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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 Amy Brendmoen Councilmember Dan Bostrom Councilmember Samantha Henningson Councilmember Rebecca Noecker Councilmember Jane L. Prince Councilmember Dai Thao Councilmember Chris Tolbert Wednesday, February 28, 2018 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd Floor ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Council President Brendmoen at 3:31 p.m. Councilmember Bostrom excused Present 6 - City Council President Amy Brendmoen, Councilmember Dai Thao, Councilmember Chris Tolbert, Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Jane L. Prince and Councilmember Samantha Henningson Absent 1 - Councilmember Dan Bostrom CONSENT AGENDA 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 Approval of the Consent Agenda (Items 1 - 33) Items 28 and 33 were withdrawn. Councilmember Prince moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended. Consent Agenda adopted as amended Yea: 6- City Council President Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Henningson Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 1 RES 18-196 Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up services during December 1 to 29, 2017, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 20, 2018 and City Council public hearing for May 2, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1807A, Assessment No. 188507) Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 2 RES 18-197 Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up, Improvement and/or Emergency Abatement services during December 2017, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 20, 2018 and City Council public hearing for May 2, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1808A, Assessment No. 188508) Adopted 3 RES 18-198 Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during October 23 to November 21, 2017, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 20, 2018 and City Council public hearing for May 2, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1807E, Assessment No. 188306) Adopted 4 RES 18-199 Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during November 27 to December 22, 2017, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 20, 2018 and City Council public hearing for May 2, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1805P, Assessment No. 188404) Adopted 5 RES 18-208 Approving the City’s cost of providing Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on Private Property during October to December 2017, and setting date of City Council public hearing for March 21, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. SWRP1802, Assessment No. 183001) Adopted 6 RES 18-212 Approving the City’s cost of providing Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on Private Property during April to June 2017 at 2155 Minnehaha Avenue East, and setting date of City Council public hearing for March 21, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments. (File No. SWRP1804, Assessment No. 183003) Adopted 7 RES 18-214 Approving the City’s cost of providing Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on Private Property during October to December 2017, and setting date of City Council public hearing for March 21, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 1802LDSRP, Assessment No. 184001) Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 8 RES 18-283 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the 2017 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Selby Avenue. (File No. MO1708, Assessment No. 175507) Adopted 9 RES 18-265 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for replacement of sanitary sewer services within the right-of-way as part of the Wabasha Street paving and lighting project. (File No. 19188C, Assessment No. 186006) Adopted 10 RES 18-269 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the 2017 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Kellogg Boulevard. (File No. MO1701, Assessment No. 175500) Adopted 11 RES 18-277 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the 2017 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Ramsey Street. (File No. MO1705, Assessment No. 175504) Adopted 12 RES 18-281 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the 2017 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Smith Avenue. (File No. MO1707, Assessment No. 175506) Adopted 13 RES 18-279 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the 2017 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Grand Avenue. (File No. MO1706, Assessment No. 175505) Adopted 14 RES 18-286 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the 2017 Street Maintenance Service Program-Sealcoating Street and/or Alley. (File No. 19242, Assessment No. 175600) Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 15 RES 18-267 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for replacement of sanitary sewer services within the right-of-way as part of the Idaho/Atlantic area paving and lighting project. (File No. 19164C, Assessment No. 186005) Adopted 16 RES 18-271 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the 2017 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Stillwater Road. (File No. MO1702, Assessment No. 175501) Adopted 17 RES 18-275 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the 2017 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Johnson Parkway. (File No. MO1704, Assessment No. 175503) Adopted 18 RES 18-273 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the 2017 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Third Street. (File No. MO1703, Assessment No. 175502) Adopted 19 RES 18-220 Preliminary Order setting the date of City Council public hearing for April 4, 2018 to consider approval for the improvement to the east-west alley bounded by Fuller, Aurora, Western, and Virginia. (Project No. 19243, Assessment No. 185000) Adopted 20 RES 18-342 Granting preliminary approval to the issuance of certain general obligation and revenue bonds as approved in the 2018 budget of the City of Saint Paul; expressing the intent of the City of Saint Paul to reimburse itself from the proceeds of such tax-exempt bonds; and authorizing City finance staff and advisors to take certain actions with respect to the sale of such bonds. Adopted 21 RES 18-232 Changing the rates of pay for the classification of Parks and Recreation Worker in Grade 31H, EG 99, Special Employment Salary Schedule. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 22 RES 18-233 Changing the rates of pay for the classifications of Capital City Intern and EMS Cadet Assistant in Grade 001, EG 99, Special Employment. Adopted 23 RES 18-328 Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Ward Einess Strategies, LLC. Adopted 24 RES 18-330 Authorizing appropriate City officials to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Lockridge Grindal Nauen, PLLP. Adopted 25 RES 18-295 Proclaiming that the 19th of May, 2018 be considered International Migratory Bird Day by the City of Saint Paul. Adopted 26 RES 18-298 Authorizing the acceptance of funds for the Emergency Solutions Grant Program for HUD FY2017 and approving the 2017-2018 Emergency Solutions Grant fund recipients. Adopted 27 RES 18-258 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a Facilities Use Agreement with Team Rubicon, a non-profit, veteran lead disaster response group, to allow storage for a disaster response trailer. Adopted 28 RES 18-27 Authorizing the Police Department to donate a wrestling mat to the Friendly Hills Middle School Wrestling Program. Withdrawn 29 RES 18-321 Authorizing the City to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Ramsey County for the Ford Parkway Bridge Erosion Remedy and Mississippi River Boulevard Outfall Reconstruction Project. Adopted 30 RES 18-311 Approving an agreement between the City, the cities of West St. Paul and Mendota Heights, and the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO) regarding the erosion stabilization of the Cherokee Heights Upper Ravine, and installation of two hydrodynamic separator stormwater treatment devices. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 31 RES 18-315 Approving changes to the Municipal State Aid Street System as recommended by the Department of Public Works and with preliminary approval by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, related to the Wheelock Parkway Reconstruction project which caused the closing of Parkway Drive (MSAS 178). Adopted 32 RES 18-365 Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, for an Auto Repair Garage license for EPH Auto LLC (License ID #20170004690), d/b/a EPH Auto at 670 Snelling Avenue North. Adopted 33 RES 18-349 Approving adverse action against the Massage Center-B (Home Location) and Massage Practitioner licenses held by Kong Xiong, d/b/a Kay’s Massage at 917 Barclay Street. (To be withdrawn.) Withdrawn FOR DISCUSSION 34 ABZA 18-2 Public hearing to consider the appeal of a decision made by the Board of Zoning Appeals stating that the Zoning Administrator's October 30, 2017 determination letter was not in error in determining that the West Addition to the Commodore Restaurant was, for zoning purposes, never legally established as a restaurant space. Councilmember Thao said he didn't find error in the BZA's finding, and was committed to working with Mr. Rupp and DSI to help Mr. Rupp through the process so he could create a legal restaurant space. He moved to deny the appeal. Council members Noecker and Prince thanked Councilmember Thao and spoke in support. Councilmember Thao said he appreciated Mr. Rupp's contributions to the community. Motion of Intent - Appeal denied Yea: 6- City Council President Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Henningson Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom City of Saint Paul Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 35 CO 18-10 Report on the Port Authority's progress to fulfill land donation and wetland obligations. Wes Saunders-Pearce, Water Resource Coordinator, gave a report and answered questions from Council members. In response to comments from Council President Brendmoen, Mr. Saunders-Pearce suggested a follow-up report in October or November. Received and filed 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 36 Ord 18-5 Amending Chapter 157 of the Legislative Code to clarify parking restrictions in certain zoning districts. Councilmember Noecker made brief comments and moved approval. Adopted Yea: 6- City Council President Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Henningson Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 37 Ord 18-8 Amending Chapter 160 of the Legislative Code pertaining to parking meter zones on holidays. Councilmember Noecker made brief comments and moved approval. Adopted Yea: 6- City Council President Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Henningson Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom Second Reading City of Saint Paul Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 38 Ord 18-9 Establishing the classification titled Assistant to the Mayor VIII in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.02 (H) of the Charter. Laid over to March 7 for third reading/public hearing 39 Ord 18-10 Establishing the classification titled Assistant to the Mayor VII in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.02 (H) of the Charter. Laid over to March 7 for third reading/public hearing First Reading 40 Ord 18-12 Amending Chapter 31 of the Legislative Code pertaining to ranked voting. Laid over to March 7 for second reading SUSPENSION ITEMS Council President Brendmoen moved suspension of the rules. Rules suspended Yea: 6- City Council President Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Henningson Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom RES 18-405 Supporting two gun violence prevention bills being heard in the Minnesota House of Representatives Public Safety Committee on March 1, 2018. Council members made brief comments. Council President Brendmoen moved approval of the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- City Council President Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Henningson Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom BUDGET AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Saint Paul Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 41 RES PH 18-60 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $265,740 to reflect additional 2018 funding expected from Como Friends. No one was present to testify. Councilmember Henningson moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- City Council President Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Henningson Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom LEGISLATIVE HEARING ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION City of Saint Paul Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 53 RLH RR 17-48 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 544 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST in Council File RLH RR 17-12. (Public hearing held February 28) Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond gave a staff report. She said 180 days were granted at the end of last June, and it had been back and forth between Legislative Hearings and City Council since then to try to get it to 50% compliance, which would allow the $5000 bond to be continued. She said the building official determined 30% completion as of February 14, which would normally mean that she would ask that the bond be forfeited and DSI allowed to abate the nuisance. She said in this case it was a community development corporation involving extra contracting concerns which was a special circumstance and the reason she had continued the matter in Legislative Hearings. She said one of the requirements was a new work plan, and at 3:00 that day she had received an excel spreadsheet with a timeline but with no supporting documents in the form of construction statements or contractor bids. She recommended that the Council find that the work plan was inadequate. She said she had hoped that rather than forfeiting the bond, the CDC would post an additional $5000 bond for more time, but that had not happened. She said, in terms of financing, a certificate of estimated development costs had just been provided and distributed, and she had an unsigned master credit agreement from the Twin Cities Community Land Bank received on the 18th. She said she felt there weren't good connections being made in terms of timeline, bids and financing; and the fact that things were coming in at 3:00 and 3:40 that day was an indication they didn't have things together in a way that would allow granting another 180 days. She said it was disconcerting that there had been at least three summary abatement orders, one for tall grass, one for securing and cleaning, and a work order for clearing the site and cleaning the sidewalk. She said these were basic maintenance items, and she asked how they could put together a plan to rehabilitate the property and the situation. She said she had she had been unsuccessful in getting a work plan, a deposit posted, and the property maintained. She said the Council could provide additional direction, but her recommendation was to find that the nuisance was not abated and allow DSI to go forward with removal of the building. Council President Brendmoen referred to estimated costs listed on the document just submitted, and asked whether there were acquisition costs or the HRA had any money in the project. Ms. Moermond said she didn't have an answer to those questions. She said it was an existing house, and the project was a rehabilitation. Councilmember Noecker asked Ms. Moermond why she was not recommending that more time be allowed for the new deposit and a better work plan, as was done in other cases. Ms. Moermond said they had been asking for those things for two months, and, to date, that very clear expectation had not been met. She said the Council could ask that more time be granted. Councilmember Thao said he had finally gotten a hold of the Nieeta (Presley) with the CDC, and he would be requesting another layover to help her get this straightened out. He asked for a one-week layover. Council President Brendmoen suggested the public hearing be held. In opposition: Dr. Loyce Foreman, CDC said there had been a number of challenges and setbacks from the beginning. He said they were a non-profit and hired community contractors, City of Saint Paul Page 10 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 and the first was commercial contractor and unable to pull permits for the residential project. He said they had been compiling documents to meet the requirements, but the $5000 bond discussion was only two weeks old. He said it was being requested in cash or credit card, and was not a bond, and was a financial burden. He said the scope of the project had changed from bringing a two bedroom, two bathroom house up to code (interrupted). In response to a question from Council President Brendmoen, he said they acquired the house in November 2015 from the Twin Cities Land Bank. He said it was part of a package of two properties, and in order to acquire 550 Minnehaha, which was built in 2007, they would have to take and rehabilitate 544. He said they took that on, and found that the original structure was almost beyond repair. He said they had gutted the property and shored it up, and added 1000 square feet of new construction for a third bedroom and bathroom. Councilmember Henningson asked whether the amount in the financial document was is inclusive of what had been done and would be done. Dr. Foreman said it was. Councilmember Thao asked what was keeping them from taking care of maintenance. Dr. Foreman said it had snowed two days before, and he had hired contractor who didn't do the work. He said no one resided at the property, and had contractors there intermittently. Council President Brendmoen said it had snowed on Saturday, and they (Council members) had all shoveled. Dr Foreman reiterated that no one resided at the property and he had hired a contractor. He said one question was question is could they do this (the rehabilitation). He said the funds allocated exceeded the cost estimate, and they felt they could complete it within their budget. Councilmember Thao asked Dr. Foreman what they were asking for to be able to meet Ms. Moermond's requirements, and whether they could do the $5000 bond. Dr. Foreman said it would be a hardship but they could if given time. He repeated that he'd only heard about it two weeks before, and were asked for cash. He said they were bondable through their insurance company. He said he had hoped to have the full amount that day, and in talking to Nieeta, it was her understanding that Ms. Moermond was possibly going to suspend the request. He said they were ready to comply, but needed a little more time, and he didn't understand why it had to be cash out of their pocket. Councilmember Thao moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Councilmember Thao said the Council could give one week to come up with that. He said the City went out of their way to ensure their non-profit partners were successful, and the CDC had done a great job on the neighboring house. He said the expectations for a non-profit had to be the same as for a private business. Council President Brendmoen said the everyone wanted the project completed and contributing to the community. She said she understood the challenges the CDC had encountered, but it was possible this property had been a blight to the neighborhood for a decade, and it wasn't fair to the neighbors for the City to keep kicking the can down the road. She encouraged Dr. Foreman take advantage of the week layover and work with Mr. Thao. Ms. Moermond said she wanted to clarify for the record, the City Council's expectations, which would be confirmed with a letter. She said a $5000 performance deposit should be posted in addition to the current bond; she noted that was originally discussed at the end of December as part of determining whether it was at the 50% mark and was covered in three hearings. She said she needed a sworn construction City of Saint Paul Page 11 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 statement with bids to support the timeline, and she needed clear financing documentation. She said it went without saying that the property should be maintained, and DSI would be sending out a Parks crew the next day, a week after their deadline. Council President Brendmoen said that was a long list of things, and winging it wasn't going to work. Councilmember Thao said it was a demanding list; he moved to lay the matter over for two weeks. Council President Brendmoen said with getting the letter out the door she felt that was reasonable, recognizing that at some point it's the end of the line. Councilmember Thao agreed. Councilmember Noecker said she wanted it on the record that this was the end of the line for her too. Public hearing held and closed; laid over to March 14 at 3:30 p.m. Yea: 6- City Council President Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Henningson Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom City of Saint Paul Page 12 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA 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 (Items 42 - 65) No one was present to testify. Councilmember Noecker moved to close the public hearing and approve the Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda as amended. Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda adopted as amended Yea: 6- City Council President Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Henningson Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 42 RLH RR 17-46 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1060 AVON STREET NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the January 3, 2018, City Council public hearing. (Public hearing continued from January 3) (Amend to remove within 15 days with no option for repair) Adopted as amended (remove within 15 days with no option for repair) 43 RLH RR 18-10 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 947 BARCLAY STREET in Council File RLH RR 17-8. Public hearing continued to March 7 44 RLH TA 18-8 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1251 BARCLAY STREET. (File No. 1801T, Assessment No. 189000) Adopted 45 RLH SAO 18-12 Appeal of Bret Johnson to a Summary Abatement Order at 1613 CONWAY STREET. Adopted 46 RLH TA 18-17 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 940 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. J1805G, Assessment No. 188704) Adopted 47 RLH TA 18-1 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 1790 HAMPSHIRE AVENUE. (File No. VB1805, Assessment No. 188804) Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 13 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 48 RLH CO 18-7 Appeal of Alexandra Reese to a Correction Notice at 1194 HEWITT AVENUE. Adopted 49 RLH TA 18-2 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1531 MARGARET STREET. (File No. 1801T, Assessment No. 189000) Adopted 50 RLH TA 18-92 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Property Clean Up during August 2017 at 1683 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. J1803A1, Assessment No. 188504) Adopted 51 RLH TA 18-6 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2235 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. 1801T, Assessment No. 189000) Adopted 52 RLH VBR 18-3 Appeal of Danielle Sobaski to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1124 MATILDA STREET. (Public hearing continued from April 18) Referred to Legislative Hearings on March 13 54 RLH TA 18-5 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 544 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST. (File No. J1804B, Assessment No. 188103) Adopted 55 RLH TA 18-7 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1662 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. 1801T, Assessment No. 189000) Adopted 56 RLH TA 18-69 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 307 PAGE STREET EAST. (File No. VB1805, Assessment No. 188804) Adopted 57 RLH RR 17-52 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2096 REANEY AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 17-28. Adopted as amended (180 days to abate nuisance/dangerous building) City of Saint Paul Page 14 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 58 RLH TA 18-3 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1890 STILLWATER AVENUE. (File No. J1805G, Assessment No. 188704) Adopted 59 RLH VO 17-60 Appeal of Gina Yanez and Louis Yanez to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 740 WASECA STREET. (Public hearing continued from February 14) Adopted as amended (extension granted) 60 RLH TA 18-20 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 937 YORK AVENUE. (File No. VB1805, Assessment No. 188804) Adopted 61 RLH AR 18-1 Ratifying the assessments for Boarding and/or Securing services during September 2017. (File No. J1804B, Assessment No. 188103) Adopted 62 RLH AR 18-2 Ratifying the assessments for Trash Hauling services during October 4 to October 25, 2017. (File No. J1805G, Assessment No. 188704) Adopted 63 RLH AR 18-3 Ratifying the assessments for Tree Removal services during May to September 2017. (File No. 1801T, Assessment No. 189000) Adopted 64 RLH AR 18-4 Ratifying the assessments for Demolition services during August 2017. (File No. J1804C, Assessment No. 182003) Adopted 65 RLH AR 18-5 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration Fees billed during June 7 to September 21, 2017. (File No. VB1805, Assessment No. 188804) Adopted Council members shared news from the wards. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Tolbert moved to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 4:24 p.m. City of Saint Paul Page 15 City Council Minutes - Final February 28, 2018 Yea: 6- City Council President Brendmoen, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Tolbert, Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Prince and Councilmember Henningson Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 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). Council members 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. Visit www.stpaul.gov/council for meeting videos and updated copies of the agendas, minutes, and supporting documents. 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