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A single-family rental property with a history of code violations is at risk of eviction and the 150 Thompson project faces delays and cost increases.
1064 Robert Street Rental License Review
At the last meeting, Council continued the rental license application review for a single-family rental property at 1064 Robert Street. Frustrated by a history of code violations and the current state of disrepair, several Council members were considering denying the rental application, which would evict the tenant. Instead, Council continued the review to the next meeting, giving the owner a chance to address issues and the city a chance to notify the tenant.
Staff has a proposed mitigation plan the owner has agreed to. If Council chooses to deny, staff recommends giving the tenant 90 days to vacate the property.
150 Thompson Delays and Cost Increases
The 150 Thompson development project at the former YMCA site hits another hitch with delays and cost increases. Council will consider an updated development agreement to address costs and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) will consider an update to the tax increment financing (TIF) agreement to address delays.
- Costs: The final estimate on public improvements—which lays the foundation for a future park but doesn’t actually include the park—is $409,000 over budget. If approved, the city will cover that additional cost. There’s also an issue with running gas and utility lines, that depending on timing, could cost the city an additional $76,000.
- Delays: The developer, Greco, has run into delays securing financing and wants to push back the timeline. The project start will move back from early summer to late summer and the phase one completion date will move from June 1, 2028 to December 31, 2028.
Other Items on the Agenda
- Expiring CUPs: Council will hold the final reading for an ordinance change to make conditional use permits (CUPs) expire. The first reading was approved unanimously at the previous meeting.
- Snow removal: Council will set the public hearing for the final assessment of Robert Street sidewalk snow removal for June 8.
Note: There will not be an Open Council Work Session.
Engage
- Watch: The public can watch the meeting live on Town Square TV or cable TV starting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
- Learn more: Guide to West St. Paul City Council.
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