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October 22, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final-revised

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 65 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 8:37
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Establishing three (3) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolutions 25-1525, 25-1524, and 25-1521. AO 25-61 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Amending the 2025 Public Works General Fund budget to reallocate budgeted amounts within spending accounts to better align with actual spending needs. AO 25-64 Received and Filed
  5. 5 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 9:14
  6. 3 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Massage Practitioner license against Ruth Sharon Atherly d/b/a Ruth Sharon Atherly, (License ID #20240000111) for the premises located at 621 Cleveland Avenue South. RES 25-1577 Adopted Pass
  7. 6 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  8. 4 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during April to June 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 13, 2025 and City Council public hearing for December 17, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250118) RES 25-1599 Adopted Pass
  9. 5 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during April to June 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 13, 2025 and City Council public hearing for December 17, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG25Q2B2, Assessment No. 250119) RES 25-1600 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during April to June 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 13, 2025 and City Council public hearing for December 17, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG25Q2B3, Assessment No. 250120) RES 25-1601 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during April to June 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 13, 2025 and City Council public hearing for December 17, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG25Q2B4, Assessment No. 250121) RES 25-1602 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during April to June 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 13, 2025 and City Council public hearing for December 17, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG25Q2B5, Assessment No. 250122) RES 25-1603 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Adopting the Hamline Midway 2030 Neighborhood Plan as an Addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan. RES 25-1604 Adopted
  14. 10 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Yard Waste Bills for service during 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 13, 2025 and City Council public hearing for December 17, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. YW25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250500) RES 25-1605 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of lunch for firefighters valued at $5,000 from Operation BBQ Relief. RES 25-1607 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 Revised Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters. RES 25-1608 Laid Over
  17. 13 Authorizing payment in the amount of $31,302.88 in full and final settlement of the claim of Lindsey Dannen. RES 25-1611 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Approving the addition of the Gambling Location License to the existing Liquor On Sale-291 or more seats, Liquor On Sale-Sunday and Liquor On Sale - 2AM Closing licenses for Saint Paul Arena Company LLC d/b/a Saint Paul Arena Company (License ID# 200000003747) for the premises located at 199 Kellogg Boulevard West. RES 25-1619 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Approval of a Lease Agreement between the Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation and The JK Movement. RES 25-1648 Adopted Pass
  20. 16 Supporting TaikoArts Midwest's State Funding Request. RES 25-1643 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 9:33
  21. 20 FOR DISCUSSION
  22. 17 Declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. RES 25-1634 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 14:29
  23. 22 SUSPENSION ITEMS
  24. 23 Approving Ordinance Permit 20240020101 for Roadway and Sidewalk infrastructure installed by the Saint Paul Port Authority on The Heights project site. RES 25-1620 Adopted Pass
  25. 24 Approving Ordinance Permit 20240020102 for Roadway and Sidewalk infrastructure installed by the Saint Paul Port Authority on The Heights project site. RES 25-1621 Adopted Pass
  26. 25 Approving Ordinance Permit 20250020301 for Roadway Traffic Lighting Infrastructure installed on The Heights project site (at the following locations: On Ivy Avenue from Orange Avenue to McKnight Road; on Winthrop Street from Ivy Avenue to Cottage Avenue; on Howard Street from Ivy Avenue to Arlington Avenue; on Arlington Avenue from Howard Street to McKnight Road; on Cottage Avenue from Howard Street to Winthrop Street). RES 25-1622 Adopted Pass
  27. 26 Approving Ordinance Permit 20250020302 for Roadway Traffic Lighting Infrastructure installed on The Heights project site (at the following locations: On Ivy Avenue from Orange Avenue to McKnight Road; on Winthrop Street from Ivy Avenue to Cottage Avenue; on Howard Street from Ivy Avenue to Arlington Avenue; on Arlington Avenue from Howard Street to McKnight Road; On Cottage Avenue from Howard Street to Winthrop Street). RES 25-1623 Adopted Pass
  28. 27 Approving Ordinance Permit 20250020303 for Roadway Traffic Signing and Striping Infrastructure installed on The Heights project site (at the following locations: On Ivy Avenue from Winthrop Street to McKnight Road; on Winthrop Street from Ivy Avenue to Arlington Avenue; on Howard Street from Ivy Avenue to Arlington Avenue; Cottage Avenue from Howard Street to Winthrop Street). RES 25-1624 Adopted Pass
  29. 28 Approving Ordinance Permit 20240020401 for Storm Sewer Infrastructure installed by the Saint Paul Port Authority on The Heights project site (at the following locations: on Winthrop Street from Ivy Avenue (MH5006) to Clear Street (MH5008), Cottage Avenue (MH5018) to Sherwood Avenue (MH5080), and at Arlington Avenue (MH5058 to MH5057); on Howard Street from Ivy Avenue (MH5109) to Arlington Avenue (MH5053); on Arlington Avenue from Howard Street (MH5053) to Winthrop Street (MH5057)). RES 25-1625 Adopted Pass
  30. 29 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.
  31. 30 Final Adoption
  32. 18 Considering the application of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to rezone property at 1059 Maryland Avenue (NW Corner of Earl Street) from B2 Community Business to T2 Traditional Neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map. Ord 25-58 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 30:23
  33. 32 First Reading
  34. 19 Amending Legislative Code Chapter 220 to allow for Garbage Cart Sharing at properties with two or more Dwelling Units beginning January 1, 2026. Ord 25-63 Laid Over to Second Reading Pass ▶ jump to 31:56
  35. 20 Creating Chapter 225A of the Legislative Code titled Firearms Regulations to establish regulations for Assault weapons, Binary triggers, Ghost guns and Signage. Ord 25-65 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 35:11
  36. 35 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  37. 21 Amending Chapter 74 of the Legislative Code by enacting a new section designating the Theodore Hamm Brewing Company Heritage Preservation District as a Heritage Preservation Site. Ord 25-61 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 50:17
  38. 22 Amending the financing and spending plans in the 2022 Capital Maintenance Budget in the amount of $300,000 to reflect cancelled HRA Transfer. RES PH 25-224 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 56:11
  39. 23 Amending the Capital Improvement Budget to the 2025 DSI Animal Services Building Project. RES PH 25-228 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 56:38
  40. 24 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 Act Pre-Development Grant Program for the benefit of a project at 576 Lexington Parkway North. (The Lexington Deluxe) (Dist. 7, Ward 1). RES PH 25-234 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 57:03
  41. 25 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept Parks and Trails Legacy Funds, enter into grant agreements, which include an indemnification clause, and amend the financing and spending plan in the amount of $2,596,039. RES PH 25-225 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 57:41
  42. 26 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) Outdoor Recreation grant program funds and to amend the financing and spending plan in the amount of $350,000 for a new City park at The Heights. RES PH 25-226 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 58:14
  43. 27 Authorizing the Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division to spend funds from an awarded grant for a Workplace Wellness Micro Grant Physical Activity Station of $700 from the Saint Paul Area Chamber with the funding coming from the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) through Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health. RES PH 25-235 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 58:48
  44. 28 Authorizing the Department of Public Works to spend funds from a grant awarded by the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District for the enhanced street sweeping stewardship grant to perform additional street sweeping within the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District boundaries. RES PH 25-238 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:24
  45. 29 Final Order to consider the reconstruction of University Avenue between I-35E and Lafayette Road and acquisition of necessary property rights. RES PH 25-219 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:58
  46. 30 Considering the application of Hunter Bradford, Degree of Honor, for an exception to the general hours of skyway operations for pedestrian skyway bridges which would close a door within the walkway of pedestrian skyway bridge #33, a bridge that is between the Degree of Honor Building and the Press House Apartments Building. RES PH 25-229 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 62:23
  47. 46 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
  48. 31 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 686 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2507A, Assessment No. 258826) (Public hearing closed and laid over from April 9, 2025) RLH TA 25-115 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 66:12
  49. 48 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 67:17
  50. 32 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 427 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2522R4, Assessment No. 258582) RLH TA 25-294 Continue Public Hearing
  51. 33 First Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 887 CHARLES AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 24-17. (Nuisance is abated) RLH RR 25-17 Adopted As Amended
  52. 50 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  53. 34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 263 CURTICE STREET WEST. (File No. J2507T1, Assessment No. 258537) RLH TA 25-119 Continue Public Hearing
  54. 35 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 430 DALE STREET NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the October 22, 2025, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove within 15 days) RLH RR 25-28 Referred
  55. 36 Amending Council File RLH TA 24-472 to Continue the Public Hearing for the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1055 FOURTH STREET EAST adopted by Council on February 12, 2025. (File No. J2505R, Assessment No. 258508) RLH TA 25-111 Continue Public Hearing
  56. 37 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2016 FREMONT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-55. RLH SAO 25-58 Referred
  57. 38 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 562 GALTIER STREET. (File No. J2513R2, Assessment No. 258559) (Public hearing continued to October 22, 2025) RLH TA 25-160 Continue Public Hearing
  58. 39 Third Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 195 GOODRICH AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 25-15. RLH RR 25-27 Adopted As Amended
  59. 40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1654 JUNO AVENUE. (File No. J2518R2, Assessment No. 2585669) (Amend to delete) RLH TA 25-260 Adopted As Amended
  60. 41 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1155 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. J2511R2, Assessment No. 258552) (Public hearing continued to September 10, 2025) RLH TA 25-96 Continue Public Hearing
  61. 42 Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 378 SIMS AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 25-5. RLH RR 25-24 Continue Public Hearing
  62. 43 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 676 THIRD STREET EAST. (File No. J2504E1, Assessment No. 258313) RLH TA 24-489 Continue Public Hearing
  63. 44 Third Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1213 WOODBRIDGE STREET in Council File RLH RR 25-23. RLH RR 25-26 Adopted Pass
  64. 62 ADJOURNMENT
  65. 63 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, CouncilHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at 651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers, and by telephone by registering to speak by noon on the day before the meeting. The registration link is located on the City Council website at www.stpaul.gov/council or https://forms.office.com/g/TD3xN7WHy5. 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.