City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2017 Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2017. ROLL CALL: Present, Mayor Francis Councilmembers Flatley, Forester, Hansen, Podgorski, Rothecker, Seaberg Absent, None Also Present, Asst. City Administrator, Shelly Anderson City Attorney, Kori Land City Engineer, Chris Hartzell City Planner, Peter Hellegers Deputy City Clerk, Shirley Buecksler 5) Presentations  Deb Griffith and Megan Manning, member of the Mayor’s Youth Task Force, presented the total of 56,191 pounds received for the 55075 Food Drive Neighbor to Neighbor Food Drive. Ms. Griffith also introduced Charlie Thompson, new President and CEO of Neighbor’s, Inc. 6) Citizens’ Comments  Bernie Beerman, 206 Spruce Street East, discussed his concerns regarding parking at Kaposia Landing for the grand opening event on April 22, 2017.  Aspen Brennan and Susie Lockhurst, representing the South St. Paul High School Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Program, discussed a mock drunk driving fatal car crash that is scheduled for Friday, April 21st. It will be held on the football field at South St. Paul High School from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 7) Agenda Moved by Seaberg/Rothecker MOVED: To approve the agenda. Motion carried 7 ayes/ 0 nays 8) Consent Agenda Moved by Flatley/Forester Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: A. City Council meeting minutes of April 3, 2017 B. Resolution No. 2017-87, accounts payable City Council Minutes of April 17, 2017 1  C. (Removed) D. Resolution No. 2017-82, approving a Consulting Services Agreement with S & S Tree and Horticultural Specialists for Tree Inventory & Assessment and Tree Management Plan E. Business Licenses Motion carried 7 ayes/ 0 nays 9) There were no public hearings. 10a) Lot Combination/CUP – 256 6th Avenue South Moved by Flatley/Seaberg MOVED: To approve Resolution 2017-83, approving the Property Combination at 256 6th Avenue South, and Resolution 2017-84, approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Second Garage on the Property at 256 6th Avenue South. Motion carried 7 ayes / 0 nays 10b) Cobra Transportation Site Plan/CUP – 235 Hardman Avenue Cobra Transportation business owners, Jennifer Erickson and Colleen Scott, discussed the logistics of their business operations. Moved by Hansen/Podgorski MOVED: To approve Resolution 2017-85, Approving a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for Light Trailer Maintenance and Exterior Storage on the Property at 235 Hardman Avenue South. Motion carried 7 ayes / 0 nays 10c) Variances – for development of the property at 24X Dale Street East Jack Brown and David Brown, son and grandson of property owner Elsie Brown, discussed the property and answered questions from the Council. The Council also heard comments from surrounding neighbors: Tim Musta, 1301 Eldridge Avenue Ismael Rodriguez, 239 Dale Street East Mike Bartholomew, 1216 Eldridge Avenue Sean Coleman, 235 Dale Street East City Council Minutes of April 17, 2017 2  Moved by Seaberg/Hansen MOVED: To approve Resolution 2017-86, Denying a 33-Foot Bluffline Structure Setback Variance, 3-Foot Side Setback Variance, and 2-Foot Front Setback Variance for 24X Dale Street East. Motion carried 5 ayes / 2 nays (Podgorski and Rothecker) 10d) Outdoor Wood Boilers / Hydronic Heaters Allowance Moved by Hansen/Forester MOVED: To adopt Ordinance 1316, adding Regulations on “Restrictions for Outdoor Burners/Boilers” to the South St. Paul City Code. Motion carried 7 ayes / 0 nays 11) Adjournment Moved by Hansen/Seaberg MOVED: To adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried 7 ayes/ 0 nays Approved: May 1, 2017 ___________________________ Deputy City Clerk City Council Minutes of April 17, 2017 3