City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2018 Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor James Francis Councilmembers Flatley, Hansen, Forester, Podgorski, Rothecker and Seaberg Absent: None Also Present: City Administrator, Stephen King City Attorney, Bridget Nason City Engineer, Chris Hartzell City Clerk, Christy Wilcox 5) Presentations  Scott O’Malley gave a presentation on the Fabulous Friends Club fundraiser. This fundraiser uses greeting card sales to raise money for weekend “Backpack meals” for needy students for times when school lunches are not available. 6) Citizens’ Comments  There were no citizen comments. 7) Agenda Moved by Hansen/Rothecker MOVED: To approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried 7 ayes / 0 nays 8) Consent Agenda Moved by Hansen/Flatley Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: A. City Council meeting minutes of May 7, 2018 B. Resolution No. 2018-93, approving accounts payable C. To approve final compensation for the Airport Roof Repair & Replacement Project with All Elements, Inc., with a total contact amount of $373,600.00 City Council Minutes of May 21, 2018 1  D. Approve hiring of Jim Deneen as a Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department for the City of South St. Paul contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and work physical E. Resolution No. 2018-87, approving an extension for a Conditional Use Permit at 1505 Concord Street South F. Resolution No. 2018-88, approving an extension for a 6-foot Variance for a garage addition on the property at 645 9th Avenue North G. Resolution No. 2018-89, approving a Master Services Agreement for Professional Planning, Engineering, and Architectural Services between the City of South St. Paul and Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc., for Fleming Field H. Resolution No. 2018-90, resolution of support for proposed changes to the Dakota County Cost Participation Policy I. Business Licenses J. To vacate the Airport Advisory position held by Frederick Francis and appoint a replacement K. Resolution No. 2018-92, relating to airport; approving Assignment of Lease (1605 Beechcraft) at the Fleming Field Airport L. Resolution No. 2018-94, approving the purchase and installation of a drinking fountain at Kaposia Landing M. Resolution No. 2018-95, accepting grants and gifts from the Vietnam Veterans of America for funding Youth Football Program supplies and pool stairs for Northview Pool Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 8G) Employment Agreement between the City and Joel Hanson Moved by Hansen/Rothecker MOVED: To approve the Employment Agreement between the City of South St. Paul and Joel Hanson, City Administrator. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10A) Deleted 10B) Special Event License Request by the VFW Post #295 Moved by Seaberg/Flatley MOVED: To approve the following three (3) Special Event Licenses for the VFW Post #295 located at 111 South Concord Exchange subject to the speakers being directed to the east: City Council Minutes of May 21, 2018 2  - Ride for Wishes Event – Saturday, June 2nd from 12:00 Noon to 12:00 midnight - Kaposia Days Street Dance – Saturday, June 23rd from Noon to 12:00 midnight - Street Dance – Friday, September 14th from Noon to 12:00 midnight Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10C) Special Event License Requests by Bugg’s Bar Moved by Hansen/Forester MOVED: To approve two Special Event Licenses for Bugg’s Bar located at 925 North Concord Street on the following dates subject to the speakers being directed to the east: - Saturday, June 23rd, from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight (Kaposia Days) - Saturday, July 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 12:090 midnight (Annual Celebration of Life) Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10D) Rental License Hearing for Daniel Busse – 219 4th Avenue South Bridget Nason, City Attorney presented testimony and evidence relative to the rental license hearing for the property at 219 4th Avenue South. Daniel Busse, owner of 291 4th Avenue South responded to the charges that the City has made relative to the condition of his property and code enforcement violations. Tenants spoke regarding their concerns with the maintenance and overall condition of their units. Moved by Hansen/Seaberg MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2018-84, revoking the rental license at 219 4th Avenue South, South St. Paul but staying its enforcement. Motion Failed 3 ayes (Hansen, Rothecker and Seaberg) 4 nays (Flatley, Forester, Podgorski and Francis) Moved by Seaberg/Flatley MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2018-84, revoking rental license at 219 4th Avenue South, South St. Paul, and giving tenants 90 days to vacate the property. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of May 21, 2018 3 12) Adjournment Moved by Seaberg/Podgorski MOVED: To adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m. Motion carried 7 ayes/ 0 nays Approve: June 18, 2018 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of May 21, 2018 4