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June 17, 2026 ·3:30 PM Final-revised

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 73 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 4:36
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE ▶ jump to 5:25
  3. 1 Amending CDBG Project Budgets: To allocate $700,000 in funding for 259 University Ave, $200,000 for the 2025 Window Replacement and Low Impact Stabilization Lead Hazard Control program, and $34,820 for 230 Front Ave (Shwe Karen Market & Deli) AO 26-36 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.
  5. 2 Requesting approval of a Driveway Access Easement and Maintenance Agreement between the City and Rail Transfer, Inc. pertaining to city-owned land at 677 and 689 Pierce Butler Route. RES 26-592 Adopted Pass
  6. 5 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  7. 3 Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for their Trunk Highway 5 Project. RES 26-729 Adopted Pass
  8. 4 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during March 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 14, 2026 and City Council public hearing for August 19, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2611B, Assessment No. 268116) RES 26-813 Adopted Pass
  9. 5 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during November 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 14, 2026 and City Council public hearing for August 29, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2607B2, Assessment No. 268117) RES 26-816 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during April 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 14, 2026 and City Council public hearing for August 19, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2612B, Assessment No. 2681118) RES 26-852 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for up to $100,000 from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District Stewardship Grant Program, which does not have a match requirement, to perform additional street sweeping within the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District boundaries. RES 26-893 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for the Bridge Investment Program - Bridge Project Grant from the United States Department of Transportation to replace the Eastbound Kellogg RiverCentre Bridge No. 90378. RES 26-924 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the Grand/Snelling Intersection Improvement Project. RES 26-931 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the City’s cost for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of May 2026 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 28, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 2, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2607C, Assessment No. 262006) RES 26-932 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Capitol Region Watershed District to perform enhanced street sweeping activities within the Capitol Region Watershed District boundaries. RES 26-945 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Adopting the 2025 Stormwater Permit Annual Report. RES 26-947 Adopted Pass
  17. 13 Authorizing the City to apply for $111,650 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for solar installation at Hayden Heights Library. RES 26-949 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Tobacco Products Shop license (License ID #DSIBLTOBAC-000985-2026) now held by Up Top Corner LLC d/b/a Up Top Corner for the premises located at 626 Larpenteur Ave W, Unit A. RES 26-952 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Approving the vision plan for Merriam Park, to release DEED funds for construction of a new, larger skate park. RES 26-953 Adopted Pass
  20. 16 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Brian Jastram to a two-year term on the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization. RES 26-955 Adopted Pass
  21. 17 Approving the application for change of ownership for the Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area - Patio, Entertainment (A) and Gambling Location licenses now held by Headquarters LLC d/b/a Headquarters (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-000647-2026) for the premises located at 899 Rice St. RES 26-961 Adopted Pass
  22. 18 Initiating zoning text amendments for Highland National Golf Course driving range lighting and golf course (Sec. 65.230). RES 26-962 Adopted Pass
  23. 19 Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $2,000,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide paramedic training, enhanced physicals for firefighters, turnout gear, EMS equipment, and firefighter equipment. RES 26-963 Adopted Pass
  24. 20 Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of $8,449,689.78 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to hire 21 additional firefighters. RES 26-964 Adopted Pass
  25. 21 Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2025 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant in the amount of $600,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to purchase supplies for the community risk reduction program Project Safe Haven, equipment for the fire investigation unit, public education support, CPR training equipment, and media equipment. RES 26-965 Adopted Pass
  26. 22 Authorizing the city to shift unused budget authority between ARP projects in alignment with federal guidance. RES 26-967 Adopted Pass
  27. 23 Approving the application for Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-000762-2026) now held by Snelling-Midway Management Company LLC d/b/a Midway Diner for the premises located at 445 Simpson St. RES 26-970 Adopted Pass
  28. 24 Approving the application for Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-000764-2026) now held by Snelling Midway Management Company LLC d/b/a Piccoli Piatti for the premises located at 455 Simpson St. RES 26-971 Adopted Pass
  29. 25 Approving the application for Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), Entertainment (B), and Gambling Location licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-000621-2026) now held by Latino Economic Development Center d/b/a Plaza del Sol for the premises located at 990 Payne Ave. RES 26-972 Adopted Pass
  30. 26 Authorizing the City to enter into Asset Disposal Sale Agreements with SOO Line Railroad Company (which include an indemnification clause) to procure shipping containers for use by the Saint Paul Fire Department. RES 26-992 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 28:13
  31. 27 Establishing the rate of pay for the classification of Production Operations Manager, Grade 020 in EG 09, Saint Paul Supervisors Organization. RES 26-902 Adopted Pass
  32. 31 FOR DISCUSSION
  33. 28 Honoring and recognizing the national holiday Juneteenth 2026 as an annual celebration of Black Freedom, Liberation, and Resilience in the City of Saint Paul RES 26-997 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 5:42
  34. 33 SUSPENSION ITEMS
  35. 34 Approving the use of Neighborhood Star Grant funds for a change in scope of work for Cook St. Paul, LLC. RES 26-1014 Adopted Pass
  36. 35 Commemorating the Historic 30th Annual Community Peace Celebration and Declaring a Day of Peace and Unity RES 26-1005 Adopted Pass
  37. 36 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.
  38. 37 Final Adoption
  39. 29 Granting the application of AuMer Development Group to rezone property at 213 Bates Avenue from H2 Residential to T1 Traditional Neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Ord 26-28 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 30:24
  40. 39 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  41. 30 Ratifying the assessment for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on Private Properties. (File No. SWRP2602, Assessment No. 263001) RES PH 26-113 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 31:34
  42. 31 Approving a Subdivision by Registered Land Survey for Highland Bridge Property Owner, LLC, at 2200 Ford Parkway to create four (4) F5 Ford Business Mixed District tracts. RES PH 26-118 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 35:53
  43. 32 Approving the Highland Bridge Rowhomes 8th Addition Final (Combined) Plat. RES PH 26-119 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 36:24
  44. 33 Approving the application of Minny Festivals LLC for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for Minnesota Country Club event on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Park. RES PH 26-136 Adopted Pass
  45. 34 Approving the application of Minny Festivals LLC for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for Minnesota Yacht Club event on Friday, July 17, Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Park. RES PH 26-137 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 37:06
  46. 45 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 37:32
  47. 35 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 877 ALBEMARLE STREET. (File No. CG25Q4B4, Assessment No. 260144) RLH TA 26-105 Adopted Pass
  48. 46 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  49. 36 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 318 BAKER STREET EAST. (File No. CG25Q4B1, Assessment No. 260141) RLH TA 26-110 Adopted Pass
  50. 37 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1231 BARCLAY STREET (File No. CG25Q4B3, Assessment No. 260143) RLH TA 26-132 Adopted As Amended Pass
  51. 38 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 317 DALY STREET. (File No. CG25Q4B2, Assessment No. 260142) RLH TA 26-109 Adopted Pass
  52. 39 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1164 EDGEWATER BOULEVARD. (File No. CG25Q4B2, Assessment No. 260142) RLH TA 26-117 Adopted Pass
  53. 50 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  54. 40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1158 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG25Q4B3, Assessment No. 260143) RLH TA 26-107 Adopted Pass
  55. 41 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1397 HEWITT AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q4B4, Assessment No. 260144) RLH TA 26-133 Adopted As Amended Pass
  56. 42 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 679 HOYT AVENUE WEST. (File No. CG25Q4B3, Assessment No. 260143) RLH TA 26-111 Adopted Pass
  57. 43 Appeal of Pamela Anderson to a Summary Abatement Order at 948 IDAHO AVENUE WEST. RLH SAO 26-51 Adopted Pass
  58. 44 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 924 IGLEHART AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q4B5, Assessment No. 260145) RLH TA 26-119 Adopted Pass
  59. 45 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 39 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG25Q4B4, Assessment No. 260144) RLH TA 26-106 Adopted Pass
  60. 46 Amending Council File No. RLH AR 26-1 to delete the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during June 27 to July 8, 2025 at 601 ROSE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2602TW, Assessment No. 268702) RLH TA 26-129 Adopted Pass
  61. 47 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 700 STRYKER AVENUE (File No. CG25Q4B1, Assessment No. 260141) RLH TA 26-118 Adopted Pass
  62. 48 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 258 WYOMING STREET WEST. (File No. CG25Q4B1, Assessment No. 260141) RLH TA 26-124 Adopted Pass
  63. 49 Ratifying the assessment for Demolition 2026. (File No. J2605C, Assessment No. 262004) RLH AR 26-33 Adopted Pass
  64. 50 Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding January 2026. (File No. J2609B, Assessment No. 268114) RLH AR 26-34 Adopted Pass
  65. 51 Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding February 2026. (File No. J2610B, Assessment No. 268115) RLH AR 26-35 Adopted Pass
  66. 52 Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2025. (File No. CG25Q4B1, Assessment No. 260141) RLH AR 26-36 Adopted Pass
  67. 53 Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2025. (File No. CG25Q4B2, Assessment No. 260142) RLH AR 26-37 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 37:55
  68. 54 Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2025. (File No. CG25Q4B3, Assessment No. 260143) RLH AR 26-38 Adopted Pass
  69. 55 Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2025. (File No. CG25Q4B4, Assessment No. 260144) RLH AR 26-39 Adopted As Amended Pass
  70. 56 Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2025. (File No. CG25Q4B5, Assessment No. 260145) RLH AR 26-40 Adopted Pass
  71. 57 Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Yard Waste Bills for services during October to December 2025. (File No. YW25Q4B1, Assessment No. 260500) RLH AR 26-41 Adopted Pass
  72. 69 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 45:21
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