there you go. All right. We're going to get this party started today. Calling the city council meeting to order. Call we Toast here. That's here again. Present Baker. Vice PRESIDENT Camps. For PRESIDENT. 5 presidents. 6 present one absent pencil PRESIDENT She is excuse. just before we do the pledge, I just want to make sure Council Marine can Cs. But can you just say hello one more time come off new for us. Everybody. And here. Perfect. Thank you so much. All right. So please stand if you are able and join us for the Pledge of Allegiance. all. Consent agenda items one through. 24 are before you for
your consideration. Wonderful. It's my understanding we're pulling items or 15 18 off can sign anything else that needs to be taken for separate consideration. Okay. Seeing none. To to pull them off. Said that. Okay. That sounds great. So we're gonna because we councilmember those virtual. We do roll call votes for everything. So I will have council member asking move the balance of the consent agenda. A roll call. Johnson. Yes, show provides Yes. Again. Council. Vice PRESIDENT Kamala. 6 a favor. No one opposed the consent agenda is adopted as amended. Item. 15 is resolution. 25 dash 11. 38 race in the city on behalf of Parks and
Recreation Department to accept a donation in the amount of $32,000 been way then supplied to support recreation services. Programming. Thank you. Council members a big opportunity to It's an organization. I'm a part of a panel member for about 5 years. We just maybe give us some background. Women's club has been operation since 1960. We do have women as members some of our best board members are women. So we raise money for youth activities and the city of Saint Paul, like the donation cut the city today. Opportunity to tell people that help our organization during state fair. At the state Fair, we operate a booth or so us. Appeared though the cheapest period to buy state
fair. We you walk through the main entrance way and selling go up to Underwood taken, right? It's that Underwood. All of profits go to youth activities Saint Paul. thank you opportunity comes thank you so much, Stan. And with that, I will take a motion from Chair Bowie to approve resolution. 25 desolate 30 eights. Roll call And Johnson, chose provides Yes, Vice PRESIDENT I6 in favor nor opposed the resolution is adopted. Item 18. This resolution 25 Dash 11, 60 approving the reappointment of Barton Butch as the chief of the fire Department. Well, yes. See us. Come on up are honored. it's always a unique and wonderful opportunity that we get to a prove the reappointment of some of the
best directors of departments in the city. So with that, I'd like to turn over to our honored guest. You thanks to say a few words about his reappointment and then will, of by council members to share any additional thoughts. Thank Thank you, council. Appreciate the. The time here and the kind words. Really appreciate that. Thank Myself and my family, as you can see here, really just deeply honored for the opportunity to continue to serve. Here in Saint Paul as the fire chief. It's a it's been It's just been part of my entire Growing up in Saint Paul and spending the last 40 years, 40 working for the Saints and Paul and just honored to. Being given the opportunity
to continue to serve. We go. We go. So I was joking a bit that last time we were up half of kids weren't here. We've definitely grown as a family. It's just it's really nice. Everyone here. So thank you. We we started. I started my journey year. You know, as a teen years, like I said, working a youth program, which is now the right track program was that was that? product of that program is labeled something way different. 40 years ago. And then. You know, move there into the parks, rec department and then and then the fire department and now the fire So it's just been a it's been a a a lot of years of serving giving back. I just really honor to get be given that opportunity. So. want to thank the council.
Mayor Carter just just for the confidence they have in me giving me this opportunity. To serve, you know, as as one of your advisors rght is one of the mayor's advisers is be the faces. Fire departments do. Really can't. Thank you enough for that. You know, councilmember can which we talked a lot told it ever given the opportunity to think that when a man of the fire department health, I'll take it every single time. We really have a. I think the best organization in the same. And so if if of a lot of women saying that in the country where we are. Really a department that. Does things differently. Does things with innovation, my really committed to serve and it's it's because of the women and men. This is fire department. Also, you know, sometimes
forget I. And I don't do it on purpose. But the administration staff, we have a talk to our for our fire department all the time. Yu know, we the lights, the the tones go off we get on a rig lights and sirens and respond to tell people that's what we do. But but it's often forgotten that the lights actually turn profit. The tones actually go off the rig actually starts. And were able to respond because of the entire staff that we have. And so thank you to administration staff as well as his you also serve. You also responding also save lives appreciate that to the union, the Union delegates that are I can't thank you enough for your partnership. This department wouldn't be where it's at today without your partnership
and it without you working with us to working together for a common goal. We have a labor management process tat again, I'll say it probably the rest of the countries trying to model it's because of the union leadership. We have that is willing to come in and always always come to the table and work together. So thank you so much for that. Community members and partners. You know. Thank you for your continued support. Your trust, your. And you believe that public safety is shared responsibility. It's not just the fire department responding. It's it is a community, you know, committee first public safety. We talk a lot about that. But is community responding serving the residents of this city? And super proud the accomplishment? Look back. I
was in I didn't know if I want it until I stepped into the role. I remember the conversations with my wife. She's like what you think but once once we got in there and once we figured out that, you you can make some change, you can change what the department looks like. You can change how you respond to can change that. We serve. It was as exciting and we were all in to do it. So and finally, just this, I can't thank my family and I really can't. You know, I I'm I have tag that the fire but but it's it's not me. It's it's all of us. We have morning coffee and really. A lot of things are implemented after them that morning coffee visit. It is too. But a team approach and
how we do things my way for a cause. Is simply amazing. And can do his job without like my kids. My my grandkids. They're there in the trenches with believe in this department there that they also on way. My my daughters and my son law, Dyer laws, my sister-in-law everyone's this is a this is a tight family. a family committed to serving and helping navigate this role. So I can't think thank you. With that. And just in closing again. Thank you for the opportunity. Thank you for believing in what we're doing and the opportunity to serve here in Paul. it's going to ask the little please state your name for will respectfully submit the public testimony. And I know that there are a lot of
folks that are excited to talk about. Think so. I'll start with Councilmember Brzeski. Thank you compress PRESIDENT Can get chief. I love that. You mentioned even the decision to become, you know, to take on this role such a big one even the half joking or not a joking insistence of like what are you crazy like this the I just appreciate that honesty because I don't know that anyone appreciates the level of sort of day-to-day burden that so many of our city leaders say calm, but particularly folks and the fire department who have to be that frontline response. You know, I live about 100 feet from the Hammond High rise and I'm very aware of what your your department does because there's just so many calls
so many people relying on your team members to go and be the thing that keeps them alive. Keeps them healthy response emergency. And so that's such a such a longstanding burden. Someone like me who chose to live in Saint Paul and moved to Saint Paul. Hearing about folks who have been with the city as long as you have is always such a good reminder of what people invest into making our community work. And you having another term, you know, of we've been enacted when I was a staff member. Now in my my short-term term as council member, and you've always been really helpful and responsive in. You know, appreciate what you said of all the different folks in your department that make things covid you're doing
less. That rhyme, keep things headed in the right direction and I'm very happy. Israel. Thank you. I will just add, please stay. We get a lot of that going in this chambers and there's nothing more welcome than a So we are willing to hang with it. If you are. All right. Any other comments from council members all go to a chair? We next. And then in the queue is Kuzma. Just thank you. Vice chair. And she just amazing. Journey story honored serve alongside with you. I just think about just like your story the same pot kids that she is inspirational. Like so many people can look up to your family. And I just throw something now you mentioned
like family committed to service. And I have seen that in my year and a half. And even said Imad Weathers National Night our and some community festival. You're there. Your team is there and your power to be with your team is there isn't no big eyes little use like you're you're very rude. 8 in making sure have a collaborative approach and just prime example to what the outcomes are when you invest in young people. So thank you for your service. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Vice chief. Also want to thank you and thank your whole family for all they do and sacrificed to serve our city. I want to express my gratitude for Scottsmoor believe mentioned Lake someone that's committed to service
like another that you committed to service was in your role in the Northland Cup. So the Northland Cup is a hockey game where Saint Paul has a team versus Ramsey County. And I've only been here a few years, but the game is a really big deal. It's very competitive and it raises money for the Saint. Paul Ramsey County Intervention Program supporting folks experiencing domestic violence and Sochi thinks that's when the coach and a player this year. And it's just really appreciate your support for that program. On top of everything that you Thank you. Thank you. We'll try to try to get a victory next And next up, we have council meeting. have very supportive of this to me a plate then want to say thank you so much to you. 2 things for her, their commitment and your passion says serving inner city and
just really leading our fire department. What am I? Favorite memories is remove the tumor. The fire station 7 together. That was a necessity at updated needed about improvements. And I look at where we are. You know, grand opening just happen for a fire station 7 and yesterday we had a fire. Let's to pay check. And I just can't say enough how much ball, because do have your car department and it really it's so that the about leadership commitment that you do bring to you. Fire department and city offer all say, look at that. You have your family members here. So what that you to know such an important position, leadership position in our city really takes that important. The support network as well as i want to say, thanks to your family for really couldn't
afford a for women. I'm taking care of everything so that you can also over here and taking care of our residents and the last thing I want to say is I really appreciate how open you are to always have a year open line of communication to the counselor here ensuring that that is something that Kate, all throughout fire I again, really appreciate you. And with been busy as will be voting yes, on this. Next, Johnson. Thank you. Council PRESIDENT And want also support of the resolution, but I'm glad that we pull that off of consent to just give you a chance to be appreciated by here in front of your family. And so many of our friends, I think one of the things that is just really important to me is being able to give folks there hours while they're here. She thinks
appreciated just your receptiveness to new council and thinking also getting a chance to individually, I think build relationships with each of us. And I know for myself like it's the first known for 7, my time have actually had, I would say. Direct line of communication with chief. Fact, the Saint Paul Fire Department and someone that I kow that I can call and ask the qestion too. So I know that will reach out respond, but also just carries his heart and a children's private citizens badge and I have appreciated being able to see you show up as your full staff in many different spaces, including just being able to Adelaide today. The little woods here. Thank you for being able to do that. And thank you so much for your service. Continuing to serve our department and stay with us here in Saint Paul. Recognize that the job that
you hold as go in and it's not easy. So I just want you know that much respect to your team continuously. Thank you so for time. Thank you. I will see my remarks, but the deputy mayor is in the house and of course, to continue to climb onto this wonderful celebration. That is the reappointments. Council members, thank you for letting us have a moment to give. She thinks some flowers. When I think about the leadership. And that she thinks is shown. She thinks was one of the first people that I really built a relationship with what I came to the city of Saint Paul. And I think about the legacy of his leadership. And there's a couple examples that really come to mind. What we do in the city of Saint Paul when we have. A firefighter who is
diagnosed with cancer. Some cities that is a fight and some cities. It's awful thing for. That individual and for their families and in the city of Saint Paul, we we have a very different approach. And that's because of thinks teaching of us about what that is and really fighting for the women and men our fire department. And so I think that is a huge legacy. And i think we've a real leader in that space. A lot of other it departments. The other thing that I remember very clearly was when we were going through covid, not only that the women and men and the fire department show up in spaces like encampments and care for. Our community and they continue to do that. We have the bridge fun that we developed and we didn't have enough. People like process
applications and we needed to get that help out. Our residents and the fire department said we have whole crew that is going to it. Learn how to do data entry and do all of that process scene. And so we had firefighters and emt's that we're doing the processing work to get bridge fund dollars members of our community that that was literally the bridge that they needed during covid. And so all of those things happen because of the goodness and the leadership in the commitment that you bring to the space. So we're just really happy that you're going to stay with us another term. Thank you all you to come. Chris, thank you. Good to
mayor. I will close out the comments all of these are tough act to follow. I think my only comment really to his family when. It's very clear when you meet with chief thinks that you are his everything he thinks about you. You're the backbone to spark your the thing that gives resilience the time play and rst and you help recharge and the show up to serve the city every single day. So I just want to give kudos your family getting a little emotional about it. But today's the day. You all are also doing the hard work. Sir, thank you for your service to the city because the way that but shows up, I think illustrates the kind of family that he has. So. Give them a hard time and also know that you you are the backbone to what he brings to the city.
And then I think in a very close ties, your department, there isn't another department where each individual contribution matters more to the city of Saint Paul and that recognition is not lost on your chief. So every time we speak to him, he kows exactly the collective effort that it takes not just to show up for a broken bone, but to put out a house fire and save lives and health and help all of our It's just it's it's name. There's a tie. And if he's not with one of you, he's thinking about the other. I've never seen someone that is felt so connected to all the parts of this life. And so also to this department, please continue support the great leadership and like was and you are also the backbone for him at work. So thank you so much for your service. Giving him a hard time keeping and not to top So with that, I I like to move approval for the replay. Then the pardon, but Yanks as our chief of 5 of
our fire department. Roll call for U.S. Johnson Joe since provides Yes, Yang. Vice president cam. Hi. 6 favor. No one opposed. The resolution is adopted. Thank Thank you so much. Unceremoniously. We to continue. Thank you so much for being here. Feel free post an excuse yourselves as you necessary. Congratulations everyone. I have 21 is resolution 25 dash 11. 45 supplementing the gender resolution relating to sewer revenue. Bonds and providing for the issuance of sewer revenue. Bonds series 2025 c and taking other required action.
And we have staff reports. And I think the thing to note is that the school ended because of the timing that there's a timing thing with our bond sale. And we will be motion to approve recognizing that it will be in updated numbers that you are here to So I will kick it off to you. Good afternoon. My name is Neil Young hands the city's debt investment manager and what s Earlier today, the competitive sale we issued our 24. 25 see sewer lien bonds. These go to fund our annual sewer capital program. So for the sale, we had a betters with lowest invested going for a true interest cost of 4.18%.
Last year we had 6 batters so slightly better this year. Last year be headed interest costs of 3. I would like to thank our partners at Baker, Tilly Ballard's far or fast. And of course, public works for working to get this transaction completed. And I will be available for any questions. questions regarding the staff report I think just logistically to make sure that we planned this play and we are taking roll call, vote to motion to approve recognizing that the final numbers will be added. So we're motion to approve as amended. I will take a motion to men from Chair Johnson and we will have a roll call vote. Thank you for the staff report. Johnson. I don't. Yes, provides yes. Yang. Counsel vice PRESIDENT Can't 6 in favor nor opposed the resolution is adopted as
amended. We have a suspension items I tink will look councilmember Yanks for so I accept a motion from Councilmember Yang to suspend the rules for roll call. Vote. I provides Yes, Vice PRESIDENT. Can't I? 6 up a run on a post rules are suspended resolution. 25 Dash 11. 92 recognizing the contribution of captain cheer cool thing and siding thing. comes me. I could get off to you. comes vice PRESIDENT, a with a council support This and this ask for your support approving this resolution to abc request earlier this week have the council. Could solution for back to recognize kept in check or being inside being at there event this Saturday, their leaving, who is House Representatives site reached out but to have his best solution approved. And
you MAY also know the sister to who is the former ceo of American Partnership about being I am always really inspired and they read about the stories and accomplishments of our community leaders and also I wanted to highlight a few things in the resolution here. Captain Ship clothing is a veteran who during this Secret War. It's a covert war during the Vietnam War in which the most people where they could by the usda commit troops in house. He carried out dangerous missions that suggest that we treat all of show moving who created among Alphabet called her phone. That was specific to the one league rage his lifesaving with one of the first human girls to b educated in her generation. And became a
teacher in 1963. After immigrating to Saint Paul. Both of them went on to become machinist, entered into entrepreneurship and acquired several rental properties as well. Captain Chuck Wedding later a national organization, a nonprofit organization to promote the and also and culture. So I worked a paralegal for southern Minnesota, Regional legal Services, also known as aerials where she helped and then committee but legal assistance in the both of them open. The first assisted living in towns. They called Biden cultural specific care and services for committee. So with this resolution, we get full City council recognized was recognize the profound leadership kept check or being
and signing Maine and the contributions to the city and also proclaimed Saturday, JULY 26 kept in check or being inside. Then they in the city Saint Paul. So will be presenting the if we have the support of so again, thank you so much for your support and suspend this. And so that the special this item and that move approval of resolution. doesn't mention for approval roll call. I Johnson. I'm just yes. Provides Yes. Yang. Vice PRESIDENT. Can I 6 in favor nor opposed the resolution is adopted. thankful too. Word one next. Just because the other suspect tonight in the report. So recognize chair Bowie with a motion to suspend the rules for I Johnson. I dos test for that Yes, yea. Vice PRESIDENT Can't 6 in favor opposed the rules are suspended. Honoring
the beloved resolution. 25 dash 12. 0, 3 honoring the beloved Melvin, MR. Bubbles Thank you. Council for allowing suspend the rules. I do totally understand that this item half came under short notice. But some of community members, I want make sure that the council had a voice in representing an honoring the beloved nothing. Giles who was awarded line, proud, proud. Same color. He was known, particularly as MISTER Bubbles, bringing joy to all the spaces he was at and has been a champion to community peace gardens and bringing peace love and to our neighborhood he had on unfortunately, the tragic news
of passing away. So a few weeks ago and the reason why I'm bringing this up under suspension is because I will be on delivering this resolution to his home. And celebration AUGUST second. You all are invited to it Como Park. High School from 12:00pm to 02:00pm as the program as well as to the fore. There will be community reflections. I'm also follow-up to with the events later on for this council meeting. So I it would be mean the world to my community, if you can support and adopt this, excuse approved resolution so it can be able to extend our gratitude and recognition to the Giles family. Any other discussion. Seeing none. Will see the motion to approve from Tripoli and we'll have a roll call.
Week. Just yes. That's great. Yes, Vice PRESIDENT Kim, I 6 a favor nor opposed resolution is adopted. I will accept a motion to suspend the rules from vice chair We'll call. Toast. This provides king. Yes. Vice PRESIDENT 6 a favor not want to cause a rules are suspended for staff report. 25 Dash 18 2025 legislative session report. This just like, we're technical errors coming under suspension. But we have out. Really looking forward to. The opportunity here from our it, our director friend regarding last session, how things went. Yet just how the city did overall and what was the experience like the capital. So I will kick it over to you. Thank you. Council Vice PRESIDENT Kim uncovers and so happy to be here and bring House and the aircraft entered governmental relations
director for the City of Saint Paul I really appreciate you all giving me a few extra weeks to come before you to give this report. Since I have the mic and then a minute. I'm gonna take one quick second to just. Talk a little bit Also Herman, I speak are mayor to Melissa Herman, who was my former And as we all know, was assassinated about a month And appreciate you not making become in JUNE. I definitely would not have been able to hold it together back But much better now. But Melissa was it's just a huge loss for the entire state of Minnesota, for the Legislature for everybody. But I personally have the her legislative assistant starting at beginning of her second term in 2007. And I worked with and for her all the way through my time in the house until he
came here to the city in 2021. So I really got a front row seat to Also grow as a legislator and a person and And she was really inspiring. She was hard to work for but she held herself to a higher standard. That anyone. But I just what I really want to say to lift up her I have this moment of everyone's attention is You know, under time when we're all divided. National level at the state level, we have the most evenly divided state legislature. The nation. Legislators like Melissa becoming more and more She is one saw that everybody was there for their own right reasons. And then everybody really agreed on more than they thought they well. The focus is on how we disagree and how we're different and how the other
side is Melissa ws the one who is saying. You know, we all want the same things at the end of the day. How can how can we find the areas where we agree with each So that's the Melissa like inner Melissa that I'm gonna carry with me through the rest of my career and the rest of my And I just wanted to. Say thank you all to the city Council for your support of me taking this job last I realize it at the time, but it was really a gift to get to be up. There is a 16 so. Okay. On to my presentation. Thank you for letting me have to say a few As I mentioned, this was an incredibly challenging legislative session from the start. At the begin in MARCH. When I was here last, I walked through kind of the year. You know, the election outcome and the divided house and the temporarily divided Senate and all that. I'm not going to repeat. All of that beginning
of session. Kind of drama. But what I will say is just because session didn't really start until a month about FEBRUARY 14th Mission. Want to say? If we were already off, we're up by the time session started. Everyone was already behind. So it made things really challenging. And on top of that, we had budget The state had budget pressures from both federal uncertainty in tariffs doja coming in and just cutting programs that have been allocated with no legislative authority that lead. Nba to predict much lower surplus when they got to FEBRUARY forecast in MARCH to only 456 million dollar projected surplus 26 27. And then a 6 billion dollar deficit in the out years of 20. And 29. So that really set
the legislature often a tone We have to make some really hard decisions and we're not going to have much money to fund new things. But you also have a lot of people up there who understand the needs that our communities are all facing. So it was very, very challenging. There are also a number of unexpected member vacancies during session. I mean, Senator Kerry, d that passed away from a long battle with cancer DECEMBER. So that special election happened early on the Roseville see for tb. Candidate who's elected didn't live the district. So they had elect somebody early. I want to say that happened FEBRUARY MARCH. Remember at the top of my head and then Senator, just my cord from Grand Rapids resigned in MARCH
after an arrest. So it was ending any one of those things would have like the big event of the session and every week it felt like there is just something new happening. That was just you forgot about this last and same thing that happened. As I mentioned, we the most closely divided state legislature in the nation. Before Wilson's passing. It was 101 Democrats, 200 Republicans right now. It's tied 100 100 and so. All of that. The leaders alleges, you know, leaders of the 4 caucuses and the governor were unable to cope with joint budget target until MAY 15th session had to adjourn on MAY 19th. So they obviously were not able to get a full budget finished by MAY 19 they did get a few bills done, but they ended up having to come back
into a special session in JUNE to pass a full state budget before a threat of shutdown at the end of JULY Aranda gyms. His So through the end of MAY, committee co-chairs all work together, House and Senate and Workgroups some did some didn't to come up with a deal that could pass both bodies and get legislative leader side, hlf. They didn't de commit that agreement. A special session. They passed the full budget on JUNE 9th at a one-day special session. Just a very quick just a reminder. Our top 3 priorities this year where arena complex renovation, which ties number 2, a downtown revitalization. And then our city's capital investment projects a number of other things. But those are the main focuses for this
year. So I'll go through each of these. Besides a look familiar from MARCH and I'll just talk about them. To, you know what we requested vs pow, but how the session turned out for top priorities. And says it has. I just want to just really interim, mostly for The viewers at home, you're we are. Toggling between presentations, slide and so we can see the notes were just like us and we'll hear them out loud talking points. But just recognize that 3 things up. And for the at home, it's always nice to have. The slides of and I apologize for nothing as sooner. But in my mind that. They're just multiple slides. Perfect I can see rates, but just wrote them or went through them. So hopefully I can remember that can use. And if I really I can pull them that I did that one
talking. ok, so for the arena complex renovation, we went in at the beginning of session. In MARCH with full with half 50% of the overall project cost. So total of 395 Million. All 3 pieces of that project. So Xcel Energy Center, we're asking for 285 million, half of the full project cost. And 75 million and River Center for 35 Million. After hearing a lot of feedback from our delegation and legislative leaders. We reduced the in APRIL after the legislative spring break to cut out right Wilkins Rivercenter just for this year and focus on the arena itself. And we reduce that has to just 50 million dollars from the state saying the wild and local partners
would cover the other. Essentially 89% of the poject cost. We still were unfortunately unable to get anything despite coming up with a unique funding source that would not have cause the budget, you know, dug into the rest of the budget. We found a new revenue source for it. Bt despite finding that new revenues, revenue source, we were unable to get agreement to infant renovations so that these will continue to be the city's number one capital investment requests going into 2026, we have put all 3 back into the state budget capital budget system. For put all 3 into the capital budget system for the 2026 funding bill in hopes that we will get on the tour and hopefully included in the funding recommendations for
next year. And the numbers that you see here, these were the 2025 numbers. Those numbers are going to be bigger in Twenty-twenty 6 because of inflation. And number 2 priority with downtown revitalization. W were not successful any of the is items. Unfortunately, the cub high number 2 for all of us that, you know, and there was a big coalition pushing for that. But unfortunately, it was too expensive and they get taxed years did not want to fit that into their bill to their target. We were unable to get any redevelopment if 4 cities in the first place, either for Justin Turner for the whole city. Authorize any new tips this year that I'm aware of so we will keep going
for that next year. A half-cent sales tax extension start changes again. Those were considered to be relative to the arena. And so the textures did not want to extend outer half cent sales tax and also then to making these changes to the star program that we've requested. Science Museum Museum and Union People Liquor license. Those were not controversial and would have been included in a liquor bill had a liquor bill passed but te legislature due other political factors did not pass a liquor bill this year. And one of those other factors was the social districts authority. That is one of the 2 things that help any liquor bill from happening this year. So fortunately, we did not get our social districts authority there. Number 3 for capital
investment. They did pass a 700 million dollar bonding bill this year and 10 and a half million dollars in cash 500,000. Those the city for the Marian Park Skate Park grant. That was originally authorized in. I want to say 2023 and this is just react like allocating those funds. So they actually get out the door to the city for the skate park. On the other piece that comes to Saint Paul is a million dollars to the Port Authority for the capital area. Economic Development program. The rest of these are. And most of the funding bill was lcal projects and then state state asset preservation. There were local like specific projects. It was just all infrastructure. So these are all statewide. Funds that Saint Paul will be eligible, eligible to apply for. Okay. So the through the
rest of this and just kind of issue area order on taxes. We had a few when we got our typical Ford State forward and say tip extension, this would have included in tax bill 2024 had they passed from, but they didn't. So we've got that this year. The Senate tax is chair was considering making cuts to both local government aid, local government aid and county program made. Fortunately those were protected and maintained at full lvels the local sales tax moratorium and it on MAY 31st. So we no longer have to contend with a moratorium on local sales taxes. As I mentioned, could credit was not included our hats and local option sales tax was not extended start program
redevelopment. If and the other piece we proponents for of a sales tax exemption on construction materials for local governments that wasn't included either. And I will say. It's a tax chairs. Have a pretty tough trget to meet. They had to make some pretty big cuts, which is the reason why of more spending and those weren't included in their bill. I can do this again. Not like huge wins for the city's the gross receipts. Tax was increased from 10 to 15% before before taxes of even being collected. Cannabis sales, unfortunately, as part of the tax bill meeting their target, they eliminated. All local government can't say it. So we were supposed to get 10% of our sales back. In to help with like size inforcement inspections licensing.
So unfortunately, to come some cities has been eliminated just time. We're starting to do all this work. I don't. to Paul has municipal cannabis retail. Listen. So I don't think that really applies to us. And then just a clarification. I'm around him. Retail registration for prelimary. Like what's preliminary licenses approved? The city can issue a retail registration. And commerce and liquor authority mention the liquor bill didn't happen this year, which was unfortunate for are a few of our priorities are. There was a big push in the Minnesota Senate too. Either repeal entirely. The Copper wire. lot that was put in place last year. That law was fully protected. There are no changes made this year at all
to cover where, although I do anticipate the scrap yards will continue to push. To get rid of license. And that there is also an ongoing lawsuit. The scrap yards are suing the state saying that they can require people to have a license to sell scrap copper. And so we are monitoring that closely over this interim. And then I added this and hear the new law requiring free access to drinking water at large ticketed events that was carried by one of our delegation member Senator So we have 1, 1, State and local. The big pieces here where Ramsey County's economic development authority was established, which is an opt-in for cities and Ramsey County. And then the 3 million dollars of the 5 million from the capital vitality count given to Ramsey County and specifically to the
Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for Public Safety community programming around the capital area complex. It does not require them to partner with the city, but say they have to partner with community partners. So we will what that They have. The sheriff has talked about doing some community programming, African Center. So I guess I guess they plan partner with us. We'll find out. Has. An extension of funding for tree planting wayfinding benches around the capital area. voting you only drop off absentee ballots and Election Day to 05:00pm, but you can still bring in your absentee ballot ballot after 5 vote in person. And then we did not get 20 million Dollar city and county Cyber
Security grant program. Data practices an open meeting This is all pretty. In the weeds and boring. So I won't go through each of these. But the 2 I have highlighted I thought would be most. Interesting to this goup to open and accessible to the public participation in a public meeting is removed. So you can. You know, elected officials and members of public boards can participate remotely from home and they don't have to open up their home to the public, which is great fr safety. And then the other piece I think we'll continue was interesting and I think will to continue to be a conversation as the judicial officials, personal information will not be classified as private. I would anticipate a conversation
around elected information being more private going forward. And I guess I would just also mentioned a day to practice. Is there a few changes to data practices that I think MAY impact how the city response today to request? And so that's just something for our city attorneys and for Sharita to know about. And asked for there was some additional new funding for emerald ash borer that the city will be eligible to apply for and I guess I forgot to say that happened all saying now there are these great programs that kind of mentioned throughout cities, eligible to apply for those. But we don't know yet exactly how much or if we look at these funds, but as you can considering, you know, 2026 budget coming up in the next few months, I thought it would
be helpful for each us. ems got 27.0. 5 million to support ms I would anticipate this will be mostly world. But again. You never know. Maybe maybe, but you apply for some additional ems funding. Health and human services mostly apply to the county. The main, you know, the big linchpin offender session was removing undocumented adults for Minnesota care coverage starting in 2026. So that will just be that will have an impact on our residents and is important for us to know about. The cannabis and substance use prevention grants something that the city will. It would rent the same currency county public health will be eligible to apply for. And then Rams Ramsey and Hennepin County's had bridge shelter bill to
help. Provide additional funding for people experiencing homelessness in for county is addressing homelessness. Problems us. But they that they made a big push but weren't able to get that done this year. They'll come back. Forget next year and then the 35 million for the social services information system will be really important for the county and responding to. All of their human services work. On employment. The paid leave premium rate was reduced by 0.1% and no changes were made to the fifty-fifty employer employee split the earned sick and safe time language was modified and that MAY come before the like the something the hr needs to come before the council in an ordinance change the just a heads up on that for you all. I would say the. You know, allowing employers to require reasonable notice for 2 or
more consecutive days of the sst is something that I employers, including our hr department, had some concerns about. So that will make. You don't listen to those concerns a little used and then, but they also to changes that will make this program a little work better for workers, too. Include a mandatory breaks and and then also including definitions just to make little more clear. The jobs economic development front, the top 5 million for World juniors. Hockey was fully funded. That was whatever. Sport bills this year. So that is great for the city world. You're talking to be here next DECEMBER in JANUARY, which is a huge deal for our downtown and whole city. So that's really great news. And then these remaining grant programs
here that. Programs that the city is most likely eligible to apply for. Unfortunately, the job creation fun and redevelopment Grant program faced cuts the jobs target was like a 30 million dollar cut say so. Those numbers are less than they otherwise would have housing land use and zoning. There was a big push, a big bipartisan push this year for a city preemption on zoning to increase density, especially it suburban communities. But it would have been statewide. So there it pretty controversial. Overall, those are bills that we I mean, we're already doing that work to increase our density and to provide more affordable housing options for residents we? But, you know, we work worked with the bill authors to help, you know, kind of show like.
I kind of I would say like improve their language so that it wouldn't work against the city's who are already doing this. This work. And help meet their goals. So that's a cnversation that we're going to continue to be a part of because I I'm sure that that's a conversation that will continue in future years. You know, the good news, the Housing Finance Agency is required to order additional points for jurisdictions that. Working to meet these new zoning or Sony, I guess not only requirements, joining priorities that the legislature put in place. So I think that that will be of benefit for Saint Paul's. Well. And then let's see there some home owner grant programs that were funded house, 50 million dollars for housing infrastructure bonds. So that is something the city will also report or at Laika fights
could be eligible for us. And just require ments that cities provide the attorney General's Landlord-tenant guide its Web site. What's latest Parks? Kate comers in conservatory got 3 million dollars in legacy funding for operations, which is great. We did also put in a request. an energy development account for couples. You big cat exhibit have geothermal. Unfortunately, we didn't get that, but we can keep trying. Our appropriation for Suni the Sunni Lee art installation was extended to 2027 and the location was clarified. Since that had been a point of contention and then priority consideration for the treasures on Maryland's actually feelings to Island. Also legacy, the Children's Museum. Got a million dollars. The community and identity and heritage competitive grant program. So this is my state money
to support community events and festivals and then profits and local governments for eligible to apply for those funds. The statute lists the organizations that are meant to prioritized, which I have a minute, but I can't see. But I I think that's the organization think of in Saint And we've got a question from Chair Thank you. And thanks for Not to interrupt your flow with it. For 30 essentially cultural art installation. The extension was granted that the transfer, sure from the city still in city. So they let me think I have this written down. But again, can see They gave the funding is appropriated forecast. Public art I want to say is that sounds great. But they have to work with the city because the locations are you there. a wreck center which name I can't remember exactly what
one concerned the staff line or it has to be at Lake Phalen where the bust is located. So it will have to be in consultation with the city. Thank MAY want to just something connect offline find out where that ended up. Absolutely. Also dealing thank you. Yeah. So okay. And then Metropolitan Area Regional Parks, which a part got just little teeny bit under our at 51 and a half million dollars. And then the science Museum got also just a little bit and library systems. Also got a significant portion, but maybe not quite the full ask. Okay. Public safety judiciary. One big when we have this year was that the theft or damage for public street lghting charging stations, essentially the public infrastructure that copper wire is in.
After damage of those types public infrastructure are now classed as a felony. It's, you know, unclear whether that will actually any cover theft. But if people are caught stealing city, copper. It's just much more harsh penalty. Now. Office of justice programming service grants got 103 million dollars, which is unfortunately down 70 million dollar cut. The Casteel police training funding just under 5 million Crimes of assaulting firefighters, ems and health workers is enhanced to gross misdemeanor. There was a bit of a push this year to make changes to greet the Brady could little guidelines essentially just say that prosecution. have to hand evidence that is like puts the defendant in a good light as well as evidence against the defendant. So there were no changes to that this year. Ok, we also are supportive of
program creating a fund to reimburse cities who have to. Provide law enforcement for the Capitol complex and governor's residence. And for that, we did get some really good bipartisan support for it. But due to lack of money this year, we were unable to secure that. But it is something we'll keep working toward as the capital City. We have an additional responsibility that other cities don't necessarily face. And then no action happen this year toward banning firearms in public buildings. this one is a little in the weeds, pensions. There was a big change this year. That affects a effect. Saint Paul Minneapolis, you know, communities with big fire and police departments. Where employees who are eligible for their normal retirement cannot on a planned
normal retirement, then also claimed Judy Disability right at their time of retirement. So they made changes that protect the employer in both the employee. It's kind of compromises. So went into effect right But overall, this is a benefit for the city for hr department. on transportation, no major increases to local road and bridge funding. But no major cuts either, which is kind of a thing because this was a very, very difficult issue area this year. The chairs did not on it was very contentious to try to make they're very difficult budget or get there Saint There was $250,000 per to the East Side neighborhood development company for the businesses East 7th and art.
Hey, they're impacted industry reconstruction. Those businesses can apply for grants up to $5,000. Each. A million dollars appropriated to cities of the first class for traffic calming. Will be meted out based on population. Required to update its local cost participation from in dot roads and rights o way FEBRUARY. First 2026. So that will impact some streets in Saint Paul and impact our participation when these kinds of major streets like kidney 7th are reconstructed. And then just and just for sort of awareness, there's a shift to 77 million to from Northern Lights express to balance out target Metro Transit operations funding was cut by 61 and a half million dollars. Okay. So I just flew through a lot really quickly. But anyone has questions, I'm happy to take them.
Cause Thanks. Vice PRESIDENT Cam and thank you, director, has you know, in my 9 council life had to experience a lot of the context year describing and I can confirm all of it, at least from my perspective, for whatever it's worth, it was a very difficult session, especially with anything financial. There are a lot of things in here. I would have an opinion just to keep it brief. I acquired to be name. Very, very excited. Thankfulness for the Marian Park Skate Park Very pro skate park. Excited workforce keeper got some funding. I believe. Thanks to Senator double largely for that. But I we can share that. Thanks more broadly as well. The cannabis changes, particularly frustrating. I know rpd staff put a lot of
work into. Implementing the guidelines that the legislature gave essentially the more permissive them are open. You are to cannabis locations. The more. Have a share of that revenue. You're going to get and staff put in a tremendous amount of time to ensure we are in a good position for that and then were essentially robbed of that opportunity the next year. So that's really unfortunate. Nothing we could really have done about personally. Very supportive of the Social District. So hopeful those can come back in. Also very frustrated with the land use and housing changes being blocked by frankly, some partners that we engage with regularly housing is perhaps the single most regional issue we face is the city. If our surrounding communities and adding housing. It adds pressure to
our housing supply. And so I I would love for suburban partners to do little bit more also bring deserves credit for also bringing adorable this to the table here. Her daughter Penny is here. It's not just chief. Thanks is bringing in you. Kids have to mark that as I would also just like to say it is pennies 10th birthday today. Just she wants to be spending idea like need to come up and tell us your name and where you're from and all the artists. Really note, we should she's like absolutely not. A chair. John All that exciting. All right, everyone. We're going to see now I appreciate just kind of being walked through this. I think over for a lot of folks like, wow, this is a lot that's going on. But
the reality is there was actually a lot going on at the state Capitol and this legislature, the session was. Different. And I think many ways you make in its own way. I'm just curious and I guess it's more questions last as well. Of the few backs. I think I consistently hear from Somerset legislate center members and partners is the size of our legislative agenda. And I'm just curious, as as walking through kind of the whole Zahn talking to the members and really get a chance to look at all the things, all different priorities that so many municipality's have. If they will be, there's anything that MAY be we MAY be taking strategically into the next session as some the credit. Numbers with back next session and the dynamic I think remain pretty similar to what we saw
this year. And I'm just wondering if there will be these potentially with this upcoming year. And as we get into the conversations around our lives, that agenda for intentionality of prioritization. Yeah. Thank you, counselor Johnson Councilmembers. I you know, this was a really obviously, as I mentioned, challenging legislative session and for me personally challenging because I came into this work only 2 months before session sarts. So for me, I mean, the big change I plan making is talking to them much sooner than I did last year because essentially we had legislative agenda that we baked and then we brought to Whereas I think this year know that I have more time in my feet me. And understand what we're trying to do here. I would like to work with them more on the font end to get their input and feedback ahead of time before we bring a full legislative agenda all of you.
So. I would say the main change I make year. Okay. Yeah. I know that like so many of things I think for me as a follow-up, I think. Would be really helpful to know like some of key for me is that I really appreciate about language when it was PRESIDENT Of like this is where we're starting. I think continuing that is important, especially if we're going to be pretty much. You know, I think over the next. Couple sessions, at least, you know, trying to push through several parts of properties. And so I think having a clear like a list of like Ivers, you just get give or take a few different mean keep areas of the city's operating on in the midst of everything else that's going on MAY be helpful to focus and really hone in on. So some of the things that maybe weren't able to get this session for whatever reason, bringing back for next session
to be successful. Well, and I think challenge that same poll faces that maybe some you know, when they're hearing from other cities that they don't hve all this, they don't have all these needs. Well, we also have. Of much. Broader array of needs that MAY be other cities in the state had for the capital city with the second largest city in the state. We one of the most diverse populations of any city in the state and so we just have. A lot of me. It's and Thus, you know, I mean, you know, in the city's defense a little bit like. What is our job to go out there and ask them we need. It's sometimes it's hard for them to hear how much but we still have to ask for it. And we still have to be hnest about what those needs are. Even if it makes
them uncomfortable. So like that's our job. And that's my job to figure how to do that in a productive way that if they can engage with. We can't shy away from expressing what the city means. We didn't see any other questions or comments from my I'm so sorry. Thank Cause Council meeting. Thanks, council. Vice PRESIDENT. You know, I've want to say thank you so much for your presentation. And if there's one open up, they want to open I say thank you Sherry's that real and lost ease of your experience with that Representative Melissa It was Yeah, you know, it was just so tragic. What happened and right after that really tragic event. We did take a few moments during a concert here to say a few words about
2 in. I just remember, you think the one thing that sticks so much in my mind is that because normalized what happened to I really appreciate you just bringing that into the space here because minute we often talk about the council sometimes we take a really contentious vote and then have to move right on to the next agenda item. And it's like you never really get to soak in we actually, you know, voted on or even what was discussed because we have to keep things moving along. And so I really appreciate you for it really bringing in that you know, humane level like feeling and and on us to the table here and appreciate all that you to But people that we have you here waiting at work. One of the I have a couple of things have they want ask about that that was a slider?
You mentioned. It's about the diet downtown us, a part of island station priorities and follow. It sounds like almost all of that. It play items that we have on here? Wasn't approved. And so part of like what wondering is does that leave us for some of, you know, the work that we're wanting to accomplish here in our city? And what's the current status projects that hoping to be able to get done upon approval of these different priorities here. That's something that they feel we don't often they go back to. And so if you can't top of it with that here, or if you can do a follow-up to the council, that will be really great because I think it just it really sets the tone for. But we do want think go all hands on deck on when it comes to the legislative session for next yar. And
then another thing, too, I the question that I had about all of these downtown say public finalization priorities. I have the same question of when it comes cannabis to like the typical government. Be eliminated. What does that mean? Yeah, for our work and what where? When used especially with enforcement in the city of Saint Paul here. So those are the 2 top things that curious about and wondering if you would get with a touch on. Thanks worrying and council vice PRESIDENT Council members. I'll answer your second question first. If that's ok on the being eliminated in virtually what that means. I mean. To, you the city's work around cannabis doesn't change with this. If being lemonade, we still have to licensed
retailers. We still have to enforce and inspect do all that work. So unfortunately, ad being eliminated. You well wasn't very much money. It was still some money. And that's gonna make the budget conversation. Have a little more challenging for 2026 and going forward. And as far as you know, the downtown revitalization. And for that, let's back I would say, you know, just generally I we can get some information from pd what the cup red it and redevelopment. Not happening mean for downtown and for other projects around the city. You know that there are some projects want to say. And I want to say the case, anything their own project, but I believe there's downtown projects that. Was MAY or MAY not hppen now without
redevelopment. Because it doesn't qualify for regular to. So, you know, those some projects that would be summery developments that would be happening. Had we been able to get this this year? We're going to keep pushing for all things. I don't think ready to say we're giving up any I I know we're not ready to give up on any of these things. So we'll be back up the legislature in 2026 next year. And I'll be talking to delegation about like, what can we do better next year to make the case for these things? I have some thoughts about that, too. But that's the work to be So I hope that answered everything. If I've missed something, please let me know. great. You know. Wonderful. Thank you so much for the very best part of legislative session. We will be moving. 22 is final adoption of
ordinance. 25 dash 38 and many chapter 3.75. Of legislative code to allow pedicabs to pull a trailer incorporate uniform license procedures removed the hours restrictions. And sorry, yes. That means to start over. And this is a Any chapter? 3.75. Of the legislative Coachella pedicabs to pull a traitor move remove the hours restrictions in corporate uniform license procedures as ouined in legislative code, chapter 3.10, and clarify ambiguous language. A look. For final adoption. This isn't the for a council. We had a public hearing on this is obviously being re-named through council council PRESIDENT Acres office
with a ton of staff work that was done. But the former la time Mackay and then handed off to the next illustrious for to la. Check it. I wll make a motion prove. The ordinance and I will hold space for discussion from any of my colleagues. Any discussion on this ordinance. Alright, U.S. Crews. Let's take a roll call. Vote Bowie. Johnson. I just yes provides Yes, Yang. Vice PRESIDENT I 6 in favor nor opposed the ordinance is adopted. I don't when 3 its first reading of ordinance. 25 dash 43 established in the classifications titled Legislative Hearing Officer Senior Legislative hearing Officer and chief Legislative hearing officer in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12 point all 3.2, 8
of the city charter. And this ordinance is laid over to AUGUST 6 for second reading public hearing. I am. 24 is the first reading of ordinance. 25 Dash 44, any this appendix to chapter 409, of the legislative code pursuant to Section 17 Point '07 0.1 of the charter and section 9.2 0 of the legislative code to expand the energy part. Commercial development district. Wonderful it. believe we have staff reports come on up. Thank you. Council. Vice PRESIDENT Council mmbers. Good afternoon. I'm David Daniel showing deputy director for Department of Safety Inspections. Thanks for the afternoon. A present this item before you today. We are here again for a commercial development district and we've had one recently so I won't go into that. In-depth a liquor license.
One hole, one. We could have a test, but now we're just going to it. So what we're here for today's expansion of the energy part, commercial development district to support the business owner of same park, pain he on sale, liquor license. As we talked about last time given neighborhood liveability, public health and safety alcohol as well regulated. See Saint Paul well as cities City charter as well as ordinance restricts the tight and location of different types of liquor licenses. But we have commercial development districts which allows us to go beyond those restrictions in areas that are appropriate for the type of fatality that is traded true on sale liquor licenses. And so before us today is the request. Same
park is a proposal for indoor dog park that would like to serve beer but not act as a restaurant. And so base like we talked the last time for entities outside of downtown or commercial district. We can only issue licenses to restaurants, hotels and private 9 nonprofit college and therefore in order for same park to achieve sale liquor license. They would need to be within a commercial development district. The most Jason One is energy part commercial development District, which is one of the original 6 that were in charge. And so the proposal is to expand it to the east to encompass 16, 11 win and to the Jason Properties. So with
that on JULY 9 yourselves approved resolution waiving the petition requirement as required by ordinance and then on JULY, 11th, the planning commission reviewed the item and recommended it that it was in support. It was in compliance with the comp plan and other sort requirements. The city held a public hearing for AUGUST 6 has been properly noticed. 2 property owners a well as official paper of the city. So therefore, we are here for first meeting and we will see a public hearing on AUGUST 6 Take any questions. an honor for thanks to PRESIDENT Can. I'm very appreciative. The deputy director Jelinek who is putting a lot of and very responsive to our office. Jenny Nlson has more than 100% of the work on this for on the word office side and
it's just a simple way to help a local business and want to start right in the neighborhood. So appreciate all the work and look forward to the public hearing. I believe that there is e. Small potential scrivener's error adjustments that we will entertain yet. Yes, apologies. I don't even read my I'll move version. 2. So version version to should be adopted. Then, right? So a motion to approve version. 2 roll call. I Johnson, toast. Provides key. Yes, Yang. Vice PRESIDENT I 6 favor nor opposed ordinance is amended and laid over to AUGUST 6 for second reading public hearing, which will be located at 5.95. Aldine Street Capital Region's watershed District office at
10:00am. 25 is a public hearing of ordinance. 25 dash 41 Manning chapter. 33 point 0, 4 of the legislative code to require that 10% of the estimated plan feet review fee is to be paid before review. Maybe Ken. Great. This is public hearing. Is there anyone here to testify behalf of item? Once going twice will take a motion from a chair Bowie to close the public hearing and they were final adoption roll. Call. Bowie, I Johnson, I toast. Yes. Provides key. Vice PRESIDENT Kim High 6, a favorite known to pose a public hearing is closed in. The ordinance is laid over. Time 6 for final adoption. Item 26 is resolution public hearing. 25 dash one. 33 amending the financing. A spending plan, Department of
Parks and Recreation and on a $54,500 to reflect funds received the walk tbi Lab. Forming the formally the Lower Failing Creek project for the Walk tv Center. This is a public hearing. Is there anyone here to speak on behalf of this item going once going Johnson. We'll close public hearing and layover for final adoption roll. Call. This you can adopt Oh, I'm sorry. Close the public hearing and layover and and approve. Thank Roll. Call. Johnson. I just yes provides key. Yes. Yang. Vice PRESIDENT I 6 a favorite known opposed public hearing is closed in the resolution is adopted item. 27 is resolution public hearing. 25 dash one. 42 amending the financing. A spending plan, the Department
of Parks Recreation in the amount of 2 million dollars for funds contributed. We're from the Port Authority for the Hillcrest Heights Project. This is a public hearing. Is there anyone here to testify on this item? Going once going twice? Councilmember rescue will make motion accept a motion to close. The public hearing and layover. For final adoption. Johnson, I Joe provides key. Yes, again. Vice PRESIDENT Kim, I 6 in favor opposed public hearing is closed in the resolution is adopted item. 28 is resolution public hearing. 25 dash one. 36 amending the financing is spending plans the Department of Public Works Capital budget for multiple capital projects. this is a public hearing. Is there anyone here to have this? I am. I once going twice
seeing none. I will take a motion from council member just to close true for final adoption roll. Call. Fouhy Johnson. I toast. Yes. Provides key. Yes. Yang. Vice PRESIDENT Kim, 6 a favorite known opposed the public hearing is closed and the resolution is adopted item. 29 is resolution public hearing. 25 Dash one. 47 for icing. The Office of Financial Services to accept it. $49,000 grant and authorizing execution of a grant agreement with the Minnesota pollution control agency, local climate Action Grant program for developing a municipal fleet to cover his ation plan. This is public hearing. Is there anyone here to testify on behalf of this item? Going once going twice? Take a motion from Johnson, a close
and close public hearing of her for final adoption for a call. I Johnson, I toast. Yes. Provides key. Yes. Yang. Vice PRESIDENT Kim, I 6 favor nor opposed the public hearing is closed and the resolution is adopted. Item, 30's resolution public hearing. 25 dash one. 51 amending the city's capital improvement budget, an operating budget to reflect the final sale. Details resulting from the issuance of the geo Capital improvement Bonds series 2025, 8 and the g o Street Reconstruction. Bonds series 2025 p. This is a public hearing. Is there anyone here to testify behalf of this item? Going once going twice will take a motion from charitable way to close the public hearing and approve roll call Bowie.
I Johnson, I toast. Yes. Provide ski. Yes, Vice PRESIDENT Kim, I 6 in favor nor opposed the public hearing is closed in the resolution is adopted item. 31 is resolution public hearing. 25 dash one. 38 approving the final combined plat for 3.91 McKnight road south to create 3, 8, one parcel This is a public hearing. Is there anyone here to testify behalf of the same? Great. We have test fires. Please come on up to the podium. Please introduce yourself. You're an am. For the record and what neighborhood you're coming It. McDonald have sort of 2 hats and part of the land use
Committee for District one. And I am also a neighbor of this property. just to clarify, you'll have 2 minutes to test great time. and remember classes when the district one mad about this issue, we only had the public haring notice not enough information to comment on. So we had it since then. We found more information and discussed it. Those comments that we had I'm going to represent as a neighbor because we did not meet in person, vote on them, but we MAY still send a letter about them. So are concerns for some of neighbor 4.25. McKnight. I'm speaking for neighbors to Marshall at 4.35. In Jen. call at 407, also hve for other properties that are adjacent lot. So this is what we feel. Some very basic
considerations have not been addressed and we would addressed before it moves forward regards to the location of the houses in the close proximity of 5 driveways to each other. After the 2 more squeezed. And one is the lack I put the ring and acts, not the access for fire trucks, but because of the fire department. I think one of the new rules is once they parked out front, there has to be a plan for the holes, distribution or something. And we would like to see that sun to dry ways. A very long in behind another site. There's a lack of street parking for visitors because the 5 driveways are so close or isn't anywhere. Really street parking and across the way and Maplewood. There is no
parking. So. 3rd is the difficulty of the public emergency services and delivery drivers to locate the future homes that are to be located. Issue for land snow falling. Where is the snow going to go? And 5 during rain and snow melt events. Where will all that runoff from these 2 additional long? The 2 men to strive ways going to go look cause a runoff problems for neighbors in other parts of the land, which is has happened in that neighborhood when other places have been built. And then next neighbor has been flooded out and stuff. So we would like to see all those concerns met before it moves forward. And you are right at time. Thank you so much for testimony. Any other testifiers on this item? anyone want these sure he's like to and then we distribute them for you. Thank you so
much for your testimony. then to look to chair Johnson's to see what you'd like to do for this item. Is there anyone else night? I don't believe there's anyone. Anyone else here to testify behalf of this item. Make yourself known. Does not appear of the motion to close the public hearing. Broke. Johnson. Toast. Yes. Provide ski. Yes. Yang. Vice PRESIDENT Kim, I 6 a favor nor opposed to public hearing is closed street to Johnson. Thank you so much. I appreciate MISTER Donald for coming in today to take the time to come and testify that only in behalf of yourself as a neighbor, but behalf of others. I know that we have. MR. Miller Johnson in the audience as well today and I just have a clarifying questions for you as I'm going
to ensure that you have this at all, get an additional copy as Patty. But can you pass this time as well? Just because I think it's helpful for there to be on going to make think you They have entered appreciate you can And there's certain questions that you might be prepared to answer today. And thank you. Also speak to the timing of when this resolution has to be acted on. Thank you. Vice. Vice PRESIDENT Thank you for those questions. And thanks to the Testifier came for today, Spencer, Johnson planning and economic development letter. I have the final plat on the Magic. Predictor. Great just to kind of help orient us. So what this proposal is for 3 lots. It's a 2.4 acre parcel. So in the city, simple, that's very large. The proposal basically shows splitting that one site into
those 3. Lots one would be 0.5 acres that and that front McKnight. And then the 2 in the rear would be each about 0.8, 5 acres. So 3 parcels a pretty large. They would be sur. Rear persons would be served by a private street. That's about 20 feet wide. And that goes back into the parcels that's west. And then serves each of the 2. Lots on the north and south side. There. so there is no proposal for development. It's time they do want to clarify that. Think this is a proposal to split one large lot into 3 different. Lots. It meets all the required findings in the code. It's been reviewed by city surveyor. In terms of cncerns about
access storm water runoff from a platter expected. There are no concerns when development proposals do come through. Those would go through site plan review. And at that time, all those things to be assessed. So from this perspective, Platt meets the required findings of the code, which are pretty straightforward. That's meaning the parts that could comp plan, those sorts of things. And then we would recommend approval. Okay. And then could you just again to speak to the timeline of if there's anything that will be pressing that what for say, if I want to I MAY make a motion to buy this over until the AUGUST 6 meeting and is there anything that would? But that cop up with anything? Sure. Councilmember, the 60 Day deadline is AUGUST. 3rd, however, we have not administratively. We can administratively
extent 15 99 for another 60 days. We've not done that yet. So that is something that I could go back to the team and submit to the to the applicant to request an extension. We do for you to do that. Yeah, I think that's gonna be my motion. So ok, likely this matter over until AUGUST 6th, but I also would appreciate if staff would be able to follow up with some of the neighbors that are listed on the public record now that have come forward. But just some of their concerns, I think primarily because if it if information that and so they get to the District Council. Appreciate coming in to become to have herself as a neighbor, but she's also apart pretty active member of the District Council. And I'm a little concerned about what information MAY be getting to them. And I want to catch it
early. And so it's possible. And I think and with the support of my colleagues, I'd really like to lay this overt AUGUST 6 and then I would. Encourage extension with the hopes of actually being able to just address the the questions and get everyone on the same page of how your proceeding cut. Sounds like there's not a moment goes at this time. This is simply split parcels. But I still think being able to share folks transparently on the ways they know what's happening in their next their backyard is helpful. Absolutely. Thank you can So there's a motion to leave over to our out the 6th meeting Roll Call Vote Bowie. Johnson, I toast, but yes. Vice PRESIDENT Kim, I 6 a
favor. Know enough oppose. The resolution is laid over to AUGUST 6. Item. 32 is resolution public hearing. 25 dash one. 49 approve the application of one Simple Plan, llc for some little variance in order to present amplified zone on AUGUST. 15th and 16th at the Minnesota State Capitol grounds. 75 Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. This is a public hearing. Is there anyone here to testify behalf of this item? Going once going twice all? Take a motion from Councilmember chose to close the public hearing and approve. Johnson, toast provide ski. Yes, Yang. vice PRESIDENT Kim. I 6 a favor nor opposed the public hearing is closed in the
resolution is adopted item, 30 threes resolution public hearing. 25 Dash one. 52 approve the application of Anderson race management for some level variance in order to present amplified sound in AUGUST, 17th at Harriet Island, 49, Harriet Island road. This is a public hearing. Is there anyone here to testify behalf of this item? Going once going twice? I'll take a motion from councilmember progress, Kita clothes and approve roll. Call. Johnson. Toast us provides Yes, again. Vice PRESIDENT Can't I 6 in favor nor opposed the public hearing is closed and the resolution is adopted. Item. 34 is a public hearing. 25 dash 2 considering the application of Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority,
Housing and Redevelopment Authority. And Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church to rezone property at 6.94, Avenue east at all from well, it general industrial to h 2 residential our into medium density, multiple family residential into 3 traditional neighborhood. Great. And I believe that we have staff report so we will take a staff report. First area, perfect. Okay. Chris Kahn as planner and planning and economic development so this is just a staff report met. Rezoning application. Sure you're all familiar with the Hamm's brewery site. Here it is just right on the pain failing and bluff. So I will this rezoning
applications for 5 parcels and I'll start with. These 3 as they were recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Parcel one is a multi-use trail persons who is undeveloped park land and Park person. 5 is a church school and outdoor play area. And these 3 parcels are just being rezoned to fix the split zoning. Like I said, the planning commission recommended approval for these 3 rezonings. And the other 2 persons, 3, 4 personal 3 is the smaller person the upper left-hand corner and parcel for is the larger of the 2. And they contain some of the buildings of the former Hamm's brewery and excess resurface breaking these buildings have been vacant since 1987. The applications are to rezone them from I to general
industrial 2 to 3 traditional neighborhood and the persons with x's on them would remain. I too. So we found that the rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan. It's designated as an excuse opportunity site which calls for higher density mixed use developments or employment centers and the 2, 3 zoning allows for just that. Both staff and the city attorney's office found that the rezoning would not constitute spot zoning spot zoning applies to zoning changes typically limited to small plots of land, which established use classification inconsistent with the surrounding uses and create an island of not conforming use within a large his own property. Most of the surrounding uses are permitted in. In t the use is permitted
into 3 are also quite similar to the use is permitted into 2, which is already present in this area. There are 3 persons that are not affected by this rezoning application and would stay. I too. The fact that these 3 parcels would be - surrounded by a property with a different zoning classification does not alone constitute spots owning and the uses within craft brewery and the distillery are alowed into 3 as well. Additionally, these persons adjacent to time. This large area zoned m I. I too. So they would not be isolated. Industrial. Parcells by any means. That the District Council did recommend approval for all 5. Rezonings. But like I mentioned before, for
recommended for. Denial by the Planning Commission. And so this is a summary of the of the zoning applications and happy to take any questions. Thank MISS Hope you just clarify as well committee members are here today. The full scope of the the resolution that the front of us. I'm sorry. I don't like it be actually going Just clear about what that is. You went to the presentation and hole and appreciate the back on information. But can you just clarify the vote today? Of course. So. Typically when a rezoning is back to city council, it's brought forward as an ordinance. But that's only the case. If the planning Commission recommends approval, however, because the planning Commission recommended denial for 2 out of the 5 parcels. We are first holding a public hearing to
determine if the city council wants to introduce rezoning as an ordinance as usual or if they just want to save some time deny the application here. Okay. Thank you so much. this is a public hearing. We will have folks, if if you're here to testify on this item, just maybe like raise your hands, if you can kind of get a sense of how many folks here. Perfect we will take the applicant first. They get 5 minutes and then everyone else. We get 2 minutes to testify. If you'd like to start to que on either side. And to be very clear, we are asking testimony for and against the resolution, which is, again, a statement of intent. So please, if you are interested in testifying item at all, please do line up in q and I will start to make eds of the queue and about after
the applicant testifies old enough. I the last test affair in each side. So if you'd like to be included, please the start to Kuhn now and we'll have applicant testimony and you'll have 5 minutes director noon. Thank you. Council. Vice PRESIDENT Council members. My name is Mikel Newton and I hope to roles in the city of Saint Paul and the director of the Department of Planning and - Economic Development. And also serve as executive director, the Housing Redevelopment Authority or the a jury. The owner of this property, an applicant for the rezoning. The Hams redevelopment site contains blighted, historic buildings that have been vacant for decades. The site has been a priority redevelopment site for the hra in order to create much needed housing tech, space jobs and and and additional residents to support neighborhood businesses. To that end and rfp process was conducted by the nature in 2022. For
redevelopment of the property. 5 proposals were submitted from teams led by jb Thing Partners, Rob Klepper Investments. The hope program. Think the male tea and trellis. After multiple interviews and careful consideration of the proposals. Tree board unanimously designated jb thing as attentive developer. The jb Thing, Redevelopment proposal reflected key nature Eagles with a mix of uses, including very thoughtful residential units reflecting community needs and households varying sizes, ages and incomes, commercial space for entrepreneurs. Community gathering in open spaces, preservation of historic buildings. Advance of the development of the Atrium Land. They has maintain the property and unless a public parking on the site. Well, there are no agreements,
leases or licenses for any particular business or entity to utilize the Atrium Land for parking. Tree has worked as a proposed housing developer to redesign the project. Result much surface parking for public use as possible. The development project will include 147 spaces of structured parking for the housing units which will located underneath the new construction housing. All in all, there will be more than 140 public surface parking available. Public and commercial businesses in an additional 30 or more street parking are available. Jason Rivera nearby. In addition, this site is transit-oriented with multiple bus stop very nearby director Json see in connection to the regional trails in regional bikeway system and walkability to adjacent neighborhoods. The new housing will bring customers. Have an easy walk
to nearby businesses both existing on the site and within the surrounding neighborhood. Add to MISS Mentioned about the spot. Zoning just a little more clarification on that. There have been questions about whether or not the the and this action constitute a setting which is not legal in Minnesota sponsoring it spots and Knickers one zoning changes, establish use classification, inconsistent with surrounding uses and create again. An island of nonconforming use in this instance where the person was not being rezoned. Do you look sort of like spots the surrounding uses allowable spending allowable uses are consistent with isis in those parcels, for example, craft brewery in craft distillery are allowable uses and both I-2 and t 3. I do understand
why that would be confusing. But the city attorney's office has reviewed this question in section would not constitutes spots ending. The development project is well supported by community in which the development is located. But development district councils and again was unanimously supported. But a tree board. Just yes, just this morning yesterday morning, rather, the project was over a million dollars for Manatee County and has previously received multiple competitive awards. Tooling more than 4 million dollars contingent on the project moving forward. The proposed zoning changes. Is a necessary step toward the redevelopment of the camp site as envisioned by and is consistent with a comprehensive plan and community goals. We think in advance consideration. Thank you so much. So I think district alternate sides, You know, Stephen, up, sunny yourself on
the microphone, state. Your name for the record and everyone will have 2 minutes and we'll be very quick on that timeline. So 2 minutes in our first test fires here. Please state your name for the record. And you're 2 minutes. We'll start. Yeah, my name is Fritz. 10 board. And I am opposed to any action. This development. What you have heard from the planning staff option Qaeda confusing a guard, the issue that they have and that not wrk with the current. Business. So this shouldn't be happening today. Shouldn't b happening. This will. Kill those businesses. There is not enough parking. There won't be much less parking. Saint Paul running be able to meet with planning? And actually have a serious a
meeting minds. Which team you saw the problems and Saint Paul Brewery has asked for a meeting has not had that meeting. So this isn't and run situation here. Iknow you're smiling because this isn't funny. Technically, whatever was said was probably correct. But wasn't. Because they have not worked with the brewery or the other businesses. And the and the other. And they have wanted to be part of the process and help solve and head off problems for the future. When the business was first set up the brewery, the original owner was given a promise that there would be parking and the availability of the land, which is. The big part parcel for. That PRESIDENT Broken. So we're looking at the head if there isn't this process stopped. To
be a lawsuit. Against. Those responsible. I don't like losses for the I've been involved And I don't know why. Why does the planning not meet with? I'm so sorry. I know and I don't know. I'm speaking. Yeah. You're in front of time we urgently quote, online, everyone at 40 so sorry. We and you let me continue. Know we have we're going to everyone's lot of time and I'm so sorry. I have to there's opportunity to submit continue to submit the information. So if you haven't sent an email or still it will too. I think able to receive information. If you have something written down, you can head please sign in and we'll just keep the line moving. I'm so sorry. Reamy very strict to the timeline there. Folks that have waiting to testify. Thank you so much for coming next up
the state. Your name for the record. You're 2 minutes. This Greg is ready. We'll starts now. Thank you so much for your time today. My name is Sarah Gardner and I am a resident of Ward 7. And I'm here to voice a very strong support for the proposed rezoning of the Hamm's brewery site. In his state of the city address, Mayor Carter called upon us to build a more equitable livable. Saint Paul, one where housing is accessible development is inclusive and our new historic neighborhoods could evolve without losing their soul. This proposed rezoning does exactly that. Our city is in the midst of a housing crisis and we desperately need more housing options, especially deeply affordable housing for working families, artist and longtime residents who are
being priced out of the city. If we are to be a city where all residents can live with stability and dignity. This proposed rezoning helps meet that need by paving the way for this toughtful community anchor development, the kind that Mayor Carter urged us to pursue. At the same time, this plan honors the legacy of the hams site, preserving historic structures. Uplifting existing businesses like Saint Paul Brewing, not replacing them. It has public space, retail and opportunity making the neighborhood more welcoming and sustainable for the long term. This is the kind of project that meets the moment. Responsive to both our housing needs in the community values. I urge you to support this rezoning and helped move the city to a more livable and inclusive ul inclusive Saint Paul that I believe we would all like to see. Thank you for
your time. pleas make sure you sign perfect next testifier. Thank very money might help of attorney with the law firm Anthony Iceland. And I'm here to represent my clients who are current property owners of the hams bring site. We urge you to deny this rezoning application that will change certain parcels from my 2 to 3 because as 9 members of the planning Commission havarti observe that this is illegal spot, zoning and a spot for 2 reasons. One, it creates an island of a new to three-one and isolation from other teeth. Rezone parcels. And secondly, which is clear from the maps that you've seen, my plan properties hve become islands of. It was owned parcels within a new The teeth result. There's no rational basis for this change and it's precisely the kind illegal
spot zoning. But the Minnesota Supreme Court has repeatedly held to be legal. It just makes no sense to have the kind of industrial establishments that are permitted. And I-2 zones to overlap with the kind of residential developments that would be allowed into 3, which is exactly what's being proposed here. And in addition to the spot, zoning problems, which is even mentioned, this stoning change would remove the public share to Manatee Park the park amenity that my clients, businesses depend on and which the city has repeatedly promised to maintain share parking manatee after over a decade. In short, we believe his proposals to give away to spport a single private development at the expense of my clients. Businesses. I want conclude by observing and noting that this application is a little bit unusual persichilli in a sense that it was being that's being
submitted by the hra. And that's what my clients that a little bit of a disadvantage. To the extent that the city attorney's office who represents the hra. Is giving advice on spot zoning issues to the applicant here. So we discuss ask you to consider the facts here and what the facts kind decision. And we're confident that if you just look at the plain facts here, you'll come to the same conclusions. A planning Committee commission and tonight a suffocation is that we can spot Thanks so much. Thank u next testifier. And many misting our bank and hasn't imports 6. Resident of the side for almost a decade. I love living there and proud my neighborhood since before even that there had been a customer of what was then flat are now of hearing. We asked my husband, I consider the proximity of that me about her house and the previous owners left a growler in the fridge
done. I have watched the evolution of a small hidden gem very with free tours and free samples to a top patio in the Metro. Even my friends who don't usually drive north of the river frequent. Understand need for housing. The major problem all over the country, especially here. However, it does have does it have to be at the expense of a thriving business on the side, especially time and it seems a different barrier restaurant is closing every week. Taking part in the way from Saint hovering with absolutely hurt them. There is little to no street parking in that area for overflow. And there's always overflow, if you can, every zone, this location, why another location that doesn't business driving on the east side. And another reason behind to location specifically. But it seems the city should be embracing this
economic growth. And a much-needed area. I speak for many of my neighbors when saying this business has only helped our community. Thank you for. He signed in excess of fire. Hello, my name is Jacob Today. I'm here representing on behalf of the sustained Saint Paul Board of directors. Thank you for hosting tis hearing. We strongly support and are excited about the opportunity this project presents for the immediate neighborhood and for Saint Paul at large. 196 much needed affordable housing units. In a range of different styles. 86 of these are going to be on a historic brewery property. These historic conversions are not easy. We appreciate this proposal is going to preserve and revitalize a beautiful and iconic building that has sadly been vacant for decades. 110 of these units are going to be
built on what is now a single level parking lot on by the same for housing and redevelopment Authority, which means it's a piece of property on which our city currently collects. Absolutely no taxes alongside almost 20% of the rest of the city with cities, considerable financial strains and ever increasing property taxes. We need developments like this one that expand our tax base and promote density for efficient service is benefiting both the both new and existing read the residence around Swede Hollow and citywide. There are other big benefits to the community. Green Space Recreation areas. Performance Plaza said are all connected. The priest trail and Swede Hollow Park. And he's like and accessibility
like this bike and pedestrian traffic. Double down on this site as an enticing destination for residents while simultaneously moving us toward our climate goals. This development prevent presents considerable oportunity to the business community from the new commercial marketplace. That's going to give small business owners a place to start and ability to build equity through ownership model, bt also want to stress that for existing businesses. Nearly 200 new local housing units improved connectivity to the rest of neighborhood, increased foot traffic. All of this presents them with a wealth of new prospective And I hope that they take advantage of that. Thank you for your commitment to Saint Paul. Please supporting affordable livable and sustainable city by Sunday morning. This rezoning. Thank you. Thank you. Next Testifier Stephen, a yeah. Thank you for sending
in. Wonderful welcome. You've got 2 minutes. Thanks for having me. But as Patrick Alley. I live one block north of this proposed development. I do not support it. My neighborhood has a. Huge parking problem. Multiple successful businesses writing in this neighborhood every day. Cars fill up my street and there's nowhere to park. Right in front of my house. I can't park there. There's nowhere else for these people to park. You're proposing to move in more people, then parking spots. In addition, you're removing the parking spots at Aria exist. This is a bad plan and personally. It's really
bad for me because I won't have an area where to park in my neighborhood. Thank you. Have to sign in next, testifier. Hello, my name is Ashley this and is tenant a developer of the nature and fight? Our address is 13 35%. They wrote. Councilmember, thank you for considering this request for rezoning today as a tent of developer of hra owned part portions of the hands. Very property to be continues to be excited about the proposed development that has been got at by 20 basis. Our project is proposed to really propose to bring nearly 200 units, a much needed housing to the east side as well as commercial marketplace. Significant site improvements that will bring new green space community gathering spaces and connections as we help our can present a trail based on a proposed project plans. We believe there is owning for my 2 to 2 to 3 is best suited to
support housing, commercial activities as well as allow for the improved bike and pedestrian access to bring new can connectivity and vitality to this area. Has there been a staff report? The change for this site is supported by that city's 24 you comprehensive plan, which doesn't that as an excuse opportunity sites. Today we have secured 4.5, 1, 5 million outside funding for this project from the Metropolitan Council in Ramsey County, including most recent word this month of 1.0, 1, 5 million from Manatee County. We also submitted an application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Our image of a on JULY 10th this year, our community engagement efforts have yielded support you. Enthusiasm from the community, including our most recent appearance at the Arden. Hollow are fair on JUNE 7th and the launch of community engagement website that allows us to reach a
broader segment of the community. I'm sharing this document with you today and have submitted it for the public record which shows our Web site. At Pansies I dot Com has garnered nearly 2000 unique visitors in a 94% positive or nutral comment rate since launch of it as this year of MAY. And we have a day to I respectfully ask you to support this rezoning today. Thank you. If you so Welcome to the podium. Think we're gonna like Greg make his back around and then I'm just nting the end of the line looks like for him back on the left-hand side and then. In te flash of a spots. Yes, you are the end of this line. So that I the end of the line for the test fires and we will keep it moving. Welcome to Please introduce yourself. You've got 2 minutes. Hi, my name is done at all. Rachel Sano.
I live in the East horrible public speaker, but asking you to vote no on feel never been in the meeting, but I feel like you've already made the decisions. So I think this probably from that. But I'm really glad that the person before m brought up the sweet how art fair? Because I wasn't there and I asked directly, you know it because there's no parking the parking that is going to be put out I keep hearing that, you know it by saying that many had doesn't have good besting and doesn't have good parking. It really is going to be a problem. I ask them the day of the art fair and they literally said. You know, I said you got the numbers don't match. And they said, no, I don't know if it was the same woman that was here. But the death the table
that was Ed Swede Hollow, admitted that the parking, you know, they don't you I don't know that they don't know how they're going to make it work when the the numbers don't add I m on I'm on the board of Assignee see and I know that we were brought the information and it looks like amazing project. But that was the redevelopment of the buildings. Not this apartment building, love that there be housing in revitalization of those buildings. But I don't. Think that that's a great space for huge apartment building. It just it would be kind of like an island in amongst all this. Business and a thriving business that I can imagine. You guys would want closed down, which is what's going to happen. And I kind of
want to be film stating that I think what's going to happen in my mind they're going to build the housing because there's money for housing and then the buildings are going to get revitalize its just going to be really sad has a new site in time. That's Thank you. Thank you. I mean, next Testifier you've got 2 minutes. Thank you for sending my name is Tim are you know, I'm a community organizer with the dates Community Cuncil and I'm speaking on behalf of our board report presents, unable to make it today. On behalf things. But committee counsel please accept this letter support for the rezoning under consideration for the Hamm's brewery property owned by te hra at a regularly scheduled meeting on APRIL. 21st. The board voted unanimously in favor of supporting this rezoning rezoning from industrial use to mixed use for the property is a valuable
step forward in this project as a community council, we support an updated zoning classification to reflect the propose use for the site and removing industry classification of location. And then I'm also a resident left. So in a personal I just want to add that. Since land has been purchased and rehabilitated with taxpayer money. Expect that this is going to be in accordance with the comprehensive plan. And if denying this rezoning that would be in direct opposition to the gals of neighborhood nodes and the opportunity states. And also this development does be in line with l you want to 13 14, many of which say that call for reducing parking this area. We are in a housing affordability crisis. 5, 5, 1, 0, 6 code with this development has the highest rate of evictions in
the entire state of Minnesota. And redevelopment plan says 2001 with the Phelan Quarter development srategy. Plan. The longer we wait, the more expensive this project becomes, the more housing units might have to be cut. And the city's going to send a message to affordable housing developers that not a willing partner. Despite everyone speaking here, the people who are part of the conversation are those who would be safe from homelessness or housing insecurity to this project not being built or being killed. And for people opposing this project, I really want. Do you think about what you feel comfortable telling those folks that housing cars more important, how some people thank you. Hi, my name is Cheryl Peterson. I'm a resident of Ward 5. I love about 10 blocks from the brewery. My apologies. I came at the last minute. I do not have prepared notes. I'm not a policy but I do know that over the 26 years
I've lived here. I got to the dot com. I got to the housing bust of 2009, every time I hopes get high that things are going to get a little better. It always seems to crash in the East side always seems to take the brunt of it. I am was on the District 5 Planning Council for many years. We suffered under Saint Paul parking restrictions. That poor man who was trying to reopen Schweit says, which is now Brunson's. Died of cancer. He finally got his place opened. But you took those parking restrictions way, which ws lovely. Started building up again. Covid hit. We get this brewery going. People are coming. It's a destination Hamza's worldwide known. Here
we are with parking again. The plan. I looked at it what is marketplace? Communal marketplace. 3 words, keg and case. It's not going to go well, especially over here on this side of town. I am very disappointed. I don't know if this is factual, but the Ford redevelopment site would have been a perfect sight to have plenty. Affordable or I don't know what the new term is for the low income housing, which I am in favor of. But I want the more affluent. Areas too. I want to diversify the more affluent areas and I want to see more affordable housing there. Thank you for listening Yes, and Chris, thank you, Cheryl, for testifying yet. Thanks for sending in excess fire. Council members, thank you for the opportunity to speak. My name is Regina clap. I'm
the co-owner of 11 Wells Distillery located just across from Saint Paul Brewing. My business partner and lies and I are currently pouring our hearts and energy and the transforming the former 11 while space into the first woman owned and run Whiskey Distillery in Minnesota. Caldwell year. Our space will be engaging, welcoming and full of life. Case study for the innovative adaptive reuse. The community's top priority for the hams complex. Full disclosure, Rob Plath is my husband. When I met him 17 years ago, he was a residential real estate broker who, like many others, were struggling in the housing market collapse. Even then one thing stood out his love for Saint Paul. Everywhere we went, he would point to vacant buildings and say what they could become places of beauty community. Joy and creativity. It wasn't a dream. It was a
calling. Over the last decade. He started from nothing and created something creative and remarkable. These are businesses, their places. People love places that make Saint Paul. It's proud you've heard it today. Arguably no one is more accomplished at commercial adaptive reuse in Saint Paul than round. Today. You're being asked to vote on what is textbook illegal spot. Zoning and in support of a project with its current design will chiller business us. There are compromises and we propose several. The stakes are high. You're planning commission, voted 92 against it, clearly determining it constitutes illegal spot. Zoning. Taking tis into account. Ask yourself how you would vote if this request were coming from any private developer, not the city yourself. You are in these chambers as both the applicant
and the decision maker. Please vote no in this illegal spot, zoning request and instead follow the request of the Planning Commission, which is to work with Robin coup and identify a compromise solution that works for all. Thank you. Welcome here, 2 minutes. We'll stay. Just and right book has just fine. My name is and politics. I'm a member of the East side. I'm also the proud owner, Polly's Coffee Co for 11 a half years. So you get a chance to do the business community and the City council. I also had an opportunity to be part participant in district 5 Planning Council. So it kind of gave me an idea. I really learned about Saint Paul. When I learned I thought, you know what? Just because there's a space doesn't mean you could
plop kids down Papa Residential. Don't because you have to look at the area around there. You know, I would love to find successful business on the east side. I really would have been about 30 years. But you know what? Small businesses MAY not exist. They MAY not happen because it won't. You can't force him to. You cannot force a residential next to the beautiful heritage of hams. What I suggest is for you all to vote, no. You can look for other places that will really go well being a teacher. I have been on those buses where they turn around. It is not a place for kids to be are a family. The problem is if you put more people in there, I hate to tell you this, but you could get into things like trafficking, which some of you MAY not be aware, but it's very big in that area in all the way over on the east side
of Saint Paul. It happens everywhere. Please do not put a residential in there because you're going to run into things you don't even want to touch him being a teacher and being a business owner and being part of the District Council in the past. All these things you want could happen but don't place here. I see a really good thing. The same poll brewery, they have families there. Preserve the heritage. And I know you'll do that. Next testifier come on up. State. Your name for the record. You've got 2 minutes. Thank you. I'm Rob clapping owner. Of same covering as well as several other entities all located in Saint Paul employing 197 amazing employees. I don't know where to begin. Somebody said, you know that the city sending a message. The city's also sending a message when they bully and harass the existing
businesses as to. Is Saint Paul welcoming businesses. I have successful businesses. And yet here I am fighting for for that survival of of my businesses. This is so simple. I have for 2 years. I've been battling with the city to find compromise and collaboration. And I've been ignored it every step for 2 years. I've been at this. The only thing I've asked for is what the rfp. Requested and that the goal of that rfp was to see the existing Hansberry building redeveloped. That's it. That's what everybody wants. I want to see that I support historic designation. I support affordable housing. I spport all support rezoning. I've offered the city. I will lift all of my objections. The only thing I ask is that the existing building is prioritize just like the city.
In fact, I have an e-mail from Stephanie Heart when she was telling me that that was the intent. Is that the existing building would be developed first. And there's no plans for that. There's no developer for the marketplace in dc has said it's it's flawed. It wouldn't work where the plans for that building develop that building. First, let's take a 12 month hiatus and see how everything is working. You get affordable housing 89 units. You get marketplace and the existing buildings get to businesses, get to stay and thrive. And we just take a 12 month hiatus and see what works in. Also, I've also also offered Myakka panics building, which could support another. 60 one of house and know the time. Thank you so much for wrapping up quickly
in a very last testify or come on up. You've got 2 minutes. Please state your name for the record. My name is Rebecca Nelson and I am the board chair of the Pain Family Community Council and also on the board of s and d c. I was previously on the board of sustained Saint Paul and prior to. Couple years ago. Also the board chair dstrict 4, community council. So I I have a long history in this neighborhood and we've been on. Very involved with the development of that, how how has for is going to be developed attending community meetings put on by Katie van and things like that. I don't really have any other point to make because I believe that
they've all been made prior me coming here, just want to point out that. The District Council both the 4 and the 5 support. And just wanted to let you know that. Thank you. Have to home. Are the ends of the lines I will motion to close the public hearing. Roll call. Johnson, I provide ski. Yes. Vice PRESIDENT Kim, 6 favor nor opposed the public hearing is closed. Great. I'm going to toss it over the chair Johnson and then of course, open open up the floor for for discussion. Thank Council vice PRESIDENT And thank you to everyone who took the time to come and attend the meeting in person. And thanks for your patience, patience as we got there. So many council business items before you're able to testify for those that also wrote either to my office
or to other councilmember offices are office worked tireless Tyler sleigh to make sure that those comments got added to the public record as well. So just want to assure those that couldn't make it today in prson. Your public comment was also added to this item and, you know, I would just simply say about this particular vote and to clarify its emotion of intent. Both that communicates essentially will spearhead and start the process of that were too move forward. Today. This vote, it's only to make a motion for intent on the rezoning that would be followed for 3 additional council meetings after this. And you know, I have had a chance to review. Reviewed a lot of the comments event and I am listening to quite a few of the comments that have been had and one thing that I will share with you is that this vote today is
not about parking or about really just like what the site ends up being this parking vote today is about a rezoning request. And right now for folks that are going through the piece of the puzzle and even just the request itself right now, it's and it's a general and a stir. I-2 and in order to be able to have any sort of conversations about future residential pieces on this land. The rason it would be necessary. And so in this regard, especially when we're looking at the future of the hymns, very site. It's not a question of whether or not there will be housing on the site. That decision was decided. It was cited by the previous council unanimously. And when you're looking at just the direction of the eatery want to take that also has been reiterated to community. But I just want to back us up almost 20 years and bring back some of the community feedback committee studies that were done and
where community articulated very clearly what they want the site to be, because I think we need to grounded because a lot of things that have happened recently recent years MAY take us into tracked us from just the continued voice that has continued be around for decades. And that's that the campsite needs to be revitalized. Individuals wanted to see housing at the site. People still want to see house at the site that's been vocalized over and over and over again. And Irecognize that that sometimes can create some tension and what it looks like and what the result could be. And with great respect to both to be development team, but also too thin covering myself this isn't just about these 2 entities. Pop a larger neighborhood as well. That's vocalizing continue to communicate the intent of what this site would be. And quite
frankly, we're at a crossroads if something, nothing happens to the site in the next few years, we don't even actually know how long it will take until nothing can happen at the site. And then we'll have individuals really coming to us wondering why these stored, why they weren't invested an this is the single largest eatery development Ward. 7. It's had a history of being supported by several 7 council members. Several of my predecessors it was unanimously supported by the previous council by the previous eatery board. And I continue to have that support today. The motion for intent as well. So as the final vote will have my support and it's in part because this is a rezoning request. Again. And if there will be any conversations in the future about having residential at the site, it's not going to happen on industrial zone. And
I appreciate the concerns that have been brought But I will go back to the fact that at this particular juncture there's the city has found it not to be spot zoning. In addition to the comments and the concerns and working with us proper and I remain interested in being able to have ongoing conversations with all the pre existing businesses and pre-existing pieces, but also all of the preexisting residents in the nearby area because it's not just about. This site. It's about the continued impact on the neighborhood that it has and that that vision has been continued to be perpetuated multiple times in writing either va email and the news articles. I've seen them all. I choose not to participate in things that I don't see to be productive the back and forth in the media back in the 4th
social media back and forth through e-mails. None of that will equal committee wants us to do which is ultimately work together. But this particular vote today is about rezoning and that intent has been communicated over and over again and me. My support will still remain unwavering. And I will be making a motion to approve oceanfront. Good. I will accept that motion any discussion, Khan's mother, Press Thanks Kim. I'll just state. You know, so many of the comments tonight were about the site overall in the project overall. And this is the specific technical vote. On the rezone as Councilmember Johnson spoke to. I'm strongly supportive of same covering an 11 with the celery and all the businesses on the site. I think to be honest with you, this the city has a uniquely large responsibility to play here as the owner of of a big portion of this parcel. And I hope he the
leadership can. Continue to do even more to try and bridge that tension between the 2 developers on the site. This is just a very tough situation. For folks to be and where, you know, multiple entities of multiple priorities, the community input, you know, all the work Councilmember Johnson's putting and there's just so much at play here. And that puts a lot of tension in the situation. I have a lot of thoughts about, you know, what's being proposed in the state overall. But today's vote as Councilmember Johnson correctly pointed out, is about the rezoning and in I'll be voting in favor. Any other discussion? Yes, Council meeting. Thanks, council. Vice
PRESIDENT I I just want to share right off the bat for the same reasons stated that that Kuzma Johnson stated about why she's supporting the reason me. I am also respond, but I will also be restocked. Excuse me. I will also be supporting the rezoning as well. Just, you know, want to first acknowledge, like I think the point that you Sarah Johnson or so thoughtful ad it just really appreciate talking about what it is that we're actually voting on in reflect on the comments that folks shared about earlier and also just even comments that I've then getting from folks overall, whether it's being built in their conversations that folks are share with me about, like hopes and dreams overall in your concerns to Apollo. But at the Hansberry site, think overall it to me like what is really important is, you know, thinking about things obviously, you know, so much of care deeply about
business committee. We hear it clearly to the comments that think robbery is a committee that is is business that is deeply loved. Well loved aong with the businesses in in the area, too. And at the vote today is is very different from what I is that folks bringing forward on today. I hearing lots of conversations around parking in, you know, to me as a as a council member who has been here at the table and then heard those pbs will spare. We voted on and the rfp and also they just talked had overall conversations about the vision for the site here like healthy is especially very important. And that's something that I like for us to see coming to fruition at the site here. And also just
wanted really urge for more conversations to happen around at the concerns that people to have around the business aspect on the site here that, you know, business and could the commercial aspect and also housing aspect is ae the 2 top things that I have been hearing people care deeply about. And I think that there's a way for us to to be able build the bridge there for all of that to happen. So I will be supporting rezoning request today. Thank Many in their discussion from my colleagues. All See no further discussion. There's a motion on on the table approve the motion. Intent to approve the rezoning fiber that correctly. It's late home. Sheriff. You would like to reiterate that just for clarity sake, you're happy you otherwise I'll take a roll call. Vote. I Johnson, I toast us.
Provide ski. Yes, Vice PRESIDENT Kim. 6 a favor. No one opposed the motion of intent is the application is granted. Item. 35 is a bza. 25 dash 5 considering the appeal of stronger sober house to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Denying a variance request to establish 11 residents supportive housing facility on the property at 5.19, Farrington Street. Great. And. And still in the public Sorry, my rain is This is a public hearing. Is there anyone here to testify on behalf of this I'm sorry, Heidi Vid. That's how the brain working the staff report Welcome council members. David, it the term the safety inspections. I'm staff members assigned to the Board of Zoning Appeals. And I'm here to talk about
5.19, Farrington today. This case is in front of you because we have an appeal to the city council. So the Board Zoning Appeals ended up denying the applicants variance requests and the applicant has the opportunity appeal. If they believe that that there's an error, in fact, finding your procedure. So that's why it is in front of tday. South applicant and the Palin to the same in this instance. And in this instance, it is a it. Actual sober house that they want to convert into supportive housing facility. So sober house as a dwelling unit occupied by more than 6 persons, all of whom are in recovery from chemical dependency. And the residents leave the safer services. Its currently approved as an 11 residents over House request
reasonable accommodations approved. Supportive housing is considered in higher intensity. Houston, existing So they are still opposing 11 residents, but they would be adding services that were to get into the support of housing category. Tere are some different standards that apply to Supportive housing facility is versus sober homes, which includes a quarter mile distance requirement. So here is the requests that we had quarter miles required from other specified 100 living facilities with more than 6 residents. And this one is this proposed supportive housing facilities a quarter mile of 3, the close of which is 736 feet away and have a map up on the next. Here. So in this instance, w have 5.19, Farrington and is the proposed supportive housing facility. When there are 3 other
facilities that within a quarter mile, the closest of which is 4.70, in Western and north. All 3 are supportive housing facilities. S this is the standard under the us for the housing facility. Land use category. So if you don't need to say that you can apply for events, otherwise you cannot move forward. So as I stated before, that applicant of 5 for his own experience. We held a public hearing in 6/9/2025 staff recommended denial based upon findings, 1, 3, 4, 6, finds and to be fun to to grant is variance request. We did not receive recommendation from District 7 far to neighborhood association, but they were I notified we send out and Eunice and they're on that list also send out an e-mail to public hearing. Notice at the public hearing, person
spoke favor. We did get one letter in support and then I got another letter in support. But that person later, you know, some of this agreement to one person spoke in opposition and we've got one transferred decision. The board and up to 9, the first based on findings, 1, 3, 4, 6, which is in alignment with the recommendation and 5 of the 5 members that were present voted to tonigh. And then the applicant submitted their appeal application on JULY 23rd 2025. Maybe the applicant here to speak on But essentially it was that, you know, they're speaking about how they're in assisting sober house and they didn't believe that it created a cluster. And then the 59 to 920 day deadline extended already is number 15. 25. Like I said, again, 6 findings to grant a
zoning variance the ones that are bold that are the ones that staff and the Board Zoning Appeals found that to the Mets. So go over those briefly finding one regarding the variance in Hermitage General purpose, intent of the code. Staff and the board found that this request is contrary to the intent of the code is a critic and would be contrary to the intent of the coding section. 60 point number 3 was also in on that by the both board and staff. And that's practical difficulties as we see economic considerations along constitute practical difficulties. The intent was that is that the hrdship is not self-created. And that's the one that cannot reason we use the property due to the ordinance and staff and the board's opinion. The request
is financially driven as the testimony, primarily focus on the funding streams. The property needs to its to see. Can, you know, single-family dwellings, duplexes, accept or permitted? Was not met funding for guarding the plate and the landowner that fine you're fired, requires that the quest do to her related the property itself. Request a variance arises not from unique circumstances of the land. Applicants desire to solve 11 residents boarded housing facility within required separation distance and the separation requirements does affect other properties. In quarter mle of those other facilities on that map questions, this is not. A plate that you need to this property, rather to it's the pies, the general surrounding area. And then the last one finding 6regarding the central character that finding
was not met. Staff and the board thought that granting a quest that isil to establish man of 2 within close proximity and you saw that there are 3 actually creating a cluster which could undermine the gold community. Integrations. That funding is not And then in the end, it's the decision whether they believe that there's a and even air, in fact, find procedures that was made by the Board Zoning Appeals. And I put the purpose statement on the screen again, if the council chooses to grant the appeal, then the property can honor can establish an 11 residents supportive housing facility within a quarter mile. Those other 3 on the map. If the council denies the request of the property owner cannot establish that they can continue operating sober house that is approved and they can continue operating as they happen. And then like I said, it's up to SEPTEMBER. 5th is
the 59 deadline. And you have any questions on the happy to respond. Any questions from my colleagues, Ryan stuff. Right? Thank vice chair and thank you so much for your assistance But this item I just want to be fixed. I know I'm in the grand scheme of things. We're going to be seen several items like this. I just want point out are just as question for you to point out wth this at the what are the services that they're requesting putting them into the supportive housing? I my apologies in advance, if you already mentioned that. But I just want to be clear, is that nutrition services are is a different type of service. Council member, I believe that it was its nutrition services primarily. They did mentioned 20 for staffing on the Saints. I think it was the dhs license that they're pursuing. So the 2020 for our staffing that when resident no
staff member, plus nutrition. existing residential as they already have a full-time staff. All right. Staff associated with this. I guess, facility. Councilmember Bowie, I believe that the applicant might need to respond on that. I'm not exactly sure what their current model is. I believe that they did during the hearing. They mentioned But tey might need to clarify that. Okay. Thank you. Great. Thank you so much for the staff report. This is a public hearing. Is anyone here to testify on item? foia will come on up. Please stand right between the microphones. It they will pick you up. I promise. Yeah. And just before you start on is the applicant present. I'm perfect. You are look at that. So then you have 5. Then you'll have 5 minutes to
testify. So thank you so much. Please state your name for the record. And once you start your 5 minutes will begin. Yeah, Kristie. My name is charm wins truly. And I prepared a short I did not know what the staff is going to say. Part beef, it's repetitive. I am the majority owner of stronger, sober house. I'm here today to request a variance that would allow us to continue operating the silver. This home has a sober living residence and it had as it has been for over a decade. We are not changing anything about our program. Structure or how we serve. Residents. The only reason we're here is because of recent changes by the
Minnesota Department of Human Resources, which reclassified our lcense to supportive housing. That technical change shifted or spacing requirement from 3.30, feet to 1320 feet. Even though we are operating exact same program as before. The home provide safe, stable housing for approximately 50 men every year. And to answer your question, Anita, it does include staff. The majority. Of the people that we serve are minorities and who would otherwise face homelessness. Over the last 10 years we've served hundreds of men in
recovery quietly consistently and without disruption to the neighborhood, we respectfully and we are respectfully asking for tis variant so we can continue doing what we've always done, providing life, saving support to vulnerable men in recovery. Regarding the specific findings, finding one zoning intent. We meet the intent of the zoning code by promoting public health, safety and welfare through housing men of rain, of whom would otherwise be homeless. Finding 3 practical difficulties. Operating and a reduced capacity would create significant financial and operational hardships for any organization operating With staffing and food requirements. And wuld limit
access recovery, housing at a time of very high need. Finding for unique circumstances. The situation is unique due to the dhs mandated license change effective AUGUST. First that just came upon us. And it mandated license cange. Not any change in our operation or desired by s the site has function in the same manner again for over a decade, finding 6 neighborhood character. Our home has been operating here for years without issue. Nothing about the program has changed. So it will not alter the capture of the little residential home. In the neighborhood. Thank you for your time. And that consideration. Thank you so much for your testimony. Any other testify or is
that of for this item? And any testifier, Dalia, like to do calls which maybe isn't always helpful stuff. You'd like to say something. You can come up to that podium and take 2 minutes. If you'd like. Or if you are against it. You are also welcome to come up to the podium and take 2 minutes. If you like. Well, it sounds like you'd like to have something to say. I'll give you 30 seconds to make your way up here on the roads. For to make a motion to close the public hearing. Come join us. If you'd like to please step on All testing very important Yep. So does Liam has great name it. But if you've got in years, 2 minutes, we're going to just wait for our staff to catch up name one more time. I'm so that 2 minutes. I mentioned ball love Jesus. Just want. Stand right between the microphone. Pick yet than your
to minister. Now. Your 2 minutes? Start The church next to the House. It wasn't always been a halfway house was a woman's shelter. There was staffer and there was sober people there. It's not the way to snow. Completely different place. And the list. From the majority of the residents from around the neighborhood really didn't want to be. Put on front street. This is going forward. That has to submit. will stand up and talk from great. If you like to hand it to Has nothing do it for anybody else. And you guys can do wonderful that they do nice things. But the variances are for a reason. And I mean, just today, as leaving. Even though there's for these n question
11 guys or whatever, just your average. Homeowners moving offenders. Top of it. As long as they keep it under the number 6. So you flooding could. And there's nobody out there taking care of these people. Staying with the prepare I have say. Years. thank you so much for your testimony up. Thank you. I mean, you guys yeah. Oh, sorry, please sign and thank you, Greg. Annie look most Steph. Ay other test fares on this item? Seeing none. I will make a motion to close the public. About to make a motion to close public hearing. Please finish setting in and take a I make a motion to close the public hearing. Roll call, bully.
Johnson, provides key. Yes. Vice PRESIDENT Kamala. 6 a favor nor opposed to public hearings close. All right. Well, I'm going to take it over to charity. Thank you, Vice chair, as want to say thank you for taking time out your So to come out here and testify, I'm glad that you did get a chance to have your remarks on record. And thank you so much for the applicant being here. Our student that pull it being here to give some context. So I'm going to be really short. I want to treat this item similar to the other item that was in my ward and and ask for support of a layover to AUGUST 6 gives this gives time to actually issue. Study to further examine this ordinance. Like I had mentioned in a previous meeting. I think this policy is worth updating. This policy
is worth. Examining to ensure that we have preventative measures. So there's disruption in there isn't a disruption are potential displacement of tenants that we have heard and other cases. And the fortunate thing in this scenario is that we actually have time. So I'm like David had mentioned, we have until SEPTEMBER I'm requesting a layover to AUGUST 6. And another thing I just her to uplift, like Hanson had mentioned just a we need to take some time to really examine just the evolution of supportive housing and supportive in silver housing. You know, like was mentioned before what we used to know it as as having evolve their
change. I think this gives us some time to capacity really make a decision that is intentional and farm based off of our staff study. So I'm asking for and they over AUGUST 6. There's a motion. Any discussion. Seeing no discussion. The motion is to lay the item over AUGUST 6 roll call I Johnson, I provides key. Yes, game. Vice PRESIDENT Kim, 6 in favor nor opposed the appeal was laid over to AUGUST 6. Legislative hearing consent agenda items. 36 to 53 year before you for your consideration. their welcome legislative hearing, officer Marcia. Are there any items that need to be taken separately? Could item number 30, 60 read into the record? And a 36
is our 25 dash 10. Making finding on the field of Michael's into a nuisance abatement, ordered for 14 78 Ames Avenue in Council File. Alright 24 Dash. 51. I would like to ask the Council grant an additional 2 weeks for the work to be done. This is a summary abatement follow-up. A year ago, the city issued the orders. There's been progress along the way doing he is here. I thought he had left my I would give you a more thorough staff report. So in that case I will find my slides. This this is a case where a summary abatement order correction order. But later, another correction regarding
vehicles issued. So we had the yard was. Big, really big mess. There were many vehicles that weren't legally. Parked in the yard for a multiple races and they're also or is written on the shed. There are other problems with the property related to the roof. The construct of the and the shed. There is a building permit that was pulled for work on that. Building permit the last inspection on that was. Last year in NOVEMBER. So there hasn't been any progress there. I would like to show Excuse me. Photos and these photos are from AUGUST. 20th of 2024. And you can see that
there wood Taras other building materials. The vehicles throughout the yard. You can see the corner of sort of decks to being constructed there. Moving on You can see another angle of the same and you can see pallets shed the some and side of that. Again, the just in the yard. You can see other kinds of items there, more types, more scrap. The city issued the orders order for those things to be addressed. When I conducted the hearing, in fact, we had 2 hearings, my recommendation to the council, which was adopted in AUGUST was that by NOVEMBER, first of 2024. One-third of the work be completed. By APRIL, first, the nxt 30 be completed by JULY. First, it should be completely done.
So that is quite a generous timeline. It does take us out for 11 months from when the original orders were issued. That ruling also to take into consideration that the owner is working and trying to do projects and so materials, the first 2 deadlines, like I said, you know, on APRIL 1st and then previously NOVEMBER. First, those the inspector found that the work done. He was keeping up with the plan. But when I switch now to where we are Monday. We have some photos. Here's the back of the if I have. But we have pallets. More pilots and scrap metal. Yeah. Pallets trip totals what? More scrap. Scrap
metal. Ad here's another view. So we have this coming on. The are we also hve. Vehicles in the yard that continue to. Be In fact, abatement order on those vehicles issued with a deadline of today, which the council can, of course, to extend. Should you wish to? And the vehicles have been written on a variety of problems almost all of them fun improved surfaces. We have vehicles that are inoperable. We have lacking tabs some other problems here. We can see this one tough. Sort situated within a improvised we're talking about at this point is that last 3rd and
getting over the hump with it? I would say that the photos that I'm showing, you know, from Monday's inspection. Indicate that that last 3rd is not taken care of. that te city Council what I'm asking the city council authorize the Department of Safety and inspections to go forward and complete this job, MR. Corcoran, who is the owner of the property is here and like to address the council asking for more lenient. Sadly. thanks for the staff report. If they get to test. All Wonderful yet. Thank you, Stephen up. You will have 21 minutes play I I didn't realize Marshall was going to give me 2 more weeks. in the beginning, she was one of Boy, did I have a mask And I'm going lose my train of thought. But don't. It was really going say thanks to her, Lisa for doing the jobs that they do.
For the I wasn't in it. Make any headway with the city council because I know she does. Does a lot of good word. As you can see, I saw the picture that hoese and I Kuz I can't believe looks so nice. Said originally built year 2000. In the beginning, I had really good framer and there was a guy with money. And that post was going to be the actual call out a whole where we put all these extras on it all of our own. I was trying to career I was in the auto repair business and I was real sick and everything like that. And I was trying to find something. And the home building. That I could do because came down to doing. Water heating floor in the end that something I could do. I I found out that ended up with a
lot of building materials. I was trying to learn what building materials were at that time. And I got so much stuff. And I didn't realize Looking at those pictures. Again, I I saw. I just kept I just keep peeling away. It might layers of stuff that I have. And I just can't believe what I had. I guess so. I haven't had a terrible time. Doing things on Why? Oh, no, my wife problems last NOVEMBER. We never want double what it was until spring failure. Coming I'm so say are, there's been really sick in time, can you just maybe see one more one more sentence and will close public hearing? You know, 6 to We're doing So I would tough time. Keep going on. Just I get so hot and sweaty out there. I got I got Chase away from the don't do stuff in the shade it's just hard. What I get my son
is not all I guess you can help me. I'm sorry for the last 2 or 3 days. We're now we're now at time and so sir. I will just unfortunately abruptly cut you but I appreciate your testimony and coming in. And it sounds like you are amenable to the recommendation of a legislative hearing officer. So. You know, it is see for Ghana a council reading all take a motion from you to close the public hearing. If you would like you seeing the motion recall. But I Johnson. Tell us. For yes, Yang. Vice PRESIDENT I 6 in favor nor opposed public hearing is closed create council member Yang Tree. I'm gonna just toss it over to you. Things Council vice PRESIDENT, I would first like to thank the testifying for coming down. It to city Hall and I'm just sharing your experience so far. Overly just
want folks to know why and supportive anti extensions. And we have done that already last year. And a supportive that, their two-week extension and to the property owner. But I do want urge them them to move with haste in and removing the items that it wouldn't be wise to go into winter again, that's all those materials outside. So the extension here, I hope will allow you time and also for if you need any sort of support getting the items out for you to be able that. But again, just for the air, he didn't get that line because I just want the best for you wanted to even longer than this. So supportive of of the recommendation from legislative hearing. Officer. That sounds wonderful in just
For the record, you are recommending 2 week layover. Vice PRESIDENT Kamala, I think it makes to ask the Council for a 2 weekly over if you're interested granting an extension, the resolution in front of you is making a finding about with the noose. This has been debated and it would then authorize the department's take actions. So we'll follow up enough. It has been debated and 2, great if it hasn't been the cop Council authorize the action. That sounds great. Sounded like tree and was taking the recommendations. So I'll take that as a motion. A motion to approve a 2 week layover. Brokaw, Bowie, I Jensen I provides Yes, Thank Council PRESIDENT Kim. 6 in favor opposed the item to sleet over to AUGUST 6. Any other items for consideration? I'm not aware
of anyone else testify a legislative hearing a perfect it will take a motion from councilmember rescue. On the remaining items. That's right. So this is a public hearing will take a public hearing for all the remaining items. Thank so much, Terry. There anyone here to testify on any Indians? Seeing none. And we'll take a motion from Councilmember rescue to close the public hearing and approved the recommendations of legislative hearing. Officer. Jetsons. Yet again. Vice PRESIDENT Kim, I 6 in favor. No one opposed to public hearings are closed in the consent agenda is adopted as amended. a great holy cow. I'm seeing that there's no more business before us. The simple City Council is adjourned.