City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2023 1. Mayor Jimmy Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 PM on February 21, 2023. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members, Hansen, Kaliszewski, Podgorski, Seaberg, Thompson, Mayor Francis Absent: Council Member Bakken Staff Present: City Administrator, Ryan Garcia City Attorney, Peter Mikhail City Clerk, Deanna Werner City Planner, Michael Healy City Engineer, Nick Guilliams 3. Deanna Werner gave the invocation. 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Presentations: Introduction of Police Commander Daniel Salmey Introduction of Police Officer Dylan Naffziger 6. Citizen Comments: Collin Konitzer 7. Agenda Moved by: Seaberg/Kaliszewski Moved: To approve the agenda. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried 8. Consent Agenda Resolved, the City Council of South St. Paul does hereby approve the following: A. City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2023 B. Accounts Payable C. Business License D. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for Emergency Management Services E. Purchase F550 Cab and Chassis Truck with Aerial Bucket F. Approve Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for 2022-008 – 2nd Street and 7th Avenue Improvements G. Approve Third Amendment to the Green Infrastructure Pilot Program Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Council H. Approve Joint Powers Agreement Between South St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights for the Seidl’s Lake Trail and Shoreland Rehabilitation Project I. First Amendment to Purchase Agreement with Thompson Properties, LLC – 316 Malden Street J. Approve Proposal from Ehlers for Updating the Financial Management Plan K. Approve Proposal from Ehlers for Updating the Utility Rate Study City Council Minutes of February 21, 2023 1  L. Approve Extension of Audit Services Contract M. Temporary On-Sale Liquor Licenses – Dakota County Historical Society, March 7, 2023 N. Resolution 2023-016 – Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for Holy Trinity Parish O. Approve the Write-Off of Lysdale Flying Service, LLC Hangar Rent Account Receivable at the Fleming Field Airport P. Declaring Property Surplus and Authorize the Sale of Such Property Q. Delete R. Woog Arena Rink #1 Roof Replacement – Approve Plans & Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids Moved by: Kaliszewski/Thompson Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried 9. Public Hearing: A. ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request for Fence at 1224 6th Avenue South Moved by: Kaliszewski / Seaberg Moved: Approve bringing forth a Resolution for a reasonable accommodation for a fence at 1224 6th Avenue South. Vote: 4 nays / 2 ayes, motion failed Moved by: Podgorski / Thompson Moved: Deny approving a request for a reasonable accommodation under ADA for a fence at 1224 6th Avenue South. Vote: 4 ayes / 2 nays, motion carried 10. General Business: 11. A. Boards & Commission Appointments Moved by: Seaberg / Hansen Moved: To appoint the following appointments: • Airport Tenants Association: Mike Schoen (3 year term) • Airport User; Hangar Owner: Joel Ludwigson (3 year term) Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried Moved by: Francis / Podgorski Moved: To appoint the following appointments: • Library Board: Disiree Gold (1 year term) • Library Board: Ellyn Thompson (1 year term) • Library Board: Thomas Brown (1 year term) • Library Board: Kelly Tetrick (1 year term) Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried City Council Minutes of February 21, 2023 2  Moved by: Kaliszewski / Seaberg Moved: To appoint the following appointments: • Park & Recreation Advisory Commission: Rich Dippel (3 year term) • Park & Recreation Advisory Commission: Sadie Patet (3 year term) Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried Moved by: Thompson / Hansen Moved: To appoint the following appointments: • Planning Commission: Ruth Krueger (4 year term) • Planning Commission: Brianne Miller (4 year term) • Planning Commission: Chad Schlemmer (1 year term) Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried Moved by: Podgorski / Kaliszewski Moved: To appoint the following appointments: • Police & Fire Civil Service: Jim Woodburn (3 year term) Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried B. Dish Wireless Conditional Use Permit- 1908 Thompson Avenue Moved by: Podgorski / Kaliszewski Moved: To approved Resolution 2023-17, a Conditional Use Permit for a Personal Wireless Services (PWS) Antenna for DISH Wireless at 1908 Thompson Avenue. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried Moved by: Kaliszewski / Podgorski Moved: To approve Resolution 2023-18, a site lease agreement and memorandum of lease with DISH Wireless at the Thompson Avenue water tower site, subject to minor modification by the City Attorney. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried C. 2nd Reading – Ordinance 1402 amending Chapter 106-Buildings and Building Regulations, Article VII, Residential Rental Housing. Moved by: Podgorski / Thompson Moved: Approval of Ordinance of 1402 Ordinance 1402 amending Chapter 106-Buildings and Building Regulations, Article VII, Residential Rental Housing. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried D. 2nd Reading – Ordinance 1403 amending and repealing Business License Requirements for various Businesses. Moved by: Seaberg / Kaliszewski Moved: Approval of Ordinance 1403 amending and repealing Business License Requirements for various Businesses. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried City Council Minutes of February 21, 2023 3  E. 2nd Reading – Ordinance 1404 amending Chapter 6-Alcoholic Beverages, Article III, Section 6-56 sub. (g) – Temporary on-sale license Moved by: Podgorski / Hansen Moved: Approval of Ordinance 1404 amending Chapter 6 – Alcoholic Beverages, Article III, Section 6-56 sub. (g) – Temporary on-sale license Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried F. Temporary On-Sale Liquor Licenses – St. John Vianney Catholic Church, consecutive dates in March 2023. Moved by: Podgorski / Kaliszewski Moved: Approval of five temporary on-sale liquor licenses for St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried G. Second Reading- Ordinance 1405 Amendment Updating the CGMU Zoning District’s Rules for Lighting and Glare Moved by: Hansen/ Seaberg Moved: Approval of Ordinance 1405 an amendment updating the CGMU Zoning District’s Rules for Lighting and Glare. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried Adjournment Moved by: Seaberg/ Podgorski Moved: To adjourn the meeting. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried Meeting was adjourned at: 8:54 PM. Approved: March 6, 2023 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of February 21, 2023 4