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May 7, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 93 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:44
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1623 Maywood Street a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) CO 25-18 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Amending the 2025 Public Works budget by shifting funds within Winter Street Maintenance to more accurately reflect the account numbers in which part of the New Snow Operations will expend their funds. AO 25-22 Received and Filed
  5. 3 Amending the 2025 Public Works budget by shifting funds within Public Works Modernization so the budget more accurately reflects the areas in which the New Snow Operations (Winter One-Sided Parking Pilots) will expend the funds. Both at the Accounting Unit level and the Project level. AO 25-25 Received and Filed
  6. 4 Amending the 2025 spending budget in Engineering Fund of the Department of Public Works, moving $1,355,301 of contingency spending from the Construction Projects accounting unit to the Local Option Sales Tax accounting unit to better align spending and financing budgets. AO 25-24 Received and Filed
  7. 7 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.
  8. 5 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for June 3, 2025 and City Council public hearing for July 16, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) RES 25-639 Adopted Pass
  9. 8 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  10. 6 Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during November 22 to December 20, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for June 3, 2025 and City Council public hearing for July 16, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2510E, Assessment No. 258311) RES 25-640 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during October 21 to February 4, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for June 3, 2025 and City Council public hearing for July 16, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2508P, Assessment No. 258407) RES 25-641 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Changing the rate of pay for Storeroom Coordinator, EG 01, AFSCME Clerical. RES 25-642 Laid Over Pass
  13. 9 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the 10-day license suspension adverse action against Damera Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant LLC d/b/a Damera (License ID #20110004770) for the premises located at 823 University Avenue West. RES 25-650 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Short-Term Rental (Non-Owner Occupied) license against Lynn M Gupta d/b/a Lynn M Gupta, (License ID #20200002384) for the premises located at 471 White Bear Ave N. RES 25-651 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Authorizing the Police Department to apply for, and if awarded accept, a 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. RES 25-661 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the United Association of Plumbers, Local 34. (To be laid over one week for adoption) RES 25-662 Laid Over Pass
  17. 13 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Tobacco Shop license now held by Sophia LLC d/b/a Twins Market (License ID #20250000398) for the premises located at 1055 4th Street. RES 25-675 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Approving the application for a license approval for ABPEC LLC d/b/a Le Venere for the Liquor On Sale - 181-290 seats, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing and Entertainment (B) license, (License ID #20240001052) for the premises located at 413 Wacouta St. RES 25-676 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage and Second Hand Dealer-Motor Vehicle Parts license now held by All Things Auto LLC d/b/a All Things Auto And Tire (License ID #20250000172) for the premises located at 206 Wabasha St S. RES 25-677 Adopted Pass
  20. 16 Authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept the gift of travel expenses and related conference costs of $1,600$2,000 from WTS-MN for City staff to attend the 2025 WTS International Annual Conference and amend the budget to accommodate the gift of $1,600$2,000. RES 25-678 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 3:51
  21. 17 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Short-Term Rental (Owner Occupied) license against the Margaret M Goldstein d/b/a Margaret M Goldstein, (License ID #20230001869) for the premises located at 1791 Morgan Ave. RES 25-682 Adopted Pass
  22. 18 Accepting Permanent Right-of-Way Easements from the Saint Paul Public School District and Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in support of the City's Safe Routes to School Project. RES 25-685 Adopted Pass
  23. 19 Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 6 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for Hmong 18 Council. RES 25-686 Adopted Pass
  24. 20 Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 6 Neighborhood Star Year-Round program for Blck Press, LLC. RES 25-687 Adopted Pass
  25. 21 Approving a Transportation Network Company New Location license to 360 CARE LLC d/b/a UZURV (License ID 20250000142) for the premises located at 413 Stuart Circle Suite 100. RES 25-689 Adopted Pass
  26. 22 Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during March 10 to 28, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for June 3, 2025 and City Council public hearing for July 16, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) RES 25-690 Adopted Pass
  27. 23 Approving the execution of the third agreement with the RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority. RES 25-693 Adopted Pass
  28. 24 Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for Lanoire Bridal LLC. RES 25-697 Adopted Pass
  29. 25 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor Off Sale and Tobacco Shop license now held by Kottayam Spirits LLC d/b/a Toasted-Wine, Spirits and Ale (License ID #20250000397) for the premises located at 560 Como Ave. RES 25-700 Adopted Pass
  30. 26 Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 3 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round program for ArtStart. RES 25-721 Adopted Pass
  31. 27 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 110. RES 25-600 Adopted Pass
  32. 28 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70, for the purpose of ensuring effective staffing, training and operational continuity during the new plant launch at the Saint Paul Regional Water Services. RES 25-626 Adopted Pass
  33. 29 Approving the appointment of the officer of the City Council Public Safety Committee. RES 25-718 Adopted Pass
  34. 30 Honoring the Legacy and Service of Pang Mang Thao and proclaiming Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as Pang Mang Thao Day in the City of Saint Paul. RES 25-713 Adopted Pass
  35. 34 FOR DISCUSSION
  36. 31 Recognizing Fair Housing Month in Saint Paul. RES 25-720 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 7:22
  37. 36 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.
  38. 37 Final Adoption
  39. 32 Amending Chapter 43.03 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Vacant Buildings as it relates to the Vacant Building Registration Fee. (Laid over from March 26, 2025) Ord 25-26 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 11:16
  40. 39 First Reading
  41. 33 Considering the application of Matt Kenevan to rezone property at 959 Payne Avenue (southwest corner of Case Avenue) from B2 community business to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Ord 25-32 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 12:11
  42. 41 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  43. 34 Amending Chapter 193A.08 of the Legislative Code pertaining to rent stabilization. Ord 25-29 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 92:45
  44. 35 Creating Chapter 193 of the Legislative Code (Title XIX) pertaining to Tenant Protections. Ord 25-31 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 65:20
  45. 36 Considering the appeal of Brian Pierce to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a reestablishment of nonconforming use for Abel Pliego Burgos at 237 Richmond St. APC 25-4 Granted Pass
  46. 37 Final Order approving the reconstruction of streets in the 2025 Saint Paul Streets Program and Sales Tax Street Projects. RES PH 25-49 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 218:06
  47. 38 Final Order approving the 2025 Mill and Overlay Program. RES PH 25-57 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 235:13
  48. 39 Ratifying the assessment for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on Private Properties. (File No. 2501LDSRP, Assessment No. 254000) RES PH 25-75 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 235:41
  49. 40 Ratifying the assessment for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on Private Properties. (File No. SWRP2501, Assessment No. 253000) RES PH 25-76 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 247:00
  50. 41 Approving a lease renewal and parkland diversion for T-Mobile Central, LLC at Edgcumbe Recreation Center. RES PH 25-34 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 247:48
  51. 42 Approving the applications of Wabasha Brewing Company for two sound level variances in order to present amplified sound for a Weekends at Wabasha - Fridays in May and June Event Series and a Weekends at Wabasha - Saturdays in May and June Event Series, May 9 - June 28, 2025, at 429 Wabasha Street S - Wabasha Brewing Company. RES PH 25-81 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 247:51
  52. 43 Approving the application of One Simple Plan/Clint Roberts for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Thursdays June 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, and September 4, 2025, at Mears Park - 221 5th St E. RES PH 25-84 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 248:13
  53. 44 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Police Department in the amount of $100,800 for the 2023 COPS Microgrant from the Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. RES PH 25-85 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 248:53
  54. 53 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  55. 45 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 685 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2505C, Assessment No. 258818) (Public hearing closed and laid over from May 7, 2025) RLH TA 25-56 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 249:29
  56. 55 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 250:22
  57. 46 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 942 BEECH STREET. (File No. J2514R, Assessment No. 258525) RLH TA 25-147 Adopted Pass
  58. 47 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1733 BEECH STREET. (File No. J2502T1, Assessment No. 258529) (Public hearing continued to May 7, 2025) RLH TA 24-369 Adopted As Amended Pass
  59. 57 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
  60. 48 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 769 BURR STREET. (File No. J2514R, Assessment No. 258525) RLH TA 25-180 Adopted Pass
  61. 49 Appeal of Brian Poppoff to a Correction Notice at 1013 CENTRAL AVENUE WEST. RLH CO 25-6 Adopted Pass
  62. 50 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 671 COOK AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2516R, Assessment No. 258527) RLH TA 25-159 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 17:35
  63. 60 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  64. 51 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1016 DESOTO STREET in Council File RLH SAO 25-32. (May 6, 2025 Legislative Hearing) RLH SAO 25-39 Adopted As Amended Pass
  65. 52 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1071 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. J2515R, Assessment No. 258526) RLH TA 25-157 Adopted Pass
  66. 53 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 178 FINN STREET NORTH. (File No. J2514R, Assessment No. 258525) RLH TA 25-189 Adopted Pass
  67. 54 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 952 FOURTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2516R, Assessment No. 258527) RLH TA 25-163 Adopted Pass
  68. 55 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 Pass
  69. 56 Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 195 GOODRICH AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 24-39. RLH RR 25-15 Adopted Pass
  70. 57 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 IVY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2515R, Assessment No. 258526) RLH TA 25-154 Adopted Pass
  71. 58 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2002 JAMES AVENUE. (File No. J2506E3, Assessment No. 258321) RLH TA 25-91 Adopted As Amended Pass
  72. 59 Making finding on the substantial abatement order of Julia Spencer, Greater MN Housing Corp. to a substantial abatement ordered for 1117 JENKS AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 23-10. RLH RR 25-11 Adopted Pass
  73. 60 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2054 LAUREL AVENUE. (File No. J2516R1, Assessment No. 258562) RLH TA 25-171 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 24:47
  74. 61 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 133 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2513R1, Assessment No. 258558) RLH TA 25-155 Continue Public Hearing Pass
  75. 62 Amending Council File RLH AR 24-25 to delete the assessment Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during April 5 to October 20, 2023 at 956 PAYNE AVENUE. (File No. VB2407, Assessment No. 248806) RLH TA 25-226 Adopted Pass
  76. 63 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1453 PAYNE AVENUE. (File No. J2515R, Assessment No. 258526) RLH TA 25-152 Adopted Pass
  77. 64 Granting a 45-day extension for the rehabilitation or removal of 401 ROSE AVENUE EAST. RLH RR 25-14 Adopted Pass
  78. 65 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 716 ROSE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2516R, Assessment No. 258527) RLH TA 25-168 Adopted Pass
  79. 66 Amending Council File RLH AR 24-99 to delete the assessment Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during July 1 to 22, 2024 at 967 SAINT ANTHONY AVENUE. (File No. J2504T, Assessment No. 258507) RLH TA 25-227 Adopted Pass
  80. 67 Amending Council File RLH AR 24-114 to delete the assessment Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during May 29 to July 31, 2024 at 967 SAINT ANTHONY AVENUE. (File No. J2506T, Assessment No. 258511) RLH TA 25-228 Adopted Pass
  81. 68 Appeal of Rosalie McCann to a Summary Abatement Order at 687 SHERWOOD AVENUE. RLH SAO 25-36 Adopted Pass
  82. 69 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1311 SIXTH STREET EAST in Council File RLH SAO 25-33. RLH SAO 25-34 Adopted Pass
  83. 70 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1874 STILLWATER AVENUE. (File No. J2513R, Assessment No. 258524) RLH TA 25-161 Adopted Pass
  84. 71 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 804 TATUM STREET. (File No. J2513R, Assessment No. 258524) RLH TA 25-146 Adopted Pass
  85. 72 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 419 THOMAS AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-29. RLH SAO 25-35 Adopted Pass
  86. 73 Appeal of Stephanie Engebrecht to a Summary Abatement Order at 681 VIRGINIA STREET. RLH SAO 25-37 Adopted Pass
  87. 74 Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1213 WOODBRIDGE STREET in Council File RLH RR 24-41. RLH RR 25-13 Adopted Pass
  88. 75 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during November 11 to 20, 2024. (File No. J2513R, Assessment No. 258524) RLH AR 25-30 Adopted Pass
  89. 76 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during November 25 to December 6, 2024. (File No. J2514R, Assessment No. 258525) RLH AR 25-31 Adopted Pass
  90. 77 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during December 4 to 20, 2024. (File No. J2515R, Assessment No. 258526) RLH AR 25-32 Adopted Pass
  91. 78 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during December 30 to January 10, 2025. (File No. J2516R, Assessment No. 258527) RLH AR 25-33 Adopted Pass
  92. 89 ADJOURNMENT
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