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September 3, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final-revised

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 51 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 5:15
  2. 2 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 5:53
  3. 1 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 Laid Over
  4. 3 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  5. 2 Reducing the 2025 financing and spending budgets in the Department of Public Works Recycling and Organized Trash fund. RES 25-1296 Adopted Pass
  6. 3 Approving the agreement for transfer of Saint Paul Police employee, Michael DeTomaso, to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026). RES 25-1310 Adopted Pass
  7. 4 Authorizing the Departments of Public Works to apply for the FY29-30 Minnesota Highway Freight Program (MNHFP) grant, which has a local match requirement, from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to complete the Kellogg Boulevard Capital City Bikeway Project. RES 25-1319 Adopted Pass
  8. 5 Authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept a gift of travel, lodging and registration expenses from the Shared-Use Mobility Center for Erin Kayser to attend the 2025 New Shared Mobility Summit. RES 25-1330 Adopted Pass
  9. 6 Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation with conditions for the application submitted by Blue Moxy Wellness LLC (License ID # 20250001071), d/b/a Discover Strength, for a Health/Sport Club license, located at 747 Cleveland Avenue S. RES 25-1340 Adopted Pass
  10. 7 Agreeing to join the additional national opioid settlements pursuant to the amended Minnesota Opioids State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement and authorizing City staff to execute all necessary documents, including Participation Form(s) and accompanying Release(s),  to ensure the City's participation in additional national opioid settlements (including but not limited to the settlements with Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler Family as well as the settlements with opioid manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus). RES 25-1352 Adopted Pass
  11. 8 Approving the City Council’s appointment of Demetrius Shaw and Regina Jackson to the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission. RES 25-1353 Adopted Pass
  12. 9 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 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 6:19
  13. 10 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 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 7:24
  14. 11 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 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 7:55
  15. 12 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) to provide law enforcement security services that meet National Football League Standards during NFL games held at the US Bank Stadium. RES 25-1339 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 8:22
  16. 14 FOR DISCUSSION
  17. 13 Establishing the rate of pay for the Legislative Hearing Officer series, in EG 17, Non-Represented City Managers, Grades 010, 20C, and 25C, respectively. RES 25-1289 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Establishing the rate of pay for the City Council Communications Lead, Non-Represented City Managers, Grade 010. RES 25-1288 Adopted Pass
  19. 17 SUSPENSION ITEM
  20. 18 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale 101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale-2A, Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (A) and Gambling Location license now held by Eagle Street LLC d/b/a Eagle Street (License ID #20250001115) for the premises located at 253 Kellogg Blvd W. RES 25-1403 Adopted Pass
  21. 19 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.
  22. 20 First Reading
  23. 15 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 Second Reading Pass ▶ jump to 13:21
  24. 22 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  25. 16 Amending Chapters 65 and 66 of the Legislative Code pertaining to drive-through sales and services and walk-up service windows. Ord 24-26 Laid Over to Second Reading Pass ▶ jump to 21:47
  26. 17 Amending Chapter 130 of the Legislative Code, Procedure for Vacating Streets and Other Public Grounds. Ord 25-48 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 23:48
  27. 18 Authorizing the Department of Public Works Sewer Utility to accept and amend the Sewer Fund for a Point Source Implementation Grant, issued by the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA). RES PH 25-162 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 24:19
  28. 19 Authorizing the Police Department to accept the Auto Theft Prevention grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, authorizing execution of a grant agreement, and amending the 2025 grant fund budget and adding the activity budget. RES PH 25-174 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 24:52
  29. 20 Authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to accept a $139,767 grant and authorizing execution of a Grant Agreement (which includes an indemnification clause) with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to provide crime victim services during the 12-month period of October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and amending the 2025 spending and financing budget for the City Attorney's Office. RES PH 25-187 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 25:24
  30. 21 Approving the Moore Street Lofts final (combined) plat. RES PH 25-178 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 26:12
  31. 22 Approving the three sound level variance applications of University of St Thomas (UST)  for a UST Stadium -Cretin Derham Hall (CDH) Football Game Series for Fridays September 5, 19 and October 10; Tuesday, October 21; and Saturday, October 25; in order to present live amplified sound at the University of St Thomas Stadium, 2115 Summit Avenue. RES PH 25-181 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 34:02
  32. 23 Approving the application of University of St. Thomas for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturdays, October 4, October 18, November 1, and November 15, 2025 at 2115 Summit Ave - O’Shaughnessy Stadium. RES PH 25-182 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 38:40
  33. 24 Approving the application of Stone Saloon, SBC dba Waldmann Brewery, Waldmann Oktoberfest event series, Fridays, September 19 and 26; Saturdays, September 20, and 27;  Sundays, September 21 and 28; for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at Waldmann Brewery, 445 Smith Avenue N. RES PH 25-183 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 41:25
  34. 25 Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co for a Wabasha Brewing Co - Saturdays on the Patio event series, Saturdays, September 13 and 27, October 4, 11, 18 and 25 for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at Wabasha Brewing Co, 429 Wabasha Street South. RES PH 25-184 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 42:08
  35. 33 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  36. 26 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 992 ARCADE STREET. (File No. J2511B1, Assessment No. 258116) (Public hearing closed and laid over from August 20, 2025) RLH TA 25-306 Adopted Pass
  37. 27 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 815 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2523R1, Assessment No. 258583) (Public hearing closed and laid over from August 20, 2025) RLH TA 25-296 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 45:34
  38. 36 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 52:04
  39. 28 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 869 CLARK STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563) RLH TA 25-331 Continue Public Hearing
  40. 29 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 875 CLARK STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563) RLH TA 25-332 Continue Public Hearing
  41. 30 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1119 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563) RLH TA 25-314 Adopted Pass
  42. 39 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  43. 31 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 506 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563) RLH TA 25-334 Adopted Pass
  44. 32 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 725 FULLER AVENUE. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563) RLH TA 25-337 Adopted Pass
  45. 33 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1100 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563) RLH TA 25-353 Adopted Pass
  46. 34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1745 NEVADA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2502A, Assessment No. 258564) RLH TA 25-313 Adopted Pass
  47. 35 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 747 PAYNE AVENUE. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563) RLH TA 25-346 Adopted Pass
  48. 36 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during April 15 to May 14, 2025. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563) RLH AR 25-72 Adopted Pass
  49. 37 Ratifying the assessment for Miscellaneous Abatement services during February to May 2025. (File No. J2502A, Assessment No. 258564) RLH AR 25-73 Adopted Pass
  50. 47 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 54:42
  51. 48 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 phone 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.