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 17, 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 Mitra Jalali and  
Councilmember Russel Balenger  
2 - Councilmember Jane L. Prince and Councilmember Nelsie Yang  
Absent  
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE  
Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to reallocate $400,000  
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within its various accounting units in the 2022 adopted budget to most  
accurately reflect the projected actual spending in each accounting unit and  
provide the appropriate levels of spending authority.  
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  
Council President Brendmoen stated that Item 2 would be taken separately.  
Councilmember Balenger moved approval.  
Consent Agenda adopted as amended  
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Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Ramsey County for the  
Marion at Ravoux Pedestrian Improvements Project.  
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Adopted  
Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Ramsey County for the  
Energy Park Drive, Cleveland and Selby Traffic Signal Interconnect Project.  
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Replacement of Lead Water Service  
Line on Private Properties during April to June 2022, and setting date of City  
Council public hearing for September 14, 2022 to consider and levy the  
assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2203LDSRP,  
Assessment No. 224006)  
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on Private  
Properties during April to June 2022, and setting date of City Council public  
hearing for September 14, 2022 to consider and levy the assessments  
against individual properties. (File No. SWRP2203, Assessment No. 223003)  
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Adopted  
Authorizing the City to accept a donation in the amount of $24,475 from the  
Saint Paul Police Foundation (SPPF) on behalf of the Police Department  
(SPPD) to purchase Trauma Kits.  
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Adopted  
Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to submit an application  
for $10,000 in funding from the Capitol Region Watershed District, requiring a  
five percent in-kind match, to enhance and restore 2.5 acres of native  
shoreland habitat at Loeb Lake.  
Adopted  
Authorizing the City Attorney to amend the scope of legal services under its  
current agreement with Brian Grogan and the law firm of Moss & Barnett and  
authorizing Brian Grogan and the law firm of Moss & Barnett to represent the  
City in upcoming Comcast cable franchise negotiations.  
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Adopted  
Approving the Settlement Agreement and Release between the City and  
Donna Corbo and her attorney, Christopher Moreland.  
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Adopted  
Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to donate surplus tackle  
football equipment to Frogtown Football to support youth tackle football  
programs.  
Adopted  
Appointing Kennedy & Graven, Chartered as special counsel for the purpose  
of providing advice and counsel on the legal business of the City of Saint Paul;  
and consenting, pursuant to Administrative Code Section 24.03(A)(1)(iii), to  
Rachel Tierney performing work through Kennedy & Graven, Chartered in  
furtherance of the City’s need for the services of outside counsel.  
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Adopted  
Appointing LeVander, Gillen and Miller, P.A. as special counsel for the purpose  
of providing advice and counsel on the legal business of the City.  
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Adopted  
Authorizing the Fire Department to accept a donation of $200 from Carey  
Thompson.  
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Adopted  
Declaring the official intent of the City to reimburse certain original  
expenditures related to the capital projects from the proceeds of tax-exempt  
bonds to be issued by the City after the payment of such original  
expenditures.  
Adopted  
Memorializing the City Council’s decision to grant an appeal from a decision of  
the Planning Commission to approve an application to reestablish a  
non-conforming use permit for auto sales at 847 Hudson Road.  
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Adopted  
Accepting the gift of lodging and conference registration expenses from  
People for the American Way’s Big Ideas Summit for Ward 6 Legislative Aide  
Chris Xiong to attend the 2022 Big Ideas Summit Conference.  
Adopted  
Approving the request for adverse action for removal of license condition #2  
deleting the requirement for uniformed security on the licensed premises and  
modifying license condition #3 for the licenses held by TK Inspiration Inc d/b/a  
Tracks Bar & Grill (License ID #20180000178) for the premises located at  
1091 Rice Street.  
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Adopted  
Approving the Labor Agreements between the Independent School District  
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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)  
Adopted  
FOR DISCUSSION  
Supplemental Resolution #22-1001 Supplementing the General Resolution  
(CF 88-835) Relating to Sewer Revenue Bonds and providing for the issuance  
of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022B (Green Bonds) and taking other  
required actions.  
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Sarah Brown, City Treasurer, presented the details on the bond sale and thanked her  
colleagues for their work.  
Council President Brendmoen congratulated Brown on her new position and echoed the  
appreciation of staff.  
Councilmember Noecker moved approval.  
Adopted as amended  
5 -  
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Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
2 - Councilmember Prince 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 Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are  
generally held at the first reading.  
Final Adoption  
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.  
Council President Brendmoen acknowledged the city-wide nature of the ordinance and  
the testimony the previous week from Ward 2 residents and business representatives.  
Councilmember Noecker spoke in favor of the ordinance and moved approval.  
Adopted  
5 -  
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Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways  
to testify.  
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.  
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Josh Hamann spoke in favor of the ordinance, representing the Fulfords. Made himself  
available for questions.  
Councilmember Noecker moved approval.  
Laid over to August 24, 2022 for final adoption  
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Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Approving the application of Tanya Adelman for a sound level variance in order  
to present amplified sound on September 10, 2022 at 700 Cherokee Heights  
Blvd. - Cherokee Regional Park.  
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Councilmember Noecker moved approval.  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Approving the application of Minnesota Recovery Connection for a sound level  
variance in order to present amplified sound on September 17, 2022 at 75  
Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - State Capitol Upper and Lower Malls.  
Councilmember Noecker moved approval.  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Approving the application of Compassionate Action for Animals for a sound  
level variance in order to present live amplified sound on September 18, 2022  
at 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd. - Harriet Island Regional Park.  
Councilmember Noecker moved approval.  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Approving the application of Church of Lumen Christi for a sound level  
variance in order to present amplified sound on September 10, 2022 at 1668  
Montreal Ave. - Urban Academy Charter School parking lot.  
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Councilmember Tolbert moved approval.  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department for  
$8,187.55 for the reimbursement from the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative for  
firefighters to attend the mental health strategies training on April 22-23, 2022.  
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Councilmember Balenger moved approval.  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the  
amount of $2,740 for a contribution received from the Minnesota Board of  
Firefighter Training and Education to pay for training for firefighters.  
Councilmember Jalali moved approval.  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the  
amount of $24,837.64 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1)  
reimbursement from the City of Edina.  
Councilmember Tolbert moved approval.  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Considering and adopting the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and  
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge, and request of the  
Department of Safety and Inspections to upwardly depart to revocation of the  
Cigarette/Tobacco license held by Bright Star Inc., d/b/a Tom and Joe’s  
Market, for the premises located at 684 Western Avenue. (Public hearing  
closed and laid over from September 14, 2022.)  
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Councilmember Balenger moved to lay the item over until September 14, 2022.  
Public hearing continued to September 14, 2022  
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0
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
SUSPENSION ITEMS  
Approving the issuance of a conduit multifamily housing revenue note by the  
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for a multifamily rental housing  
development project; reciting a proposal for a Housing Finance Program  
related to such multifamily rental housing development; approving the related  
project and program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C;  
authorizing the HRA to issue a conduit multifamily housing revenue note and  
authorizing the preparation of necessary documents and materials in  
connection with said project and program, and approving an ARPA Loan, and  
related documents for 176 South Robert Street, Soul Project (District 3, Ward  
2). (Public hearing is continued from August 17.)  
Council President Brendmoen stated that the public hearing would be continued to the  
following week, and that this was brought in under suspension because there was a  
notice that a public hearing would take place this week.  
Councilmember Noecker moved to continue the public hearing to the following week.  
Public hearing continued to August 24, 2022  
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Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Waiving the 45-day notice requirement to add a Malt Off Sale (Small Brewery  
- 128 oz) to existing Licenses to Burning Brothers Brewing LLC (License ID #  
20130004023) for the premises located at 1750 Thomas Avenue.  
Council President Brendmoen explained the need for this resolution and the following  
one to be taken under suspension.  
Councilmember Jalali moved approval.  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Waiving the 45-day notice requirement to add a Malt Off Sale (Small Brewery  
- 128 oz) to existing Licenses to Bad Weather Brewing LLC (License ID #  
20150000267) for the premises located at 414 7th Street West.  
Councilmember Noecker moved approval.  
Council President Brendmoen stated that the Council tries very hard not to bring things  
in under suspension and highlighted the importance of providing timely public notice for  
the agendas.  
Adopted  
5 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince 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 Jalali moved approval.  
Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda adopted as amended  
5 -  
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Yea:  
Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember  
Noecker, Councilmember Jalali and Councilmember Balenger  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 210 AVON  
STREET NORTH. (File No.CG2202A1, Assessment No. 220105)  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1615 BAYARD  
AVENUE. (File No. CG2202A1, Assessment No. 220105)  
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Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1043 BEECH  
STREET. (File No.CG2202A3, Assessment No. 220107)  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 657 CANTON  
STREET. (File No. VB2211, Assessment No. 228816)  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 788  
CHARLES AVENUE. (File No. J2211E, Assessment No. 228314) (Public  
hearing continued to February 22, 2023)  
Public hearing continued to February 22, 2023  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 113 COOK  
AVENUE WEST. (File No.CG2202A3, Assessment No. 220107)  
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Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 662 EDMUND  
AVENUE. (File No. J2211E, Assessment No. 228314)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1223  
FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG2202A2, Assessment No. 220106)  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 323 FOREST  
STREET. (File No. VB2211, Assessment No. 228816)  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 640 HOLLY  
AVENUE. (File No.CG2202A1, Assessment No. 220105)  
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Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 795  
HYACINTH AVENUE EAST. (File No.CG2202A1, Assessment No. 220105)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 467 IVY  
AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2211B, Assessment No. 228114)  
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Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 329 LAWSON  
AVENUE WEST. (File No. CG2202A2, Assessment No. 220106)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1778  
MARGARET STREET. (File No. J2211E, Assessment No. 228314) (Public  
hearing continued to February 22, 2023)  
Public hearing continued to February 22, 2023  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 587 MARION  
STREET (218 THOMAS AVENUE). (File No. J2211B, Assessment No.  
228114)  
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Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 165  
MCKNIGHT ROAD NORTH. (File No. J2211B, Assessment No. 228114)  
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Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1681  
MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No.CG2202A2, Assessment No. 220106)  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 564  
MONTCALM PLACE. (File No. CG2202A1, Assessment No. 220105)  
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Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 692 POINT  
DOUGLAS ROAD SOUTH. (File No. CG2201A1-1, Assessment No. 220108)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1053  
SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. CG2202A3, Assessment No. 220107)  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1609  
SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No.CG2202A3, Assessment No. 220107)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 393  
STRYKER AVENUE. (File No. CG2202A1, Assessment No. 220105)  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1685  
UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2207P, Assessment No. 228406)  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1311 VAN  
BUREN AVENUE. (File No.CG2202A3, Assessment No. 220107)  
Adopted  
Appeal of Abby Miskowic to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and  
Order to Vacate at 608 WELLS STREET.  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 905 WHITE  
BEAR AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2211E, Assessment No. 228314)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Dangerous Tree services during  
March 2022 at 1032 JESSIE STREET. (File No. 2206T, Assessment No.  
229005)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees  
billed during July 27 to February 16, 2022. (File No. VB2211, Assessment No.  
228816)  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services  
during March 2022. (File No. J2211B, Assessment No. 228114)  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement  
services billed during January 20 to February 18, 2022. (File No. J2211E,  
Assessment No. 228314)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during February 28 to  
March 29, 2022. (File No. J2207P, Assessment No. 228406)  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of  
Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2022. (File No.  
CG2202A1, Assessment No. 220105)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of  
Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2022. (File No.  
CG2202A2, Assessment No. 220106)  
ADJOURNMENT  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of  
Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2022. (File No.  
CG2202A3, Assessment No. 220107)  
Adopted  
Meeting ended at 3:57 PM  
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