City Council - July 23, 2025 - Councilmember Nelsie Yang will be participating remotely. 7/23/2025

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Attachments

ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
1. Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply to the Metropolitan Council for Livable Communities Demonstration Account for LCDA-TOD Transit Oriented Development projects at: 680-694 Minnehaha Avenue E. (West End of Historic Hamm's Brewery redevelopment); 1170 Arcade Street (Face to Face); and 642 Selby Avenue (The Beasley), as well as projects applying for LCDA-Development program funds for 1570 White Bear Avenue N. (GloryVille), 0 Idaho Avenue (The Heights, parcel B1), and 470 White Bear Avenue (The Aragon).
- Failed 6-0-0 Adopted
2. Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Metropolitan Council for construction of METRO G Line station infrastructure on Robert Street.
- G Line_St Paul CCA Robert St Downtown_R01-07_20250702_FINAL.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
3. Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Animal Services.
- Animal Services Solar Grant Contract
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
4. Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Community Resilience Grant funding for the Jackson Street Project (10% match required).
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during May 28 to June 6, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 19, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 1, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2526R, Assessment No. 258570)
- Report of Completion J2526R.258570
- Assessment Roll J2526R.258570
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during June 2 to 6, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 19, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 1, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2513TW, Assessment No. 258571)
- Report of Completion J2513TW.258571
- Assessment Roll J2513TW.258571
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
7. Approving the Mayor’s appointment Chris Thorn, Kathleen Paul, Patrick Ingram, Francisco Jose Flores Caballero, Jess Marsalla, Ingie Osman, Luca Hale, Dani Schmidt and reappointment?of Dave Muhovich and Regina Rippel to the Ramsey County Community Health Services Advisory Committee (CHSAC).
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
8. Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Amazed Group LLC (License ID# 20190001176), d/b/a Cups & Cheers, to add a Liquor On Sale 2 AM Closing license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Entertainment (A), and Gambling Location licenses, located at 1624 & 1626 White Bear Avenue N.
- Signed Conditions Affidavit
- Minutes
- Class_N_License_Application
- Floorplan
- Street_Photos
- STAMP_Activity_Report
- Transcription of Objection Voicemail Message
- Incident_Report
- District_Council_Correspondence
- Aerial_Photo
- Zoning_Map
- Plat_Map
- 100'_Property_Ownership
- AMANDA_Printscreen
- Class N Notice
- Notice of License Hearing
- Memo from applicant on CDD, with security plan
- License Hearing Sign-In Sheet
- Email thread stating need for Conditional Use Permit
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
9. Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Leela Nightclub LLC (License ID# 20250000797), d/b/a Leela Thai Restaurant, for Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (A) licenses, located at 945 Rice Street, Suite A.
- Signed Conditions Affidavit
- Minutes
- Class_N_License_Application
- Floor_Plan
- Street_Photo
- STAMP_Report
- Letter of Objection
- Email exchange about Incident Report
- District_Council_Correspondence
- Letter of Support
- Aerial_Photo
- Zoning_Map
- Plat_Map
- 100'Property_Ownership
- AMANDA_Print_Screen
- Class N Notice
- Notice of License Hearing
- License Hearing Sign-In Sheet
- Parking layout (submitted during hearing)
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
10. Authorizing the use of 2024 Cultural STAR dollars for additional library materials.
- 2024 Adopted STAR Budget
- City of St. Paul Library Dept.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
11. Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Fire Station #3.
- Fire Station 3 Solar Grant Contract.pdf
- RES 24-854.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
12. Approving the expansion of billboards eligible for removal as a result of conversion from static to dynamic displays.
- Exhibit 1 ORD 07-1106
- Exhibit 2 RES 09-1390
- Exhibit 3 RES 10-161
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
13. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against 1NE Stop Food Market INC d/b/a 1NE Stop Food Market INC (License ID #20220001938) for the premises located at 604 Western Ave N.
- Exhibit #1
- Exhibit #2
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
14. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against Frontier JK LLC d/b/a BP (License ID #20220001842) for the premises located at 623 Como Ave.
- Exhibit #1
- Exhibit #2
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
16. Approving the Mayor’s?reappointment?of Missy Staples Thompson, Leonard Thomas and Veronica Robinette to the?Saint Paul Public?Housing?Agency (PHA).
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
17. Approving the revision and updates to the City’s Investment Policy Statement.
- Saint Paul IPS Final
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
19. Requesting a variance from Minnesota Municipal State Aid Rules for the St. Anthony/Rondo Avenue Mill & Overlay Project from Snelling Avenue to Marion Street.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
20. Approving the expansion of a Liquor Service area into adjoining space approximately 600 square feet in size for a business to the existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), Entertainment (B) and Gambling Location licenses for #1 Gameday LLC d/b/a #1 Gameday (License ID# 20220002125) for the premises located at 191 7th St E.
- Class N License Application
- License Application Notification
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
15. Authorizing the City, on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department, to accept a donation in the amount of $32,000 from the Midway Men's Club to support Recreation Services programming.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
18. Approving the reappointment of Barton (Butch) Inks as the Chief of the Fire Department.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
21. Supplementing the general resolution (CF 88-835) relating to Sewer Revenue Bonds and providing for the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2025C (Green Bonds) and taking other required actions.
- Sewer Res #25-1145 Exhibit A
- Sewer Res #25-1145 Exhibit B
- Sewer Res #25-1145 Exhibit C
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
SUSPENSION ITEMS
Recognizing the contribution of the Captain Chia Koua Vang and Sai Yang Vang.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
Honoring the Beloved Melvin “Mr. Bubbles” Giles.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
2025 Legislative Session Report.
- 2025 Saint Paul End of Session Legislative Report Presentation
ORDINANCES An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at three separate council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days after publication in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are generally held at the second reading.
Final Adoption
22. Amending Chapter 375 of the Legislative Code to allow Pedicabs to pull a trailer and remove the hours restrictions (which will support small businesses while promoting an environmentally friendly alternative to transportation) and incorporate Uniform License Procedures as outlined in Legislative Code Chapter 310, and clarify ambiguous language.
- Randy Dewitz public comment
- Memo on Pedicab Ordinance Changes
- SPAC public comment
- Twin Town Pedicabs public comment
- Fernando Scott public comment
- St Paul Saints public comment
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
First Reading
23. Establishing the classifications titled Legislative Hearing Officer, Senior Legislative Hearing Officer, and Chief Legislative Hearing Officer in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council and prior to Mayor’s signature).
- Sr. Legislative Hearing Officer 2025
- Legislative Hearing Officer 2025
- Chief Legislative Hearing Officer 2025
- Ord 25-43 Civil Service Approval
24. Amending the Appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter, and Section 409.20 of the Legislative Code to expand the Energy Park Commercial Development District.
- Exhibit #1
- Exhibit #2
- Exhibit #3
- Exhibit #4
- Exhibit #5
- Sarah Farber public comment
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
25. Amending Chapter 33.04 of the Legislative Code to require that 10% of the estimated plan review fee is to be paid before a review may begin.
- Exhibit 1
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption
26. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $54,500 to reflect funds received from the Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi (WTA), formerly the Lower Phalen Creek Project (LPCP), for the Wakan Tipi Center.
- Wakan Tipi Bud Amd FS $54500
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
27. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $2,000,000 for funds contributed from the Port Authority for the Hillcrest Heights project.
- Hillcrest Heights Port Authority Bud Amd FS $2M
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
28. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for multiple capital projects.
- RES PH 25-136.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
29. Authorizing the Office of Financial Services to accept a $49,000 grant and authorizing execution of a grant agreement (which includes an indemnification clause) with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Local Climate Action Grant Program for developing a municipal fleet decarbonization plan.
- DRAFT Grant agreement 6.20.pdf
- DRAFT Grant Agreement Attachment A Workplan and Budget
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
30. Amending the City's Capital Improvement Budget and Operating Budget to reflect the final sale details resulting from the issuance of the G.O. Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A and the G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2025B.
- Financial Analysis RES PH 25-151
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
31. Approving the final (combined) plat for 391 McKnight Road South to create three H1 parcels. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025)
- 391McKnight_StaffReport
- 391McKnight_FinalPlat
- 24-067-112 391 McKnight Prelim Approval Letter_Combined
- 24-067-112 391 McKnight Combined Plat
- 391McKnight_TreePreservationPlan
- ENS CC Sunset Outlook 391 McKnight (CC 7-23-25)
- Katrina Wasilensky public comment
- SECO Letter Zoning File # 24-067-112
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over
32. Approving the application of One Simple Plan LLC for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 15, and August 16, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol Grounds - 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
- Application
- ENS
- Map
- Notice to Owner
- Owners List
- Letter to Applicant
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
33. Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 17, 2025 at Harriet Island - 49 Harriet Island Rd.
- Application
- ENS
- Map
- Notice to Owners
- Owners List
- Letter to Applicant
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
34. Considering the application of Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority, Housing and Redevelopment Authority and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church to rezone property at 694 Minnehaha Avenue E. et al from I2 general industrial to H2 residential, RM2 medium-density multiple-family residential, and T3 traditional neighborhood.
- Hamms
- LOS Zoning DBCC
- PPPC Board recommendation to the City of St. Paul 4-22-25
- Clapp Investments-DRH to Zoning Committee
- 5-22-25 Zoning Committee Mintues Draft
- PC Action Minutes 5-30-25
- Hamm's Brewery Rezoning PC Resolution Parcels 1 + 2
- Hamm's Brewery Rezoning PC Resolution Parcels 3 + 4
- Hamm's Brewery Rezoning PC Resolution Parcel 5
- Joyce Maddox Comment
- Larry Meuwissen Comment
- Jennifer Folstad public comment
- Glenna Reddick public comment
- Attorney Statement on Behalf of Rob Clapp
- Kyle Otten public comment
- Ingrid Lindberg public comment
- Janet public comment
- Commissioner Mai Chong Xiong public comment
- Commissioner Ortega public comment
- Rep. Liz Lee public comment
- July 22 public comments
- July 23 public comments
- Hamms Rezoning CC PH Presentatation
- Passed 6-0-0 Motion of Intent
35. Considering the appeal of Stronger Sober House to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to establish a 11-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 519 Farrington Street. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025)
- Appeal Application and Supporting Documents
- Zoning Variance Application
- Staff Report
- Resolution
- Combined Public Comment
- Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
- Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice
- June 9, 2025 BZA Meeting Minutes
- § 15.99 Extension Letter 6.24.2025
- City Council Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
- City Council Public Hearing Notice
- Inez Dawson public comment
- 519 Farrington Street 7.23.pdf
- Petition submitted during public hearing
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
36. Making finding on the appealed of Michael E. Corcoran to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1478 AMES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-51. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025)
- 1478 Ames Ave.Corcoran Ltr.9-10-24.pdf
- 1478 Ames Ave.Stop work order
- 1478 Ames Ave.Corcoran Ltr.7-11-25
- 1478 Ames Ave.photos 7-21-25.pdf
- 1478 Ames Ave.Photos.8-20-24
- 1478 Ames Ave.Martin email+updated photos 8-6-25.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over
LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
37. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 245 and 247 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555)
- 245-247 Aurora Ave.SA&Photo 3-27-25.pdf
- 245-247 Aurora Ave.Photos 3-27-25.pdf
- 247 Aurora Ave.Recheck Photos 4-3-25.pdf
- 247 Aurora Ave.contractor photos 4-9-25.pdf
- 245_247 Aurora Ave.Zimny email.6-24-25
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
38. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 427 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2522R4, Assessment No. 258582)
- 427 Aurora Ave.SAO.3-19-25
- 427 Aurora Ave.recheck photo.3-26-25
- 427 Aurora Ave.contractor photos.4-7-25
- 427 Aurora Ave.Zimny email chain.6-18-25
- 427 Aurora Ave.STAMP inquiry 7-21-25.pdf
- 427 Aurora Ave.Vendor Invoice Abatements.pdf
- 427 Aurora Ave.Zimny email.7-30-25
39. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 291 BATES AVENUE. (File No. CG2502A2-3, Assessment No. 250125)
- 291 Bates Ave.Q4 2024 Assessment Inquiry.06-12-2025
- 291 Bates Q4 2024 NNPS.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
40. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1822 CHELTON AVENUE. (File No. CG2502A2-1, Assessment No. 250123)
- 1822 Chelton Ave.Assessment Inquiry.06-09-2025
- 1822 Chelton Ave.Email Exchange with Assessments.06-09-2025
- 1822 Chelton Ave.Email Exchange with Hauler.06-09-2025
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
41. Appeal of Jeff Zajac, Kindred Holdings LLC, to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Summary Abatement Order at 235 CLEVELAND AVENUE SOUTH.
- 235 Cleveland Ave S.appeal.6-13-25.pdf
- 235 Cleveland Ave S.Revocation 8-30-22.pdf
- 235 Cleveland Ave S.photos 5-15-25.pdf
- 235 Cleveland Ave S.Zajac Ltr.7-11-25
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
42. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 610 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555)
- 610 Edmund Ave.SA Ltr By Xiong 3-18-25.pdf
- 610 Edmund Ave.Photo taken by Xiong 3-18-25.pdf
- 610 Edmund Ave.SA Ltr by Wirtz 3-19-25.pdf
- 610 Edmund Ave.Photo by Wirtz 3-19-25.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
43. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 821 and 823 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2522R3, Assessment No. 258581) (Continue public hearing to April 22, 2026)
- 821-823 Edmund Ave.SA&Photo 3-17-25.pdf
- 821-823 Edmund Ave.Photo 3-14-25.pdf
- 821-823 Edmund Ave.Photo 3-21-25.pdf
44. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1814 JAMES AVENUE. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) (Public hearing continued to January 7, 2026)
- 1814 James Ave. Summary Abatement Order 3-12-25.pdf
- 1814 James Ave.Photo from SAO 3-12-25.pdf
- 1814 James Ave.Rechecked photo on reinspection 3-20-25.pdf
- 1814 James Ave.John Ewen voicemail 7-22-25
45. Appeal of Alex Miller, obo Saint Paul Public Schools, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 275 LEXINGTON PARKWAY NORTH (CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL).
- 275 Lexington Pkwy N.appeal 6-9-25.pdf
- 275 Lexington Pkwy N.Central HS Fireproofing issue 2025-0529.pdf
- 275 Lexington Pkwy N.Photos 5-22-25.pdf
- 275 Lexington Pkwy N.Miller Ltr.6-20-25
- 275 Lexington Pkwy N.Imbertson email 6-27-25.pdf
- DSI.Building_AlternateCodeRequestForm
- 275 Lexington Pkwy N.Miller Ltr.7-11-25
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
46. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 674 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 24-34.
- 674 Magnolia Ave E.Notice of PH Ltr 6-4-25.pdf
- 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fondungallah Vu R-R Ltr.6-27-25
- 674 Magnolia Ave E.performance deposit 7-2-25.pdf
- 674 Magnolia Ave E.Proof of funds.pdf
- 674 Magnolia Ave E.bid revised 7-7-25.pdf
- 674 Magnolia Ave E.Fondungallah Vu R-R Ltr.7-18-25
- 674 Magnolia Ave E.revised schedule plan 7-21-25.pdf
47. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1323 PAYNE AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) (Amend to delete)
- 1323 Payne Ave.Garage Approval with Corrections Letter 2-26-25.pdf
- 1323 Payne Ave.First Invoice-Garage 2-28-25.pdf
- 1323 Payne Ave.Approved with Deficiencies-Main Bldg 2-26-25.pdf
- 1323 Payne Ave.Final Invoice-Main Bldg 3-31-25.pdf
- 1323 Payne Ave.Fire C of O.pdf
- 1323 Payne Ave.check 3-28-25.pdf
- 1323 Payne Ave.email chain 6-6-25.pdf
- 1323 Payne Ave.email chain 6-9-25.pdf
48. Appeal of Stacy Roxberg, Cottage Investments, to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 1083 SIXTH STREET EAST.
- 1083 6th St E.appeal.6-13-25.pdf
- 1083 6th St E.Photos 5-5-25.pdf
- 1083 6th St E.Roxberg Ltr.6-20-25
- 1083 Sixth St E.Photos 7-1-25.pdf
- 1083 6th St E.Roxberg Ltr.7-11-25
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
49. Appeal of Andy Dawkins and Richard Bowen to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 767 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST.
- 767 University Ave W.appeal.5-2-25
- 767 University Ave W.Bowen Dawkins Ltr.5-16-25
- 767 University Ave W.updated orders.6-12-25
- 767 University Ave W.Bowen Dawkins Ltr.7-11-25
- 767 University Ave.RLH VBR 24-70.2-5-25
50. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1240 VIRGINIA STREET. (File No. J2522R2, Assessment No. 258580)
- 1240 Virginia St.SA Ltr & Photo 3-4-25.pdf
- 1240 Virginia St.Photos 3-4-25.pdf
- 1240 Virginia St.Photo- Recheck 3-11-25.pdf
51. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 400 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555)
- 400 Western Ave N.SA Ltr&Photos 3-21-25.pdf
- 400 Western Ave N.Photo from SA Ltr 3-21-25.pdf
- 400 Western Ave N.Photo upon recheck 3-28-25.pdf
- 400 Western Ave N.Contractor photos before & after 4-7-25.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
52. Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during April 2 to 11, 2025. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555)
- Notice Assessment Roll J2522R.258555
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
53. Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during March 28, 2025 at 1173 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. J2512TW, Assessment No. 258550)
- Notice Assessment Roll J2512TW.258550
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
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ROLL CALL

City Council - July 23, 2025 - Councilmember Nelsie Yang will be participating remotely. 7/23/2025

ROLL CALL

CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

2. Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Metropolitan Council for construction of METRO G Line station infrastructure on Robert Street.

3. Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Animal Services.

4. Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Community Resilience Grant funding for the Jackson Street Project (10% match required).

7. Approving the Mayor’s appointment Chris Thorn, Kathleen Paul, Patrick Ingram, Francisco Jose Flores Caballero, Jess Marsalla, Ingie Osman, Luca Hale, Dani Schmidt and reappointment?of Dave Muhovich and Regina Rippel to the Ramsey County Community Health Services Advisory Committee (CHSAC).

10. Authorizing the use of 2024 Cultural STAR dollars for additional library materials.

11. Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Fire Station #3.

12. Approving the expansion of billboards eligible for removal as a result of conversion from static to dynamic displays.

13. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against 1NE Stop Food Market INC d/b/a 1NE Stop Food Market INC (License ID #20220001938) for the premises located at 604 Western Ave N.

14. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against Frontier JK LLC d/b/a BP (License ID #20220001842) for the premises located at 623 Como Ave.

16. Approving the Mayor’s?reappointment?of Missy Staples Thompson, Leonard Thomas and Veronica Robinette to the?Saint Paul Public?Housing?Agency (PHA).

17. Approving the revision and updates to the City’s Investment Policy Statement.

19. Requesting a variance from Minnesota Municipal State Aid Rules for the St. Anthony/Rondo Avenue Mill & Overlay Project from Snelling Avenue to Marion Street.

FOR DISCUSSION

15. Authorizing the City, on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department, to accept a donation in the amount of $32,000 from the Midway Men's Club to support Recreation Services programming.

18. Approving the reappointment of Barton (Butch) Inks as the Chief of the Fire Department.

21. Supplementing the general resolution (CF 88-835) relating to Sewer Revenue Bonds and providing for the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2025C (Green Bonds) and taking other required actions.

SUSPENSION ITEMS

Recognizing the contribution of the Captain Chia Koua Vang and Sai Yang Vang.

Honoring the Beloved Melvin “Mr. Bubbles” Giles.

2025 Legislative Session Report.

ORDINANCES An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at three separate council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days after publication in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are generally held at the second reading.

Final Adoption

First Reading

24. Amending the Appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter, and Section 409.20 of the Legislative Code to expand the Energy Park Commercial Development District.

PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.

25. Amending Chapter 33.04 of the Legislative Code to require that 10% of the estimated plan review fee is to be paid before a review may begin.

26. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $54,500 to reflect funds received from the Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi (WTA), formerly the Lower Phalen Creek Project (LPCP), for the Wakan Tipi Center.

27. Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $2,000,000 for funds contributed from the Port Authority for the Hillcrest Heights project.

28. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for multiple capital projects.

29. Authorizing the Office of Financial Services to accept a $49,000 grant and authorizing execution of a grant agreement (which includes an indemnification clause) with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Local Climate Action Grant Program for developing a municipal fleet decarbonization plan.

30. Amending the City's Capital Improvement Budget and Operating Budget to reflect the final sale details resulting from the issuance of the G.O. Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A and the G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2025B.

31. Approving the final (combined) plat for 391 McKnight Road South to create three H1 parcels. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025)

32. Approving the application of One Simple Plan LLC for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 15, and August 16, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol Grounds - 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

33. Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 17, 2025 at Harriet Island - 49 Harriet Island Rd.

35. Considering the appeal of Stronger Sober House to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to establish a 11-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 519 Farrington Street. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025)

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

36. Making finding on the appealed of Michael E. Corcoran to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1478 AMES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-51. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025)

LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

37. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 245 and 247 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555)

38. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 427 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2522R4, Assessment No. 258582)

39. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 291 BATES AVENUE. (File No. CG2502A2-3, Assessment No. 250125)

40. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1822 CHELTON AVENUE. (File No. CG2502A2-1, Assessment No. 250123)

41. Appeal of Jeff Zajac, Kindred Holdings LLC, to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Summary Abatement Order at 235 CLEVELAND AVENUE SOUTH.

42. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 610 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555)

43. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 821 and 823 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2522R3, Assessment No. 258581) (Continue public hearing to April 22, 2026)

44. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1814 JAMES AVENUE. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) (Public hearing continued to January 7, 2026)

45. Appeal of Alex Miller, obo Saint Paul Public Schools, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 275 LEXINGTON PARKWAY NORTH (CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL).

46. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 674 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 24-34.

47. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1323 PAYNE AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) (Amend to delete)

48. Appeal of Stacy Roxberg, Cottage Investments, to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 1083 SIXTH STREET EAST.

49. Appeal of Andy Dawkins and Richard Bowen to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 767 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST.

50. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1240 VIRGINIA STREET. (File No. J2522R2, Assessment No. 258580)

51. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 400 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555)

52. Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during April 2 to 11, 2025. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555)

53. Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during March 28, 2025 at 1173 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. J2512TW, Assessment No. 258550)

ADJOURNMENT

ROLL CALL