City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 6, 2021 1) Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 6, 2021. 2) ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Francis Councilmembers Bakken, Dewey, Hansen, Kaliszewski, Podgorski and Seaberg Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator, Joel Hanson Attorney, Peter Mikhail Economic Development Manager, Ryan Garcia City Engineer, Sue Polka City Finance Director, Clara Hilger 3) Joel Hanson read the invocation. 4) Pledge of Allegiance 5) Presentations Mayor Francis read a proclamation recognizing the South St. Paul Lions Club for seventy-five years of service in South St. Paul. 6) Citizens’ Comments There were no citizen comments. 7) Agenda Moved by Kaliszewski/Dewey MOVED: To approve the agenda. Motion carried 7 ayes /0 nays City Council Minutes of December 6, 2021 1 8) Consent Agenda Moved by Bakken/Hansen Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: A. City Council meeting minutes of November 15, 2021 B. Resolution No. 2021-181, approving accounts payable C. Resolution No. 2021-171, establishing Thompson Avenue as a Municipal State Aid Street D. Resolution No. 2021-178, accept donation from the Coss Family Foundation E. Purchase of a 2000-gallon tanker truck body and equipment from Nuss Truck & Equipment (Cab & Chassis) and Stepp Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Tank & Equipment) in the amount of $213,486.00 F. Fee change for architectural services for the City Hall Renovation Project G. Resolution No. 2021-179, designating polling places for the 2022 elections H. City Council meeting minutes of November 22, 2021 I. Accept letter of resignation from Bradly Therres, Public Works Maintenance Worker and authorize recruitment for his replacement J. Business licenses K. Approve the South St. Paul City Council & EDA meeting schedule for the 2022 calendar year L. Approve the list of Airport T-Hangar leases as presented M. Assessment waiver agreement for 500 6th Avenue South and authorization to certify the assessment N. Resolution No. 2021-182, relating to airport; approving lease agreement at Fleming Field with Brad Heck, Inc. O. Authorize the Police Department to purchase one Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) using Minnesota Department of Commerce grant funding Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 9A) Public Hearing – 2022 Budgets, Tax Levies, Fee Schedule, and CIP Moved by Seaberg/Podgorski MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-172, adoption of 2022 Property Tax Levy. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays Moved by Kaliszewski/Dewey MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-173, approve 2022 Economic Development Authority Property Tax Levy. City Council Minutes of December 6, 2021 2  Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays Moved by Hansen/Seaberg MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-174, approve 2022 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Property Tax Levy. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays Moved by Kaliszewski/Seaberg MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-175, adopt the 2022 Operating Budgets. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays Moved by Dewey/Kaliszewski MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-176, approve the 2022 Fee Schedule. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays Moved by Bakken/Kaliszewski MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-177, adoption of the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 9B) 2022 Liquor License Renewals Moved by Seaberg/Bakken MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-180, approving 2022 liquor license renewals. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10A) 5th Avenue and Poplar Street Stop Sign Review Moved by Hansen/Kaliszewski MOVED: To approve the location and installation of stop signs on 5th Avenue South at Poplar Street. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of December 6, 2021 3 11) Mayor and Council Communication 12) Adjournment Moved by Seaberg/Kaliszewski MOVED: That the meeting adjourn at 8:14 p.m. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays Approved: January 3, 2022 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of December 6, 2021 4