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City Hall and Court House City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Phone: 651-266-8560 Minutes - Final City Council Council President Kathy Lantry Councilmember Dan Bostrom Councilmember Amy Brendmoen Councilmember Russ Stark Councilmember Dai Thao Councilmember Dave Thune Councilmember Chris Tolbert Wednesday, December 10, 2014 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd Floor ROLL CALL Present 6 - Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, City Council President Kathy Lantry, Councilmember Russ Stark, Councilmember Dai Thao, Councilmember Dave Thune and Councilmember Chris Tolbert Absent 1 - Councilmember Dan Bostrom COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE 1 CO 14-47 Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 668-670 Conway Street and 424 Goodrich Avenue as nuisance properties. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) Received and Filed 2 AO 14-73 Amending the 2014 spending budget in the General Fund, Parking Meters accounting unit. Received and Filed City of Saint Paul Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 CONSENT AGENDA Note: Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Approval of the Consent Agenda (Items 3 - 18) Consent Agenda adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 3 RES 14-2123 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Peter Pha, Mary Morse Marti, and Noel Nix to serve on the Long-Range Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Committee. Adopted 4 RES 14-2124 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Ted Lentz and the reappointment of Donald Grundhauser to serve on the Capitol Area Architectural Planning Board. Adopted 5 RES 14-2030 Memorializing a decision to deny the appeal of the Summit Avenue Residential Preservation Association of a decision of the Planning Commission approving a conditional use permit to reuse a large structure for hotel purposes at 344 Summit Avenue. Adopted 6 RES 14-2055 Memorializing City Council action taken on November 5, 2014 granting the appeal of the West 7th Federation of a decision of the Planning Commission approving reestablishment of a nonconforming use at 543 James Avenue. Adopted 7 RES 14-2103 Approving a request by Associated Bank to release utility easements over a portion of its property at 1533 Dayton Avenue. Adopted 8 RES 14-2056 Authorizing the withholding of tax-forfeit parcels from public sale for six months. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 9 RES 14-2077 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement (January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017) between the City of Saint Paul and AFSCME District Council 5, Technical, Local 1842 for the purpose of establishing rules for health insurance eligibility for part-time employees. Laid over to December 17 for adoption 10 RES 14-2085 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 21 to establish promotion rights from one classification to another for employees in the classifications of Fire Captain, Fire Training Assistant and EMS Coordinator. Laid over to December 17 for adoption 11 RES 14-2072 Authorizing the Saint Paul Public Libraries to renew the lease with the West 7th Community Center. Adopted 12 RES 14-2011 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, to enter into an agreement with the Saint Paul-Nagasaki Sister City Committee to coordinate installation of a memorial within the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory's Japanese Garden in honor of Mr. Masami Matsuda, at an estimated value of $3,100.00. Adopted 13 RES 14-2041 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory to accept a donation of approximately 100 cardboard tubes and 250 cardboard connector pieces from the YOXO Toy Company valued at $300 for use in the Residency Program at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Adopted 14 RES 14-2121 Amending RES 14-1324 which initiated a zoning code study of the current dimensional and building design standards applicable to the new construction or remodeling of single-family homes located in R1- R4 zoning districts within the defined boundaries of Ward 3 set forth in the most recent ward boundary resolution adopted pursuant to City Charter § 4.01.2. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 15 RES 14-1983 Authorizing the City to renew a lease agreement with the Pointe of Saint Paul Condominium Association for the Police Department's use of interior and rooftop space in the building for radio communication equipment. Adopted 16 RES 14-2125 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a mutual aid agreement, which includes an indemnification clause, with the City of West Saint Paul. Adopted 17 RES 14-2126 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a mutual aid agreement, which includes an indemnification clause, with the City of Woodbury. Adopted 18 RES 14-2127 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a mutual aid agreement, which includes an indemnification clause, with the City of South Saint Paul. Adopted FOR DISCUSSION 19 RES 14-2023 Approving the issuance of a conduit tax exempt revenue note for Open Cities Health Center, Inc. Withdrawn Councilmember Bostrom joined the meeting Present 7 - Councilmember Dan Bostrom, Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, City Council President Kathy Lantry, Councilmember Russ Stark, Councilmember Dai Thao, Councilmember Dave Thune and Councilmember Chris Tolbert 20 RES PH 14-282 Final Order approving the 2015 Right-of-Way Maintenance Program and 2015 Above-Standard Lighting Operation and Maintenance Program. (File No. 15ROW FINAL) (Public hearing held November 5) Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 21 RES PH 14-316 Setting the recycling service fee for 2015, and authorizing Public Works to request $590,554 in SCORE grant funds from Ramsey County to support the curbside recycling program under contract with Eureka Recycling. (Public hearing held November 5) Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 22 RES PH 14-307 Setting the 2015 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer rates. (Public hearing held November 5) Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 23 RES PH 14-312 Establishing the Water Charges for 2015. (Public hearing held November 5) Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 24 RES 14-2054 Approving the Saint Paul Regional Water Services 2015 Budget. Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 25 RES 14-2060 Approving the Saint Paul RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority 2015 Budget. Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 26 RES 14-2084 Approving the HRA budget for the Fiscal Year 2015 and the levying of the Housing and Redevelopment 2015 tax. Lantry said there was a good discussion on the following budget items, but would like Alexandra Iverson (City Council Budget Analyst) to give a quick synopsis. All are being adopted because of changes the Council had. They will vote on the attachments separately. Iverson said the resolutions will complete the adoption of the 2015 budget. There are $1.1 Million for a ladder truck in the fire department; $300,000 for library materials; $500,000 for RiverCentre parking ramp repairs; $50,000 for the Children's Museum expansion; and $25,000 for pool fee assistance. All of this involves the HRA (Housing and Redevelopment Authority), library, and the City budget. We have freed up general fund dollars by paying for parking meter repair and replacement with parking revenue. The General Fund dollars will provide $400,000 for additional library hours which include Sunday hours for the Merriam Park branch and evening hours at seven other branches. Lantry asked about the total on the library hours piece. Iverson responded $400,000 total. (No further questions to Iverson.) Brendmoen moved approval as amended. 7 in favor, none opposed Adopted as amended (amended attachment) Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 27 RES 14-2076 Approving and adopting the Saint Paul Public Library Agency Budget. Adopted as amended (amended attachment) Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 28 RES 14-2075 Approving the 2015 City Tax Levy. (A vote was taken and then this item was reconsidered.) Lantry said this item needs to be reconsidered because of the tax levy: We need to confirm the vote in September by adding the library levy to pay for those hours. They forgot to call for the amendment on that so the numbers match the action taken in September and the library board. 7 in favor, none opposed Resolution 14-25 is reconsidered Lantry said we have the amended version of the City’s tax levy. Thune moved approval of the tax levy 6 in favor, one opposed (Bostrom) Adopted as amended Adopted as amended (amended attachment) Yea: 6- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 29 RES 14-2074 Adopting the 2015 Budget. Lantry said the Council will vote on the attachments separately and then the whole thing. Brendmoen moved the attachments 7 in favor, none opposed Amended is approved Brendmoen moved the 2015 budget 7 in favor, none opposed Adopted as amended Adopted as amended (amended attachment) Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 30 RES 14-2079 Adopting the 2015 Dollar List. Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 ORDINANCES An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at four separate council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days after publication in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Public hearings on ordinances are held at the third reading. Second Reading 31 Ord 14-47 Memorializing City Council action granting the application of John D. Lenzi to rezone property at 662 Payne Ave from B2 Community Business to T2 Traditional Neighborhood, and amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the Saint Paul zoning map. (Public hearing held November 5, 2014) Laid over to December 17 for third reading 32 Ord 14-48 Memorializing City Council action granting the application of Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to rezone the property at 627 Wells St from R4 One-family residential to T2 Traditional Neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the Saint Paul zoning map. (Public hearing held November 5, 2014) Laid over to December 17 for third reading 33 Ord 14-49 Amending Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to permit fees. Laid over to December 17 for third reading/public hearing 34 Ord 14-50 Amending Chapter 40 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to fire certificate of occupancy. Laid over to December 17 for third reading/public hearing 35 Ord 14-51 Amending Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to Vacant Buildings. Laid over to December 17 for third reading/public hearing City of Saint Paul Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final December 10, 2014 First Reading 36 Ord 14-52 Administrative Ordinance placing the classification titled Public Information Manager in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City of Saint Paul Charter. (Civil Service Commission approval needed prior to Mayor's approval) Laid over to December 17 for second reading ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:47 p.m. Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Council Meeting Information The City Council is paperless which saves the environment and reduces expenses. The agendas and Council files are all available on the Web (see below). Councilmembers use iPads to review the files during the meeting. 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