City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2023 1. Mayor Jimmy Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 PM on April 17, 2023. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members, Bakken, Kaliszewski, Podgorski, Seaberg, Thompson, Mayor Francis Absent: Council Member Hansen Staff Present: City Administrator, Ryan Garcia City Attorney, Peter Mikhail City Clerk, Deanna Werner City Engineer, Nick Guilliams City Planner, Michael Healy 3. Deanna Werner gave the invocation. 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Presentations: Concord Street Presentation 6. Citizen Comments: None 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 April 3, 2023 B. Accounts Payable C. Business Licenses D. Adopt a Resolution of Local Support for LCDA Pre-Development Application for Panache Cidery E. Purchase of a Track Skid Loader from Ziegler Inc F. Declare Certain City Property Surplus and Approve Donation-Abandoned Bicycles G. Approve Permanent Utility Easement with Sprint Communications H. Adopt a Resolution Approving Municipal State Aid Street Designations and Revocations I. Conditional Employment Offer – Entry Level Police Officer J. Conditional Employment Offer - Community Service Officer K. Declare Certain City Property Surplus and Approve Disposal of Property – Water Fountain Feature City Council Minutes of April 17, 2023 1  L. Adopt a Resolution Memorializing the Denial of the Bryant’s Ridge Development Application M. Approve Bid from Danner Inc. for the Charlie Lane Reconstruction Project at Fleming Field N. Approve Plans and Specifications and Call for Bids for the Taxiway A Realignment and Reconstruction Project at the South St. Paul Airport O. Accept Letter of Resignation – Sergeant David Greengo P. Approve Conditional Offer of Employment for Asst. City Engineer Moved by: Thompson/Bakken Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried 9. General Business: A. Conditional Use Permit for On-Sale Liquor at 1515 5th Avenue South Moved by: Podgorski/Seaberg Moved: Approval of Resolution 2023-58 with the addition of Condition X requiring security cameras. Vote: 2 ayes / 4 nays, motion failed. Moved by: Kaliszewski/Bakken Moved: Approval of Resolution 2023-58, a conditional use permit as presented for on sale liquor license at 1515 5th Avenue South. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. B. Final Plat for Danner Family 2nd Addition Moved by: Seaberg/Kaliszewski Moved: Approval of Resolution 2023-59, final plat for Danner Family 2nd addition. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. C. First Award Construction Contract for the Wakota Scenic Trailhead Improvements Moved by: Seaberg/Podgorski Moved: Approval of Resolution 2023-56, Construction Bid for the Wakota Scenic Trailhead Improvement Project. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. D. Adopt 2023 Goals Moved by: Kaliszewski/Bakken Moved: Approval of the 2023 City Council Goals: 1. Revisit the City’s mission, vision, and values statements. 2. Complete the Master Plan for City Buildings and Facilities. 3. Prioritize public safety and police officer recruitment. 4. Foster deeper involvement by Dakota County in their mission to provide social services in South St. Paul. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. City Council Minutes of April 17, 2023 2  10. Public Hearing: 1. Approval of Application for an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Request by Escalon, Inc. (Escalon Event) 1515 5th Avenue South. Moved by: Thompson/Bakken Moved: Approval of an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Request by Escalon, Inc. (Escalon Event), 1515 5th Avenue South. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. 2. Call for Hearing– Tobacco Violation, Sam’s Tobacco Shop, 211 13th Avenue South Moved by: Bakken/Kaliszewski Moved: Call a Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2023, a Tobacco Violation, Sam’s Tobacco Shop, 211 13th Avenue South Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. 11. Mayor and Council Communication 12. Adjournment Moved by: Podgorski/Seaberg Moved: Adjourn the meeting. Vote: 6 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 PM. Approved: May 1, 2023 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of April 17, 2023 3