City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 1 5, 2013 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by the Mayor Beth Baumann at 7:15 P.M. on Monday, April 15, 2013. ROLL CALL : Present, Mayor Beth Baumann Councilmembers Hansen, Lehmann, Niederkorn, Podgorski, Rothecker Absent, Councilmember Seaberg Also Present, City Administrator, Steve King City Attorney, Kori Land City Clerk, Christy Wilcox City Engineer, John Sachi City Planner, Peter Hellegers Assistant to the Engineer, Jenna Fabbish 5) Presentations Deb Griffith, Community Affairs Liaison, gave a final presentation on “What will you bring to the table”. Awards were presented to Lincoln Center and Kaposia Education Center for their commitment to the food drive. Representatives of Neighbors were present to accept and acknowledge the efforts of the entire community for this program. Steve Doody, gave a presentation on the upcoming South St. Paul Public Schools Building Bond Special Election to be held on May 21, 2013. 6) Citizens ’ Comments Norma Lee, 1471 Evans Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding her concerns with the snowplowing around her residence. Terry Pieper, Commander of VFW Post #295, discussed the Ride for Healing event that will start on May 27, 2013 and end on June 2, 2013. The week begins on Memorial Day with a ceremony at the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans memorial. Motorcycles and classic cars will leave St. Paul and travel to all four corners of the state. 7) Agenda Moved by Niederkorn/Hansen MOVED: To approve the agenda. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of April 1 5, 2013 1 8) Consent Agenda Moved by Lehmann/Rothecker Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: 1. City Council meeting minutes of April 1, 2013 2. Resolution No. 2013-68, approving accounts payable 3. Resolution No. 2013-54, approving residential rental housing licenses 4. Resolution No. 2013-55, approving business licenses 5. Resolution No. 2013-52, accepting grants and gifts from the South St. Paul Girls Fastpitch for funding replacement dugouts at Harmon Park 6. Hire Amy Roudebush as a Budget/Management Specialists in the Finance/City Clerk Department 7. Resolution No. 2013-59, appointment of Election Judges for the May 21, 2013, Special School District Election 8. City Council meeting minutes of April 8, 2013 9. Resolution No. 2013-65, declaring city property as surplus and approving sale (abandoned bicycles) 10. Resolution No. 2013-63, accepting gift of a Vought SB2U-3 “Vindicator” replica aircraft donated by Donald Loughrea 11. Resolution No. 2013-64, granting permission to allow pancake breakfast on leased premises to Wipline Real Estate Holdings, Inc. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 9a) Public Hearing – 2013-005 Mill & Overlay Projects Moved by Hansen/Lehmann MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2013-56, ordering improvement and preparation of final plans and specifications for Mill & Overlay Projects 2013-005. ** Projects to be included: Bromley Street, 20th Avenue North, 21st Avenue North, 23rd Avenue North, 10th Avenue North, Cullen Street and 16th Avenue North. The City Council did not include 24th Avenue and Park Lane in this project year. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 9b) Public Hearing – 2013-007 Bituminous Removal & Replacement Projects Moved by Niederkorn/Hansen MOVED: To adopt Resolution No 2013-57, ordering improvement and preparation of final plans and specifications for Bituminous Removal & Replacement Projects 2013-007 A, D, G & H. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of April 1 5, 2013 2 9c) Call for Public Hearing on Tobacco Violation Moved by Podgorski/Lehmann MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2013-53, order to show cause regarding tobacco sale violation at Knowlan’s Super Market (225 13th Avenue South). Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 9d) Set Hearing to Consider the Revocation of a Special Use Permit Moved by Podgorski/Niederkorn MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2013-67, setting a hearing to consider the revocation of a Special Use Permit for 1505 South Concord Street. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 10a) Plans and Specifications and Call for Bids for Street Projects Moved by Lehmann/Hansen MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2013-58, approving the plans and specifications for street projects and ordering advertisement for bids. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 10b) Ordinance – Fees for Water Meter Replacement Program Moved by Rothecker/Podgorski MOVED: That Ordinance No. 1268, amending Article II, Division 2 of Chapter 62 of the South St. Paul City Code regarding water and rates and charges is hereby passed and its publication authorized. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of April 1 5, 2013 3 10c) Ordinance – Fence Amendment Councilmember Niederkorn introduced the following proposed ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING REGULATIONS FOR FENCES AS REGULATED IN THE SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY CODE. 10d) Delacy Automotive – Temporary Car Sales IUP – 464 Concord Exchange South Moved by Rothecker/Niederkorn MOVED: To adopt Resolution No 2013-60, approving an Interim Use Permit for temporary auto sales on the property at 464 Concord Exchange South. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 10e) Doyle Parking Variance – 901 Concord Street North Moved by Hansen/Podgorski MOVED: To adopt Resolution N0. 2013-61, approving a parking variance on the property at 901 Concord Street North. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 10f) Grant from Mn. Department of Health for Wellhead Protection Planning Moved by Rothecker/Niederkorn MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2013-62, approving a grant agreement between the City and the State of Minnesota for wellhead protection planning. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 10g) Joint Powers Agreement with Inver Grove Heights – Henry Avenue Moved by Podgorski/Rothecker MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2013-69, approving a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Inver Grove Heights for the bituminous removal and replacement of Henry Avenue from Airport Road to the north 821.44 feet. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of April 1 5, 2013 4 10h) Approve Hire of Assistant Finance Director Moved by Niederkorn/Rothecker MOVED: To hire Clara Hilger as the Assistant Finance Director for the City of South St. Paul contingent on successful completion of a background check. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 11) Adjournment Moved by Rothecker/Lehmann MOVED: That the meeting of the City Council adjourn time – 8:57 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2013. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays Approved: ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of April 1 5, 2013 5