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June 11, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 60 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:22
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 670 Sims Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) CO 25-22 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Amending the 2025 Department of Safety and Inspections spending budget to transfer $56,475 to the Animal Service AU for the purchase of vehicles. AO 25-20 Received and Filed
  5. 3 Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Funding for Nanny's Jamaican Kitchen, North End Market, Lay's Food Market, and 1019 Arcade St (Metro Wireless), projects selected by CDBG subgrantee NENO and ESNDC for their Business Investment Fund (BIF) programs. AO 25-29 Received and Filed
  6. 4 Approving the 2025 Fund 100 - General Fund for the Fire Department to more accurately record expenditures. AO 25-33 Received and Filed
  7. 5 Amending the 2025 Public Works Sewers Utility Fund Storm Sewer System Charge to accurately reflect Street Sweeping costs within the single Other Services Account. AO 25-34 Received and Filed
  8. 8 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 2:26
  9. 6 Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean up services during April 9 to 28, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2523R, Assessment No. 258557) RES 25-794 Adopted Pass
  10. 9 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  11. 7 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during March 5 to 31, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2510, Assessment No. 258209) RES 25-795 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during December 23 to January 22, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2511E, Assessment No. 258318) RES 25-796 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during August 2, 2024 to February 25, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2509P, Assessment No. 258408) RES 25-797 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) from April 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2505T, Assessment No. 259006) RES 25-798 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 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 July 10, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 13, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2503A1, Assessment No. 250116) RES 25-837 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 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 July 10, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 13, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2503A2, Assessment No. 250117) RES 25-838 Adopted Pass
  17. 13 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against Grand Stop Llc d/b/a Grand Stop (License ID #130003229) for the premises located at 236 Grand Avenue. RES 25-842 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association, Local 633. RES 25-857 Laid Over
  19. 15 Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Lucy Bar & Restaurant LLC (License ID# 20240001343), d/b/a Tin Cups Plus, to add a Gambling Location license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (B) licenses, located at 1220 Rice Street. RES 25-876 Adopted Pass
  20. 16 Approving the appointment of Noah McVay as community advisor to the Audit Committee and as a non-voting member for a term of three years. RES 25-881 Adopted Pass
  21. 17 Accepting the gift of airfare, lodging, meals, and other travel expenses from the Kansas City Fire Department for Fire Captain Brittney Baker to participate as an assessor for the Fire EMS Captain Assessment. RES 25-883 Adopted Pass
  22. 18 Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota - Department of Transportation to provide emergency fire response and annual fire drills. RES 25-884 Adopted Pass
  23. 19 Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of a nozzle valued at $739.90 from Dinges Fire Company. RES 25-885 Adopted Pass
  24. 20 Authorizing the City Attorney's Office to apply for the 2026 Crime Victim Services 12-Month Renewal Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs for prosecutor-based crime victim services in Ramsey County. RES 25-891 Adopted Pass
  25. 21 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) license now held by The Lucious Crab Inc d/b/a The Lucious Crab Inc (License ID #20250000523) for the premises located at 501 University Ave W. RES 25-898 Adopted Pass
  26. 22 Approving the application for a license approval for Midcity Kitchen LLC d/b/a Midcity Kitchen LLC for the Wine On Sale, Malt On Sale (Strong) and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license, (License ID #20250000349) for the premises located at 693 Raymond Ave. RES 25-899 Adopted Pass
  27. 23 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor - Micro Distillery Cocktail Room, Liquor-Off Sale Micro Distillery, Liquor On Sale, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license now held by The 11 Wells Spirits Company LLC d/b/a The 11 Wells Spirits Company LLC (License ID #20250000209) for the premises located at 704 Minnehaha Ave E. RES 25-900 Adopted Pass
  28. 24 Authorizing reimbursement up to $600 per event for the purchase of snacks and refreshments for community listening sessions hosted by the Reparations Commission. RES 25-911 Adopted Pass
  29. 25 Recognizing Principal Dr. Fatima Lawson for her outstanding contributions to education and as a proud recipient of the 2024 National Distinguished Principal Award. RES 25-920 Adopted Pass
  30. 26 Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of April 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2025. Min 25-22 Adopted Pass
  31. 30 FOR DISCUSSION
  32. 27 Recognizing June as Black Music Month and Saint Paul Artists in the City of Saint Paul. RES 25-923 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 2:46
  33. 28 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson to the Board of Water Commissioners for a temporary term beginning on June 17, 2025. RES 25-926 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 34:42
  34. 29 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Council President Rebecca Noecker to the Saint Paul Port Authority Board of Commissioners for a temporary term beginning on June 24, 2025. RES 25-927 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 37:20
  35. 34 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.
  36. 35 First Reading
  37. 30 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 create an additional Commercial Development District at 1624/1626 White Bear Avenue North. Ord 25-36 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 37:36
  38. 37 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  39. 38 SUSPENSION ITEMS
  40. 39 ITEMS FOR RECONSIDERATION
  41. 40 Approving the application of The United Hmong Family, Inc. for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on June 27-29, 2025 at 1151 Jessamine Avenue West - McMurray Fields. RES PH 25-111 Adopted Pass
  42. 41 Approving the application of Hot Summer Jazz Festival for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on June 20 and 21, 2025 at 221 5th Street East. - Mears Park. RES PH 25-112 Adopted Pass
  43. 31 Approving the Highland Bridge Rowhomes Seventh Addition Final (Combined) Plat. RES PH 25-110 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 73:36
  44. 32 Authorizing an increase in the Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Fund in the amount of $14,000 to reflect funds received from the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) grant program, to support the BIPOC Parks Ambassadors Program, and authorizing the proper City Officials to enter into a grant agreement with the CRWD that includes indemnification language. RES PH 25-109 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 76:28
  45. 33 Authorizing the Office of Financial Services, in coordination with the Mayor’s Office, to accept a grant award of $120,000 from the Ford Foundation to support the City’s budget engagement sessions and related efforts to ensure reflective governance. RES PH 25-80 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 77:01
  46. 34 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $241.61 for the donation from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation to support the live fire burn training for firefighters. RES PH 25-113 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 77:39
  47. 35 Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) to accept and amend the 2025 Special Fund Budget for four donations from the Saint Paul Police Foundation (SPPF). RES PH 25-115 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 78:04
  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. 36 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1367 BREDA AVENUE. (File No. J2505R1, Assessment No. 258531) (Continue public hearing to June 11, 2025) RLH TA 24-470 Adopted As Amended
  50. 48 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
  51. 37 Appeal of Lita Fierro to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint-Condemned at 927 DESOTO STREET. RLH VO 25-12 Referred
  52. 38 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 145 LAWSON AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 25-23. RLH SAO 25-26 Adopted Pass
  53. 39 Appeal of Rosa Gomez to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint at 1123 PAYNE AVENUE, UNIT 2. RLH FCO 25-28 Adopted Pass
  54. 51 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  55. 40 Appeal of James Parker, tenant, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1220 SHERBURNE AVENUE. RLH VO 25-8 Adopted Pass
  56. 41 Appeal of Dayana Valmyr, owner, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1220 SHERBURNE AVENUE. RLH VO 25-9 Adopted Pass
  57. 42 Appeal of Otto Hiller to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 1331 STILLWATER AVENUE. RLH VBR 25-24 Adopted Pass
  58. 43 Appeal of Gladys Igbo to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 385 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. RLH VBR 25-21 Referred Pass ▶ jump to 78:53
  59. 56 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 84:57
  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, 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.