City Council
Regular MeetingSt. Paul, MN · January 13, 2016
Minutes
City Hall and Court House
City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Council Chambers - 3rd
Floor
Minutes - Final Katie Burger, Executive
Assistant, 651-266-8560
City Council
Council President Russ Stark
Councilmember Dan Bostrom
Councilmember Amy Brendmoen
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker
Councilmember Jane L. Prince
Councilmember Dai Thao
Councilmember Chris Tolbert
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
Council Voting
The reader calls the names of all Councilmembers. A vote in favor is cast by remaining
silent, and a vote against is cast by saying no or nay. When the voting is complete, the
reader will state whether the motion passed or failed.
ROLL CALL
Council President Stark called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.
Present 7 - Councilmember Dan Bostrom, Councilmember Amy Brendmoen,
Councilmember Dai Thao, Councilmember Chris Tolbert, City Council
President Russ Stark, Councilmember Rebecca Noecker and
Councilmember Jane L. Prince
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1 CO 16-4 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 363
King Street West a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only;
public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
Received and Filed
2 AO 16-2 Authorizing the City of Saint Paul to enter into a one-year Lease
Agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for its
placement of pollution control monitoring equipment on city property in
South St. Anthony Park
Received and Filed
3 AO 16-6 Amending the 2015 spending budget for the Office of Financial
Services.
Received and Filed
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4 AO 16-7 Requesting the Police Department to purchase water to provide
guests and visitors to their EAP unit.
Received and Filed
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
Consent Agenda Adopted as Amended
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
5 RES 16-2 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Jane L. Prince to serve on the
Gateway Corridor Commission.
Adopted
6 RES 16-7 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Jane L. Prince and Russ Stark
to serve on the Red Rock Corridor Commission.
Adopted
7 RES 16-8 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Jane L. Prince to serve on the
Minnesota High Speed Railway Commission.
Adopted
8 RES 16-9 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Amy Brendmoen, Chris
Tolbert, and Rebecca Noecker to serve on the Board of Water
Commissioners.
Adopted
9 RES 16-11 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Dan Bostrom, Dai Thao, and
Rebecca Noecker to serve on the Ramsey County Dispatch Policy
Committee.
Adopted
10 RES 16-17 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Amy Brendmoen, Rebecca
Noecker and Russ Stark to serve on the Minneapolis / Saint Paul
Housing Finance Board.
Adopted
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11 RES 16-18 Approving the appointment, made by the Mayor, of Chris Tolbert to
serve on the Workforce Investment Board.
Adopted
12 RES 16-19 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Dai Thao and Rebecca
Noecker to serve on The Family Housing Fund.
Adopted
13 RES 16-20 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Dan Bostrom, Amy
Brendmoen and Chris Tolbert to serve on the Visit Saint Paul Board.
Adopted
14 RES 16-21 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Amy Brendmoen, Russ Stark
and Dai Thao to the Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee.
Adopted
15 RES 16-22 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Chris Tolbert and Russ Stark
(alternate) to serve on the Ramsey County League of Local
Governments.
Adopted
16 RES 16-24 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Rebecca Noecker to serve on
the Saint Paul Children's Collaborative.
Adopted
17 RES 16-111 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Jane L. Prince to serve on the
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties.
Adopted
18 RES 16-46 Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2017) between the City of Saint Paul and the
International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 9. (Laid over from
January 6 for adoption)
Adopted
19 RES 16-51 Approving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco license held
by Payne EZ Market, Inc. d/b/a Payne EZ Market, Inc. located at 1132
Payne Avenue in Saint Paul.
Withdrawn
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20 RES 16-64 Sustaining adverse licensing action against the Auto Repair Garage
license held by Superior Auto Repair d/b/a Superior Auto Repair for
the premises located at 1324 Arcade Street.
Adopted
21 RES 16-73 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a contract with the
Regents of the University of Minnesota to provide them police
services.
Adopted
22 RES 16-83 Approving the May 1, 2015 Memorandum of Agreement for the 2015
Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the
Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association,
Local 633 (Laid over from January 13 for adoption).
Laid over to January 20 for final adoption
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
23 RES 16-85 Establishment of the rate of pay for the new classification of DSI
Trainee in Grade 003, of EG 99, Special Employment Salary
Schedule.
Adopted
24 RES 16-86 Approving the Labor Agreements between the Independent School
District 625 and AFSCME, Local 844 - Clerical and Technical (July 1,
2014 - June 30, 2016); Minnesota School Employees Association
-Classified Confidential Employees Association (July 1, 2014 - June
30, 2016); Minnesota Teamsters Local No. 320 - Nutritional Services
Personnel (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015); International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local 70 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2016); District
Lodge 77 - International Association of Machinists and Aerospace
Workers AFL-CIO (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015); Professional
Employees Association (January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015);
Tri-Council, Local 49, Local 120 and Local 363 (July 1, 2014 - June
30, 2016); United Association of Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Service
Technicians, Local Union No. 455 (May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2017);
United Association of Plumbers, Local 34 (May 1, 2014 - April 30,
2017); United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers,
Local Union No. 96 (May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2016); and the Sheet
Metal Workers International Association, Local 10 (May 1, 2014 - April
20, 2017). (Laid over from January 13 for adoption.)
Laid over to January 20 for final adoption
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Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
26 RES 16-105 Approving the appointment of Stephanie Harr as Legislative Aide in
Ward 7.
Adopted
27 RES 16-106 Approving the appointment of Taina Maki as Legislative Aide in Ward
2.
Adopted
28 RES 16-108 Authorizing an agreement with Bench Strength Partners, Inc. for
professional services in the negotiation of contracts for rental of space
by cellular communication carriers on city park property.
Adopted
29 RES 16-109 Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative
Hearing Officer, for a Dance or Rental Halls license, for International
Event Center LLC (I.D. #20150003053), d/b/a Saint Paul Event Center
at 627 Smith Avenue South.
Adopted
30 Min 16-2 Approving the October 7, 14, 21, and 28 City Council meeting
minutes.
Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
25 RES 16-88 Approving revisions to the City’s Public Works Department Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.
Council President Stark said language was left out. It is underlined. Clerical error.
There is no change.
7 in favor, none opposed
Resolution is adopted as amended
Adopted as Amended
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
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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.
Final Adoption
31 Ord 15-81 Establishing a Qualifications and Examining Committee for the
position of Police Chief pursuant to the provisions of Section 12.12.1
of the Saint Paul City Charter.
Councilmember Bostrom moved approval.
7 in favor, none opposed
Ordinance is adopted
Adopted
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
32 Ord 15-82 Establishing the minimum qualifications for the vacancy for the
position of Police Chief pursuant to the provisions of Section 8.01 (a)
of the Administrative Code and Section 12.12.1 of the Saint Paul City
Charter.
Councilmember Bostrom moved approval.
7 in favor, none opposed
Ordinance Is adopted
Council President Stark said the first meeting is tomorrow night.
Adopted
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
Second Reading
33 Ord 16-1 Amending Chapter 61 of the Legislative Code pertaining to zoning
fees.
Laid over to January 20 for third reading/public hearing
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
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Agenda
City Hall and Court House
City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Council Chambers - 3rd
Floor
Meeting Agenda Katie Burger, Executive
Assistant, 651-266-8560
City Council
Council President Russ Stark
Councilmember Dan Bostrom
Councilmember Amy Brendmoen
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker
Councilmember Jane L. Prince
Councilmember Dai Thao
Councilmember Chris Tolbert
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
Council Voting
The reader calls the names of all Councilmembers. A vote in favor is cast by remaining silent,
and a vote against is cast by saying no or nay. When the voting is complete, the reader will
state whether the motion passed or failed.
ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1 CO 16-4 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 363 King
Street West a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public
hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: 363 King St W.OTA 12-31-15
2 AO 16-2 Authorizing the City of Saint Paul to enter into a one-year Lease Agreement
with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for its placement of pollution
control monitoring equipment on city property in South St. Anthony Park
Attachments: MPCA Lease
3 AO 16-6 Amending the 2015 spending budget for the Office of Financial Services.
Attachments: AO 16-6 OFS Financial Analysis
4 AO 16-7 Requesting the Police Department to purchase water to provide guests and
visitors to their EAP unit.
Attachments: Water for EAP Unit-Visitors and Guests
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.
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5 RES 16-2 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Jane L. Prince to serve on the Gateway
Corridor Commission.
Sponsors: Stark
6 RES 16-7 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Jane L. Prince and Russ Stark to serve
on the Red Rock Corridor Commission.
Sponsors: Stark
7 RES 16-8 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Jane L. Prince to serve on the
Minnesota High Speed Railway Commission.
Sponsors: Stark
8 RES 16-9 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Amy Brendmoen, Chris Tolbert, and
Rebecca Noecker to serve on the Board of Water Commissioners.
Sponsors: Stark
9 RES 16-11 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Dan Bostrom, Dai Thao, and Rebecca
Noecker to serve on the Ramsey County Dispatch Policy Committee.
Sponsors: Stark
10 RES 16-17 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Amy Brendmoen, Rebecca Noecker
and Russ Stark to serve on the Minneapolis / Saint Paul Housing Finance
Board.
Sponsors: Stark
11 RES 16-18 Approving the appointment, made by the Mayor, of Chris Tolbert to serve on
the Workforce Investment Board.
Sponsors: Stark
12 RES 16-19 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Dai Thao and Rebecca Noecker to
serve on The Family Housing Fund.
Sponsors: Stark
13 RES 16-20 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Dan Bostrom, Amy Brendmoen and
Chris Tolbert to serve on the Visit Saint Paul Board.
Sponsors: Stark
14 RES 16-21 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Amy Brendmoen, Russ Stark and Dai
Thao to the Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee.
Sponsors: Stark
15 RES 16-22 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Chris Tolbert and Russ Stark
(alternate) to serve on the Ramsey County League of Local Governments.
Sponsors: Stark
16 RES 16-24 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Rebecca Noecker to serve on the Saint
Paul Children's Collaborative.
Sponsors: Stark
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17 RES 16-111 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Jane L. Prince to serve on the
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties.
Sponsors: Stark
18 RES 16-46 Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2016 - December
31, 2017) between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of
Elevator Constructors, Local 9. (Laid over from January 6 for adoption)
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: 2016 2017 Elevator Constructors Collective Bargaining Agreement
Elevator Constructors SUMMARY AGREEMENT SHEET 16-18
19 RES 16-51 Approving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco license held by Payne
EZ Market, Inc. d/b/a Payne EZ Market, Inc. located at 1132 Payne Avenue in
Saint Paul.
Sponsors: Bostrom
Attachments: Notice of Penalty Fine from DSI dated November 10th 2015.pdf
Notice of Intent to Suspend License with Affidavit of Service and attachments.pdf
20 RES 16-64 Sustaining adverse licensing action against the Auto Repair Garage license
held by Superior Auto Repair d/b/a Superior Auto Repair for the premises
located at 1324 Arcade Street.
Sponsors: Bostrom
21 RES 16-73 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a contract with the Regents of
the University of Minnesota to provide them police services.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: University of Minnesota Police Professional Services
Financial Analysis
22 RES 16-83 Approving the May 1, 2015 Memorandum of Agreement for the 2015 Wage
and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the Operative
Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association, Local 633 (To be
laid over one week for adoption)
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: 2015 MOA Cement Masons Wage & Fringe Adj
23 RES 16-85 Establishment of the rate of pay for the new classification of DSI Trainee in
Grade 003, of EG 99, Special Employment Salary Schedule.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: DSI Trainee Financial Analysis
24 RES 16-86 Approving the Labor Agreements between the Independent School District 625
and AFSCME, Local 844 - Clerical and Technical (July 1, 2014 - June 30,
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2016); Minnesota School Employees Association -Classified Confidential
Employees Association (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2016); Minnesota Teamsters
Local No. 320 - Nutritional Services Personnel (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015);
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70 (July 1, 2014 - June 30,
2016); District Lodge 77 - International Association of Machinists and
Aerospace Workers AFL-CIO (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015); Professional
Employees Association (January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015); Tri-Council,
Local 49, Local 120 and Local 363 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2016); United
Association of Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Service Technicians, Local Union
No. 455 (May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2017); United Association of Plumbers, Local
34 (May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2017); United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and
Allied Workers, Local Union No. 96 (May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2016); and the
Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local 10 (May 1, 2014 - April
20, 2017). (To be laid over to January 20 for adoption.)
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: 2014 2016 ISD 625 AFSCME ClericalTechnical Labor Agreement
Summary 2014 2016 ISD 625 AFSCME Clerical Technical
2014 2016 ISD 625 Classified Confidential Employees Assoc.Labor Agmt
Summary 2014 2016 ISD 625 Classified Confidential Employee Assoc.
2013 2015 ISD 625 Machinists Labor Agreement
Summary 2013 2015 ISD 625 Machinists
2013 2015 ISD 625 MN Teamsters Local 320 Nutrition Services Labor Agmt.
Summ. 2013 2015 ISD 625 MN Teamsters Local 320 Nutrition Services Personnel
2014 2016 ISD 625 Operating Engineers Local 70 Labor Agreement
Summary 2014 2016 ISD 625 Operating Engineers Local 70
2014 2017 ISD 625 Pipefitters Labor Agreement
Summary 2014 2017 ISD 625 Pipefitters
2014 2017 ISD 625 Plumbers Labor Agreement
Summary 2014 2017 ISD 625 Plumbers
2014 2015 ISD 625 Professional Employees Assoc Labor Agreement
Summary 2014 2015 ISD 625 Professional Employees Association
2013 2016 ISD 625 Roofers Labor Agreement
Summary 2013 2016 ISD 625 Roofers
2014 2017 ISD 625 Sheet Metal Workers Labor Agreement
Summary 2014 2017 ISD 625 Sheet Metal Workers
2014 2016 IDS 625 Tri Council Labor Agreement
Summary 2014 2016 ISD 625 Tri Council
25 RES 16-88 Approving revisions to the City’s Public Works Department Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.
Sponsors: Stark
26 RES 16-105 Approving the appointment of Stephanie Harr as Legislative Aide in Ward 7.
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Sponsors: Prince
27 RES 16-106 Approving the appointment of Taina Maki as Legislative Aide in Ward 2.
Sponsors: Noecker
28 RES 16-108 Authorizing an agreement with Bench Strength Partners, Inc. for professional
services in the negotiation of contracts for rental of space by cellular
communication carriers on city park property.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: Exhibit A - BSP Representation Agreement
BSP fee structure
29 RES 16-109 Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing
Officer, for a Dance or Rental Halls license, for International Event Center LLC
(I.D. #20150003053), d/b/a Saint Paul Event Center at 627 Smith Avenue
South.
Sponsors: Noecker
Attachments: Minutes
License Application
Conditions Affidavit
District Council Letter of Support
Letter of Support.Turner
Email Objection.Facente
Letter of Objection.Bryant
Letter of Objection.Kimmels
Floor Plan
Aerial Photo
Street Photos
Police Incident Report
STAMP Activity Report
Parking Agreements
Security Service Agreement
Results from Open House
Email from Paul Scharf re sump pump installation
30 Min 16-2 Approving the October 7, 14, 21, and 28 City Council meeting minutes.
Sponsors: Stark
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Attachments: October 7, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes
October 21, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes
October 28, 2015 Saint Paul City Council Minutes
FOR DISCUSSION
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.
Final Adoption
31 Ord 15-81 Establishing a Qualifications and Examining Committee for the position of
Police Chief pursuant to the provisions of Section 12.12.1 of the Saint Paul
City Charter.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: SPPD Chief Selection Committee
32 Ord 15-82 Establishing the minimum qualifications for the vacancy for the position of
Police Chief pursuant to the provisions of Section 8.01 (a) of the Administrative
Code and Section 12.12.1 of the Saint Paul City Charter.
Sponsors: Stark
Second Reading
33 Ord 16-1 Amending Chapter 61 of the Legislative Code pertaining to zoning fees.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: Zoning Fee Study PC res 12-4-15
Memo to Planning Commission 11-24-15
Zoning Fee Study minutes
DSI memo to City Council 11-13-15
SUSPENSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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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. Using the iPad greatly reduces costs since most
agendas, including the documents attached to files, are over 1000 pages when printed.
Web
Meetings are available on the Council's website. Email notification and web feeds (RSS) of
newly released Minutes, Agendas and Meetings are available by subscription. Please visit
www.stpaul.gov/council for meeting videos and updated copies of the Agendas, Minutes and
supporting documents.
Cable
Meetings are live on St Paul Channel 18 and replayed on: Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at
12:30 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. (Subject to change)
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