City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2024 8-A 1. Mayor Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 PM on January 16, 2024. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members, Bakken, Hansen, Kaliszewski, Podgorski, Seaberg, Thompson, Mayor Francis Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator, Ryan Garcia City Attorney Chief of Police, Brian Wicke City Clerk, Deanna Werner City Planner, Michael Healy 3. Deanna Werner gave the invocation. 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Presentations: A. Presentation: ISI National Synchronized Skating Event B. Introduction – Police Therapy K9 “Riley” C. Oath of Office – Sergeant Kurtis Syvertsen D. Oath of Office – Officer Tory Nelson E. Oath of Office – Officer Mariah Latuff 6. Citizen Comments: None 7. Agenda Moved by: Seaberg / Kaliszewski Moved: To approve the agenda. Vote: 7 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 January 2, 2024 B. Resolution 2024-015, Accounts Payable C. Business Licenses D. Resolution 2024-007, Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Concord Exchange Improvement Project E. Approve Change Order No. 1 – Well No. 3 Water Treatment Plan F. Final Payment – 2023 Tree Removal Contract G. Resolution 2024-008, Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 7th Avenue South & I-494 Watermain Improvements City Council Minutes of January 16, 2024 1  H. Resolution 2024-013, Approve Joint Powers Agreement for Internet Crimes against Children Task Force (ICAC) I. Purchase Two (2) Commander 3400 Camera Trailer Systems J. Purchase of Single Axle Plow Truck from Nuss Truck & Equipment with Plowing Equipment and Accessories from Towmaster Inc K. Resolution 2024-014, Approve Agreement with SEH for the Airport Beacon Replacement Project L. Purchase of a 12,000lb Towmaster Trailer for Skid Steers and Misc Equipment from Ziegler Cat. Moved by: Kaliszewski / Hansen Vote: 7 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. 9. Public Hearings: A. Rescinding Vacation Approved by Resolution 2022 – 138 and Vacating a Portion of Former Pitt Street, Resolutions 2024 – 009 and 2024 – 010 Moved by: Seaberg/ Thompson Moved: Approval of Resolution 2024-009, rescinding Resolution 2022-138 and vacating a portion of the former Pitt Street. Vote: 7 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. Moved by: Kaliszewski/Bakken Moved: Approval of Resolution 2024-010, vacating a portion of former Pitt Street located within the City of South St. Paul, MN Vote: 7 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. 10. General Business: A. Rescinding Property Split Approved by Resolution 2022–146 and Approving a Property Split, Resolutions 2024–011 and 202 –012. Moved by: Thompson/ Seaberg Moved: Approval of Resolution 2024-011, Rescinding Property Split Approved by Resolution 2022–146. Vote: 7 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. Moved by: Kaliszewski/Bakken Moved: Approval of Resolution 2024-012, a property split of vacated Pitt Street from South St. Paul Parcel identification number 36-72850-07-110 and 36-72850-08-120, Dakota County, MN. Vote: 7 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. B. 1st Reading- Ordinance Amendment Allowing Dynamic Display Off-Premises Signs in the GB-General Business Zoning District 1st Reading Offered by: Mayor Francis C. 1st Reading- Ordinance Amendment Updating Zoning Standards for Permitted Encroachments, Accessory Structures, and Nonconforming Buildings City Council Minutes of January 16, 2024 2  1st Reading Offered by: Council Member Hansen D. 2nd Reading- Ordinance Amendment 1417 Updating Truck and Trailer Parking Regulations Moved by: Seaberg / Kaliszewski Moved: Approval of Ordinance 1417, updating truck and trailer parking regulations. Vote: 7 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. 11. Mayor and Council Communication 12. Adjournment Moved by: Seaberg/Podgorski Moved: Adjourn the meeting. Vote: 7 ayes / 0 nays, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 PM. Approved: February 5, 2024 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of January 16, 2024 3