City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2021 1) Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 17, 2021. 2) ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Francis Councilmembers Bakken, Dewey, Hansen, Kaliszewski, Podgorski, Seaberg Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator, Joel Hanson Attorney, Peter Mikhail City Clerk, Christy Wilcox City Engineer, Sue Polka City Planner, Michael Healy 3) Christy Wilcox read the invocation. 4) Pledge of Allegiance 5) Presentations  There were no presentations 6) Citizens’ Comments  There were no citizen comments 7) Agenda Moved by Seaberg/Dewey MOVED: To approve the agenda Motion carried 7 ayes /0 nays 8) Consent Agenda Moved by Kaliszewski/Bakken Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: A. City Council meeting minutes of May 3, 2021 City Council Minutes of May 17, 2021 1  B. Resolution No. 2021-84, approving accounts payable C. Accept letter of resignation from Police Officer Joseph “JC” Stratton effective May 18, 2021 D. Resolution No. 2021-77, waiving the filing deadline for the Final Plat of The Yards Addition E. Resolution No. 2021-72, relating to Airport; approve Right of First Refusal at Fleming Field with Wipaire, Inc. F. Resolution No. 2021-73, relating to Airport; approve Right of First Refusal at Fleming Field with Chris Beaucage G. Business Licenses H. Hiring of Bjorklund Compensation Consulting for Total Classification and Compensation Study I. Accept 2021 1st Quarter Financial Report and adopt Resolution No. 2021-81, amending the 2021 Budget J. Approve bid from HDR, Inc. for the Independent Fee Estimate for Construction Administration and related services for the Runway Rehabilitation Project K. Resolution No. 2021-74, accepting bids and awarding the 4th Street South Improvement Project to Meyer Contracting, Inc. L. Resolution No. 2021-76, accepting bids and awarding the Seidl’s Lake Lift Station to Peterson Companies M. Approve bid from Becher-Hoppe, Inc. for the Independent Fee Estimate for Professional Consultant Services to update the existing exhibit A – Airport Property Map N. Resolution No. 2021-78, participation in the All-Hazard Mitigation Planning Process O. Resolution No. 2021-79, acceptance of Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Insurance Fraud Protection Grant Funding P. Conditional Job Offer to Ryan Pavlak for a part-time Community Service Officer position effective on or after June 14, 2021, at a starting salary as outlined in the current AFSCME contract and contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation Q. Resolution No. 2021-82, approving the plans and specifications for Air-12- 112 Runway 16/34 Reconstruction and ordering advertisement for bids R. Approve Eureka Construction’s request for Saturday construction hours S. Resolution No. 2021-87, relating to Airport; approve Agency Agreement for Federal Airport expenses reimbursement between MnDot and the City of South St. Paul T. Resolution No. 2021-88, relating to Airport; approving land lease at Fleming Field with ARJ Properties, LLC U. Resolution No. 2021-89, relating to Airport; approving land lease at Fleming Field with ARJ Properties, LLC Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of May 17, 2021 2 10A) Conditional Use Permit – 319 11th Avenue South Moved by Seaberg/Dewey MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-70, approving Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation at 319 11th Avenue South. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10B) Variance for an Additional Accessory Structure at 600 Gun Club Road Moved by Hansen/Podgorski MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-71, approving a Variance for an additional accessory structure at 600 Gun Club Road. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10C) Conditional Use Permit for Truck Repair at 116 Hardman Court Moved by Seaberg/Dewey MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-85, approving a Conditional Use Permit for Truck Repair at 116 Hardman Court. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10D) Conditional Use Permit and Variance – 161 Concord Exchange North (The Drover) Moved by Hansen/Kaliszewski MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-86, approving a Variance and Conditional Use Permit for illuminated wall art at the Drover at 161 Concord Exchange North. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of May 17, 2021 3 10E) Special Event License Request by enVision Hotel – Ride for Wishes Moved by Bakken/Hansen MOVED: To approve the Special Event License to enVision Hotel located at 701 Concord Street South for the Ride for Wishes Event to be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Motion carried 6 ayes/1 abstain (Dewey) 10F) Resolution Regarding Library Board Moved by Hansen/Podgorski MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-75, reaffirming the City’s support for the South St. Paul Library to become part of the Dakota County Library System. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10G) Declaration and Resolution Extending Declaration of Local Emergency Moved by Seaberg/Hansen MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-80, declaration and resolution extending declaration of local emergency (May 27, 2021). Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 11) Mayor and Council Communication 12) Adjournment Moved by Seaberg/Bakken MOVED: That the meeting adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays Approved: June 7, 2021 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of May 17, 2021 4