City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2022 1) Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on April 4, 2022 2) ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Francis Councilmembers Dewey, Hansen, Kaliszewski, Podgorski and Seaberg Absent: Councilmember Bakken Staff Present: City Administrator, Joel Hanson Attorney, Peter Mikhail City Engineer, Sue Polka Director of EDA, Ryan Garcia City Clerk, Christy Wilcox 3) Christy Wilcox read the invocation. 4) Pledge of Allegiance 5) Presentations  Zane Dronen gave an update on his Eagle Scout Project. Zane has now completed his project in which he led his troop in making four (4) flag retirement boxes that were placed around the community. These are for residents to retire flags for proper disposal by the VFW.  Evan Hansen from Troop 95 invited all residents to participate in his Eagle Scout project happening Saturday, April 9th for cleaning up the banks of the Mississippi River.  Mayor Francis read the proclamation declaring April as Earth Month. Members of the Nature of South St. Paul invited residents to the Earth Day Environmental Expo event to be held on Sunday, April 24th at Clark-Grace United Church of Christ. 6) Citizens’ Comments  Richard Yaeger discussed the condition of Marie Avenue and the number of large potholes.  Sue Krey asked the city to consider moving or removing the porta-potty located on 4th Street North at Vet’s Field City Council Minutes of April 4, 2022 1 7) Agenda Moved by Kaliszewski/Dewey MOVED: To approve the agenda. Motion carried 6 ayes /0 nays 8) Consent Agenda Moved by Dewey/Bakken Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: A. City Council meeting minutes of March 21, 2022 B. Resolution No. 2022-57, approving accounts payable C. Business licenses D. Resolution No. 2022-47, accepting a donation of $1,000 to the City of South St. Paul from the Estate of Norma J. Mickelson E. Resolution No. 2022-46, accepting funds for the Giant Easter Egg Hunt F. Resolution No. 2022-48, declaring certain city property surplus and approve sale (bicycles) G. Resolution No. 2022-50, declaring certain property surplus and authorize the sale of such property (John Deere Mower) H. Resolution No. 2022-52, relating to airport; approving an agency agreement with the State of Minnesota for Federal Assistance for Fleming Field Airport I. Approve conditional job offer to Jeffrey Hines for the position of Assistant Finance Director for the City of South St. Paul subject to successful completion of a background investigation J. Resolution No. 2022-53, relating to airport; approve amendment to grant agreement between MnDOT Aeronautics and the City of South St. Paul for the Hangar #5 door replacement project at Fleming Field K. Resolution No. 2022-54, relating to airport; approving land lease at Fleming Field with Red Hangar Group, LLC L. Resolution No. 2022-55, declining a state appropriation M. Resolution No. 2022-56, relating to airport; approving amendment of lease (249 Delta Lane) at the Fleming Field airport N. Resolution No. 2022-58, supporting an application to the Metropolitan Council 2022 Regional Solicitation for the Bryant Street Pedestrian Bridge Project O. Resolution No. 2022-59, approval of 2022 Regional Solicitation Application for a Safe Routes to School Grant for the Marie Avenue Project Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of April 4, 2022 2 8H & 8O) Items removed from Consent Agenda Moved by Hansen/Seaberg MOVED: To continue consideration of the following to April 18th: 1. Approval of quote from Peterson Companies for the installation of drain tile and complete rehab of field 24 infield at Veterans Field in the amount of $49,093.00. 2. Agreement for Professional Services with SEH for the design of the water treatment plant for Well #3 in the amount not to exceed $481.654.00. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 9A) Public Hearing – Alley Project No. 2022-51 Moved by Seaberg/Hansen MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2022-51, ordering improvement and preparation of final plans and specifications for alley Project #2022-006. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 9B) Public Hearing – Vacating a Public alley Moved by Kaliszewski/Hansen MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2022-49, vacating a portion of an alley generally located east of 13th Avenue South, west of 12th Avenue South and north of Southview Boulevard within the City of South St. Paul, Minnesota, reserving the right and authority of utilities and approving a new permanent right-of-way easement. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of April 4, 2022 3 10A) Adopt 2022 Goals and Approve Goal Setting Report Moved by Dewey/Podgorski MOVED: To adopt the 2022 Council Goals and to approve the 2022 Goal Setting Report. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 11) Mayor and Council Communication 12) Adjournment Moved by Seaberg/Francis MOVED: That the meeting adjourn at 7:54 p.m. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays Approved: April 18, 2022 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of April 4, 2022 4