City CouncilActionsFollowing is a compendium of 188 action items approved by the City Council during the 2017 calendar and fiscal year. Excluded from the calendar compendium are license considerations and receipt of reports such as Financial Statements which are reported separately. Following monthly calendar items is a second compendium sorted into five categories along with reporting of operational activities occurring during this year.

City of West St. Paul, MN

Mayor (center)Jenny Halverson

Council Members (L to R)Anthony Fernandez

Ed IagoBob Pace

Dick VitelliJohn BellowsDave Napier

2017 Council Actions by Meeting

January 9• Neighborhood Mtgs: Jan

19,26,30 Feb1• R17-06 contract w/ WSB for

Comp Plan• R17-03 application for CDBG

funding• R17-05 approving MN Task

Force One JPA• R17-04 comp plan

amendment for 260 Marie• Approve JPA w/Dakota

County and consultant contract for Thompson Lake Stormwater Project 17-5

• Presentation by SRSBA on Feb 25th Harmon Park Fun Fest

• Approve 2017 Enterprise Fund Budgets

• Approved contract with Steamatic for HVAC/Duct cleaning at City Hall; $13,646

• CM Separation Agreement

January 23• Frances Nelson 105th

Birthday• Renewal of Emergency Mgmt

JPA• Adoption of All-Hazard

Mitigation Plan• Approved inclusion of MH in

Recycling Coord Program• Appt of Interim CM• Approval of Mercer Group

for CM Search• Retained Joel Carlson for

Robert Street Lobbying Services

• Approved Plans & Specs and authorized bids for 2017 Street Improvements

February 13• Introduction of new

Firefighters• Oath of office for new Police

Officers• Approved Grant agreement

for Tobacco Educational Compliance Checks

• R17-10 accepting Fed Transportation Alternative Program Grant of $1.195M for Oakdale/Marie

• Award Contract for Crusader Ave Sewer Lining Project 17-2 to Instituform: $224,761.70

February 23• Teens Networking Together

Presentation• Approved Contract for

Sports Complex Field Lighting

• R17-12 establishing no on street parking zone on Charlton Street

• Presentation by Derek Leuer, MNDOT on Robert Street U-Turns

• R17-13 Approving Smith Dodd PAC

• R17-11 Granting Support for Seidl’s Lake Bonding Bill request

• Reconsideration of TAP Grant (lack of majority at Feb 13 mtg)

March 13• R-14 approving extension

of Comcast Franchise Agreement

• R17-17 Findings of Fact for Denial of outdoor display at 2001 Robert

• R17-9 approving ph1/2 of ADA consulting contract with SRF: $24,300

• Award Bid for 2017 Street improvement project to Alda and Sons

• Approve Contract with Rainbow Tree Care for EAB Treatments

• Approve consultant contract Revision with SRF for Robert Street

• R17-18 confirming TAP grant acceptance

March 27• R17-20 to 25 approving

development at 1214-1224 Robert (Dunkin Donuts)

• Approval of Licenses for WSP Days

• Approve contract with AET for Charlton Avenue Materials Testing $39,150

• First Rdng of Ord amendment re: grass height Sections 94.38 and 150.021

• First Rdng of Alley Vacation behind 158 Haskell

• First Rdng of ord. 153.236 re: Adult Daycare facilities in I1 District

• R17-06 Approval of South Metro Fire JPA

JAN FEB MAR

2017 Council Actions by Meeting

April 10• Proclaimed April 13 Debbie

Kermes Day• Accepted Shared Volunteer

Program Report• Second Rdng Alley Vacation

behind 158 Haskell• Second Rdng Grass Height

Ordinance• Second Rdng Adult Day Care

Facilities• Approved consultant

contract with Bolton & Menk for Lift Stations 1&4 $142,340

• Approved contract extension to LS Black on Robert Street

• Approved consultant contract with WSB for Marthaler Park: $103,568

• Approved JPA with Dakota County for Wetland Analysis Program

• First Rdng Interim Ordinance re: Communication Towers and Antennas

• R17-28 facilitating access for Arrow Mowers

April 24• Presentation on Code

Enforcement and Rental Inspection Program

• Second Rdng Interim Ordinance

• Authorized Bids for 2017 Bond issuance

• Adopted assessments for I&I program

• Awarded Bid to Hydro Klean for Sewer Manhole Improvements $152,695

May 8• R17-32 Adopting Trust Acct

for insured property fire loss proceeds

• First Rdng Ord amendment for Open Burning

• Closed out Harmon Park Project: $2,890,464.63

• R17-33 Approving Master Contract with MNDOT

May 12• Council Strategic Planning

May 22• Approved outdoor

entertainment permit Beirut Deli

• R17-34 Supporting Green Step Cities Program

• CM Employment Agreement• Closed TIF Fund 1-1• Final Rdng Open Burning

Ordinance• R17-36 Bond Sale:

$4,825,000• R17-37 Bond Sale: $5,170,000• First Rdng Ord 95.04 Re: Ice

and Snow Removal

June 12• Received 2016 Audit• R17-41 Adotion of Committee

Application Process• Continued 153.029 Interim

Use Permits to July 10• Final Rdng Snow Removal• First Rdng 153.004 & 153.188

Re: Auto Detailing in B4• First Rdng 50.08 Re:

Discharge of Prohibited Clear Water Drainage

• Approved JPA with Dakota County for Wentworth Avenue Reconstruction

• R17-39 Re: support of Local Control

• Approved Requests to Dakota County Re: Capital Improvements

June 26• Thank you to FD Joan

Carlson and Introduction to new FD Char Stark

• Proclamation Recognizing June 26 as Anchor Bank Day

• R17-43 Renewal of Driving Diversion Prog. Agreement

• R17-44 Amendment to GS Pay Plan for Project Engineer

• R17-42 Accepting Renaissance Plan Update

• Approved Change order to Consultant contract for Sports Complex

• Final Rdng re: Auto Detailing• Approve CUP to allow Adult

DayCare at DARTS• First Rdng Multiple Sections

re: Interim Use Permits• R17-47 Imposing Sanctions

on Morelo’s Restaurant• Approved Change Order for

Lift Stations 5&6 estimated at $100K for 480 power

• Call Final Assmt Hearing for Robert Street Sidewalk snow removal

APR MAY JUN

2017 Council Actions by Meeting

July 10• Final Rdng 50.08 Re: Clear

Water Drainage• Final Rdng 153.029 re:

Interim Use Permits• Continue Final Rdng Re

Housing with Services Establishments

• First Rdng: Various PD license code changes

• Approved consultant contract not to exceed $367,405 with Kimley-Horn for Marie/Oakdale

• Approved consultant contract to Bolton & Menk amount of $238,865 for 2018 Street Project

• Approved consultant contract Bolton & Menk, $79,700 for LS1 Forcemain

July 24• Approved amendment to

encroachment agreement 1190/1200/1214 Robert

• R17-55 CUP 1445 Robert (Menards) to allow accessory structure

• R17-56 approving CUP for auto detailing at 1676 Robert

August 14• Presentation of Green Step

Cities Award• R17-59 approving MNDOT

Detour agreement for Highway 149

• Final assmt hearing for Robert Street sidewalk snow removal

• Rejected Bids for Sports Complex exceeding $150, 314.85 Engineers estimate

• R17-61 approving lot split at 256 Oakview

• No action taken on second rdng of Liquor license fee adjustments

• R17-58 ordering feas study for 2018 Street improvements

• Zoning ord amendment re: housing with services removed

August 28• Granted Outstanding

Property Award to Jerome and Rebecca Capeechi 1140 Delaware

• Approved CUP to allow Associated Clinic of Psychology at 149 E Thompson

• R17-63 approving site plan of Southview Sr Living to construct west side parking lot 1984 Oakdale

• Approve JPA with St. Paul and Mendota Heights for Cherokee Heights Upper Ravine Project

• Approved Charter Amendment 2.06 Re: Mayoral Duties

September 11• Approved amendment to

the GS Hourly Health Care Savings Plan

• Awarded contract for Sports Complex Irrigation

• Adopted assessments for unpaid invoices

September 25• R17-71 and 76A Amendments

to GS 2018 Wage Schedule• R17-72 MOU with LELS for

2018 wages• R17-73 MOU with Teamsters

320 for 2018 Wages• R17-74 Call assmt hearing for

2017 Street Improvements• R17-75 approving CUP for

1166 Robert to allow medical clinic in B3

• R17-76 to allow On sale Liquor at 1458 Robert (Denny’s)

• Adopted Preliminary Budget and Levy

• R17-78 calling Public Hearing on Walker Methodist Financing

• R17-77 Receiving Feas. Report and calling PH on 2018 Street Improvements

JUL AUG SEP

2017 Council Actions by Meeting

October 9• 17-88 accepting Garlough/

Marthaler Trail Realignment Study

• R17-87 approving Signal Mantenance agreement with MNDOT

• Approved I/I private property assessment agreements

• R17-89 Temporary 2017-18 Seasonal Wage Schedule

• Approved MOU for 2018 wages Local #80

• Awarded Ice Arena Roof Bid• Awarded City Hall PD side

roof bid• R17-90 placing Republic

Services waste license in provisional status; took no action against

• Highland Sanitation or Aspen Waste

October 23• 2018 Employee Insurance

Renewal• Awarded Bid to repair and

upgrade RAC Fire Detection/Water Cannon System

• Awarded Bid to replace City Hall/Police Side HVAC

• Awarded 2 year extension for Robert Street sidewalk snow/ice removal

• R17-92 accepting Smith/Dodd Small Area Plan

• R17-93 authorizing issueance of revenue bonds for Walker Thompson Hill LLC

• R17-94 adopting 2017 Street project assessments

• R17-95 and 96 supporting pursing state I/I funding

November 13• Received Presentation on

the 2017 Recycling Program/Approved JPA with County

• Revised 2 year Robert Street constract for sidewalk/snow removal

• Set 2018 Budget Public Hearing

• Adopted Ordinance 17-11 amending section 2.06 of Charter regarding Mayoral Veto

• R17-98 Ordering plans for 2018 Street Improvement project

• R17-97 supporting County 2018-22 CIP

• First Rdng of Small Cell Wireless Ordinance Chapter 95

• Approve First Rdng vacating excess Haskell Street ROW

• R17-99 Declaring Intent re: R2R Greenway

November 27• R17-100 Designating 2018

Polling Places• Approving Thompson Oaks

Environmental Investigation• SMFD Services Agreement

Renewal 17-101• Approved HVAC

Replacement (3 units)• Final Reading Haskell ROW

Vacation• Final Reading Small Cell

Wireless Ordinance• Final Plat lot split 1777

Oakdale• First Reading Ord 153.171 re:

Indoor Climate Controlled Storage in B3

• R2R Golf Course Appraisal approval

December 11• Adoption of 2018 Mtg

Calendar• Adoption of Data Practices

Policy• Approval of Broadband JPA• R17-xxx approving

application of CDBG funds• Approval of Dakota JPA

community funding for Waste Abatement

• Approval of Engineering services for City Hall parking lot repair

• Adopt change to fee schedule for sewer utility rates

• Renewal of JPA for Electronic Crimes Unit

• Final pay for Lift Stations 5 & 6 Rehab and Forcemain project

• Granting extension to Comcast Franchise agreement

• Adoption of 2018 budget/CIP/CEP/Debt Funds

• Adoption of Non Waiver tort limit and no fault back up insurance coverage

OCT NOV DEC

2017 Council Actions by Meeting

EconomicDevelopmentAuthorityJanuary7th Amendment to Sherman DA

February158 Haskell and 270 Annapolis approvals

April210 Logan

MayPh1 TCI, Habitat Homes at 941 and 1081 Gorman; JPA for Open to Business Program

JuneMC Grant App approval

JulyTCII Business Subsidy approval, Grants for Denny’s and Dunkin; Logan approval

AugustMaaco PA at 81 Wentworth

OctoberGrant to Beissel

DonationsJanuaryForever Pets, $4000 to K-9 programTarget, $500 to PD Community OutreachFarmers Insurance Group, $100 to PD Community Outreach

FebruaryDakota Electric CooperativeHenry Sibley Mural Club donation of Mural to Har-mon Park

MarchM/M Staricha $50 to K9 ProgramSRSBA Banner Donation: $8,000

AprilSRSBA: $1,000 for Volunteer Appreciation DinnerMedExpress Urgent Care: $50 Annual Easter EventAnonymous $1,100 to K9 ProgramSibley Booster Club $750 to K9 Program

MayTom and Mary Skadron $2500 to K9 programDavid Galvin Jr $100 to K9Program

JuneSRSBA: American Flags for Robert Street: $3,000SRSBA: Winter Fun Fest: $1,807Chaplain Butch Millett $100 to K9

JulyTwin City Tanning: $300 to K9

SeptemberTarget: to Heroes and Helpers ProgramDolores Wiggin $50 to Police TrainingXtreme Tree Team $9,000 to K9

OctoberCommercial Club $1,000 to Halloween ExtravaganzaDolores Wiggin: $50 to K9Gene and Cheryl Putzier donation to FD and PDLawrence and Virginia Coss $25,000 to K9

DecemberWalmart $1,000 to PDForever Pets $5,000 to K9 Program

Summery of 2017 Council Actions by Category

Joint Powers Agreements1. MN Task Force One2. County consultant contract for Thompson Lake Storm Water Project3. Emergency Management4. South Metro Fire (for 2017 and 2018-19)5. County Wetland Analysis Program6. County Wentworth Avenue Reconstruction7. Cherokee Heights Upper Ravine Project with St. Paul and Mendota Heights8. County multi-jurisdictional Recycling Program (and amendment for MH inclusion)9. County Broadband Agreement10. County Waste Abatement funding11. Electronic Crimes Unit Renewal12. County Open to Business Program13. County CDBG Entitlement Funds authorizations (for 2017 and 2018)14. NDC4 Franchise Extensions (for 2017 and 2018)15. Driving Diversion Program Agreement Renewal16. Accepted Shared Volunteer Program Report

MNDOT Agreements1. MNDOT Master Contract R17-332. MNDOT Detour Agreement for Hwy 149 R17-593. MNDOT Signal Maintenance Agreement R17-87

Grant Agreements and Funding Requests1. Grant Agreement for Tobacco Educational Compliance Checks2. R17-10 Accepting Fed Transportation Alternative Program Grant $1.195M3. R17-11 Granting Support for Seidl’s Lake Bonding bill request4. Declaring intent re: R2R Greenway5. Grant Request to Met Council for TC I

Multi-Jurisdictional Coordination

Multi-Jurisdictional CoordinationFacilitating Business Growth

Facility and Infrastructure MaintenanceBack Office Operations

Building Community

2017 Council Actions by Category

1. R17-04 comp plan amendment for 260 Marie2. R17-17 Findings of Fact for Denial of outdoor display at 2001 Robert3. Alley Vacation behind 158 Haskell4. Ord allowing for Adult Daycare in I1 District5. R17-28 facilitating access for Arrow Mowers6. R17-32 Adopting Trust Acct for fire loss proceeds from Insurance7. Ord 153.004 and .188 re auto detailing in B48. CUP to allow adult daycare at 1635 Marthaler Lane Darts9. Final assmt hearing for RS snow removal10. Approved encroachment agreement for 1190/1200/1214 RS11. R17-55 CUP for 1445 Robert for accessory building. Menards12. Approved CUP for auto detailing at 1676 Robert13. R17-61 approving lot split at 256 Oakview14. No action taken on liquor license fee adjustment15. Approved CUP for Associated Clinic of Psychology at 149 E Thompson16. R17-63 approving site plan for Southview Sr Living for parking expansion 1984 Oakdale17. R17-75 CUP 1166 RS for medical clinic in B318. R17-76 to allow on sale liquor at 1458 Robert (Denny’s)19. Tax exempt financing for Walker Methodist20. 2 year extension on RS snow contract21. First reading vacating excess Haskell ROW for county22. Outstanding Property award at 1140 Delaware23. Approving Thompson Oaks Environmental Investigation24. Final Reading of Haskell ROW Vacation25. Lot Split for 1777 Oakdale26. R2R Golf Course Appraisal approval27. First Reading of Ord 153.171 re: Indoor Climate Controlled Storage in B328. Final Reading of Ord 153.17129. Grants for Exterior Improvements for projects at Denny’s, Dunkin Donuts and Beissel30. 7th Amendment to Sherman Associates Development Agreement31. Approval of Redevelopment at 158 Haskell and 270 Annapolis; new homes32. Approval of purchase and sale of 210 Logan Avenue33. Phase 1 Environmental Study for TC I34. Approval of Habitat homes at 941 and 1081 Gorman35. TC II Business Subsidy Approval36. Purchase of Property at 81 Wentworth

Facilitating Business Growth & Expansion/Housing Maintenance & Development Council Approvals

2017 Council Actions by Category

Engineering/Design1. Approved Plans and Specs for 2017 Street Maintenance Project2. R17-13 approved Smith Dodd PAC and later small area plan adoption3. R17-9 approving ph 1/2 of ADA consulting contract with SRF4. Approve consultant contract revision with SRF for RS5. Approve contract with Rainbow Tree Care for EAB treatments6. Contract with AET for materials testing for Charlton Avenue7. Consultant contract with B&M for Lift Stations 1&48. Contract with WSB for Marthaler Park9. Approved change order to consultant contract for sport complex10. Kimley Horn consultant contract for Marie/Oakdale11. B&M consultant contract for 2018 Street Project12. B&M consultant contract for LS1 Forcemain13. Rejected Sport Complex Bids14. Ordered Feas study for 2018 street project15. Rec feas and call ph for 2018 street16. Accepted Garlough/marthaler trail study R17-8817. R17-98 ordering plans for 201818. R17-12 establishing no on street parking zone on Charlton19. Adopted I/I program assessments20. Ord 50.08 re discharge of prohibited Clear water drainage21. Assmts for 2017 street proj22. Resolutions of support for I/I funding23. 2017 street assmt adoption24. R17-97 supporting County 18-22 CIP

Construction/Maintenance Contracts1. Awarded Contract for Crusader Ave Sewer Lining project2. Approved Contract for Sports Complex Field Lighting3. Awarded Bid for 2017 Street Improvement to Alda and Sons4. Bid award to Hydro Klean for Sewer Manhole Improvements5. Closed out Harmon Park Project6. Contract extension to LS Black on RS7. Change order for lift stations 5&6 for 480 power8. Awarded contract for sports complex irrigation9. Final pay for lift stations 5&6

Building Maintenance and Repair1. Approved contract with Steamatic for HVAC/Duct Cleaning at City Hall2. Awarded Ice Arena roof bid3. Awarded police side roof bid4. Bid repair upgrade RAC Fire Detection/Water Cannon5. Bid to replace City Hall PD HVAC6. Approved HVAC units over General Government portion of City Hall7. Approval of Engineering services for parking lot improvement

Facility and Infrastructure Maintenance Council Approvals

2017 Council Actions by Category

1. R17-06 contract w/WSB for Comp Plan2. Approve 2017 Enterprise Fund Budgets3. Adoption of All Hazard Mitigation Plan4. Contracted JDC Research for Lobbying support5. CM search6. Ord Amendment re grass height7. Interim Ordinance re communication towers and

antennas8. Presentation on Code Enforcement and Rental

inspections9. Authorized Bond issuance/awarded10. Ordinance amendment re open burning11. Council Strategic Planning12. Closed TIF Fund 1-113. Ord 95.04 Re Ice and Snow Removal14. 2016 Audit15. R17-39 support of local control16. R17-43 amend GS plan for project engineer17. R17-42 accepting Renaissance Plan update18. Amendments for Interim Use Permits19. R17-47 sanctions on Morelo’s Restaurant20. Various PD Code changes21. Approved Charter amendment re Mayoral duties22. Approved GS Hourly Health care savings plan23. Adopted assmts for unpaid invoices24. R17-71 and 76A amend GS 2018 wage schedule25. R17-72 MOU for LELS 201826. R17-73 MOU for Teamsters 320 201827. Budget CIP CEP adoption28. Approve I/I assessment agreements29. R17-89 Temp 17-18 wage schedule30. Approved mou for 2018 wages Local #8031. Placed Republic Services in provisional status32. 2018 Insurance renewal33. Charter amendment re Mayoral veto34. First Rdng of small cell ord35. Donations36. Rental licensing/City licensing37. Commissioner appointments and amendment of

process38. R17-100 Designating 2018 polling places39. Final Reading of Small Cell Wireless Ordinance40. Adoption of 2018 Meeting Calendar41. Adoption of Data Practices Policy42. Adopt Change to Sewer Utility Rates43. Adoption of 2018 Budget/Levy/CEP/CIP/Debt

Resolution44. Adoption of Non Waiver for tort limits and

sewer back up coverage

Back Office Operations/Planning/Finance

1. Neighborhood mtgs Jan 19,26,30 and Feb 12. Frances Nelson 105th Birthday3. Presentation by SRSBA for Harmon Park Fun

Fest4. Approval of Licenses for WSP Days5. Proclaimed April 13 as Debbie Kermes Day6. Approved outdoor entertainment permit at

Beirut Deli7. R17-34 Supporting Green Step Cities Program8. Proclamation declaring June 26 as Anchor Bank

Day9. Approval of City Commission/Committee

Appointment Process

Building Community Council Approvals