City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2019 Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Francis Councilmembers Dewey, Flatley, Forester, Hansen, Seaberg Absent: Councilmember Kaliszewski Also Present: City Administrator, Joel Hanson City Attorney, Peter Mikhail City Clerk, Christy Wilcox Economic Development Director, Ryan Garcia 5) Presentations  Matt Carter, Executive Director, Dakota County Historical Society gave an update on the events and activities which have taken place over the last year  Introduction of Fire Fighter Jake McCann by Chief Juelfs  Presentation was made by Glenn Boche member of the South St. Paul Yellow Ribbon Committee. Mayor Francis read the Proclamation naming November as Military & Veteran Appreciation Month  Terry Pieper, Gallagher Hansen VFW Post 295 provided an update 6) Citizens’ Comments  Kevin Oesterreich discussed his fine of $50.00 for a re-inspection fee that was charged for a code violation relative to exterior storage  A resident of the John Carroll Highrise wished to thank the City and Staff for their work at the highrise 7) Agenda Moved by Seaberg/Hansen MOVED: To approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6 ayes /0 nays City Council Minutes of November 18, 2019 1 8) Consent Agenda Moved by Forester/Flatley Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: A. City Council meeting minutes of November 4, 2019 B. Resolution No. 2019-159, approving accounts payable C. Appoint Emily Danner as a probationary entry level police officer effective on, or about June 1, 2020, at a starting monthly salary as outlined in the current LELS contact, contingent upon P.O.S.T. license eligibility, successful completion of a background investigation, physical examination and psychological evaluation D. Resolution No. 2019-166, designating polling places for the 2020 Elections E. Resolution No. 2019-160, certifying unpaid utility charges to the Dakota County Auditor for collection with the property taxes payable in 2019 F. Resolution No. 2019-167, accepting gifts and grants from the South St. Paul Gallagher Hansen VFW Post 295 and Auxiliary for funding to the Parks and Recreation Department for the Great Halloween Get Together G. Business Licenses H. Accept letter of resignation from Kelly Marino, Community Service Officer with the South St. Paul Police Department effective November 8, 2019, and authorize staff to begin the hiring process for a replacement I. Approve quote from Lallier Electric for the electrical and lighting replacement at the Lorraine Park Splash Pool in the amount of $48,625.00 Motion carried 6 ayes / 0 nays 9A) Certifying Unpaid Charges to the County Auditor Moved by Hansen/Dewey MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2019-161, certifying delinquent charges to the Dakota County Auditor for collection with the property taxes payable in 2020. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays ** The unpaid charges to the property at 548 8th Avenue South was removed from the certification list. 10A) West Side Transport Conditional Use Permit – 424 Farwell Avenue Moved by Hansen/Forester MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2019-162, approving a Conditional Use Permit for semi-trailer repair and sales for the property located at 424 Farwell Avenue. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of November 18, 2019 2 10E) Second Reading – Ordinance 1350 – Establishing I-1: Light Industrial Zoning District Moved by Seaberg/Forester MOVED: To adopt Ordinance No. 1350 – An ordinance enacting South St. Paul City Code, Article IV – District Regulations, Section 118-134 Regarding the I-1 Zoning District and Amending the Zoning Map and authorize its publication. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 10F) Danner Temporary Rock Crushing – Interim Use Permit Moved by Flatley/Forester MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2019-152, denying a proposed Interim Use Permit for a temporary rock crushing operation on the property at 843 Hardman Avenue. Motion carried 5 ayes/1 nay (Hansen) 10G) Danner Temporary Rock Crushing Operation 6th Amendment Agreement No Action. 12) Adjournment Moved by Seaberg/Flatley MOVED: That the meeting of the City Council adjourn at 9:24 p.m. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays Approve: December 2, 2019 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of November 18, 2019 3