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July 16, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final-revised ·Councilmember Nelsie Yang will be participating remotely.

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 71 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 8:37
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to reallocate $2,982,560 within its various accounting units in the 2025 adopted budget to most accurately reflect the projected actual spending in each accounting unit and provide the appropriate levels of spending authority. AO 25-40 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. ▶ jump to 9:18
  5. 2 Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply for Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Pre-Development Grant Funds for a project at 576 Lexington Parkway N. (The Lexington Deluxe) (Dist. 7, Ward 1). RES 25-904 Adopted
  6. 5 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  7. 3 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for $15,000 in cost-share funding from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District for mechanical harvesting of aquatic vegetation on Lake Phalen in 2025. RES 25-1001 Adopted Pass
  8. 4 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during March 1, 2024 to February 17, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 12, 2025 and City Council public hearing for September 17, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2512, Assessment No. 258825) RES 25-1024 Adopted Pass
  9. 5 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during March 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 12, 2025 and City Council public hearing for September 17, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2512B, Assessment No. 258112) RES 25-1025 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Accepting the gift of travel expenses from the William Julius Wilson Institute at Harlem Children’s Zone for Mayor Carter to attend the Summer Institute: Transforming Place through Neighborhood Leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in partnership with The Ed Redesign Lab from Jul 9-10, 2025 in Cambridge, MA. RES 25-1047 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale-291 or more seats, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale-2AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (B) and Gambling Location license now held by DH Hospitality LLC d/b/a Dark Horse; Bar & Eatery; Earl & Wilson (License ID #20250000924) for the premises located at 250 & 256 7th St E. RES 25-1053 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept funds from Blaze Credit Union for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program in an amount of $1,000 for the 2025 training program. RES 25-1061 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Authorizing CollegeBound Saint Paul, under the Office of Financial Empowerment, to expend an amount not to exceed $30,000 for food, refreshments, and incentives for activities and events throughout 2025. RES 25-1071 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Matthew Bandstra and reappointment of Hwa Jeong Kim, Chad Kulas, Bryan Kuzel, James McClean, Yolanda McIntosh, Sheri Riemers, Tanya Velishek to the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County. RES 25-1082 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Authorizing the City to execute a second amendment to a lease agreement with Ramsey County for the Ramsey County Sheriff's use of space in the City Hall Annex. RES 25-1090 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale-100 seats or less and Liquor On Sale-Sunday license now held by Fateh LLC d/b/a Indian Kitchen Bar & Grill (License ID #20250000853) for the premises located at 272 Snelling Ave S. RES 25-1091 Adopted Pass
  17. 13 Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2025. Min 25-30 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the United Association of Steamfitters - Pipefitters Local Union No. 455. RES 25-973 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Police Federation to provide an accelerated entry program for Police Officers to join the Police Department. RES 25-1046 Adopted Pass
  20. 16 Approving the attached Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 21 (Fire Supervisory Unit) for the purpose of clarifying the EMT/EMS Certification premium pay. (To be withdrawn) RES 25-1063 Withdrawn
  21. 17 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 21 (Fire Supervisory Unit) for the purpose of clarifying EMS/EMT Certification premium pay. RES 25-1064 Adopted Pass
  22. 18 Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota. RES 25-1065 Adopted Pass
  23. 19 Recognizing Disability Pride Month and honoring disability advocacy in Saint Paul. RES 25-1115 Adopted Pass
  24. 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.
  25. 23 FOR DISCUSSION
  26. 24 Final Adoption
  27. 20 Amending Chapters 33, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65 & 66 of the Legislative Code to correct errors, and to update and clarify language. Ord 25-34 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 18:08
  28. 26 First Reading
  29. 21 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 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 20:38
  30. 28 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  31. 22 Amending Chapter 375 of the Legislative Code to allow Pedicabs to pull a trailer and remove the hours restrictions (which will support small businesses while promoting an environmentally friendly alternative to transportation) and incorporate Uniform License Procedures as outlined in Legislative Code Chapter 310, and clarify ambiguous language. Ord 25-38 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 28:35
  32. 23 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a $96,000 agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, (Conservation Partners Legacy grant program, requiring a ten percent in-kind match), to enhance and restore 23 acres of native woodland habitat at Swede Hollow Park (and to amend the Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Fund budget to reflect said funds received). RES PH 25-146 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 32:24
  33. 24 Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $382,427 by increasing the 2025 budget using fund balance, to reflect previously awarded funding from Parkland Dedication funds. RES PH 25-148 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 33:19
  34. 25 Approving the application of Minnesota Children’s Museum for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 16, 2025 at 10 West 7th St. - Minnesota Children’s Museum. RES PH 25-139 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 34:02
  35. 26 Approving the application of Ka Vang for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 9, 2025 and August 10, 2025 at 425 Rice St - parking lot. RES PH 25-140 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 34:41
  36. 27 Approving the application of Chris Bence for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on October 4, 2025 at 1199 Midway Pkwy - Como Midway Picnic Pavilion. RES PH 25-141 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 35:17
  37. 28 Approving the application of St. George Greek Orthodox Church for the Greek Festival event sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on July 25-26, 2025 at 1111 Summit Ave - St George Greek Orthodox Church grounds. RES PH 25-143 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 35:55
  38. 29 Approving the application of Great River Passage Conservancy for the Music on the Mississippi event sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 3, 2025 at 226 Spring St - Upper Landing Park. RES PH 25-144 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 36:37
  39. 37 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 38:05
  40. 30 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1245 ALBEMARLE STREET. (File No. J2520R, Assessment No. 258548) RLH TA 25-237 Continue Public Hearing
  41. 31 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 733 CARROLL AVENUE. (File No. J2510B, Assessment No. 258109) RLH TA 25-269 Adopted Pass
  42. 39 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
  43. 32 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1845 CARROLL AVENUE. (File No. J2510E, Assessment No. 258311) RLH TA 25-251 Adopted Pass
  44. 33 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1724, 1748 AND 1760 CASE AVENUE. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) RLH TA 25-262 Adopted Pass
  45. 34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 80 COTTAGE AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2510B, Assessment No. 258109) RLH TA 25-277 Adopted Pass
  46. 42 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  47. 35 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1067 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. J2510E, Assessment No. 258311) RLH TA 25-280 Adopted Pass
  48. 36 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1762 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. VB2510A, Assessment No. 258833) RLH TA 25-275 Continue Public Hearing
  49. 37 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 941 FREMONT AVENUE. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) RLH TA 25-256 Adopted Pass
  50. 38 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 646 FULLER AVENUE. (File No. J2510B, Assessment No. 258109) RLH TA 25-272 Adopted Pass
  51. 39 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 IVY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2510E, Assessment No. 258311) RLH TA 25-261 Adopted Pass
  52. 40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1814 JAMES AVENUE. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) (Public hearing continued to January 7, 2026) RLH TA 25-253 Continue Public Hearing
  53. 41 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 857 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J2505C, Assessment No. 252005) RLH TA 25-308 Adopted As Amended
  54. 42 Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 1510 LAUREL AVENUE within five (5) days after the July 16, 2025, City Council Public Hearing. RLH RR 25-18 Adopted Pass
  55. 43 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1510 LAUREL AVENUE. (File No. J2510B, Assessment No. 258109) RLH TA 25-264 Adopted Pass
  56. 44 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 245 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST (1285 L'ORIENT STREET). (File No. VB2510, Assessment No. 258810) RLH TA 25-265 Adopted Pass
  57. 45 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1323 PAYNE AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) (Amend to delete) RLH TA 25-310 Continue Public Hearing
  58. 46 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
  59. 47 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 617 STRYKER AVENUE. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) RLH TA 25-259 Adopted Pass
  60. 48 Appeal of Andy Dawkins and Richard Bowen to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 767 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. RLH VBR 25-20 Continue Public Hearing ▶ jump to 38:36
  61. 49 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2451 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2508P, Assessment No. 258407) RLH TA 25-255 Adopted Pass
  62. 50 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2516 WABASH AVENUE. (File No. J2508P, Assessment No. 258407) RLH TA 25-257 Adopted Pass
  63. 51 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during March 10 to 28, 2025. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) RLH AR 25-52 Adopted Pass
  64. 52 Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RLH AR 25-53 Adopted Pass
  65. 53 Ratifying the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement service billed during November 22 to December 20, 2024. (File No. J2510E, Assessment No. 258311) RLH AR 25-54 Adopted Pass
  66. 54 Ratifying the assessment for Graffiti Removal service during October 21 to February 4, 2025. (File No. J2508P, Assessment No. 258407) RLH AR 25-55 Adopted Pass
  67. 55 Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during September 5 to December 20, 2024. (File No. VB2510, Assessment No. 258810) RLH AR 25-56 Adopted Pass
  68. 56 Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during January 2025. (File No. J2510B, Assessment No. 258109) RLH AR 25-57 Adopted Pass
  69. 57 Ratifying the assessment for Demolition services from November to December 2024 (C.D.B.G. Funds). (File No. J2505C, Assessment No. 252005) RLH AR 25-58 Adopted Pass
  70. 66 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 45:29
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