City Hall and Court House  
15 West Kellogg Boulevard  
Council Chambers - 3rd  
Floor  
City of Saint Paul  
651-266-8560  
Meeting Minutes - Action Only  
City Council  
Council President Amy Brendmoen  
Councilmember Russel Balenger  
Councilmember Mitra Jalali  
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker  
Councilmember Jane L. Prince  
Councilmember Chris Tolbert  
Councilmember Nelsie Yang  
Wednesday, August 10, 2022  
ROLL CALL  
3:30 PM  
Council Chambers - 3rd Floor  
Meeting started at 3:32 PM  
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Present  
Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, 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 1501  
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Clarence Street a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public  
hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)  
Received and Filed  
FOR DISCUSSION  
Appointing the interim Ward 1 councilmember finishing the remainder of the  
term of Councilmember Dai Thao.  
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Councilmember Balenger was sworn in, thanked family and friends, and expressed  
excitement to get to work.  
Councilmember Noecker moved approval.  
Adopted  
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Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Jalali  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
ROLL CALL  
6 -  
Present  
Absent  
Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, Councilmember Chris Tolbert,  
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Jane L. Prince,  
Councilmember Mitra Jalali and Councilmember Russel Balenger  
1 - Councilmember Nelsie Yang  
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 Jalali moved approval.  
Consent Agenda adopted  
6 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
0
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Authorizing the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) to submit an application  
for funds under a Request for Proposals issued by the United States  
Department of Justice (USDOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY 2022  
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program  
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Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building  
Registration fees billed during January 10 to April 18, 2022, and setting date of  
Legislative Hearing for September 6, 2022 and City Council public hearing for  
October 12, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual  
properties. (File No. VB2213, Assessment No. 228821)  
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding  
services during May 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for  
September 6, 2022 and City Council public hearing for October 12, 2022 to  
consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.  
J2213B, Assessment No. 228118)  
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Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from May to June  
2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 6, 2022 and City  
Council public hearing for October 12, 2022 to consider and levy the  
assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2207C Assessment No.  
222006)  
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of  
Occupancy fees billed during February 28 to April 23, 2022, and setting date  
of Legislative Hearing for September 6, 2022 and City Council public hearing  
for October 12, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual  
properties. (File No. CRT2210, Assessment No. 228211)  
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or  
Abatement services billed during January 4 to April 21, 2022, and setting date  
of Legislative Hearing for September 6, 2022 and City Council public hearing  
for October 12, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments against individual  
properties. (File No. J2213E, Assessment No. 228321)  
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Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during May 31  
to June 22, 2022, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 6,  
2022 and City Council public hearing for October 12, 2022 to consider and  
levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2209P,  
Assessment No. 228408)  
Adopted  
Authorizing the request of the HRA to withhold a tax-forfeit parcel from public  
sale for six months.  
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Adopted  
Appointing Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, as special counsel for the  
purpose of providing advice and counsel on personnel matters.  
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Adopted  
Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Metropolitan Council for  
the installation of transit signal priority equipment on Route 63 and Ford  
Parkway.  
Adopted  
Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Metropolitan Council for  
the operation and maintenance of the Metropolitan Council’s Transit Signal  
Priority System.  
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Adopted  
Authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and sign Amendment  
#1 (Exhibit A) to the original grant agreement (Exhibit B) for the MCES Inflow  
and Infiltration (I&I) Demonstration Project, thereby extending the completion  
date from January 31, 2022 to January 31, 2023.  
Adopted  
Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Tom Aasheim, Gaye Adams Massey,  
Paul Nikstad, Mary Rick, and Trish Stevens, to the Workforce Innovation  
Board of Ramsey County.  
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Adopted  
Memorializing the City Council’s decision to uphold in part and deny in part a  
decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying variances to construct a new  
entryway and porch at 664 Blair Avenue.  
Adopted  
Approving the Labor Agreements between the Independent School District  
625 and the Operative Plasterers Local Union No. 265 (June 1, 2022 - May 31,  
2025) and the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council  
82 (May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025). (Laid over from August 10, 2022)  
Laid over to August 17, 2022  
Approving Ordinance Permit 20200010505 for Stormsewer Treatment  
System Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned  
subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland  
Bridge) Site.  
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Adopted  
Approving Ordinance Permit 20200010506 for Stormsewer Treatment  
System 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 20200010507 for Stormsewer Treatment  
System 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 20200010508 for Stormsewer Treatment  
System Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned  
subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland  
Bridge) Site.  
Adopted  
Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Michael Lukes to a two-year term on  
the Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization.  
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Adopted  
Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Mara Humphrey to a second four-year  
term on the Board of Water Commissioners.  
Adopted  
Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025)  
between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of Painters and  
Allied Trades District Council #82.  
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Adopted  
Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement between the Independent  
School District 625 and the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied  
Workers, Local Union No. 96 (May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025) and  
Memorandums of Agreement for the May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023 Wage and  
Fringe adjustment for the Laborers Local 563 and United Association of  
Steamfitters-Pipefitters, Local Union No. 455.  
Adopted  
Changing the rate of pay for Parks Maintenance Supervisor III.  
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Adopted  
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 Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are  
generally held at the first reading.  
SUSPENSION ITEMS  
Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply  
to the Metropolitan Council for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and  
Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) funding for projects at  
1790-1800 University Avenue West (Keystone Community Services), 543-555  
Snelling Avenue (Kimball Court), 200 Plato Boulevard West, 512 Humboldt  
Avenue (Cerenity Senior Care), and 1351 Arcade Street (30,000 Feet).  
Council President Brendmoen explained the need for a suspension of the rules and  
moved approval.  
Adopted  
6 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
0
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Granting the application of Fulford Family Partnership LP to rezone property at  
533 & 567 Randolph Avenue from T2 traditional neighborhood to IT transitional  
industrial and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the  
zoning map.  
Council President Brendmoen explained the need for a suspension of the rules and  
explained that a staff report would take place on August 17, 2022.  
Councilmember Noecker moved approval.  
Laid over to August 17 for second reading  
6 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
0
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
RECONSIDERATION  
Amending Chapter 193A of the Legislative Code pertaining to rent  
stabilization.  
Councilmember Tolbert moved to reconsider the vote so that the public hearing could  
take place on August 24 instead of August 17, to give everyone additional time to  
prepare.  
Reconsidered and laid over to August 24 for second reading and public  
hearing  
6 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
0
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways  
to testify.  
Amending Chapter 409.01 of the Legislative Code to align with the  
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requirements for caterer’s permits with MN State Statute 340A.404 Subd. 12.  
Michael Powell spoke against the item, as a resident living near the St. Paul College  
Club.  
Alyona Morzhina spoke against the item, as a resident living near the St. Paul College  
Club.  
Andrew Carlson spoke against the item, as an attorney representing residents living  
near the St. Paul College Club.  
Robert Powell spoke against the item, as a resident living near the St Paul. College  
Club.  
Eric Brown spoke against the item, as an attorney representing residents living near  
the St. Paul College Club.  
Carol Hanson spoke in favor of the ordinance, as a member of the American  
Association of University Women and regarding the St. Paul College Club.  
Pamela Lande spoke in favor of the ordinance, as a member of the American  
Association of University Women and regarding the St. Paul College Club.  
Brian Quist spoke in favor of the ordinance, as a manager of the St. Paul College  
Club.  
Councilmember Noecker thanked testifiers and asked Dan Niziolek from the  
Department of Safety and Inspections for clarification on the ordinance and the  
consequences for infractions.  
Niziolek addressed Noecker's questions, discussing the origins of the change and the  
specifics regarding the St. Paul College Club.  
Laid over to August 17, 2022 for final adoption  
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Approving the application of Church of St. Bernard (St. Paul) for a sound level  
variance in order to present live amplified sound on August 21, 2022 at Como  
Picnic Pavilions - 1199 Midway Parkway.  
Councilmember Jalali moved approval.  
Adopted  
6 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
0
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Approving a subdivision by registered land survey for Sharkey Design Build  
LLC at 300, 302 & 304 Ryan Avenue to create three (3) RT1 two-family  
residential parcels.  
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Councilmember Noecker moved approval.  
Adopted  
6 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
0
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Approving the application of Fancy Beauty Bar for a sound level variance in  
order to present amplified sound on August 27, 2022 at 1999 Burns Avenue.  
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Councilmember Prince moved approval.  
Adopted  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Approving the applications of the Minnesota United FC for sound level  
variance applications in order to present amplified sound on August 27 and  
September 3, 2022, within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz  
Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North.  
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Councilmember Balenger moved approval.  
Adopted  
6 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
0
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Approving the application of Central Crown LLC for a sound level variance in  
order to present amplified sound on August 27, 2022 at MN State Capitol  
Grounds - 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - Upper Mall.  
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Councilmember Noecker moved approval.  
Adopted  
6 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
0
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Authorizing the Saint Paul City Council to apply for and accept grant funds in  
the amount of $17,450 from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation  
Community Foundation Donor Advised Fund for explanatory videos to be  
created by YouthLens360.  
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Councilmember Noecker described the details of the resolution and moved approval.  
Adopted  
6 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
0
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Giving host approval to the issuance by the City of Mounds View of conduit  
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds on behalf of 115 Plato LP, approving a  
Joint Powers Agreement and authorizing the execution of documents relating  
thereto, all for the Plato Apartments at Farwell Yards Project, at 115 Plato  
Boulevard West. (District 3, Ward 2)  
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Jenny Wolfe from the Department of Planning and Economic Development gave a staff  
report.  
Councilmember Noecker moved approval.  
Adopted  
6 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
0
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM  
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.  
Appeal of Salamatu Forte to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1712 ORANGE  
AVENUE EAST.  
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Marcia Moermond stated that Item 44 would be taken separately and gave a staff  
report.  
Councilmember Prince moved approval.  
Adopted as amended (extended to October 31)  
6 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
0
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 Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Prince, Councilmember Jalali and  
Councilmember Balenger  
0
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Appeal of Zahnia Harut to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1047  
ARCADE STREET.  
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Adopted  
Appeal of Jasmine Brown, Tenant, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of  
Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 683 BEDFORD STREET.  
Adopted  
Appeal of Michelle Lewis, Faith Lutheran Church ELCA, to a Fire Certificate of  
Occupancy Correction Notice at 499 CHARLES STREET.  
Adopted  
Appeal of Jeanne A Kenney to a Summary Abatement Order at 139 DUNLAP  
STREET NORTH.  
Adopted  
Appeal of David Jacobowitch to a Summary Abatement Order at 839  
EDMUND AVENUE.  
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Adopted  
Amending Council File No. RLH AR 22-48 to reduce the assessment for  
Property Clean up services during February 1 to 14, 2022 at 859 GALTIER  
STREET. (File No. J2222A, Assessment No. 228524)  
Adopted  
Appeal of Sally Klein to a Summary Abatement Order at 769 HAGUE  
AVENUE.  
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Adopted  
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1803 IVY  
AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the August 10, 2022, City Council  
Public Hearing. (Legislative Hearing August 9, 2022)  
Referred to August 23, 2022 Legislative Hearing  
Appeal of Mary Tate to a Summary Abatement Order at 1930 NORTONIA  
AVENUE.  
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Adopted  
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1802  
ROSS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the August 10, 2022, City  
Council Public Hearing. (To refer back to August 23, 2022 Legislative Hearing)  
Referred to August 23, 2022 Legislative Hearing  
Amending Council File RLH AR 22-9 to reduce the assessment for Collection  
of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during July to September 2021 at  
389-393 STRYKER AVENUE. (File No. CG2104A1, Assessment No. 210115)  
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Adopted  
Amending Council File RLH AR 22-31 to reduce the assessment for  
Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to  
December 2021 at 389-393 STRYKER AVENUE. (File No. CG2201A1,  
Assessment No. 220100)  
Adopted  
Second Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 607  
TOPPING STREET in Council File RLH SAO 22-14.  
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Adopted  
Appeal of Richard Bell to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 934  
WAKEFIELD AVENUE.  
Adopted  
ADJOURNMENT  
Meeting ended at 4:20 PM  
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