City Council - January 14, 2026   1/14/2026

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Amending CDBG Project Budgets: $25,000 of funding for Ryan Park and $20,000 of funding for Conway Park.

• AO 26-3 Financial Analysis CDBG (Ryan Park & Conway Park)

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. Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027) between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 9.

• 2027 Labor Agreement
• 2026-2027 Summary Agreement

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

3. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for 2026 January Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417.

• Sprinkler Fitters 2026 MOA January Wage & Fringe Adjustment

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

4. Authorizing payment in the amount of $12,325 in full and final settlement of the claim of Adam Branstner.

• C240312

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Repair of Sanitary Sewer Service Line on Private Properties and setting date of City Council public hearing for February 18, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. SWRP2601, Assessment No. 263000)

• Report of Completion
• Assessment Roll

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

6. Appointing Campbell Knutson under the direction of Corrine A. Heine as Special Counsel representing the Saint Paul Regional Water Services.

• Administrative Code 3.02
• Financial Analysis

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

7. Granting preliminary approval to the issuance of certain general obligation and revenue bonds as approved in the 2026 City budget; expressing the intent of the City to reimburse itself from the proceeds of such tax-exempt and taxable bonds; and authorizing City finance staff and advisors to take certain actions with respect to the sale of such bonds.

• 2026 Debt Strategy

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

8. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the 10-day license suspension adverse action against Club Milton INC d/b/a Club Milton, (License ID # 0097716) for the premises located at 334 Milton Street North.

• Exhibit 1

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

9. Approving a Parking Ramp (Private) New Location license application for Montcalm Apartments d/b/a Montcalm Apartments (License ID # 20240000271) for the premises located at 535 Lexington Pkwy S.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

10. Approving an Auto Repair Garage (DSIBLAUTO 000403-2025) & Auto Body Repair/Painting Shop (DSIBLAUTO 000402-2025) New Location license application for Tesla Inc d/b/a Tesla (License ID # DSIBLAUTO 000403-2025 and DSIBLAUTO 000402-2025) for the premises located at 2475 Doswell Ave.

• Business Details Application
• License Application Notification
• License Condition Affidavit

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

11. Authorizing the City Council to spend up to $450 for the purchase of food for a staff appreciation event in January 2026.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

12. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Interim Chief of the Saint Paul Fire Department.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

13. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for and if awarded, accept $500 in grant funds from the St. Clements Faith Action Team.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

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.

First Reading

14. Changing references in the Legislative and Administrative Codes from Animal Control to Animal Services and correcting typographical errors.

• Staff report

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

15. Modifying and establishing certain City Council staff positions in Chapter 16 of the Administrative Code.

• Staff Report

• Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption

16. Final Order approving the 2026 Saint Anthony/Rondo Arterial Mill and Overlay Project.

• Assessment Roll

• Passed 6-0-0 Continue Public Hearing

17. Final Order approving 2026 Wheelock/Grotto Phase II Area Paving and Lighting; and Mill and Overlay Project (Project 19277 and MO2604, Asmt 265200 and 265203).

• Paving and Lighting
• Jessica Wood public comment
• Rosemary Williams public comment
• George DeBruin public comment
• Marcus Jardine public comment
• Julie Carroll public comment
• Denise McCabe public comment
• Aidan McNally public comment
• Assessment Roll Mill and Overlay

• Passed 6-0-0 Continue Public Hearing

18. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto), and amending the operating budget with respect to the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Demonstration Account for Affordable Homeownership Grant for the benefit of The Rondo Community Land Trust’s Mixed-Use Redevelopment at 642 Selby Avenue (District 8, Ward 1).

• RES25-1443 SignatureCopy 20225 Affordable Homeownership Grant
• Attachment A 642 Selby Ave Affordable Homeownership (Rondo CLT) RES PH 25-281 Chia 12.8.25

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

19. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto), and amending the operating budget with respect to the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account for Affordable Homeownership Grant for the benefit of Amani Construction & Development LLC’s Serenity Townhomes Redevelopment at 0 Bush Avenue (District 4, Ward 6).

• RES25-1443 Authorizing Application for Grant
• Attachment A Amani's Serenity Townhomes LCDA Chia 12.8.25

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

21. Appeal of Seth Richardson to a Summary Abatement Order at 2350 BAYLESS PLACE.

• 2350 Bayless Pl.appeal & owner photos.9-17-25.pdf
• 2350 Bayless Place Aerial Map with Variance Allowance
• 2350 Bayless Pl.inspector photos.pdf
• 2350 Bayless Pl.street view.pdf
• 2350 Bayless Pl.street view #2.pdf.pdf
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Seth Richardson email 10-6-25.pdf
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Owner additional materials 10-6-25.pdf
• Rain garden at 2350 Bayless Place.PO email to W4.9-19-25
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Porter email to W4.10-6-25
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Richardson Ltr.10-10-25
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Maghielse email 11-14-25.pdf
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Kedrowski email 11-18-25.pdf
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Richardson email 11-18-25.pdf
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Richardson Ltr.11-21-25
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Evans email.12-9-25
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Hayes email.12-9-25
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Ahlberg email.12-3-25
• 2350 Bayless Pl.raingarden community input.12-10-25
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Aerial Map #2.pdf
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Aerial Map.pdf
• 2350 Bayless Pl.Zimny email.12-11-25

31. First Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1079 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH SAO 25-71.

• 1079 Western Ave N.appeal.11-19-25.pdf
• 1079 Western Ave N.photos 11-12-25.pdf
• 1079 Western Ave N.email chain 11-19-25.pdf
• 1079 Western Ave N.Neely Ltr.11-26-25
• 1079 Western Ave N.photos 1-5-26.pdf
• 1079 Western Ave N.Neely Ltr.1-22-26

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

20. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 239 BATES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-60. (January 13, 2026 Legislative Hearing)

• 239 Bates Ave.Owens Ltr.10-24-25.pdf

22. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 677 CALIFORNIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2512A, Assessment No. 255834) (Amend to delete)

• 677 California Ave E.email chain 10-13-25.pdf
• 677 California Ave E.email chain 10-21-25.pdf
• 667 California Ave E.email chain 11-12-25.pdf

23. Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 52 ELIZABETH STREET EAST within fifteen (15) days after the January 14, 2026, City Council Public Hearing.

• 52 Elizabeth St E.OTA 10-8-25
• 52 Elizabeth St E.PH 11-7-25
• 52 Elizabeth St E.SHPO Recommend 11-3-25
• 52 Elizabeth St E.Fire Incident Report 2-7-25
• 52 Elizabeth St E.Fire Incident Report 2-14-25
• 52 Elizabeth St E.Photos 10-21-25
• 12-9-25.52 Elizabeth St E.Summary
• 52 Elizabeth St E.LS 12-8-25
• 52 Elizabeth St E.Rapp R-R Ltr.12-12-25

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

24. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1473 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-66.

• 1473 Fairmount Ave.photos sent 1-6-26.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

25. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2016 FREMONT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-55.

• 2016 Fremont Ave.Puchala Ltr.10-3-25.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.email chain 10-8-25.pdf
• Native Landscapes MN 412.925
• 2016 Fremont Ave.Puchala Zimny email.10-20-25
• 2016 Fremont Ave.Site Plan Email Chain.11-18-25
• 2016 Fremont Ave.Puchala Ltr.11-21-25
• 2016 Fremont Ave.Vang email 12-15-25.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.email chain 1-20-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.photos 1-20-26.pdf

26. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 680 MACALESTER STREET. (File No. CRT2601, Assessment No. 268200)

• 680 Macalester St.Fire CO Fee Invoice 4-28-25.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

27. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 805 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST in Council File RLH SAO 25-75.

• 805 Minnehaha Ave W.appeal.12-5-25
• 805 Minnehaha Ave W.photos 12-5-25.pdf
• 805 Minnehaha Ave W.Aerial View 2020. 12-15-25.pdf
• 805 Minnehaha Ave W.VAO Ltr 11-24-25.pdf
• 805 W. Minnehaha.Zimny email.12-16-25
• 805 W. Minnehaha Ave.Turner Ltr.12-19-25
• 805 Minnehaha Ave W.photos 1-5-26.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

28. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1171 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2601B1, Assessment No. 268109)

• 1171 Minnehaha Ave E.Respro Invoice #81612 5-2-25.pdf
• 1171 Minnehaha Ave E.Police Report 5-21-25.pdf

29. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1846 MONTREAL AVENUE. (File No. VB2601, Assessment No. 268900) (Refer to March 31, 2026 Legislative Hearing)

30. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 159 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE WEST. (File No. VB2601, Assessment No. 268900)

• 159 Pennsylvania Ave W.Signed Resolution VBR 25-10 3-19-25.pdf
• 159 Pennsylvania Ave W.Minutes VBR 25-10.pdf
• 159 Pennsylvania Ave W.VB Reg Notice & Revocation Notice 2-11-25 & 1-29-25.pdf
• 159 Pennsylvania Ave W.Imbertson email 11-25-25.pdf
• 159 Pennsylvania Ave W.Imbertson email 11-25-25.pdf
• 159 Pennsylvania Ave W.email chain 12-1-25.pdf
• 159 Pennsylvania Ave W.Teekasingh Ltr.12-5-25

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

32. Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during May 2 to June 5, 2025. (File No. CRT2601, Assessment No. 268200)

• Notice Assessment Roll CRT2601.268200

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

33. Ratifying the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during March 25 to April 21, 2025. (File No. J2601E, Assessment No. 268300)

• Notice Asssessment Roll J2601E.268300

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

34. Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during July 31, 2024 to April 22, 2025. (File No. VB2601, Assessment No. 268900)

• Notice Assessment Roll VB2601.268900

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

35. Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during May 2025 (File No. J2601B, Assessment No. 268100)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2601B.268100

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

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