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SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 2019 Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Francis Councilmembers Dewey, Flatley, Forester, Hansen, Kaliszewski and Seaberg Absent: None Also Present: City Administrator, Joel Hanson Attorney, Peter Mikhail City Clerk, Christy Wilcox Economic Development Director, Ryan Garcia 5) Presentations  There were no presentations 6) Citizens’ Comments  There were no citizen comments 7) Agenda Moved by Seaberg/Flatley MOVED: To approve the agenda. Motion carried 7 ayes /0 nays 8) Consent Agenda Moved by Kaliszewski/Hansen Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: A. Minutes of the City Council meeting held December 2, 2019 B. Resolution No. 2019-183, approving accounts payable C. Minutes of the City Council meeting held November 25, 2019 D. Resolution No. 2019-184, delegating authority to make electronic fund transfers City Council Minutes of December 16, 2019 1  E. Appoint Sharon Dewey as the City Council representative to the NDC4 Cable Commission through January of 2021, and reappoint Joshua Feit as the Citizen Representative to the NDC4 Cable Commission Board for a two-year term ending 2022 F. Resolution No. 2019-181, relating to airport; approve Right Of First Refusal at Fleming Field with Andrew Petersen G. Resolution No. 2019-182, amending the Dakota County Traffic Safety Project Mutual Police Assistance Agreement for Enforcement of Traffic Safety Law H. Appoint Melissa Gruenewald as a probationary entry level police officer effective on, or about July 1, 2020, at a starting monthly salary as outlined in the current LELS contract, contingent upon P.O.S.T. license eligibility, successful completion of a background investigation, physical examination and psychological evaluation I. To approve the hiring of Michael Healy as the City Planner/Zoning Administrator for the City of South St. Paul, contingent upon successful completion of a background check J. Business licenses K. Resolution No. 2019-185, approving Assignment of Lease at Fleming Field to Greg and Lois Bauer L. South St. Paul City Council and EDA meeting schedule for the 2020 calendar year Motion carried 7 ayes /0 nays 8L) City Administrator’s Performance Review and Contract Revisions Moved by Forester/Dewey MOVED: To continue discussion on the revisions to the employment agreement and Performance Review Report to a City Council worksession meeting. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10A) Quality Truck and Trailer Repair CUP/Site Plan – 497 Farwell Avenue Moved by Hansen/Seaberg MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2019-140, approving a Conditional Use Permit for truck repair for the property located at 497 Farwell Avenue. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of December 16, 2019 2 10B) Option and Right of First Refusal Agreement for 1199 Concord Street South Moved by Seaberg/Flatley MOVED: To approve an Option to Purchase and Right of First Refusal Agreement for the property located at 1199 Concord Street South, and authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the agreement. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10C) Exterior Storage/Above Ground Diesel Tank IUP at 1199 Concord Street South Moved by Hansen/Flatley MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2019-163, approving an Interim Use Permit for exterior storage of trucks and a 5,000 gallon above ground diesel tank for the property located at 1199 Concord Street South. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10D) Conditional Use Permit for a Special Event Center at 1519 5th Avenue South Moved by Flatley/Forester MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2019-186, as amended, approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Special Event Center located at 1519 5th Avenue South. Motion carried 4 ayes (Flatley, Forester, Hansen, Francis) 3 nays (Dewey, Kaliszewski, Seaberg) 10E) Planned Unit Development Amendment – Twin City Hide at 491-501 Malden Moved by Seaberg/Forester MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2019-187, approving an amendment to the Planned Unit Development for the Redevelopment of the Site at 491-501 Malden Street. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of December 16, 2019 3 10F) Submittal of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council Moved by Seaberg/Forester MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2019-180, approving the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update and authorizing submittal to the Metropolitan Council for review and authorization. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 12) Adjournment Moved by Seaberg/Dewey MOVED: That the meeting of the City Council adjourn at 8:27 p.m. Motion carried 7 ayes /0 nays Approve: January 6, 2020 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of December 16, 2019 4