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January 14, 2026 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 49 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:22
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Amending CDBG Project Budgets: $25,000 of funding for Ryan Park and $20,000 of funding for Conway Park. AO 26-3 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 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. RES 26-11 Adopted Pass
  6. 5 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  7. 3 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for 2026 January Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417. RES 26-12 Adopted Pass
  8. 4 Authorizing payment in the amount of $12,325 in full and final settlement of the claim of Adam Branstner. RES 26-25 Adopted Pass
  9. 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) RES 26-27 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Appointing Campbell Knutson under the direction of Corrine A. Heine as Special Counsel representing the Saint Paul Regional Water Services. RES 26-30 Adopted Pass
  11. 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. RES 26-46 Adopted Pass
  12. 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. RES 26-48 Adopted Pass
  13. 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. RES 26-55 Adopted Pass
  14. 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. RES 26-56 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Authorizing the City Council to spend up to $450 for the purchase of food for a staff appreciation event in January 2026. RES 26-67 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Interim Chief of the Saint Paul Fire Department. RES 26-89 Adopted Pass
  17. 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. RES 26-102 Adopted Pass
  18. 17 FOR DISCUSSION
  19. 18 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.
  20. 19 First Reading
  21. 14 Changing references in the Legislative and Administrative Codes from Animal Control to Animal Services and correcting typographical errors. Ord 26-2 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 4:19
  22. 21 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  23. 15 Modifying and establishing certain City Council staff positions in Chapter 16 of the Administrative Code. Ord 26-1 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 10:59
  24. 16 Final Order approving the 2026 Saint Anthony/Rondo Arterial Mill and Overlay Project. RES PH 26-6 Continue Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 12:10
  25. 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). RES PH 26-5 Continue Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 20:20
  26. 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). RES PH 26-2 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 20:49
  27. 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). RES PH 26-1 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 21:26
  28. 27 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.
  29. 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) RLH SAO 25-79 Adopted As Amended
  30. 28 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  31. 21 Appeal of Seth Richardson to a Summary Abatement Order at 2350 BAYLESS PLACE. RLH SAO 25-56 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 22:29
  32. 22 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 677 CALIFORNIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2512A, Assessment No. 255834) (Amend to delete) RLH TA 25-423 Referred
  33. 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. RLH RR 25-35 Adopted Pass
  34. 24 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1473 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-66. RLH SAO 26-2 Adopted Pass
  35. 32 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  36. 25 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2016 FREMONT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-55. RLH SAO 25-69 Referred
  37. 26 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 680 MACALESTER STREET. (File No. CRT2601, Assessment No. 268200) RLH TA 25-411 Adopted Pass
  38. 27 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 805 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST in Council File RLH SAO 25-75. RLH SAO 26-1 Adopted Pass
  39. 28 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1171 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2601B1, Assessment No. 268109) RLH TA 25-412 Continue Public Hearing
  40. 29 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1846 MONTREAL AVENUE. (File No. VB2601B, Assessment No. 268903) RLH TA 25-421 Referred
  41. 30 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 159 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE WEST. (File No. VB2601, Assessment No. 268900) RLH TA 25-469 Adopted Pass
  42. 31 First Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1079 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH SAO 25-71. RLH SAO 26-3 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 37:55
  43. 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) RLH AR 25-94 Adopted Pass
  44. 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) RLH AR 25-95 Adopted Pass
  45. 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) RLH AR 25-96 Adopted Pass
  46. 35 Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during May 2025 (File No. J2601B, Assessment No. 268100) RLH AR 25-97 Adopted Pass
  47. 44 ADJOURNMENT
  48. 45 City Council meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: The public may comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: Written public comment on public hearing items can be submitted to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us or CouncilHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers. Council Meeting Information The City Council is paperless which saves the environment and reduces expenses. The agendas and Council files are all available on the Web (see below). Council members use mobile devices to review the files during the meeting. Using a mobile device greatly reduces costs since most agendas, including the documents attached to files, are over 1000 pages when printed. Web Meetings are available on the Council's website. Email notification and web feeds (RSS) of newly released minutes, agendas, and meetings are available by subscription. Visit www.stpaul.gov/council for meeting videos and updated copies of the agendas, minutes, and supporting documents. Cable Meetings are live on St Paul Channel 18 and replayed at various times. Check your local listings.
  49. 47 DISCUSSION