City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 21, 2020 Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Francis Councilmembers Dewey, Flatley, Forester, Hansen, Kaliszewski and Seaberg Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator, Joel Hanson Attorney, Kori Land Deputy City Clerk, Renee Schmitt EDA Manager, Ryan Garcia City Planner, Michael Healy 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/Dewey Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: A. Hire Trevor Greene as a Public Works Maintenance Worker-Park Division for the City of South St. Paul, contingent on City Council approval and successful completion of a background check and pre-employment work physical B. Resolution No. 2020-174, approving accounts payable C. Airport T-Hangar leases City Council Minutes of December 21, 2020 1  D. Accept letter of resignation from Sharon More, Payroll Accounting Specialist with the City of South St. Paul effective December 31, 2020 E. Accept letter of resignation from Katie Daggit, Police Support Specialist with the City of South St. Paul effective December 23, 2020 F. Hire Peter Harris as a probationary entry level police officer effective on or about February 22, 2021, 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 G. Hire Justin Kohls as the Assistant Finance Director for the City of South St. Paul, contingent upon successful completion of a background check H. Resolution No. 2020-183, related to Dakota County and the City of South St. Paul for Community Services Coordinated Response Pilot I. Approve Dakota County SHIP Worksite Wellness Grant J. Resolution No. 2020-184, declaring certain property surplus (Police Department) K. Business Licenses L. Resolution No. 2020-185, approving minor revisions to the Final Plat of Harlow Addition M. Resolution No. 2020-186, designating polling places for the 2021 elections N. Agreement with SEH for Professional Services for Land Acquisition relating to the Runway/Taxiway Reconstruction Project O. Resolution No. 2020-189, applying for a Grant from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority P. 2021 Teamster Local bargaining unit contract and authorize execution of contract terms effective January 1, 2021 Q. 2021 Supervisory bargaining unit contact and authorize execution of contract terms effective January 1, 2021 R. Amendments to the 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 95 (LELS) bargaining unit contract and authorize execution of contract terms effective January 1, 2021 S. 2021 Local 2535, AFSCME Council 5 bargaining unit contract and authorize execution of contract terms effective January 1, 2021 T. 2021 COLA Adjustments for non-union staff members and authorize execution of contract terms effective January 1, 2021 U. Performance recognition awards to seven Management employees as recommended V. Resolution No. 2020-190, relating to airport; approving land lease at Fleming Field with Karen C. Clark W. Performance pay for City Administrator Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of December 21, 2020 2 9A) Second Reading – Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Former Pitt Street Moved by Hansen/Flatley MOVED: To adopt Ordinance No. 1370, vacating a portion of former Pitt Street located within the City of South St. Paul, Minnesota. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 9B) Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Concord Street Redevelopment Project Area and Approval of Tax Increment Financing Plan The Mayor opened the public hearing as required under Minnesota Statutes 469.175, Subd. 3. Moved by Hansen/Forester MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2020-187, approving modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Concord Street Redevelopment Project area and a Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Grand Avenue Gateway Tax Increment Financing District. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10A) “The Yards” Multi-Family Residential Project Development Application Moved by Flatley/Forester MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2020-191, approving a Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development, and Site Plan for “The Yards”. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10B) Snow and Ice Management Policy Updates and Ordinance Moved by Seaberg/Hansen MOVED: To adopt Ordinance No. 1372, amending Sections 54-4 and 58-101 regarding snow removal on City sidewalks and snow emergencies. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of December 21, 2020 3 10C) Second Reading – Critical Water Usage Ordinance Moved by Flatley/Dewey MOVED: To adopt Ordinance No. 1371, regulating nonessential water usage upon critical water deficiency as authorized by Minn. Stat. §103G.291. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 11) Mayor and City Council Communications 12) Adjournment Moved by Seaberg/Flatley MOVED: That the meeting adjourn at 8:31 p.m. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays Approved: January 4, 2021 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of December 21, 2020 4