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August 6, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final ·Public Hearing on expanding the Energy Park Commercial Development District at 10:00 AM at 595 Aldine Street in the Capitol Region Watershed District. Regular Council Meeting at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 76 items

  1. 1 Councilmember Nelsie Yang will be participating remotely. The City may experience technical issues during this meeting. We will make every effort to post this meeting live and the recorded video afterwards.
  2. 2 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:02
  3. 3 Public Hearing (The public hearing on this item will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Capitol Region Watershed District, 595 Aldine Street)
  4. 1 Amending the Appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter, and Section 409.20 of the Legislative Code to expand the Energy Park Commercial Development District. Ord 25-44 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass
  5. 5 RECESS (The Council will recess and convene as the Budget Committee. The City Council meeting will reconvene at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.)
  6. 6 ROLL CALL
  7. 7 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  8. 2 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 430 Dale Street North a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) CO 25-30 Received and Filed
  9. 9 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 2:53
  10. 3 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments 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 25-821 Adopted Pass
  11. 10 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  12. 4 Authorizing the proper City officials to execute and record a drainage and utility easement at The Townhomes of Hillcrest Heights. RES 25-1079 Adopted Pass
  13. 5 Authorizing the City's execution of a permanent easement agreement with Snelling Properties, LLC for use as a private parking lot. RES 25-1088 Adopted Pass
  14. 6 Establishing the rate of pay for Property and Evidence Specialist, Grade 028, Employee Group 01. RES 25-1130 Laid Over
  15. 7 Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council #82. RES 25-1174 Laid Over
  16. 8 Approving an Environmental Covenant and Easement for the City-owned properties at 630, 677 and 689 Pierce Butler Route in connection with the completed environmental response project approved by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. RES 25-1183 Adopted Pass
  17. 9 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Gas Station and Tobacco Shop license now held by Town Mart Inc d/b/a Town Mart (License ID #20250000798) for the premises located at 1980 Stillwater Ave. RES 25-1191 Adopted Pass
  18. 10 Approving the agreement for transfer of employee Michael D. Whisler to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026). RES 25-1193 Adopted Pass
  19. 11 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and AFSCME Council 5, Clerical, Local 2508 for the purpose of modifying the Grade Steps for Community Engagement Cadet and Parking Enforcement Officer. RES 25-1207 Laid Over
  20. 12 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to utilize unsold advertising space donated by 10K Advertising and Outfront Media for promotion of the Saint Paul Get Down youth hip hop showcase. RES 25-1214 Adopted Pass
  21. 13 Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply for Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Redevelopment Grant Funding for the Project at 841 - 857 Grand Avenue. RES 25-1223 Adopted Pass
  22. 14 Approving reimbursement for the Ward 7 budget event. RES 25-1225 Adopted Pass
  23. 15 Subordination of a City Loan to New Financing, and Modification of Loan Terms, for the OAHS Sibley TC Limited Liability Limited Partnership, Regarding the Sibley Park and Sibley Court Rehabilitation Project, Located at 211 East 7th Street and 484 Temperance (District 17, Ward 2). RES 25-1238 Adopted Pass
  24. 16 Putting into effect a moratorium on applications for zoning controls for Sober Houses and Supportive Housing Facilities. RES 25-1242 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 3:39
  25. 24 FOR DISCUSSION
  26. 17 Calling for the Trump administration to end its campaign of mass deportations and family separations. RES 25-1226 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 22:41
  27. 18 Celebrating Saint Paul District Councils' 50th Anniversary. RES 25-1200 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 7:07
  28. 19 Considering the appeal of Dominic Carchedi to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to establish a 24-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 418 Sherburne Avenue. (Public hearing closed. Laid over from August 6, 2025) ABZA 25-3 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 42:57
  29. 20 Considering the appeal of Stronger Sober House to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to establish a 11-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 519 Farrington Street. (Public hearing closed. Laid over from August 6, 2025) ABZA 25-5 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 44:20
  30. 21 Approving the final (combined) plat for 391 McKnight Road South to create three H1 parcels. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025) RES PH 25-138 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 45:19
  31. 30 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.
  32. 31 Final Adoption
  33. 22 Amending Chapter 33.04 of the Legislative Code to require that 10% of the estimated plan review fee is to be paid before a review may begin. Ord 25-41 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 46:27
  34. 33 First Reading
  35. 23 Approving the application of Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority (RCRRA), Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church to rezone properties at 694 Minnehaha Avenue E et al from I2 general industrial to H2 residential, T3 traditional neighborhood, RM2 medium-density multiple-family residential district and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map. (Public hearing on July 23, 2025) Ord 25-46 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 46:59
  36. 24 Approving an interim ordinance pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 462.355, Subd.4 pending the completion of a Zoning Study on Sober Houses and Supportive Housing Facilities. Ord 25-47 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 48:08
  37. 36 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  38. 25 Establishing the classifications titled Legislative Hearing Officer, Senior Legislative Hearing Officer, and Chief Legislative Hearing Officer 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’s signature). Ord 25-43 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 49:41
  39. 26 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a $16,500 agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Conservation Partners Legacy grant program, requiring a ten percent in-kind match, to enhance and restore five acres of native woodland habitat at Lilydale Regional Park (and to amend the Department of Parks & Recreation Grant Fund budget to reflect said funds received). RES PH 25-145 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 50:25
  40. 27 Amending the 2025 Regional Water Services budget in the amount of $75,000 for Metropolitan Council grant. RES PH 25-153 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 51:18
  41. 28 Approving the application of the MN Department of Human Services for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 13, 2025 at 1600 Phalen Dr - Phalen Regional Park. RES PH 25-156 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 51:53
  42. 29 Approving the application of Ernest Bisong for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on September 13, 2025 on Selby Avenue from Milton St N to Victoria St N. RES PH 25-157 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 52:34
  43. 30 Approving the application of Ragnar Events, LLC for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 30 Sherburne Ave - Cass Gilbert Park. RES PH 25-161 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 53:19
  44. 31 Approving the application of Parks and Recreation, Mario Stokes, Community Recreation Director, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 22, 2025 at 110 Harriet Island Rd - Harriet Island Target Stage. RES PH 25-164 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 53:58
  45. 32 Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for MN Recovery Connection for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on September 13, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol Grounds - 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. RES PH 25-165 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 54:39
  46. 45 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  47. 33 Making finding on the appealed of Michael E. Corcoran to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1478 AMES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-51. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025) RLH SAO 25-10 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 55:25
  48. 47 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.
  49. 34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1245 ALBEMARLE STREET. (File No. J2520R, Assessment No. 258548) RLH TA 25-237 Adopted Pass
  50. 35 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2125 AMES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-43. RLH SAO 25-47 Adopted Pass
  51. 36 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 333 ARLINGTON AVENUE EAST. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-324 Adopted Pass
  52. 37 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 Pass
  53. 38 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 306 BURGESS STREET. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-317 Adopted Pass
  54. 52 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  55. 39 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 1107 BURNS AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-318 Adopted Pass
  56. 40 Appeal of Crystal Van Canneyt, Ramsey County Case Manager, on behalf of Richard Polly, to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation & Order to Vacate at 1872 CLEAR AVENUE. RLH VO 25-15 Adopted Pass
  57. 41 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 600 DESOTO STREET. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-326 Adopted Pass
  58. 42 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1119 EDGERTON STREET in Council File RLH SAO 25-41. RLH SAO 25-45 Adopted Pass
  59. 43 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 729 FOURTH STREET EAST. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-325 Adopted Pass
  60. 44 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 1743 FREMONT AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-327 Adopted Pass
  61. 45 Appeal of Yia Jef Yang to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 337 FULLER AVENUE. RLH FCO 25-24 Continue Public Hearing
  62. 46 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 Continue Public Hearing Pass
  63. 47 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 1658 JULIET AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-321 Adopted Pass
  64. 48 Appeal of Adam Dullinger to a Summary Abatement Order at 1345 KENT STREET. RLH SAO 25-48 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 77:52
  65. 49 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 1354 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-323 Adopted Pass
  66. 50 Appeal of Zoltan Pusenyak to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1024 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. RLH VBR 25-29 Adopted Pass
  67. 51 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 1326 RANDOLPH AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-322 Adopted Pass
  68. 52 Third Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 401 ROSE AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 25-14. RLH RR 25-19 Continue Public Hearing
  69. 53 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 80 SNELLING AVENUE SOUTH. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-319 Adopted Pass
  70. 54 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 1300 SUMMIT AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-320 Adopted Pass
  71. 55 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
  72. 56 Appeal of Gladys Igbo to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 385 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. RLH VBR 25-21 Referred
  73. 57 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 490 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-330 Adopted Pass
  74. 58 Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 946 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH TA 25-329 Adopted Pass
  75. 73 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 94:01
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