City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 2021 Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Francis Councilmembers Dewey, Flatley, Forester, Hansen, Kaliszewski and Seaberg Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator, Joel Hanson Attorney, Timothy Kuntz Deputy City Clerk, Renee Schmitt EDA Manager, Ryan Garcia City Planner, Michael Healy 5) Presentations  SSP Mayor for the Day – Cole Arrigoni 6) Citizens’ Comments  There were no citizen comments 7) Agenda Moved by Seaberg/Kaliszewski 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. City Council meeting minutes of January 4, 2021 B. Resolution No. 2021-13, approving accounts payable C. Resolution No. 2021-9, approving the Community Waste Abatement 2021 Grant Agreement D. Authorize the scheduled purchase of replacement computers and related equipment City Council Minutes of January 19, 2021 1  E. Resolution No. 2021-16, continue participating in the State of Minnesota’s Performance Measurement Program F. Resolution No. 2021-6, declaring certain City property surplus and approving donation (Police Department) G. Resolution No. 2021-7, approving the City of South St. Paul Emergency Operations Plan for 2021 H. Approve the JPA with Dakota County for a cost contribution in the amount of $15,000 for the library programming study I. Business licenses J. Approve purchase of playground structure and container surfacing from Landscape Structures for a total amount of $288,027.97 K. Resolution No. 2021-10, rescinding, terminating, and releasing interests, conditions, covenants, restrictions, and easements pertaining to real property in the City of South St. Paul L. Resolution No. 2021-11, rescinding, terminating, and releasing Resolution No. 2020-150 and approving the property split for South St. Paul Parcel 36- 80100-03-239, Dakota County, Minnesota M. Resolution No. 2021-12, relating to Airport; approve agreement with SEH for professional services for land acquisition associated with the Runway/Taxiway reconstruction project N. Accept letter of resignation from Isabel Sanchez, Community Service Officer with the City of South St. Paul effective January 30, 2021 O. Approve an agreement with AE2S for preparation of the City’s Risk and Resiliency Assessment as required by America’s Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWAI) P. Approve purchase of a TORO Z Master 7500 96t” Zero Turn Commercial Riding Mowers from MTI Distributing, Inc. in the amount of $34,066.00 Q. Approve an agreement with WSB for preparation of the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Part II Application for Reauthorization R. Resolution No. 2021-15, rescinding, terminating, and releasing Resolution No. 2020-151 and approving the transfer of real property from the City of South St. Paul to the South St. Paul Economic Development Authority Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10A) Variances Related to a Roofed Deck Addition at 600 Concord Street North Moved by Seaberg/Podgorski MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-8, approving a site plan and variances for a roofed deck addition at 600 Concord Street North. Motion carried 6 ayes/1 nay (Francis) City Council Minutes of January 19, 2021 2 10B) Appointments to Liaison Roles on Advisory Boards and Commissions Moved by Seaberg/Podgorski MOVED: To continue consideration of appointments to liaison roles on Advisory Boards and Joint Power entities to the next regular meeting. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10C) Adopt Legislative Priorities and Resolutions Moved by Seaberg/Hansen MOVED: To adopt the following resolutions: 1. Resolution No. 2021-17, requesting an extension of the deadline for the expenditure of $781,000 in State assistance for the Seidl’s Lake Lift Station Project 2. Resolution No. 2021-18, requesting $450,000 in State assistance to enable the addition of dehumidification equipment with heating, ventilation & cooling capabilities for Rink #1 at Doug Woog Arena 3. Resolution No. 2021-19, supporting additional funding for infiltration and inflow remediation from sanitary sewer systems 4. Resolution No. 2021-20, requesting additional funding for urban reforestation efforts associated with the impacts of the emerald ash borer and as well as the removal of other invasive species Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 11) Mayor and City Council Communications 12) Closed Session Moved by Seaberg/Hansen MOVED: To close the meeting at 8:57 p.m. pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 13D.05, Subd. 3(b) for a confidential attorney-client discussion regarding settlement negotiations for Parcel 87 in the matter of City of South St. Paul v. Kassan Realty Co., et al. (Concord Project). Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of January 19, 2021 3  Moved by Hansen/Podgorski MOVED: To reopen the regular meeting at 9:18 p.m. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays Adjournment Moved by Dewey/Seaberg MOVED: That the meeting adjourn at 9:19 p.m. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays Approved: February 1, 2021 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of January 19, 2021 4