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City Hall and Court House City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Council Chambers - 3rd Meeting Agenda Floor 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, June 20, 2018 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd Floor Budget Amendment Public Hearings and Legislative Hearing Items at 3:30 p.m. Public Hearings at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE 1 CO 18-38 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1232 SEVENTH STREET EAST a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) Sponsors: Bostrom Attachments: 1232 7 St E.OTA 6-11-18 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. 2 RES 18-961 Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up services during April 2 to 13, 2018, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 24, 2018 and City Council public hearing for September 12, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1812A, Assessment No. 188532) Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: Report of Completion Assessment Roll City of Saint Paul Page 1 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 3 RES 18-963 Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up services during April 18 to 30, 2018, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 24, 2018 and City Council public hearing for September 12, 2018 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1813A, Assessment No. 188533) Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: Report of Completion Assessment Roll 4 RES 18-967 Authorizing acceptance of a Dedication of Easement for Right-of-Way Purposes for a portion of proposed Myrtle Avenue as part of the development of new housing at the Weyerhauser site on the Minneapolis/St. Paul border. Sponsors: Henningson Attachments: Exhibit A General Area Information 5 RES 18-974 Approving an amendment to Lease Agreement PR/10 for land abutting and incorporated into the Cayuga Playground to extend the term through April 30, 2020. Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: 18.MnDOT Lease Map 6 RES Approving the Revised Memorandum of Agreement for the 2018 Wage 18-1010 and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters. Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: 2018 Carpenters Wage & Fringe MOA REVISED 7 RES 18-998 Accepting the gift of the costs of travel expenses from the Governing Alliance on Racial Equity ("GARE")/ Center for Social Inclusion/ Race Forward, for Chief Equity Officer, Toni Newborn, to attend the Race Equity Here convening held in New York City, New York on June 6 - 8, 2018. Sponsors: Brendmoen 8 RES Accepting the gift of the costs of travel expenses from the National Guard 18-1000 for Chief Equity Officer, Toni Newborn, to attend the National Guard’s 5th annual Special Victim’s Counsel ("SVC") Continuing Legal Education ("CLE") Program to be held in Tampa, Florida from June 18 - 20, 2018. Sponsors: Brendmoen City of Saint Paul Page 2 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 9 RES 18-900 Approving the 2018 Round 1 Cultural Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) Loan and Grant Program awards. Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: Attachment A 2018 Cultural STAR Round 1 Financial Analysis RES 18-900 Attachment B 2018 Cultural STAR Round 1 Final Recommendations RES # 18-900 10 RES 18-908 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to provide an accessible kayak dock at no cost to the City. Sponsors: Bostrom Attachments: City of Saint Paul Dock Coop Maint Agreement.pdf 11 RES 18-990 Approving a waiver of the 45-day waiting period to approve a Malt Off Sale (Brewery) license with conditions to Amazen, LLC, d/b/a Vine Park Brewing Co. (License ID #20180001388) at 1254 7th Street West. Sponsors: Noecker Attachments: Letter from West 7th Fort Road Federation Signed license conditions dated May 14th 2018 FOR DISCUSSION 12 RES Creating a welcoming and inclusive city by expanding the availability of 18-1006 gender-neutral restrooms in City owned and operated buildings. Sponsors: Prince, Thao, Noecker, Brendmoen, Henningson and Tolbert City of Saint Paul Page 3 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 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 13 Ord 18-24 Granting the application of Wedum Albion LLC to rezone property at 900 Albion Avenue from R4 One-Family Residential to T3 Traditional Neighborhood, and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Sponsors: Tolbert Attachments: Planning Commission Resolution06.01.18 Planning Commission Action Minutes06.01.18 Zoning Committee Packet 14 Ord 18-27 Amending Chapter 33 of the Legislative Code (plumbing fees) to update the fees for gas burning water heaters, dryers, ranges or other devices/appliances, including gas piping. Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: Chapter 33 Fee Change Memo BUDGET AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARINGS (3:30 p.m.) 15 RES PH Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks 18-165 and Recreation in the amount of $279,000 to reflect additional 2018 funding expected from Como Friends. Sponsors: Henningson Attachments: Como Friends Donations 2018.2.xlsx 16 RES PH Accepting a donation from the Minnesota China Garden Friendship 18-178 Society and amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $170,000, to reflect the Minnesota China Garden Friendship Society’s gift for the St.Paul-Changsha China Friendship Garden project in Phalen Regional Park. Sponsors: Bostrom Attachments: Budget Sheet LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA (3:30 p.m.) 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. City of Saint Paul Page 4 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 17 RLH SAO Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 894 18-29 BEECH STREET in Council File RLH SAO 18-27. Sponsors: Prince Attachments: 894 Beech St.Press Ltr.4-26-18.doc 894 Beech St.Press Ltr.5-9-18.doc 18 RLH VO Appeal of John Kerwin to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy 18-13 and Order to Vacate at 667 LINCOLN AVENUE. Sponsors: Noecker Attachments: 667 Lincoln Ave.appeal.4-5-18 667 Lincoln Ave.Kerwin Ltr.4-19-18.doc 667 Lincoln Ave.email.4-27-18.pdf 667 Lincoln Ave.Gause & Moore Chimney Inspection Report.5-21-18.pdf 667 Lincoln Ave.Kerwin Ltr.5-24-18.doc 19 RLH FCO Appeal of Patrick Hogan to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection at 18-69 1142 MARION STREET. Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: 1142 Marion St.appeal.5-11-18 1142 Marion St.Photos.5-1-18 1142 Marion St.Hogan Ltr.5-24-18.doc 1142 Marion St.Hogan Revised Ltr.5-31-18.doc 1142 Marion St.Hogan Ltr.6-8-18.doc 20 RLH CO Appeal of Donald and Barbara Orr to a Correction Notice at 1765 18-19 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (To be referred back to Legislative Hearing on July 10) Sponsors: Bostrom Attachments: 1765 Maryland Ave E.appeal.5-25-18 1765 Maryland Ave.Photos.5-23-18 1765 Maryland Ave E.Owner Photos.6-5-18.pdf 1765 Maryland Ave E.City Photos.6-5-18.pdf 1765 Maryland Ave E.Orr Ltr.6-8-18.doc 21 RLH VBR Appeal of Noela Suhfor to a Vacant Building Registration and Notice of 18-27 Condemnation Unfit for Human Habitation Order to Vacate at 1007 OXFORD STREET NORTH. Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: 1007 Oxford St. N.appeal.5-14-2018 1007 Oxford St N.SAO.5-2-18 1007 Oxford St N.Suhfor Letter.6-12-18.doc City of Saint Paul Page 5 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 22 RLH TA Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Property at 1568 17-469 POINT DOUGLAS ROAD. (File No. J1802G, Assessment No. 188701; amended to File No. J1802G1, Assessment No. 188706 and to delete the assessment) Sponsors: Prince Attachments: 1568 Pt Douglas Rd.SA 7-5-17 1568 Pt Douglas Rd.Garbage Hauler Letter 7-14-17 23 RLH RR Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 830 18-22 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST within fifteen (15) days after the June 20, 2018, City Council public hearing. (Public hearing continued from June 20) Sponsors: Thao Attachments: 830 University Ave W.OTA 3-14-18 830 University Ave W.PH 4-20-18 830 University Ave W.SHPO Form 3-20-18 830 University Ave W.Photos 9-30-15 830 University Ave W.Photos 1-3-18 830 University Ave W.Photos 3-8-18 830 University Ave W.Photos 3-19-18 830 University Ave W.Condemnation-Vacate Order.9-17-15 830 University Ave W.Watson-Nelson R-R Ltr.5-24-18.doc 830 University Ave W.Boundary Waters Bank Financing Doc.6-12-18.pdf 830 University Ave W.Work Plan.6-12-18.pdf 830 University Ave W.All American Painting & Remodel Bod.6-9-18.pdf 830 University Ave W.Amendment PA & Original PA.5-30-18.pdf 830 University Ave W.Purchase Agreement..pdf 830 University Ave W.Watson-Nelson R-R Ltr.6-14-18.doc 830 Universityy Ave W.chain emails Ltr.6-15-18.pdf 830 University Ave W.Affidavit 6-15-18.pdf 830 University Ave W.Revised Financing Affidavit 6-20-18.pdf 24 RLH FCO Appeal of Lisa VanHorn to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 161 18-66 WINIFRED STREET WEST. Sponsors: Noecker Attachments: 161 Winifred St. W.appeal.5-2-2018 161 Winifred St W.Photos.5-7-18.pdf 161 Winifred St W.VanHorn Ltr.5-25-18.doc SUSPENSION ITEMS City of Saint Paul Page 6 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 RES Approving a License Agreement with Ramsey County, on behalf of the 18-1016 State of Minnesota, to allow entry upon county property to evaluate the conditions following the Wabasha Slope slide of April 28, 2018. Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: Wabasha Slope Slide License Agreement RES Approving a License Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor to allow entry 18-1041 upon Clear Channel Outdoor property to evaluate the conditions following the Wabasha Slope slide of April 28, 2018. Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: 6.20.18 Clear Channel Outdoor RES Condemning separation of immigrant and refugee families and calling for 18-1051 the immediate end of the Trump administration’s Zero-Tolerance Policy. Sponsors: Noecker, Prince, Thao, Brendmoen, Henningson and Tolbert PUBLIC HEARINGS (5:30 p.m.) 25 RES PH Approving the application of HmongTown Connections Inc. for a sound 18-156 level variance to present amplified music during the HmongTown Festival on June 23 and 24, 2018 at 217 Como Avenue. Sponsors: Thao Attachments: Application ENS Map Notice to Owners List of Owners Letter to Applicant 26 RES PH Approving the application of Steve Heckler, Lowertown Blues Festival, for 18-162 a sound level variance to present amplified music on Thursday, July 19 through Saturday, July 21, 2018 during the Lowertown Blues Festival at Mears Park. Sponsors: Noecker Attachments: Application ENS Map Notice to Owners List of Owners Letter to Applicant City of Saint Paul Page 7 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 27 RES PH Approving the application of Amber ACE Cleveland for a sound level 18-164 variance in to present amplified live music on July 7, 2018 during For the Love, A Community Celebration at Mears Park. Sponsors: Noecker Attachments: Application ENS Map Notice to Owners List of Owners Letter to Applicant 28 RES PH Approving the application of TMT Productions LLC for a sound level 18-166 variance to present announcements and DJ music on Saturday, July 14, 2018 during the Night Nation Run at Harriet Island. Sponsors: Noecker Attachments: Application ENS Map Notice to Owners List of Owners Letter to Applicant 29 RES PH Approving the application of the St. Paul Jewish Community Center for a 18-163 sound level variance to present live amplified music on July 15, 2018 during a Mini Farmers/Art Market at 1375 St. Paul Avenue. Sponsors: Tolbert Attachments: Application ENS #1 Map Notice to Owners List of Owners Letter to Applicant City of Saint Paul Page 8 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 30 RES PH Approving the application of United Hmong Family Inc. for a sound level 18-159 variance for amplified sound on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, 2018 for the Hmong Int’l Freedom Festival at Como Park, McMurray Fields. Sponsors: Henningson Attachments: Application ENS Map Notice to Owners List of Owners Letter to Applicant District 10 Support RES PH 18-159 31 Ord 18-19 Amending Chapter 324 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the number of licenses. Sponsors: Noecker, Prince and Brendmoen Attachments: NATO Letter to St. Paul City Council (June 19 2018) 32 Ord 18-25 Amending the Can Can Wonderland Commercial Development District to add one additional on-sale license. Sponsors: Henningson Attachments: Legal Description- 755 Prior- Exhibit 1a 755 Prior Map- Exhibit 1 HMC Support Email 33 Ord 18-20 Amending Chapter 164 of the Legislative Code pertaining to residential permit parking. Sponsors: Brendmoen 34 RES PH Updating and simplifying the Residential Permit Parking Program. 18-172 Sponsors: Brendmoen, Tolbert, Noecker, Thao and Henningson Attachments: 2018 Area Maps Combined Permit Parking Area Table Planning Commission Residential Permit Parking Resolution 5-4-18 Transportation Cte vote and staff report form Reid letter re Area 20 Comments re Area 7 City of Saint Paul Page 9 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 35 RES PH Ratifying the assessment for the 2017 Street Maintenance Service 18-121 Program-Mill and Overlay: Selby Avenue. (File No. MO1708, Assessment No. 175507) Sponsors: Thao Attachments: Assessment Roll 36 RES PH Ratifying the assessment for the 2017 Street Maintenance Service 18-120 Program-Mill and Overlay: Smith Avenue. (File No. MO1707, Assessment No. 175506) Sponsors: Noecker Attachments: Assessment Roll 37 RES PH Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on 18-125 Private Property during January to March 2018. (File No. 1801LDSRP, Assessment No. 184002) Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: Assessment Roll 38 RES PH Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Sanitary Sewer Line on 18-126 Private Property during January to March 2018. (File No. SWRP1803, Assessment No. 183002) Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: Assessment Roll Steven Johnson Claim Letter 39 RES PH Approving the application submitted by Janna Severance, General 18-170 Counsel for Presbyterian Homes and Services for an exception to the general hours of operation for pedestrian Skyway Bridge #47 and the portion of the World Trade Center Ramp which connects to Skyway Bridge #47. Sponsors: Noecker Attachments: Notice of Council Hearing with Affidavit of Service Exception to General Hours of Operation Application Letters from Allied Parking Inc and Building Owners & Managers Assocation Agreement between Central Towers and City of St Paul HRA Map and miscellaneous documents Chapter 140 - Skyway Conduct City of Saint Paul Page 10 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 40 RES PH Approving installation of bike lanes on Arlington Avenue between Rice 18-168 Street and Jackson Street. Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: Arlington Ave Bikeway Project Summary Arlington SOER Transportation Committee Staff Report Summary of Comments Received 41 ABZA 18-4 Public hearing to consider an appeal of Joseph Rittmann to a decision made by the Board of Zoning Appeals approving variance requests to construct a 6-unit, multi-family development at 617 Laurel Avenue. (Public hearing held June 20) Sponsors: Thao Attachments: Appeal Application BZA Application Materials (2) Staff Report 2018 Res. 2017 Res. 3/26/2018 Minutes 4/23/2018 Minutes 5/7/2018 Minutes 5/21/2018 Minutes 60DayExtension CommunityComments Rittmann email 06-15-18 Correspondence supporting appeal - 617 Laurel City of Saint Paul Page 11 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 42 APC 18-3 Public hearing to consider the appeal of Scott Kramer to a decision of the Planning Commission revoking a conditional use permit at 241 George Street West due to noncompliance with conditions of the permit. (Public hearing held June 20) Sponsors: Noecker Attachments: Appeal form and attachments Planning Commission Resolution 05.04.18 Planning Commission Action Minutes 05.04.18 Zoning Committee Minutes 04.26.18 Zoning Committee Minutes 03.29.18 Zoning Committee packet 04.26.18 Memo to Zoning Committee 04.25.18 Zoning Committee Correspondence Received Aerial Land Use and Zoning Maps Correspondence supporting appeal - 241 George Correspondence opposing appeal - 241 George Katz Email Planning Commission Minutes 050418 Scott Kramer Cover Sheet and Index Memo.SK.06.20.18 SK.Aff.06.20.18 2010 NYE Flyer 2011 NYE Flyer 2016 NYE Facebook Invite 2017 NYE 7th Annual NYE Flyer 2006 NYE Flyer 2009 NYE Flyer December 2017 -- Blocked out dates---NO RENTALS December 2016 -- Blocked out dates---NO RENTALS Soucial Funktion NYE Jeff Sipe - 245 George St. W -- Statement in support of Scott Kramer Ni Tran & Camille Kundel - 230 George St. W -- Statement in support of Scott Kramer Previous statements of support Tahsha LePage and Esten Staab -- Statement in support of Scott Kramer Garisson Grouse - Phonic Narcotic -- Statement in support of Scott Kramer Grant Mayland - Dark Energy Minneapolis -- Statement in support of Scott Kramer Scott Kramer Video Fitch Email City of Saint Paul Page 12 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 Power Point of Past Party Flyers.JM 43 APC 18-6 Public hearing to consider the appeal of Neighbors for Responsible Development to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a conditional use permit for height at 246-258 Snelling Avenue South. Sponsors: Tolbert Attachments: 01 18-055252 Application for Appeal 02 60-DayLetter 03 PC Resolution 05 Snelling St Clair Presentation to PC 0518 06 #ADD ZC MINUTES# 07 18-055252 Correspondence Received 08 ZC Packet Planning Commission Minutes 051818 Correspondence opposing appeal - Snelling St. Clair Correspondence supporting appeal - Snelling St. Clair 44 APC 18-4 Public hearing to consider the appeal of David Burke on behalf of adjacent neighbors to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a conditional use permit to increase the number of residents in a sorority from 17 to 25 at 1381 Cleveland Avenue. Sponsors: Henningson Attachments: 18-067994 Appeal APC18-4 Extension Letter Planning Commission Resolution Planning Commission Minutes Zoning Committee Minutes (Draft) Correspondence Zoning Committee Staff Report Chan Email DefenseLambdaDeltaPhi.06-20-2018 City of Saint Paul Page 13 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 45 APC 18-5 Public hearing to consider the appeal of Leang Sarin of a Planning Commission denial of a conditional use permit for drive-through sales and service with modification of minimum driveway separation from adjacent residential property at 1330 Larpenteur Avenue. (To be withdrawn) Sponsors: Brendmoen Attachments: Application for Appeal 18-058036 Leang Sarin Deadline for Action Extension Letter 18-036924 Leang Sarin Letter notifying appelant of hearing date 5.2PC Resolution 18-036924 Leang Sarin PC Minutes April 20 2018 18-036924 Leang Sarin ZC Minutes April 12 2018 18-036924 Leang Sarin Correspondence ZC Staff Report Packet 18-036924 Leang Sarin Withdrawal Email 46 AHPC 18-2 Public hearing to consider the appeal of All Energy Solar to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission denying an application for solar panels at 662 Conway Street in the Dayton's Bluff Heritage Preservation District. Sponsors: Prince Attachments: Applicant Appeal HPC Resolution - 662 Conway St - Solar Array 662 Conway web packet HPC Presentation 662 Conway 4-12-18 April 12, 2018 Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT City of Saint Paul Page 14 Printed on 6/21/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda June 20, 2018 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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