City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF June 6, 2022 1) Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on June 6, 2022 2) ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Francis Council Members Bakken, Dewey, Hansen and Podgorski Absent: Council Members Seaberg and Kaliszewski Staff Present: City Administrator, Joel Hanson Attorney, Peter Mikhail City Engineer, Sue Polka Planning Division Manager, Michael Healy Deputy City Clerk, KimberLee Landgreen City Clerk, Deanna Werner 3) Deanna Werner read the invocation. 4) Pledge of Allegiance 5) Presentations  Presentation by the Kaposia Days Board of Directors  Introduction of Police Sargent Jered Deal by Police Chief, Brian Wicke  Police Officer Jonathan Coello was introduced by Police Chief, Brian Wicke and sworn in by the City Clerk, Deanna Werner. 6) Citizen’s Comments - None 7) Agenda Moved by Bakken/Dewey MOVED: To approve the agenda. Motion carried 5 ayes /0 nays 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 May 16, 2022 City Council Minutes of June 6, 2022 1  B. Accounts Payable C. Business Licensing D. Concord Street Stairway Repairs E. Approval of 2022 Goal Setting Action Plans F. Approve Sewer Service Settlement Agreement G. Approve Communication Coordinator Job Description and Authorize Job Recruitment H. Approve Grant Agreement with MN DNR for 2022 Protect Community Forests Grants I. Resolution 2022-81, Reestablishing Precincts and Polling Places Located in South St. Paul J. Resolution 2022 – 82 – Amending Resolution 2017 – 163 K. Approval of Administrative Policy – Leave Donation Program L. Approve Termination of Lease for 1600 Henry Avenue M. Approve Replacement of Cement Slab and Drain at Doug Woog Arena N. Approval of Administrative Policy – Flexible Work Arrangement and City Hall Summer Hours O. Approve Reorganization of Public Works/Engineering Departments Motion carried 5 ayes/0 nays 8F, 8G & 8O removed from Consent Agenda Moved by Francis/Dewey MOVED: Approve Sewer Service Settlement Agreement Motion carried 5 ayes/0 nays Moved by Hansen/Dewey MOVED: Table action on Communication Coordinator Job Description and bring to a future Work Session. Motion carried 5 ayes/0 nays Moved by Hansen/Podgorski MOVED: Approve Reorganization of Public Works/Engineering Departments Motion carried 5 ayes/0 nays 9) Public Hearing - None 10) General Business: A) Dakota County Library Development Application Moved by Hansen/Podgorski MOVED: Approve Resolution 2022-84, an ordinance rezoning five parcels at the northwest corner of Marie Avenue and 7th Avenue North to C-1 retail business. Motion carried 5 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of June 6, 2022 2  Moved by Bakken/Dewey MOVED: Approve Ordinance #1394, an ordinance amendment rezoning properties on Seventh Avenue North near Marie Avenue. Motion carried 5 ayes/0 nays Moved by Hansen/Podgorski MOVED: Approve Resolution 2022-85, a site plan and setback variance for a new Dakota County Library as presented. Motion carried 5 ayes/0 nays B) Bugg’s Bar Special Event Permit Moved by Podgorski/Hansen MOVED: To approve Special Event Permit for Bugg’s Bar. Motion carried 5 ayes/0 nays C) Neighbors Special Event Permit Moved by Hansen/Bakken MOVED: To approve Special Event Permit for Neighbors 50th Anniversary Celebration. Motion carried 5 ayes/0 nays 11) Mayor and Council Communication 12) Adjournment Moved by Podgorski/Bakken MOVED: That the meeting adjourn at 7:54 p.m. Motion carried 5 ayes/0 nays Approved: 6/20/2022 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of June 6, 2022 3