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12.2.2019 City Council Agenda Packet City of South St. Paul COUNCIL AGENDA Monday December 2, 2019 7:00 p.m. (If you use the hearing assistance PA system, please remove your hearing aid so it does not cause a feedback problem.) 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 5. PRESENTATIONS: A. Presentation: Boy Scout Troop 95 - Eagle Scouts 6. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS (Comments are limited to 3 minutes in length.) 7. AGENDA: A. Approval of Agenda Action – Motion to Approve Action – Motion to Approve as Amended 8. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed on the Consent Agenda are items, which are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of the Consent Agenda. A. City Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2019 B. Accounts Payable C. Statutory Tort Limits for Liability Insurance Election D. Business License E. 2020 Liquor License Renewals Resolution 2019-165 F. Acceptance of Gifts for the “A Book for Every Child” Campaign to the Library G. Acceptance of Gifts from White & Rice/Rally Studios to Parks & Recreation for Kaposia Landing Page 2 City Council Agenda H. Adopt Resolution authorizing Mutual Police Assistance Agreement for Enforcement of Traffic Safety Laws I. Accept Letter of Retirement from Robert Brown – Public Works Utility Lead J. Award 2017-013 5th Avenue So. Phase 2 Lighting Improvements K. Approve Assessment Waivers L. Performance Recognition Awards M. Approve Hire of Community Service Officer N. Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk for Stickney Avenue reconstruction Final Design O. Authorize Execution of a Televising Contract 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Public Hearing – Payable 2020 Budgets and Tax Levies, and the 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan i. Staff presentation ii. Public testimony iii. Council discussion iv. Resolution 2019-168 adopting 2020 Final Tax Levy v. Resolution 2019-169 adopting 2020 EDA Final Tax Levy vi. Resolution 2019-170 adopting 2020 HRA Final Tax Levy vii. Resolution 2019-171 adopting 2020 Property Tax supported budgets viii. Resolution 2019-172 adopting 2020 Fee Schedule ix. Resolution 2019-173 adopting 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan 10. GENERAL BUSINESS: A. Contract for Prosecution Services B. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a School at 710 19th Avenue North 11. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: 12. ADJOURNMENT: 13. EDA MEETING This meeting is being taped by Town Square Television (NDC4). Replays can be viewed on Government Channel 19. Replay Times – Friday following Meeting at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. 651-451-7834 8 - A SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2019 Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Francis Councilmembers Dewey, Flatley, Forester, Hansen, Seaberg Absent: Councilmember Kaliszewski Also Present: City Administrator, Joel Hanson City Attorney, Peter Mikhail City Clerk, Christy Wilcox Economic Development Director, Ryan Garcia 5) Presentations • Matt Carter, Executive Director, Dakota County Historical Society gave an update on the events and activities which have taken place over the last year • Introduction of Fire Fighter Jake McCann by Chief Juelfs • Presentation was made by Glenn Boche member of the South St. Paul Yellow Ribbon Committee. Mayor Francis read the Proclamation naming November as Military & Veteran Appreciation Month • Terry Pieper, Gallagher Hansen VFW Post 295 provided an update 6) Citizens’ Comments • Kevin Oesterreich discussed his fine of $50.00 for a re-inspection fee that was charged for a code violation relative to exterior storage • A resident of the John Carroll Highrise wished to thank the City and Staff for their work at the highrise 7) Agenda Moved by Seaberg/Hansen MOVED: To approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6 ayes /0 nays City Council Minutes of November 18, 2019 1 8) Consent Agenda Moved by Forester/Flatley Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: A. City Council meeting minutes of November 4, 2019 B. Resolution No. 2019-159, approving accounts payable C. Appoint Emily Danner as a probationary entry level police officer effective on, or about June 1, 2020, at a starting monthly salary as outlined in the current LELS contact, contingent upon P.O.S.T. license eligibility, successful completion of a background investigation, physical examination and psychological evaluation D. Resolution No. 2019-166, designating polling places for the 2020 Elections E. Resolution No. 2019-160, certifying unpaid utility charges to the Dakota County Auditor for collection with the property taxes payable in 2019 F. Resolution No. 2019-167, accepting gifts and grants from the South St. Paul Gallagher Hansen VFW Post 295 and Auxiliary for funding to the Parks and Recreation Department for the Great Halloween Get Together G. Business Licenses H. Accept letter of resignation from Kelly Marino, Community Service Officer with the South St. Paul Police Department effective November 8, 2019, and authorize staff to begin the hiring process for a replacement I. Approve quote from Lallier Electric for the electrical and lighting replacement at the Lorraine Park Splash Pool in the amount of $48,625.00 Motion carried 6 ayes / 0 nays 9A) Certifying Unpaid Charges to the County Auditor Moved by Hansen/Dewey MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2019-161, certifying delinquent charges to the Dakota County Auditor for collection with the property taxes payable in 2020. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays ** The unpaid charges to the property at 548 8th Avenue South was removed from the certification list. 10A) West Side Transport Conditional Use Permit – 424 Farwell Avenue Moved by Hansen/Forester MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2019-162, approving a Conditional Use Permit for semi-trailer repair and sales for the property located at 424 Farwell Avenue. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of November 18, 2019 2 10E) Second Reading – Ordinance 1350 – Establishing I-1: Light Industrial Zoning District Moved by Seaberg/Forester MOVED: To adopt Ordinance No. 1350 – An ordinance enacting South St. Paul City Code, Article IV – District Regulations, Section 118-134 Regarding the I-1 Zoning District and Amending the Zoning Map and authorize its publication. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays 10F) Danner Temporary Rock Crushing – Interim Use Permit Moved by Flatley/Forester MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2019-152, denying a proposed Interim Use Permit for a temporary rock crushing operation on the property at 843 Hardman Avenue. Motion carried 5 ayes/1 nay (Hansen) 10G) Danner Temporary Rock Crushing Operation 6th Amendment Agreement No Action. 12) Adjournment Moved by Seaberg/Flatley MOVED: That the meeting of the City Council adjourn at 9:24 p.m. Motion carried 6 ayes/0 nays Approve: December 2, 2019 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of November 18, 2019 3 aA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: DECEMBER 2, 2019 8-B DEPARTMENT: Finance PREPARED BY: Clara Hilger ADMINISTRATOR: JRH AGENDA ITEM: Accounts Payable ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Motion to adopt Resolution 2019-177 approving accounts payable. OVERVIEW: The City Council approves all payments of claims. Approval of audited claims is required before issuance of payment. SOURCE OF FUNDS: N/A City of South St. Paul Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2019-177 RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WHEREAS, the City Council is required to approve payment of claims; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the audited claims listed in the check register attachment are hereby approved for payment: Check and wires: 135526-135631 $ 1,856,600.88 20193999-2019416 165,232.70 800289-800291 32,258.40 Total $ 2,054,091.98 Adopted this 2nd day of December, 2019. ___________________________________ Christy Wilcox, City Clerk R55CKR2 LOGIS100 CITY OF SOUTH ST PAUL 11/26/201915:47:11 Council Check Register by GL Page - 1 Council Check Register and Summary -- Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 135526 11/22/2019 1842 LOCAL 120 95.00 73580 1120191307343 10101.2170 ACCRUED PAY DED PAYABLE GENERAL FUND 95.00 135527 11/22/2019 7459 MANTHE, WILLIAM D 7,429.10 GROSS-FED/ST EXCL AP-1099 "A3" 73589 112219 10101.2006 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MISC GENERAL FUND 591.09- OTHER DEDUCT/TAXES WITHHELD 73589 112219 10101.2006 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MISC GENERAL FUND 6,838.01 135528 11/22/2019 1969 MINNESOTA AFSCME, COUNCIL NO. 5 10.00 73581 1120191307344 10101.2170 ACCRUED PAY DED PAYABLE GENERAL FUND 10.00 135529 11/22/2019 2008 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 32.00 73584 1120191307347 10101.2170 ACCRUED PAY DED PAYABLE GENERAL FUND 32.00 135530 11/22/2019 3183 SLIFKO, CORY M 14,276.64 GROSS-FED/ST EXCEL AP-1099 "A3 73588 112219 10101.2006 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MISC GENERAL FUND 207.96- OTHER DEDUCT/TAXES WITHHELD 73588 112219 10101.2006 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MISC GENERAL FUND 14,068.68 135531 11/25/2019 6679 AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING, INC 2,142.45 5TH AVE TESTING THRU 10/20/19 73418 909211 40433.6530 201713 IMPR OTHER THAN BUILDING 2017 LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS 2,142.45 135532 11/25/2019 1042 AMERIPRIDE SERVICES INC 94.08 RUG RENTAL 73401 1004629311 10210.6220 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES POLICE PROTECTION 94.08 135533 11/25/2019 6773 BIBLIOTHECA, LLC 1,698.00 RFID WORKSTATIONS 73507 INV-US26198 20230.6375 OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES LIBRARY 1,698.00 135534 11/25/2019 1125 BONUS BUILDING CARE 725.00 CLEANING SERVICE NOV 2019 73508 911020030-11 20230.6375 OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES LIBRARY 725.00 135535 11/25/2019 1161 CARDSOURCE 571.00 1400 LIBRARY CARDS 73509 61713 20230.6342 PRINTING AND BINDING LIBRARY 571.00 R55CKR2 LOGIS100 CITY OF SOUTH ST PAUL 11/26/201915:47:11 Council Check Register by GL Page - 2 Council Check Register and Summary -- Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 135535 11/25/2019 1161 CARDSOURCE Continued..
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