked for clarification on the number of days of the extension.

Brendmoen confirmed that the extension would be until the close of business on July

31, 2022.

Jalali moved approval.

Adopted as amended (extend to July 31, 2022)

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Third Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 864

MARION STREET in Council File RLH RR 21-41.

RLH RR 22-25

Marcia Moermond gave a staff report.

Robert Schilling asked for an additional 90-day extension.

Council President Brendmoen asked for clarification on if the resolution would remove

the property.

Moermond confirmed that the resolution would remove the property.

Brendmoen stated that she spoke with Councilmember Thao, and he was in support of

Moermond's recommendation.

Councilmember Jalali moved approval.

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Appeal of Sandra Lou to a Correction Notice - Complaint Inspection at 38

MARYLAND AVENUE EAST.

RLH FCO 22-56

Marcia Moermond gave a staff report.

Sandra Lou spoke through an interpreter and asked for an extension.

Councilmember Noecker asked what the purpose of an extension would be if the

owner intended to sell the property without fixing it.

Council President asked for clarification on the revoking of a fire certificate of

occupancy.

Moermond gave an overview of what would happen if the fire certificate of occupancy

was revoked.

Noecker asked if the correction not being made could revoke the fire certificate of

occupancy.

Moermond said there was not enough info. A complete inspection would be needed.

The current item was just the result of a complaint.

Brendmoen stated that the most helpful thing for everyone might be to approve

Moermond's recommendation. Moved approval.

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Appeal of Matthew & Jim Lindquist to a Rent Stabilization Determination at

1029 RAYMOND AVENUE.

RLH RSA 22-1

Marcia Moermond gave a staff report.

Councilmember Jalali asked how the city could make sure utilities are not increased in

lieu of rent increases, to get around the rent control ordinance.

Moermond stated that the ordinance did not spell out how that enforcement would

work. The answer would likely be forthcoming as enforcement action had not yet been

taken on this by the City.

Jalali expressed a commitment to supporting tenants who are worried about utility

increases that would effectively increase monthly rents by more than what is allowed.

Asked if the 15% increase was based on a fair return formula or another method.

Moermond stated that the 15% number came from Department of Safety and

Inspection rules that capped the allowable increase via an exception. Said the

ordinance was silent on percentages. Said that in this case the recommendation would

not bring them to where the owners want but moves them in that direction.

Council President Brendmoen thanked Jalali for her work on the item.

Jim Lindquist spoke in support and thanked legislative hearing staff.

Jalali thanked legislative hearing staff. Stated that she had reviewed the file and felt

the resolution was allowed by the ordinance, relating to the provision on ensuring a fair

return on investment. Renewed commitment to tenants. Moved approval.

Brendmoen expressed appreciation for landlords who invest in properties as well as

tenants.

Adopted

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and 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 Prince moved approval.

Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda adopted as amended

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember

Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Yang

Absent:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1251-1253

BLAIR AVENUE. (File No. CRT2209, Assessment No. 228210)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 880 CASE

AVENUE. (File No. J2201V, Assessment No. 228000)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 554 CHARLES

AVENUE. (File No. VB2210, Assessment No. 228815)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 276

COTTAGE AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2201E, Assessment No. 228300)

(Amend to delete)

Adopted as amended (assessment deleted)

Appeal of Lisa Lindorff to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint (which

includes condemnation) at 75 DELOS STREET EAST, APARTMENT D.

RLH VO 22-18

RLH TA 22-206

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1762

ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. VB2210, Assessment No. 228815)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 991

FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. VB2210, Assessment No. 228815)

RLH TA 22-219

RLH SAO 22-28

RLH TA 22-204

Adopted

Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1798 JAMES

AVENUE in Council File SAO 22-24.

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 251 KING

STREET WEST. (File No. J2210E, Assessment No. 228311) (Public hearing

continued to January 4, 2023)

Public hearing continued to January 4, 2023

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

OCEAN STREET.

RLH VBR 22-29

RLH TA 22-199

Adopted as amended (extension granted)

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 970 REANEY

AVENUE. (File No. VB2210, Assessment No. 228815)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2121 REANEY

AVENUE. (File No. J2208E1, Assessment No. 228317)

RLH TA 22-200

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 664 SEVENTH

STREET WEST. (File No. CRT2209, Assessment No. 228210)

Adopted

Appeal of Lisa Lee to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 181

SHERBURNE AVENUE.

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 617 SIMS

AVENUE. (File No. VB2210, Assessment No. 228815)

Adopted

Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 678

SNELLING AVENUE NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the May 27, 2020

City Council public hearing. (To refer to October 25, 2022 Legislative

Hearings, pending roof permit is pulled and finaled)

Referred to October 25, 2022 Legislative Hearing

Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 689

RLH SAO 22-20

TUSCARORA AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 22-18.

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees

billed during August 5 to January 17, 2022. (File No. VB2210, Assessment No.

228815)

RLH AR 22-52

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services

during February 2022. (File No. J2210B, Assessment No. 228112)

RLH AR 22-53

RLH AR 22-54

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees

billed during November 19 to February 28, 2022. (File No. CRT2209,

Assessment No. 228210)

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement

services billed during December 27 to January 19, 2022. (File No. J2210E,

Assessment No. 228311)

RLH AR 22-55

Adopted

Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Dangerous Tree services during

January to February 2022. (File No. 2205T, Assessment No. 229004)

RLH AR 22-56

RLH AR 22-57

Adopted

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

during February to December 2021. (File No. J2201V, Assessment No.

228000)

Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting ended at 5:48 PM

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