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September 10, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 60 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:14
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1079 Arkwright Street a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) CO 25-37 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 693 Cook Avenue East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) CO 25-38 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 2:21
  6. 3 Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs incurred to hold a graduation ceremony for 15 new paramedics on September 5, 2025 at the Neighborhood House. RES 25-854 Adopted
  7. 6 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  8. 4 Authorizing the Department of Public Works Organized Trash and Recycling operations to expend an amount not to exceed $5,000 $2,500 for the purpose of providing candy for various public events and parades throughout 2025. RES 25-1341 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 2:34
  9. 5 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against Seventh Street Liquor INC d/b/a Seventh Street Liquor Barrell (License ID #20120005702) for the premises located at 665 7th St. W. RES 25-1343 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Authorizing the City's conveyance of a permanent Thermal Line Easement to District Energy St. Paul for the installation and maintenance of thermal heating and cooling service lines through the George Latimer Central Library to serve the adjoining property at 80 West Fourth Street. RES 25-1347 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 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 October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. SWRP2503, Assessment No. 253002) RES 25-1369 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Approving the City’s cost of providing Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on Private Properties and setting date of City Council public hearing for October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2502LDSRP, Assessment No. 254001) RES 25-1370 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for October 2, 2025 and City Council public hearing for November 5, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2503A3, Assessment No. 250126) RES 25-1371 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale-100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Entertainment (A) license now held by La Morelense Restaurant and Sweets Inc d/b/a La Morelense Restaurant and Sweets (License ID #20250001163) for the premises located at 1552 Como Avenue. RES 25-1407 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Memorializing a City Council decision to deny the appeal of Stronger Sober House from a Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny a variance request to establish a 12-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 269 Harrison Avenue. RES 25-1408 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Approving the separation of the grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round program for Faith City Church in partnership with the G.W Carver Center for Innovation. RES 25-1413 Adopted Pass
  17. 13 Approving the Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters. RES 25-963 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Approving the appointment of Melanie McMahon as Interim Director of the Department of Planning and Economic Development RES 25-1365 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 3:51
  19. 17 ROLL CALL
  20. 18 FOR DISCUSSION
  21. 15 Recognizing the City of Saint Paul’s participation in Welcoming Week 2025. RES 25-1404 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 7:39
  22. 16 Reciting a proposal for a housing program for a Multifamily Rental Housing Development, approving the project and the program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, authorizing the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to Issue Conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Obligations and authorizing the preparation of necessary documents and materials in connection with said project and program, Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing Project, 200 Wilkin Street (District 9, Ward 2). (Laid over from September 3, 2025) RES 25-1357 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 14:08
  23. 17 Approving issuance of a $241,157.97 ERA2 loan and execution of the loan agreements and related documents for the Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing Project, 200 Wilkin Street (District 9, Ward 2). (Laid over from September 3, 2025) RES 25-1358 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:02
  24. 18 Authorizing use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the rehabilitation of the Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing project, 200 Wilkin Street (District 9, Ward 2). (Laid over from September 3, 2025) RES 25-1359 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:29
  25. 23 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.
  26. 24 Final Adoption
  27. 19 Amending Chapter 130 of the Legislative Code, Procedure for Vacating Streets and Other Public Grounds. Ord 25-48 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:53
  28. 26 First Reading
  29. 20 Establishing the classification titled City Council Communications Lead in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council and prior to Mayor signature). Ord 25-49 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 16:44
  30. 21 Amending Chapter 441 of the Legislative Code to adjust the electric-vehicle charging station rates. Ord 25-53 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 18:10
  31. 29 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  32. 22 Amending Chapter 45 of the Administrative Code to define reporting requirements and require that the City's Legislative Agenda be presented to City Council no later than the second Wednesday in December. Ord 25-50 Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 28:13
  33. 23 Ratifying the assessment for Minnesota Street from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street paving and lighting project constructed as part of the 2024 St. Paul Street Paving Program (SPS). (File No. 19262, Assessment No. 245203) RES PH 25-106 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 31:39
  34. 24 Approving major modifications to the Victoria Park Master Plan. RES PH 25-196 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 33:40
  35. 25 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $191,723.66 for the contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education to pay for training for firefighters. RES PH 25-197 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 34:06
  36. 26 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $100 for the donation from the Brandenburg family in honor of retired Fire Captain Patrick Donnelly. RES PH 25-195 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 34:39
  37. 27 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $29,703.51 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina. RES PH 25-198 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 35:10
  38. 28 Approving the application of Minnesota Taco and Tequila Festival for the Viva La Vida: Taco & Tequila Festival event on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025 for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at 425 Rice Street, former Sears parking lot. RES PH 25-189 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 35:48
  39. 29 Approving the application of Anderson Race Management/Jennifer Williams Walk for Water event, Saturday, September 20, 2025 for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at Upper Landing Park, 226 Spring Street. RES PH 25-190 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 36:29
  40. 30 Approving the application of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc.; The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc's Light the Night Event, Saturday, September 27, 2025 for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at Harriet Island- 200 Dr Justus Ohage Boulevard. RES PH 25-194 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 37:03
  41. 39 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  42. 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 37:41
  43. 32 Amending Council File RLH AR 24-25 to reduce the assessment Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during April 5 to October 20, 2023 at 1350 HAGUE AVENUE. (File No. VB2407, Assessment No. 248806) (Public hearing closed and laid over from August 27, 2025) RLH TA 25-344 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 38:32
  44. 42 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 51:34
  45. 33 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Jill Ackerman, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 934 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 1. RLH RSA 25-8 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 52:10
  46. 34 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Vincent Cornell, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 934 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 2. RLH RSA 25-10 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 103:20
  47. 35 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Ehren Stemme, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 938 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 6. (Appeal withdrawn) RLH RSA 25-12 Withdrawn ▶ jump to 105:18
  48. 36 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Kayla Simonson, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 8. RLH RSA 25-13 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 105:34
  49. 37 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Jessica Skaare, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 9. RLH RSA 25-14 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 106:21
  50. 38 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Autumn Buel, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 10. RLH RSA 25-16 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 111:48
  51. 39 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenants, Samuel Perkins & Chloe Cable, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 11. RLH RSA 25-15 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 115:45
  52. 40 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenants, Lillian Johnson & Eleanor Rowen, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 12. RLH RSA 25-17 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 121:30
  53. 41 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
  54. 42 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
  55. 43 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 925 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 24-44. RLH RR 25-25 Adopted As Amended Pass
  56. 53 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  57. 44 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
  58. 45 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
  59. 56 ADJOURNMENT
  60. 57 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. Live testimony by telephone is unavailable at this time. 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.