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July 15, 2026 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 50 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Amending CDBG Project Budgets: To allocate $41,961 of funding for 1133 Rice Street (Kwe Ka Baung Grocery LLC). AO 26-43 Received and Filed
  4. 4 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. ▶ jump to 3:57
  5. 2 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during May 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 11, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2613B, Assessment No. 268119) RES 26-990 Adopted Pass
  6. 5 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  7. 3 Authorizing the City to enter into an Interconnection Agreement with Xcel Energy, which includes an indemnification clause, for solar at Frogtown Community Center. RES 26-1024 Adopted Pass
  8. 4 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG26Q1B1, Assessment No. 260151) RES 26-1029 Adopted Pass
  9. 5 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG26Q1B2, Assessment No. 260152) RES 26-1030 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG26Q1B3, Assessment No. 260153) RES 26-1031 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG26Q1B4, Assessment No. 260154) RES 26-1032 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG26Q1B5, Assessment No. 260155) RES 26-1033 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. YW26Q1B1, Assessment No. 260501) RES 26-1034 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Authorizing Public Works to apply for $69,300 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for solar installation at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility. RES 26-1047 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to apply for the annual Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program from the Department of Homeland Security to enhance preparedness and capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism. RES 26-1087 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Off Sale Liquor license (License ID #372977) held by Phann Liquor Inc d/b/a Capital Wine & Spirit for the premises located at 531 Rice Street. RES 26-1089 Adopted Pass
  17. 13 Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to apply for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through its Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). RES 26-1090 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Hally Turner and Ianni Houmas to a three-year term on the Transportation Committee of the Planning Committee. RES 26-1101 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Approving the Mayor’s reappointments of James Thayer and Eva Wailes to the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission. RES 26-1104 Adopted Pass
  20. 16 Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Nieeta Presley, Brian Martinson, Simon Taghioff, Kristine Grill, Richard Holst, Jacob B. Reilly, Seanne M. Thomas, and Elizabeth Starling to the Planning Commission. RES 26-1102 Adopted Pass
  21. 17 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Marc Manderscheid to a three-year term on the Heritage Preservation Commission. RES 26-1103 Adopted Pass
  22. 18 Approving the use of Neighborhood STAR grant funds for a change in scope of work for RealBigHuge Brewing Company LLC. RES 26-1119 Adopted Pass
  23. 19 Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR year-round program for Rascher and Co. LLC for 712 Smith Ave building facade restoration. RES 26-1122 Adopted Pass
  24. 20 Approving the reimbursement funds for the Ward 6 Budget Event. RES 26-1147 Adopted Pass
  25. 21 Recognizing the Historic Legacy, Cultural Preservation, and Community Contributions of the Rondo Days Drill Teams and Dance Groups. RES 26-1150 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 4:03
  26. 22 Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) and Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Supervisors' Organization. RES 26-998 Adopted Pass
  27. 23 Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Professional Employees Association, Inc. RES 26-1051 Adopted Pass
  28. 27 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.
  29. 27 FOR DISCUSSION
  30. 28 Final Adoption
  31. 24 Amending Title IV of the Saint Paul Administrative Code to add Chapter 92, titled Tree Preservation for City Sponsored Construction Projects. Ord 25-4 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 19:36
  32. 30 First Reading
  33. 25 Amending Chapter 65 of the Legislative Code pertaining to golf courses. Ord 26-35 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 24:46
  34. 26 Adding Chapter 86.13 to the Administrative Code to require City Council approval of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste contracts. Ord 26-36 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 25:39
  35. 33 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  36. 27 Amending Appendix C of the Legislative Code relating to Northern States Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Electric Franchise. Ord 26-32 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 33:20
  37. 28 Amending Appendix B of the Legislative Code relating to Northern States Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Gas Franchise. Ord 26-33 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 38:40
  38. 29 Approving the application of Irish Fair of MN for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for a Twin Cities Irish Fest event on August 7, 8, and 9, 2026, at 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Regional Park. RES PH 26-153 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 41:25
  39. 37 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. ▶ jump to 41:52
  40. 30 Second Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 399 BLAIR AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-16. RLH SAO 26-41 Adopted As Amended Pass
  41. 31 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 720 COTTAGE AVENUE EAST. (File No. 2604T, Assessment No. 269003) RLH TA 26-125 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 64:30
  42. 39 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
  43. 32 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1473 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-66. RLH SAO 25-73 Adopted Pass
  44. 33 Appeal of Tenant, Michael Smith to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1517 PORTLAND AVENUE APT D. RLH RSA 26-7 Adopted Pass
  45. 34 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 594-596 REANEY AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the July 15, 2026, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) RLH RR 26-12 Continue Public Hearing Pass
  46. 35 Ratifying the assessment for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) service during February 2026. (File No. 2604T, Assessment No. 269003) RLH AR 26-42 Adopted Pass
  47. 43 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  48. 36 Ratifying the assessment for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of March 2026. (File No. J2606C, Assessment No. 262005) RLH AR 26-43 Adopted Pass
  49. 45 ADJOURNMENT
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