City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 2021 1) Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 20, 2021. 2) ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Francis Councilmembers Bakken, Dewey, Hansen, Kaliszewski, Podgorski and Seaberg Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator, Joel Hanson Attorney, Amanda Johnson City Planner, Michael Healy Economic Development Manager, Ryan Garcia City Engineer, Sue Polka City Finance Director, Clara Hilger 3) Chisty 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 December 6, 2021 City Council Minutes of November 15, 2021 1  B. Resolution No. 2021-193, approving accounts payable C. Agreement with SafeAssure for OSHA Compliance Training Services D. Resolution No. 2021-187, committing fund balance in the infrastructure capital projects fund E. Accept letter of retirement from Linda Nelson, Engineering Support Specialist effective February 23, 2022 F. Approve 2022-2023 Service Agreement with South Metro Fire Department and the City of West St. Paul G. Accept the 2021 3rd Quarter Financial Report H. Business Licenses I. Performance recognition awards to six (6) Management employees as recommended J. Resolution No. 2021-183, concurring with the issuance of a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Exemption to conduct off-site gambling by the Inver Grove Heights Baseball Association K. First amendment to the purchase agreement with Special School District #6 for the former Jefferson School site L. Resolution No. 2021-190, terminating and canceling the airport lease agreement between the City of South St. Paul and Wipaire, Inc. M. Conditional job offer to Kevin Gonzalez for a part-time Community Service Officer position, effective on or after December 27, 2021, at the starting salary as outlined in the current AFSCME contract and contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 9A) Liquor License Renewal at 600 North Concord Street Moved by Bakken/Seaberg MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-192, renewing the liquor license for Las Isla Gemelas at 600 North Concord Street. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10A) 2327 Burma Lane Accessory Structure (Shed) – Conditional Use Permit Moved by Kaliszewski/Podgorski MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-184, approving a Conditional Use Permit for an accessory structure larger than 200 square feet at 2327 Burma Lane. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of November 15, 2021 2 10B) Parking Variance for a Church in the Serbian Hall – 404 3rd Avenue South Moved by Bakken/Dewey MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-185, approving a parking variance for a church to operate in the Serbian Home at 404 3rd Avenue South. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10C) Interim Use Permit for Temporary Structures - South St. Paul Rod & Gun Club Moved by Hansen/Bakken MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-186, approving an Interim Use Permit for temporary structures at the South St. Paul Rod and Gun Club. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10D) 2nd Reading – An Ordinance Allowing Street and Alley Vacations by Resolution Moved by Hansen/Seaberg MOVED: To adopt Ordinance No. 1387, an ordinance revising the City Code to allow Street and Alley Vacations by Resolutions. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10E) Order Feasibility Report for the 2022 Alley Project Moved by Seaberg/Kaliszewski MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-189, ordering preparation of feasibility reports for 2022 alley project. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of November 15, 2021 3 11) Mayor and Council Communication 12) Adjournment Moved by Seaberg/Hansen MOVED: That the meeting adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays Approved: January 3, 2022 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of November 15, 2021 4