City Council
Regular MeetingSt. Paul, MN · November 16, 2016
Minutes
City Hall and Court House
City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Council Chambers - 3rd
Floor
Meeting Minutes - Action Only 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, November 16, 2016 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
Budget Amendment Public Hearings at 3:30 p.m.
Public Hearings at 5:30 p.m.
There will be no meetings on November 23 or 30.
ROLL CALL
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 AO 16-87 Amending the 2016 spending budget in the Public Works Engineering
Fund.
Received and filed
2 AO 16-88 Amending the 2016 general fund budget for the Fire Department to
more accurately record expenditures.
Received and filed
3 AO 16-89 Amending the 2016 spending budget in the Central Service Fund,
Treasury Fiscal Services accounting unit.
Received and filed
4 AO 16-90 Amending the 2016 spending budget for the Office of Financial
Services.
Received and filed
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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 16-1744 Approving the settlement agreement and release between the City of
Saint Paul and Illinois Farmers Insurance Company and their attorney
Daniel Hintz.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
6 RES 16-2012 Accepting the gift of airfare, lodging, ground transportation from the
airport, and some meal expenses from the National Computer
Forensics Institute (NCFI), for Yamy Vang, Assistant City Attorney, to
attend the Computer Forensics for Prosecutors Course.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
7 RES 16-1950 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of
Occupancy fees billed during June 24 to July 8, 2016, and setting date
of Legislative Hearing for December 20, 2016 and City Council public
hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider and levy the assessments
against individual properties. (File No. CRT1703, Assessment No.
178202)
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
8 RES 16-1951 Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during
August 23 to September 1, 2016, and setting date of Legislative
Hearing for December 20, 2016 and City Council public hearing for
February 1, 2017 to consider and levy the assessments against
individual properties. (File No. J1703P, Assessment No. 178402)
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
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9 RES 16-1952 Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of
Inspection/Abatement services billed during May 23 to June 22, 2016,
and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 20, 2016 and
City Council public hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider and levy
the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1702E,
Assessment No. 178301)
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
10 RES 16-1953 Approving the City’s cost of providing Tree Removal services from
August 2016, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 20,
2016 and City Council public hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider
and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.
1701T, Assessment No. 179000)
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
11 RES 16-2031 Authorizing the issuance and direct placement of Subordinate Sales
Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A, and Taxable
Subordinate Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B;
delegating to a Pricing Committee the authority to set the terms
thereof; and approving an Indenture of Trust, Continuing Covenant
Agreement, and related documents.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
12 RES 16-2000 Authorizing the City to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the
Saint Paul Port Authority to implement and administer the Property
Assessed Clean Energy Program.
Sponsors: Bostrom
Adopted
13 RES 16-1954 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of
Occupancy Fees billed during July 11 to August 6, 2016, and setting
date of Legislative Hearing for December 20, 2016 and City Council
public hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider and levy the
assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT1704,
Assessment No. 178203)
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
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14 RES 16-1969 Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement
with Chippewa Valley Technical College to allow paramedic students
from Chippewa Valley Technical College to participate in clinical ride
alongs with the Saint Paul Fire Department.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
15 RES 16-1977 Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development
to submit applications to the Department of Employment and
Economic Development for Contamination Cleanup and Investigation
Grants, and to the Metropolitan Council for Tax Base Revitalization
Account Program, for the 428 Minnesota Street, RiverEast School,
Empire Building, Degree of Honor Building, Hamm's Brewery, Karibu
Grocery and Deli, and Lexington Library sites.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
16 RES 16-1878 Approving the 2016 Round 2 Cultural STAR Projects.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
17 RES 16-2002 Accepting the gift of airfare, lodging, and meals from the Lincoln
Institute of Land Policy, for Jonathan Sage-Martinson, Director of the
Department of Planning and Economic Development, to attend a
National League of Cities event featuring HUD Secretary Julián Castro
for the Prosperity Playbook Community of Practice meeting.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Adopted
18 RES 16-1959 Approving adverse action against all licenses held by Jeffrey M.
Richter, d/b/a Midwest Auto Connection at 33 Acker Street East.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Adopted
19 RES 16-2037 Authorizing the demolition of Skyway Bridge Number 10.
Sponsors: Noecker
Adopted as amended
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
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Nay: 0
20 RES 16-2003 Authorizing the Office of Technology and Communications to enter
into an agreement with Apple for the creation and maintenance of
mobile applications.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
21 RES 16-2029 A resolution awarding the sale of General Obligation Various Purpose
Bonds, Series 2016E; fixing the form and specifications of the Series
2016E Bonds; directing the execution and delivery of the Series
2016E Bonds; and levying a tax for the Series 2016E Bonds
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted as amended
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
22 RES 16-2030 Providing for the issuance of and accepting a proposal on the sale of
General Obligation Street Improvement Special Assessment
Refunding Bonds, Series 2016F; fixing the form and specifications of
the Series 2016F Bonds; providing for the issuance of the Series
2016F Bonds; and levying a tax for the payment of the Series 2016F
Bonds
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted as amended
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
23 RES PH 16-406 Approving the petition of Gan Mizrachi, LLC to vacate a portion of
alley and Idaho Avenue East adjacent to 76 Wheelock Avenue East.
(Public hearing held November 2)
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Adopted
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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
24 RLH TA 16-387 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 598
CASE AVENUE. (File No. VB1615, Assessment No. 168822,
Amended to File No. VB1615A, Assessment No. 168826) (Public
hearing held October 5 and 19)
Sponsors: Bostrom
Adopted as amended
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.
First Reading
25 Ord 16-52 Amending Chapter 357 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to update
language related to the handling and storage of solid waste and other
waste streams.
Sponsors: Stark
Laid over to December 7 for second reading
BUDGET AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARINGS (held during the 3:30 portion of the
meeting)
26 RES PH 16-427 Authorizing Parks and Recreation to establish a 2016 financing and
spending budget to recognize a donation in the amount of $300,000
for the Rice Park Revitalization Project.
Sponsors: Noecker
Adopted
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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27 RES PH 16-423 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Police Department
in the amount of $100,000 for to more accurately record expenditures.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
28 RES PH 16-422 Authorizing the Police Department to accept two grants from the
Target Corporation totaling $7,000 and to amend the 2016 activity
budget for these funds.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
29 RES PH 16-420 Authorizing Public Works to request Public Entity Innovation Grant
funds from Ramsey County for recycling carts.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
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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PUBLIC HEARINGS
30 Ord 16-44 Amending Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to
Fence Requirements.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Public hearing held and closed; laid over to December 7 for final adoption
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
31 Ord 16-45 Amending provisions of the zoning code pertaining to wall and roof
signs, and clarifying where wall signs may be located on buildings.
Sponsors: Noecker
Public hearing continued to December 7
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
32 Ord 16-49 Amending Chapter 102 of the Administrative Code to implement
certain recommendations of the audit of the Police Civilian Internal
Affairs Review Commission.
Sponsors: Stark and Thao
Amended; public hearing continued to December 7
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
33 PH 16-15 Inviting the public to comment on the Saint Paul Police Department’s
draft body worn camera policy for its pilot program. (Public hearing
continued from November 2)
Sponsors: Stark
Public hearing held and closed
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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34 PH 16-16 Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge
concerning all licenses held by Maryam, Inc., d/b/a Mounds Park
Market at 241 Earl Street.
Sponsors: Prince
Motion of intent - Adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and
Recommendations of the Administrative Law Judge
Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, City Council President Stark,
Councilmember Noecker and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
35 RES PH 16-400 Approving adverse action against all licenses held by Bennett
Restaurant Company, LLC, d/b/a Bennett’s Chop and Railhouse at
1305 Seventh Street West.
Sponsors: Noecker
Adopted as amended
Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Tolbert, City Council President Stark, Councilmember Noecker and
Councilmember Prince
Nay: 1- Councilmember Thao
36 RES PH 16-342 Adopting the Union Park Community Plan as an addendum to the
Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan.
Sponsors: Stark and Thao
Adopted
Yea: 5- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, City Council President Stark and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- Councilmember Tolbert and Councilmember Noecker
37 RES PH 16-414 Approving the Energy Park Utility Company Schedule A.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
Yea: 5- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, City Council President Stark and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- Councilmember Tolbert and Councilmember Noecker
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38 RES PH 16-418 Approving Team Ortho Foundation’s request for a sound level
variance at Harriet Island, with use of a sound system, for the Polar
Dash Run on Sunday, January 1, 2017.
Sponsors: Noecker
Adopted
Yea: 5- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, Councilmember
Thao, City Council President Stark and Councilmember Prince
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- Councilmember Tolbert and Councilmember Noecker
LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA
Note: Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing
and be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed
from the Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Legislative Hearing 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
39 RLH SAO 16-40 Appeal of Kimie Clinton Kearney to Summary and Vehicle Abatement
Orders at 408 BANFIL STREET.
Sponsors: Noecker
Adopted
40 RLH FCO Appeal of Teresa Hamernick to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at
16-183 1023 BURNS AVENUE.
Sponsors: Prince
Adopted
41 RLH VO 16-44 Appeal of Glenn Bartelmy, on behalf of owner Samantha Bartelmy, to
a Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate
at 1323 BUSH AVENUE.
Sponsors: Prince
Adopted as amended
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42 RLH VO 16-45 Appeal of Augustina Bonkat to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy
Revocation and Order to Vacate at 123-125 COLORADO STREET
EAST.
Sponsors: Noecker
Adopted
43 RLH RR 16-47 Ordering the substantial abatement/cleanup of the property at 776
DESOTO STREET within fifteen (15) days after the November 16,
2016 City Council Public Hearing.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Referred to Legislative Hearings on November 22; Council public hearing
continued to December 7
44 RLH VBR 16-68 Appeal of Elizabeth Fish, POA for Duane Fish, to a Vacant Building
Registration Requirement at 687 FIFTH STREET EAST.
Sponsors: Prince
Adopted
45 RLH SAO 16-44 Appeal of Ganghis Khang to a Summary Abatement Order at 1225
FOURTH STREET EAST.
Sponsors: Prince
Adopted
46 RLH SAO 16-41 Appeal of Dr. Michael W. Ross to a Summary Abatement Order at 883
FRY STREET.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
47 RLH RR 16-48 Ordering the substantial abatement/cleanup of the property at 778
JESSIE STREET within fifteen (15) days after the November 16, 2016
City Council Public Hearing.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Referred to Legislative Hearings on November 22; Council public hearing
continued to December 7
48 RLH VO 16-47 Appeals of Robert Mandile to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for
Human Habitation and Order to Vacate, Summary Abatement Order,
and Vehicle Abatement Order at 1627 MARSHALL AVENUE.
Sponsors: Stark
Adopted
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49 RLH FCO Appeal of Mark Younghans, Safe Home Transactions LLC, to a
16-160 Reinspection Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies at 449
MOUNT IDA STREET.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Adopted
50 RLH SAO 16-43 Appeal of Amani Issa to a Summary Abatement Order at 748
OTTAWA AVENUE.
Sponsors: Noecker
Adopted
51 RLH FCO Appeal of Vincent Hughes to a Fire Safety Inspection Appointment at
16-159 1058 SELBY AVENUE.
Adopted
52 RLH FCO Appeal of Celeste Yanisch to a Fire Safety Inspection Appointment
16-177 Letter at 1600 UPPER AFTON ROAD.
Sponsors: Prince
Adopted
53 RLH VBR 16-67 Appeal of Laura Orr, SMRLS, obo Charles Bastel, to a Vacant
Building Registration Notice at 1372 VICTORIA STREET NORTH.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Adopted
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:17 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
Meeting Agenda Floor
Katie Burger, Executive
City Council Assistant, 651-266-8560
Council President Russ Stark
Councilmember Dan Bostrom
Councilmember Amy Brendmoen
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker
Councilmember Jane L. Prince
Councilmember Dai Thao
Councilmember Chris Tolbert
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
Budget Amendment Public Hearings at 3:30 p.m.
Public Hearings at 5:30 p.m.
There will be no meetings on November 23 or 30.
ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1 AO 16-87 Amending the 2016 spending budget in the Public Works Engineering
Fund.
Attachments: AO 16-87 Engineering Fund
2 AO 16-88 Amending the 2016 general fund budget for the Fire Department to more
accurately record expenditures.
Attachments: Fire Dept General Fund Budget Amendment
3 AO 16-89 Amending the 2016 spending budget in the Central Service Fund, Treasury
Fiscal Services accounting unit.
Attachments: AO 16-89 - Treasury
4 AO 16-90 Amending the 2016 spending budget for the Office of Financial Services.
Attachments: AO 16-90 OFS General Fund
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.
5 RES Approving the settlement agreement and release between the City of Saint
16-1744 Paul and Illinois Farmers Insurance Company and their attorney Daniel
Hintz.
Sponsors: Stark
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City Council Meeting Agenda November 16, 2016
Attachments: Sec._3.02.___Powers_and_duties.
Illinois Farmers (signed Stlmt Agree).pdf
Financial Analysis, Illinois Farmers.xls
6 RES Accepting the gift of airfare, lodging, ground transportation from the airport,
16-2012 and some meal expenses from the National Computer Forensics Institute
(NCFI), for Yamy Vang, Assistant City Attorney, to attend the Computer
Forensics for Prosecutors Course.
Sponsors: Stark
7 RES Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of
16-1950 Occupancy fees billed during June 24 to July 8, 2016, and setting date of
Legislative Hearing for December 20, 2016 and City Council public
hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider and levy the assessments against
individual properties. (File No. CRT1703, Assessment No. 178202)
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: Report of Completion
Assessment Roll
8 RES Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during
16-1951 August 23 to September 1, 2016, and setting date of Legislative Hearing
for December 20, 2016 and City Council public hearing for February 1,
2017 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties.
(File No. J1703P, Assessment No. 178402)
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: Report of Completion
Assessment Roll
9 RES Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of
16-1952 Inspection/Abatement services billed during May 23 to June 22, 2016, and
setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 20, 2016 and City
Council public hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider and levy the
assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1702E, Assessment
No. 178301)
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: Report of Completion
Assessment Roll
10 RES Approving the City’s cost of providing Tree Removal services from August
16-1953 2016, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 20, 2016 and
City Council public hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider and levy the
assessments against individual properties. (File No. 1701T, Assessment
No. 179000)
Sponsors: Stark
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City Council Meeting Agenda November 16, 2016
Attachments: Assessment Roll
Report of Completion
11 RES Authorizing the issuance and direct placement of Subordinate Sales Tax
16-2031 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A, and Taxable Subordinate Sales
Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B; delegating to a Pricing
Committee the authority to set the terms thereof; and approving an
Indenture of Trust, Continuing Covenant Agreement, and related
documents.
Sponsors: Stark
12 RES Authorizing the City to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the Saint
16-2000 Paul Port Authority to implement and administer the Property Assessed
Clean Energy Program.
Sponsors: Bostrom
Attachments: Joint Powers Agreement
13 RES Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of
16-1954 Occupancy Fees billed during July 11 to August 6, 2016, and setting date
of Legislative Hearing for December 20, 2016 and City Council public
hearing for February 1, 2017 to consider and levy the assessments against
individual properties. (File No. CRT1704, Assessment No. 178203)
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: Report of Completion
Assessment Roll
14 RES Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with
16-1969 Chippewa Valley Technical College to allow paramedic students from
Chippewa Valley Technical College to participate in clinical ride alongs
with the Saint Paul Fire Department.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: Chippewa Valley Tech College Agreement
15 RES Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to
16-1977 submit applications to the Department of Employment and Economic
Development for Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grants, and to
the Metropolitan Council for Tax Base Revitalization Account Program, for
the 428 Minnesota Street, RiverEast School, Empire Building, Degree of
Honor Building, Hamm's Brewery, Karibu Grocery and Deli, and Lexington
Library sites.
Sponsors: Stark
16 RES Approving the 2016 Round 2 Cultural STAR Projects.
16-1878
Sponsors: Stark
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Attachments: Attachment A Financial analysis 2016 Cultural STAR Round 2 RES 16-1878
Attachment B Board and Mayoral recommendations 2016 Round 2 Cultural STAR
17 RES Accepting the gift of airfare, lodging, and meals from the Lincoln Institute of
16-2002 Land Policy, for Jonathan Sage-Martinson, Director of the Department of
Planning and Economic Development, to attend a National League of
Cities event featuring HUD Secretary Julián Castro for the Prosperity
Playbook Community of Practice meeting.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
18 RES Approving adverse action against all licenses held by Jeffrey M. Richter,
16-1959 d/b/a Midwest Auto Connection at 33 Acker Street East.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Attachments: Notice of Violation with Affidavit of Service.pdf
SPLC Section 310.05 (m).pdf
19 RES Authorizing the demolition of Skyway Bridge Number 10.
16-2037
Sponsors: Noecker
Attachments: Skyway 10 Agreement.pdf
#10 1976 Proceedings of the Council - Council File No 268198 Ord No.pdf
20 RES Authorizing the Office of Technology and Communications to enter into an
16-2003 agreement with Apple for the creation and maintenance of mobile
applications.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: Apple_Developer_Program_License_Agreement_20160921
FOR DISCUSSION
21 RES Awarding the sale of General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds, Series
16-2029 2016E; fixing the form and specifications of the Series 2016E Bonds;
directing the execution and delivery of the Series 2016E Bonds; and
levying a tax for the Series 2016E Bonds.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: StP 2016E GO Completion Form
StP 2016E GO Exhibit A
StP 2016E GO Exhibit B
StP 2016E GO Exhibit C
StP 2016E GO Exhibit D
22 RES Providing for the issuance of and accepting a proposal on the sale of
16-2030 General Obligation Street Improvement Special Assessment Refunding
Bonds, Series 2016F; fixing the form and specifications of the Series
2016F Bonds; providing for the issuance of the Series 2016F Bonds; and
levying a tax for the payment of the Series 2016F Bonds.
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City Council Meeting Agenda November 16, 2016
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: StP 2016F Street Refunding Completion Form
StP 2016F Street Ref Exhibit A
StP 2016F Street Ref Exhibit B
StP 2016F Street Ref Exhibit C
StP 2016F Street Ref Exhibit D
23 RES PH Approving the petition of Gan Mizrachi, LLC to vacate a portion of alley and
16-406 Idaho Avenue East adjacent to 76 Wheelock Avenue East. (Public hearing
held November 2)
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Attachments: Exhibit A
Map of area to be vacated
24 RLH TA Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 598 CASE
16-387 AVENUE. (File No. VB1615, Assessment No. 168822, Amended to File
No. VB1615A, Assessment No. 168826) (Public hearing held October 5
and 19)
Sponsors: Bostrom
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.
First Reading
25 Ord 16-52 Amending Chapter 357 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to update
language related to the handling and storage of solid waste and other
waste streams.
Sponsors: Stark
City of Saint Paul Page 5 Printed on 11/16/2016
City Council Meeting Agenda November 16, 2016
BUDGET AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARINGS (held during the 3:30 portion of the meeting)
26 RES PH Authorizing Parks and Recreation to establish a 2016 financing and
16-427 spending budget to recognize a donation in the amount of $300,000 for the
Rice Park Revitalization Project.
Sponsors: Noecker
Attachments: Copy of RES PH 16-XXXX Rice Park (2).xlsx
27 RES PH Amending the financing and spending plans in the Police Department in
16-423 the amount of $100,000 for to more accurately record expenditures.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: Financial Analysis
28 RES PH Authorizing the Police Department to accept two grants from the Target
16-422 Corporation totaling $7,000 and to amend the 2016 activity budget for
these funds.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: Target Corporation Grants
Financial Analysis
29 RES PH Authorizing Public Works to request Public Entity Innovation Grant funds
16-420 from Ramsey County for recycling carts.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: Financial Analysis Template - RES PH 16-420 Ramsey County PEI Grant for Recycling Carts
PUBLIC HEARINGS
30 Ord 16-44 Amending Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to
Fence Requirements.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Attachments: Memo to Council re Fence Permits
31 Ord 16-45 Amending provisions of the zoning code pertaining to wall and roof signs,
and clarifying where wall signs may be located on buildings.
Sponsors: Noecker
32 Ord 16-49 Amending Chapter 102 of the Administrative Code to implement certain
recommendations of the audit of the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review
Commission.
Sponsors: Stark and Thao
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Attachments: Version 1.docx
Tolbert Amendment 11/9
Kyser Email.docx
Public comment on PCIARC
Noecker PCIARC amendments.docx
Prince Amendments to Version 1.docx
33 PH 16-15 Inviting the public to comment on the Saint Paul Police Department’s draft
body worn camera policy for its pilot program. (Public hearing continued
from November 2)
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: BWC 10252016.pdf
Mgeni Email.docx
NAACP SPPD BWC Draft Policy Response
110216ACLU Statement on St Paul Body Camera Pilot Policy.pdf
110216 Civil Rights News Release on Body Worn Cameras.doc
MNCOGI written comments St Paul BWC proposal.pdf
Cummunities United Against Police Brutality.pdf
34 PH 16-16 Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge
concerning all licenses held by Maryam, Inc., d/b/a Mounds Park Market at
241 Earl Street.
Sponsors: Prince
Attachments: Notice of Council Hearing - ALJ Report with Affidavit of Service.pdf
ALJ - Findings of Fact Conclusions of Law and Recommendation Upon Default dated October 28
35 RES PH Approving adverse action against all licenses held by Bennett Restaurant
16-400 Company, LLC, d/b/a Bennett’s Chop and Railhouse at 1305 Seventh
Street West.
Sponsors: Noecker
Attachments: Notice of Council Hearing with Affidavit of Service.pdf
Uncontested License Matter form.pdf
License Group Comments Text from ECLIPS dated August 18th 2016.pdf
Certificate of Liability Insurance dated August 12th 2016.pdf
Direct Bill History dated August 15th 2016.pdf
Certificate of Liability Insurance dated September 11th 2015.pdf
Notice of Intent to Suspend License with Affidavit of Service dated September 7th 2016.pdf
Letter from licensee requesting a public hearing dated September 12th 2016.pdf
SPLC Section 409.065.pdf
SPLC Section 409.26.pdf
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36 RES PH Adopting the Union Park Community Plan as an addendum to the Saint
16-342 Paul Comprehensive Plan.
Sponsors: Stark and Thao
Attachments: Union Park District Plan
Planning Commission Resolution Union Park District 13 Community Plan 09-02-16
Planning Commision Approved Minutes 08.05.16
Neighborhood Planning Committee Memo 8.24.16
Planning Commission Approved Minutes 09.02.16
ENS & Legal Ledger Notices of CC Public Hearing
37 RES PH Approving the Energy Park Utility Company Schedule A.
16-414
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: Letter to Shari Moore re-Energy Park Utility Company - 2017 Rates
Schedule A
Port Authority Board Memo
Port Authority Resolution No. 4585
Financial Analysis Template -for EPUC Resolution to approve Schedule A for 2017 demand char
38 RES PH Approving Team Ortho Foundation’s request for a sound level variance at
16-418 Harriet Island, with use of a sound system, for the Polar Dash Run on
Sunday, January 1, 2017.
Sponsors: Noecker
Attachments: Application
ENS
Map
Notice to Property Owners
List of Property Owners
Letter to Applicant
LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA
Note: Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be
enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the Consent
Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired.
39 RLH SAO Appeal of Kimie Clinton Kearney to Summary and Vehicle Abatement
16-40 Orders at 408 BANFIL STREET.
Sponsors: Noecker
Attachments: 408 Banfil Street.appeal.10-07-16
408 Banfil St.Photos.10-10-16
408 Banfil St.Clinton-Kearney Ltr.10-20-16
408 Banfil St.chain emails.10-21-16
408 Banfil St.Clinton-Kearney Ltr.10-26-16
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40 RLH FCO Appeal of Teresa Hamernick to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at
16-183 1023 BURNS AVENUE.
Sponsors: Prince
Attachments: 1023 Burns Ave.appeal.10-17-16
1023 Burns Ave.photos 10-12-16
1023 Burns Ave.Hamernick Ltr.10-25-16
1023 Burns Ave.TISH
41 RLH VO Appeal of Glenn Bartelmy, on behalf of owner Samantha Bartelmy, to a
16-44 Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate at
1323 BUSH AVENUE.
Sponsors: Prince
Attachments: 1323 Bush Ave.appeal.10-17-16
1323 Bush Ave.Photos.10-13-16
1323 Bush Ave.Photos.10-24-16
1323 Bush Ave.Bartelmy Ltr.10-26-16
42 RLH VO Appeal of Augustina Bonkat to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Revocation
16-45 and Order to Vacate at 123-125 COLORADO STREET EAST.
Sponsors: Noecker
Attachments: 123 Colorado Street E.appeal.10-26-16
123 Colorado Street E.photos.10-12-16
123 Colorado Street E.photos1.08-17-16
123 Colorado Street E.photos2.08-17-16
123 Colorado Street E.photos3.08-17-16
123 Colorado Street E.photos4.08-17-16
123 Colorado St E.Bonkat Ltr.11-10-16
43 RLH RR Ordering the substantial abatement/cleanup of the property at 776
16-47 DESOTO STREET within fifteen (15) days after the November 16, 2016
City Council Public Hearing. (To be laid over to Legislative Hearing on
November 22 and City Council Public Hearing December 7, 2016)
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Attachments: 776 Desoto St.OTA 8-15-16
776 Desoto St.PH 9-23-16
776 Desoto St.Photos Doc 1.7-28-16
776 Desoto St.Photos Doc 2.7-28-16
776 Desoto St.Zoning Letter 10-28-15
776 Desoto St.Zoning Letter 1-12-16
776 Desoto St.Zoning Letter 1-22-16
776 Desoto St.DeLisle Ltr.10-26-16
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44 RLH VBR Appeal of Elizabeth Fish, POA for Duane Fish, to a Vacant Building
16-68 Registration Requirement at 687 FIFTH STREET EAST.
Sponsors: Prince
Attachments: 687 Fifth Street E.appeal.10.12.16
687 Fifth Street E. POA
687 E. Fifth St.photos.9-23-16
687 5th St E.Condemnation-Order to Vacate.8-2-16
687 Fifth St E.Fish Ltr.10-20-16
45 RLH SAO Appeal of Ganghis Khang to a Summary Abatement Order at 1225
16-44 FOURTH STREET EAST.
Sponsors: Prince
Attachments: 1225 Fourth Street E.appeal.10-25-16
1225 Fourth St E.Khang Ltr.11-2-16
46 RLH SAO Appeal of Dr. Michael W. Ross to a Summary Abatement Order at 883
16-41 FRY STREET.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: 883 Fry St.appeal.10-19-16
883 Fry St.Ross Ltr.10-26-16
47 RLH RR Ordering the substantial abatement/cleanup of the property at 778 JESSIE
16-48 STREET within fifteen (15) days after the November 16, 2016 City Council
Public Hearing. (To be laid over to Legislative Hearing on November 22
and Public Hearing December 7)
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Attachments: 778 Jessie St.OTA 8-15-16
778 Jessie St.PH 9-23-16
778 Jessie Street.Photos.7-28-16
778 Jessie St.Zoning Letter 10-28-15
778 Jessie St.Caliguire Ltr.10-26-16
48 RLH VO Appeals of Robert Mandile to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for
16-47 Human Habitation and Order to Vacate, Summary Abatement Order, and
Vehicle Abatement Order at 1627 MARSHALL AVENUE.
Sponsors: Stark
Attachments: 1627 Marshall Ave.appeal.10-27-16
1627 Marshall Ave.Photos 10-26-16
1627 Marshall Ave.Photos-Bids.11-2-16
1627 Marshall Ave.Mandile Ltr.11-2-16
1627 Marshall Ave.Mandile Revised Ltr.11-2-16
49 RLH FCO Appeal of Mark Younghans, Safe Home Transactions LLC, to a
16-160 Reinspection Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies at 449
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MOUNT IDA STREET.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Attachments: 449 Mount Ida.appeal.9-19-16
449 Mount Ida St.Photos.9-2-16
449 Mount Ida.Younghans Ltr.10-5-16
449 Mount Ida.chain emails.10-6-16
449 Mount Ida St.Aerial Map.2011
449 Mount Ida.chain emails.11-4-16
449 Mount Ida.Zacho email.11-4-16
449 Mount Ida St.Zoning Memo.10-20-16
449 Mount Ida.Younghans Ltr.11-9-16
449 Mount Ida.Younghans Revised Ltr.11-9-16
50 RLH SAO Appeal of Amani Issa to a Summary Abatement Order at 748 OTTAWA
16-43 AVENUE.
Sponsors: Noecker
Attachments: 748 Ottawa Ave.appeal.10-24-16
748 Ottawa Ave.Photos 10-24-16
748 Ottawa Ave.Twin City Refuse Letter.11-2-16
748 Ottawa Ave.Issa Ltr.11-2-16
51 RLH FCO Appeal of Vincent Hughes to a Fire Safety Inspection Appointment at 1058
16-159 SELBY AVENUE.
Attachments: 1058 Selby Ave.appeal.09-12-16
1058 Selby Ave.Hughes Ltr.10-20-16
52 RLH FCO Appeal of Celeste Yanisch to a Fire Safety Inspection Appointment Letter
16-177 at 1600 UPPER AFTON ROAD.
Sponsors: Prince
Attachments: 1600 Upper Afton Road.appeal.10-13-16
1600 Upper Afton Rd.Yanisch-Perron Ltr.10-20-16
53 RLH VBR Appeal of Laura Orr, SMRLS, obo Charles Bastel, to a Vacant Building
16-67 Registration Notice at 1372 VICTORIA STREET NORTH.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
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Attachments: 1372 N. Victoria Street.appeal.10-07-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos.10-03-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos2.10-03-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos3.10-03-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos 09-28-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos.09-26-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos2.09-26-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos.09-07-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos.08-30-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos2.08-30-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos 06-16-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos2.06-16-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos3.06-16-16
1372 Victoria Street N.photos4.06-16-16
1372 Victoria St N.Photos 10-11-16
1256 Wlson Ave.Johnson Ltr.10-20-16
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