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April 2, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final-revised ·Councilmember Saura Jost will be participating remotely at 5055 July St. (outside), San Diego, CA 92110

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 80 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 10:22
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1510 Laurel Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) CO 25-14 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Amending CDBG Project Budgets: An additional $51,750.00 of funding for North End Neighborhood Organization (NENO) business investment and revitalizing fund. AO 25-17 Received and Filed
  5. 5 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.
  6. 3 Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Golden Thyme Holdings LLC (License ID# 20250000218), d/b/a Golden Thyme Restaurant & Bar, for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), and Entertainment (A) licenses, located at 934 Selby Avenue. RES 25-471 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 11:08
  7. 6 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  8. 4 Approving a 5-year agreement between the City and the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) regarding the operation and maintenance of select publicly-owned stormwater treatment systems at the Snelling-Midway superblock. RES 25-484 Adopted Pass
  9. 5 Preliminary Order setting the date of Public Hearing for May 7, 2025, to consider approval of the 2025 Mill and Overlay Program. RES 25-489 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota - Dept of Transportation to provide emergency fire response and annual fire drills. RES 25-514 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Michael Darrow, Daniel Featherstone, Catherine Grilz, and Michael Rademaker and reappointment of Erin Hayes, Shaval Webb, and Nancy Rodenborg to the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission. RES 25-518 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Nelsie Yang to serve on the Ramsey County Dispatch Policy Committee. RES 25-519 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Rebecca Noecker to serve on the Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee. RES 25-520 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of HwaJeong Kim to the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County. RES 25-521 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of HwaJeong Kim to the Minnesota Landmarks Board. RES 25-522 Adopted Pass
  16. 15 SUSPENSION ITEMS
  17. 15 FOR DISCUSSION
  18. 18 Affirming the extension of Declaration of Local Emergency with an effective date of April 1, 2025 by Mayor Melvin Carter III. RES 25-559 Adopted Pass
  19. 19 Recognizing the Youth and Families of the 2024-25 Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Basketball League RES 25-564 Adopted Pass
  20. 20 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.
  21. 21 First Reading
  22. 12 Granting the application of Central Internal Medicine Associates PA to rezone property at 635 Cleveland Avenue South (southwest corner at Bayard Avenue) from OS office-service to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Ord 25-21 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 31:00
  23. 13 Amending Chapter 193A.08 of the Legislative Code pertaining to rent stabilization. Ord 25-29 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 36:42
  24. 14 Creating Chapter 193 of the Legislative Code (Title XIX) pertaining to Tenant Protections. Ord 25-31 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 37:15
  25. 25 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  26. 15 Approving the application of Allianz Field + Minnesota United FC for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound for the Great Lawn Concert event on May 9, 2025 outside of Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Ave. N. (To be withdrawn due to the event cancellation.) RES PH 25-58 Withdrawn ▶ jump to 38:02
  27. 16 Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Erin Whipkey, Assistant Director of Campus Life for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 16, 2025 at 2115 Summit Avenue, University of St. Thomas, Lower Quad. RES PH 25-59 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 38:22
  28. 17 Amending the 2025 spending budget in the Department of Public Works Traffic Warehouse accounting unit to account for additional Capital Projects, Local Option Sales Tax work, Signage for Rondo neighborhood renaming expenditures and wire theft replacement in the accumulative amount of $1,714,622. RES PH 25-60 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 39:13
  29. 29 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.
  30. 18 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1106 ALBEMARLE STREET. (File No. J2510T, Assessment No. 258520) RLH TA 25-97 Adopted Pass
  31. 19 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1467 ASHLAND AVENUE. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-90 Adopted Pass
  32. 31 RECESS
  33. 20 Appeal of Matthew Ellenberger to a Summary Abatement Order at 983 AVON STREET NORTH. RLH SAO 25-24 Adopted Pass
  34. 32 ROLL CALL
  35. 21 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 810 BUFFALO STREET. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-140 Adopted Pass
  36. 33 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  37. 22 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 864 CASE AVENUE. (File No. J2512R, Assessment No. 258522) RLH TA 25-89 Adopted Pass
  38. 23 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1826 CHARLES AVENUE (525 FAIRVIEW AVENUE NORTH). (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) (Amend to delete) RLH TA 25-83 Adopted As Amended
  39. 24 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 273 COTTAGE AVENUE WEST. (File No. VB2505D, Assessment No. 258820) RLH TA 25-167 Adopted
  40. 25 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 776 DESOTO STREET. (File No. J2504R1, Assessment No. 258542) RLH TA 25-141 Adopted Pass
  41. 26 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 836 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-87 Adopted Pass
  42. 27 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 901 EUCLID STREET. (File No. J2510T, Assessment No. 258520) RLH TA 25-156 Adopted Pass
  43. 28 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2060 FOURTH STREET EAST (2060 4TH STREET EAST). (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-116 Adopted Pass
  44. 29 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 605 FRONT AVENUE (Vacant Lot). (File No. J2510T, Assessment No. 258520) RLH TA 25-85 Adopted Pass
  45. 41 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  46. 30 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1319 GALTIER STREET. (File No. J2512R, Assessment No. 258522) RLH TA 25-92 Adopted Pass
  47. 31 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 940 GOODRICH AVENUE. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-84 Adopted Pass
  48. 32 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 IVY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2502E2, Assessment No. 258317) RLH TA 25-30 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 89:58
  49. 33 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 IVY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2503E1, Assessment No. 258312) RLH TA 25-31 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 101:37
  50. 34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 IVY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2504E3, Assessment No. 258315) RLH TA 25-32 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 102:27
  51. 35 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 IVY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2505E2, Assessment No. 258317) RLH TA 25-33 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 103:05
  52. 36 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 IVY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2501E1, Assessment No. 258309) RLH TA 25-34 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 103:46
  53. 37 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 IVY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2506E2, Assessment No. 258320) RLH TA 25-64 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 104:28
  54. 38 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1112 KINGSFORD STREET. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-110 Adopted Pass
  55. 39 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 714 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J2504T3, Assessment No. 258545) RLH TA 25-148 Adopted Pass
  56. 40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 900 LAUREL AVENUE. (File No. J2511R1, Assessment No. 258551) RLH TA 25-106 Continue Public Hearing
  57. 41 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 686 LEXINGTON PARKWAY SOUTH. (File No. J2512R, Assessment No. 258522) RLH TA 25-107 Adopted Pass
  58. 42 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1114 MARGARET STREET. (File No. J2511T, Assessment No. 258523) RLH TA 25-82 Adopted Pass
  59. 43 Amending Council File RLH TA 24-475 to delete the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during May 2, 2023 to February 19, 2024 at 233 MARYLAND AVENUE WEST. (File No. VB2411, Assessment No. 248817) RLH TA 25-183 Adopted Pass
  60. 44 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1540 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2506A, Assessment No. 258822) (Public hearing continued to April 2, 2025) RLH TA 25-53 Continue Public Hearing
  61. 45 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1155 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. J2511R2, Assessment No. 258552) (Public hearing continued to September 10, 2025) RLH TA 25-96 Continue Public Hearing
  62. 46 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 193 ROBERT STREET SOUTH. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-138 Adopted Pass
  63. 47 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 304 RYAN AVENUE. (File No. J2510T, Assessment No. 258520) RLH TA 25-93 Adopted Pass
  64. 48 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 304 RYAN AVENUE. (File No. J2512R, Assessment No. 258522) RLH TA 25-94 Adopted Pass
  65. 49 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 42 ST ALBANS STREET SOUTH, UNIT 1B. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-101 Adopted Pass
  66. 50 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 42 ST ALBANS STREET SOUTH, UNIT 2B. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-123 Adopted Pass
  67. 51 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 42 ST ALBANS STREET SOUTH, UNIT 3B. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-124 Adopted Pass
  68. 52 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 42 ST ALBANS STREET SOUTH, UNIT 4B. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-125 Adopted Pass
  69. 53 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 42 ST ALBANS STREET SOUTH, UNIT 5B. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-126 Adopted Pass
  70. 54 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 42 ST ALBANS STREET SOUTH, UNIT 6B. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RLH TA 25-127 Adopted Pass
  71. 55 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 502 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2512R, Assessment No. 258522) RLH TA 25-108 Adopted Pass
  72. 56 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1141 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. VB2506B, Assessment No. 258823) (Public hearing closed and laid over from April 9, 2025) RLH TA 25-76 Continue Public Hearing
  73. 57 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 125 WINTER STREET. (File No. J2512R, Assessment No. 258522) RLH TA 25-88 Adopted Pass
  74. 58 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during October 7 to 23, 2024. (File No. J2511R Assessment No. 258519) RLH AR 25-19 Adopted Pass
  75. 59 Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during October 14 to 22, 2024. (File No. J2510T Assessment No. 258520) RLH AR 25-20 Adopted Pass
  76. 60 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during October 28 to November 8, 2024. (File No. J2512R Assessment No. 258522) RLH AR 25-21 Adopted Pass
  77. 61 Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during October 24 to November 6, 2024. (File No. J2511T Assessment No. 258523) RLH AR 25-22 Adopted Pass
  78. 74 ADJOURNMENT
  79. 75 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.
  80. 80 ROLL CALL