City Council

Regular Meeting

St. Paul, MN · April 27, 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, April 27, 2016 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd Floor ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Council President Stark at 3:30 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 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 1 and 12 were removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Councilmember Noecker moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended. 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 2 RES 16-677 Preliminary Order setting the date of City Council public hearing for May 18, 2016 to consider approval for the removal of a street bumpout at the northeast corner of Selby Avenue and Saratoga Street. (File No.19216, Assessment No.165211) Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final April 27, 2016 3 RES 16-681 Preliminary Order setting the date of City Council public hearing for May 18, 2016 to consider approval to construct a shared use trail along Pierce Butler Route from the southeast corner of Dunlap to the west side of Lexington Parkway. (File No.19217, Assessment No.165212) Adopted 4 RES 16-704 Authorizing the proper City officials to make applications for a State Deed for Tax-Forfeit Land on two parcels through the Ramsey County Tax Forfeit Division. Adopted 5 RES 16-705 Accepting a four-foot right-of-way easement from Hamline Station LImited Partnership for the Hamline Station project. Adopted 6 RES 16-621 Approving the Memoranda of Agreement between the Independent School District 625 and Carpenters (2014 - 2015 and 2015 - 2016), Cement Masons (2014 - 2015 and 2015 - 2016) and Glaziers (2014 - 2015) Wage and Fringe Adjustments and Glaziers (2015 - 2018) Maintenance Labor Agreement. Adopted 7 RES 16-688 Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement between the Independent School District 625 and Electricians (2015 - 2018) and the Memorandums of Agreement between the Independent School District 625 and Pipefitters (2015 - 2016), Plumbers (2015 - 2016), Roofers (2015 - 2016) and Sheet Metal Workers (2015 - 2016) Wage and Fringe Adjustments. Adopted 8 RES 16-695 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2016 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the Electrical Workers Local 110. Laid over to May 4 for adoption 9 RES 16-714 Authorizing the Police Department Commander and the Community Ambassadors Project Manager to attend the 2016 Cities United Convening conference. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final April 27, 2016 10 RES 16-680 Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, for Malt On Sale (Brewery Taproom), Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Malt Off Sale (Brewery), and Entertainment (A) licenses, for Black Stack Brewing Inc. (I.D. #20150004254), d/b/a Black Stack Brewing Inc. at 755 Prior Avenue North, Suite 110. Adopted 11 RES 16-730 Approving adverse action against the House Sewer Contractor license held by Engineering & Construction Innovations. Adopted FOR DISCUSSION 1 RES 16-726 Approving and authorizing the execution of Legal Services Agreement with bond counsel law firms. Councilmember Noecker moved an amendment changing the effective date of the contract to May 1. She moved approval of the resolution as amended. Adopted as amended (agreement effective May 1, 2016) Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark, Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince Nay: 0 12 RES 16-707 Establishing an open data program, including an open data portal, and authorizing the appropriate City representatives to execute all aspects of the open data program. Council President Stark said it seemed a little ironic to approve the item under Consent without mentioning it. He thanked Office of Communications and Technology Director Tarek Tomes, and made brief comments about the data program. Council members Noecker and Prince commented. Council President Stark moved approval. Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark, Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final April 27, 2016 13 RES 16-740 Declaring April 27, 2016, Anne White Day in the City of Saint Paul. Council President Stark invited Anne White to the podium, and read the resolution. Ms. White made brief comments. Councilmember Thao expressed his appreciation for Ms. White's work. Council President Stark moved approval of the resolution. Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark, Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince Nay: 0 14 RLH VBR 16-14 Appeal of Stavros Haidos to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 975 REANEY AVENUE. Councilmember Prince said she had reviewed the ordinance and spoken with the inspector, and it was clear that deadlines had been set but no attempt made to meet them. She moved to deny the appeal. Adopted (appeal denied) Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark, Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince Nay: 0 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 15 Ord 16-11 Amending Appendix G of the Legislative Code granting a five-year and five-month extension of the Energy Park Utility Company Franchise, held by the Saint Paul Port Authority, from February 28, 2031 to August 1, 2036 and to delete obsolete language regarding requirements that have been fulfilled. Laid over to May 4 for third reading/public hearing City of Saint Paul Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final April 27, 2016 SUSPENSION ITEM Councilmember Noecker moved suspension of the rules. Rules suspended Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark, Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince Nay: 0 RLH SAO 16-16 Amending Council File RLH SAO 16-9, adopted April 6, 2016, to grant Alex Zhuravel an additional extension for property at 476 CURTICE STREET EAST. Councilmember Noecker said there was staff support for granting one more 30-day extension. She moved approval of the resolution. Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark, Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince Nay: 0 Council members shared good news from their wards. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Thao moved adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 3:54 p.m. Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark, Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final April 27, 2016 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) City of Saint Paul Page 6

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, April 27, 2016 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd Floor ROLL CALL 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. 1 RES 16-726 Approving and authorizing the execution of Legal Services Agreement with bond counsel law firms. Sponsors: Stark Attachments: Sec._5.02.___Powers_and_duties Master Legal Services Agreement - Dorsey & Whitney 2 RES 16-677 Preliminary Order setting the date of City Council public hearing for May 18, 2016 to consider approval for the removal of a street bumpout at the northeast corner of Selby Avenue and Saratoga Street. (File No.19216, Assessment No.165211) Sponsors: Thao Attachments: SOER Selby Saratoga Assessment Roll Map Selby Saratoga Bump Out Removal 3 RES 16-681 Preliminary Order setting the date of City Council public hearing for May 18, 2016 to consider approval to construct a shared use trail along Pierce Butler Route from the southeast corner of Dunlap to the west side of Lexington Parkway. (File No.19217, Assessment No.165212) Sponsors: Stark Attachments: Summary of Engineering Recommendations Assessment Roll Map Pierce Butler Trail City of Saint Paul Page 1 Printed on 4/26/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda April 27, 2016 4 RES 16-704 Authorizing the proper City officials to make applications for a State Deed for Tax-Forfeit Land on two parcels through the Ramsey County Tax Forfeit Division. Sponsors: Thao Attachments: Aerial Map Costs and Applications 5 RES 16-705 Accepting a four-foot right-of-way easement from Hamline Station LImited Partnership for the Hamline Station project. Sponsors: Stark Attachments: Exhibit A - Hamline Station ROW Easement 6 RES 16-621 Approving the Memoranda of Agreement between the Independent School District 625 and Carpenters (2014 - 2015 and 2015 - 2016), Cement Masons (2014 - 2015 and 2015 - 2016) and Glaziers (2014 - 2015) Wage and Fringe Adjustments and Glaziers (2015 - 2018) Maintenance Labor Agreement. Sponsors: Stark Attachments: Carpenters 2014 2015 MOA ISD 625 Wage Fringe Adjustment Carpenters 2014 2015 MOA ISD 625 Wage Fringe Adjustment Summary Carpenters 2015 2016 MOA ISD 625 WageFringeAdj Carpenters Summary 2015 2016 MOA ISD 625 WageFringeAdj Cement Masons 2014 2015 MOA ISD 625 Wage Fringe Adjustment Cement Masons 2014 2015 MOA ISD 625 Wage Fringe Adjustment Summary Cement Masons 2015 2016 MOA ISD 625 WageFringeAdj Cement Masons Summary 2015 2016 MOA ISD 625 WageFringeAdj Glaziers MOA 2014 2015 Wage Fringe Adj Glaziers Summary 2014 2015 MOA WageFringe Adj Glaziers Contract 2015 2018 ISD 625 Glaziers Contract Summary 2015 2018 ISD 625 City of Saint Paul Page 2 Printed on 4/26/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda April 27, 2016 7 RES 16-688 Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement between the Independent School District 625 and Electricians (2015 - 2018) and the Memorandums of Agreement between the Independent School District 625 and Pipefitters (2015 - 2016), Plumbers (2015 - 2016), Roofers (2015 - 2016) and Sheet Metal Workers (2015 - 2016) Wage and Fringe Adjustments. Sponsors: Stark Attachments: Electricians Contract 2015 2018 ISD 625 Electricians 2015 2018 Contract Summary ISD 625 Pipefitters 2015 2016 MOA ISD 625 Wage Fringe Adjustment Pipefitters 2015 2016 MOA ISD 625 Wage Fringe Adjustment Summary Plumbers MOA 2015 2016 ISD 625 Wage Fringe Adjustment Plumbers MOA 2015 2016 ISD 625 Wage Fringe Adjustment Summary Roofers 2015 2016 MOA ISD 625 Wage Fringe Adjustment Roofers 2015 2016 MOA ISD 625 Wage Fringe Adjustment Summary Sheet Metal Works 2015 2016 MOA ISD 625 Wage Fringe Adjustment Sheet Metal Workers 2015 2016 MOA ISD 625 Wage Fringe Adjustment Summary 8 RES 16-695 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2016 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the Electrical Workers Local 110. (To be laid over one week for adoption) Sponsors: Stark Attachments: Electricians MOA 2016 Wage Fringe Adjustment 9 RES 16-714 Authorizing the Police Department Commander and the Community Ambassadors Project Manager to attend the 2016 Cities United Convening conference. Sponsors: Stark Attachments: Cities United Convening Conference Financial Analysis City of Saint Paul Page 3 Printed on 4/26/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda April 27, 2016 10 RES 16-680 Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, for Malt On Sale (Brewery Taproom), Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Malt Off Sale (Brewery), and Entertainment (A) licenses, for Black Stack Brewing Inc. (I.D. #20150004254), d/b/a Black Stack Brewing Inc. at 755 Prior Avenue North, Suite 110. Sponsors: Stark Attachments: Minutes Conditions Affidavit Letter of Concern District Council Support Application Floor Plan Aerial Photo Street Photos Police Incident Report STAMP Activities Report 11 RES 16-730 Approving adverse action against the House Sewer Contractor license held by Engineering & Construction Innovations. Sponsors: Stark Attachments: Notice of Intent to Suspend License with Affidavit of Service.pdf SPLC Section 310.05 (m) 12 RES 16-707 Establishing an open data program, including an open data portal, and authorizing the appropriate City representatives to execute all aspects of the open data program. Sponsors: Bostrom, Brendmoen, Noecker, Stark, Thao, Tolbert and Prince FOR DISCUSSION 13 RES 16-740 Declaring April 27, 2016, Anne White Day in the City of Saint Paul. Sponsors: Stark City of Saint Paul Page 4 Printed on 4/26/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda April 27, 2016 14 RLH VBR Appeal of Stavros Haidos to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement 16-14 at 975 REANEY AVENUE. Sponsors: Prince Attachments: 975 Reaney Ave.appeal.3.1.16 975 Reaney.Photos Doc 4.12-1-15 975 Reaney Ave.Master Report RLH VO 15-62 975 Reaney.Photos Doc#1.12-1-15 975 Reaney.Photos Doc#2.12-1-15 975 Reaney.Photos Doc#3.12-1-15 975 Reaney Ave.Photos.2-11-16 975 Reaney.Photos #1.8-17-15 975 Reaney.Photos #2.8-17-15 975 Reaney.Photos #3.8-17-15 975 Reaney.Photos #3.8-17-15 975 Reaney.Photos #4.8-17-15 975 Reaney.Photos #5.8-17-15 975 Reaney.Photos #6.8-17-15 975 Reaney.Photos #7.8-17-15 975 Reaney.Photos #8.8-17-15 975 Reaney Ave.Owner Photos.3-8-16 975 Reaney Ave.Haidos Ltr.3-9-16 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 15 Ord 16-11 Amending Appendix G of the Legislative Code granting a five-year and five-month extension of the Energy Park Utility Company Franchise, held by the Saint Paul Port Authority, from February 28, 2031 to August 1, 2036 and to delete obsolete language regarding requirements that have been fulfilled. Sponsors: Stark Attachments: SPPA Board Memo - EPUC Franchise Ordinance Extension.pdf EPUC - Financial Analysis.xls City of Saint Paul Page 5 Printed on 4/26/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda April 27, 2016 SUSPENSION ITEM RLH SAO Amending Council File RLH SAO 16-9, adopted April 6, 2016, to grant 16-16 Alex Zhuravel an additional extension for property at 476 CURTICE STREET EAST. Sponsors: Noecker ADJOURNMENT 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) City of Saint Paul Page 6 Printed on 4/26/2016