City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 2, 2015 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Beth Baumann at 7:15 P.M. on Monday, November 2, 2015. ROLL CALL: Present, Mayor Baumann Councilmembers Flatley, Hansen, Niederkorn, Rothecker, Seaberg Absent, Councilmember Podgorski Also Present, Assistant to the City Administrator, Shelly Anderson City Attorney, Kori Land City Clerk, Christy Wilcox 5) Presentations  Councilmember Rothecker presented certificates to participants of the South St. Paul Beyond the Yellow Ribbon for their efforts in making this program so successful.  Mayor Baumann and staff of the Police Department and South Metro Fire Department participated in the coin toss to determine the winner of the 2015 South St. Paul Chili Cook- Off. The South Metro Fire Department won the coin toss and was presented the trophy. 6) Citizens’ Comments  Walt Books appeared. No formal action was taken.  Ms. Schlemmer appeared before the Council to request consideration in amending the City Code which would allow more than four chickens being allowed on a property based upon size of lot. The item was referred to staff. 7) Agenda Moved by Seaberg/Flatley MOVED: To approve the agenda. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 8) Consent Agenda Moved by Hansen/Niederkorn Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: 1. City Council meeting minutes of October 19, 2015 2. Resolution No. 2015-169, approving accounts payable 3. Approve 2016 pay ranges for seasonal/variable positions City Council Minutes of November 2, 2015 1  4. Approve Change Order No. 2 for Kaposia Landing Phase 1 construction contract with Rachel Contracting in the amount of $13,167.25 for a new contract price of $5,102,553.99. 5. Resolution No. 2015-171, accepting grants and gifts for the Great Halloween Get Together 6. Business Licenses Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 9a) Certify Unpaid Charges to the County auditor Moved by Hansen/Seaberg MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2015-168, as amended by removing the assessment to Parcel #36-34900-01-040 (Beermann) and certifying delinquent charges to the Dakota County Auditor for collection with the property taxes payable in 2016. Motion failed 2 ayes (Hansen, Baumann) 4 nays (Flatley, Niederkorn, Rothecker, Seaberg) Moved by Niederkorn/Seaberg MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2015-168, certifying delinquent charges to the Dakota County Auditor for collection with the property taxes payable in 2015. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 9b) Special Animal Permit Request by Cheng Thao at 249 1st Avenue South Moved by Hansen/Niederkorn MOVED: To approve a Special Animal Permit by Cheng Thao at 249 1st Avenue South for 20 pigeons subject to the following conditions:  Exterior must have a sided exterior consistent with zoning and building regulations  The shingled roof needs to meet building code regulations relative to roof pitch  Exterior wood must be painted, stained or sealed  The pigeon loft (structure) must be attached to the ground by either posts or connected to a slab  The pigeon loft (structure) must meet setback regulations which include a side setback of 3 feet (rear 1/3 of the loft) and 3 foot rear setback  If the pigeon loft is no longer being used, the applicant shall surrender the permit and remove the structure or convert to a shed  All exterior storage of materials, equipment and personal belongings in the yard must be stored within an enclosed building as required by City Code, Section 118-240(a) Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of November 2, 2015 2 10a) Professional Services with WSB & Associates, Inc. for McMorrow Field Moved by Flatley/Seaberg MOVED: To approve the professional services with WSB & Associates, Inc. for a basemap survey of McMorrow Field for a price not-to-exceed $4,800.00 in preparation of site redesign as part of the Park Referendum. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 11) Adjournment Moved by Seaberg/Rothecker MOVED: That the meeting of the City Council adjourn at 8:48 p.m. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays Approved: November 16, 2015 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of November 2, 2015 3