City Council
Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
Agenda — 60 items
- 1 ROLL CALL
- 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
- 1 Amending the 2025 Public Works Engineering Fund Survey Section budget to reallocate budgeted amounts within spending accounts for the maintenance and upgrade of the public website in order to better align with actual spending needs, in the amount of $20,000.
- 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.
- 2 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program in an amount of up to $850,000 a year for two years.
- 5 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 3 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for sanitary sewer replacement within the street right-of-way from the public sewer to the property line, done with the Cleveland Avenue Street reconstruction project. (File No. 19258C, Assessment No. 226002)
- 4 Authorizing a lease agreement with the Police Department for the use of a video relay antenna at Highland Tower No. 3 located at 750 South Snelling Avenue.
- 5 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for a Geothermal Planning Grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce for Como Zoo.
- 6 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Fire Supervisory Association, Local 21, to establish promotional rights from one classification to another for employees in the following union represented classifications: Fire District Chief, Emergency Medical Service Chief and Fire Training Officer.
- 7 Authorizing the City to enter into a joint powers agreement with Ramsey County Geographic Information Systems for governmental units interested in using geographic systems and data created and maintained by Ramsey County.
- 8 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency for the collaborative A Community Outreach Program (ACOP) (that includes an indemnification clause).
- 9 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Second Hand Dealer-Motor Vehicle and Auto Repair Garage license now held by Earl Street Auto Sales and Repairs LLC d/b/a Earl Street Auto Sales and Repairs LLC (License ID #20250000006) for the premises located at 803 Earl Street.
- 10 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during March 11 to October 17, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for April 1, 2025 and City Council public hearing for May 14, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2508, Assessment No. 258807)
- 11 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during November 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for April 1, 2025 and City Council public hearing for May 14, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2508B, Assessment No. 258107)
- 12 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during November 1 to December 12, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for April 1, 2025 and City Council public hearing for May 14, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2507, Assessment No. 258206)
- 13 Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during September 23 to October 21, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for April 1, 2025 and City Council public hearing for May 14, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2508E, Assessment No. 258307)
- 14 Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) during December 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for April 1, 2025 and City Council public hearing for May 14, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2503T, Assessment No. 259002)
- 15 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during October to December 2024, and setting date of legislative hearing for April 10, 2025 and City Council public hearing for May 14, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2502A1, Assessment No. 250113)
- 16 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during October to December 2024, and setting date of legislative hearing for April 10, 2025 and City Council public hearing for May 14, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2502A2, Assessment No. 250114)
- 17 Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of December 2, 4, 11, 18, and 19, 2024.
- 18 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Tri-Council LIUNA Laborers, Local 363, to provide premium pay for the union employees holding the title Water Utility Worker in the Saint Paul Regional Water Service selected to the leads.
- 22 FOR DISCUSSION
- 19 Administrating the Oaths of Office to the Assistant City Attorneys.
- 20 Considering the appeal of Sean Ryan - Ryan Companies, US Inc. to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying four variance requests to construct a mixed-use development on the property at 2200 Ford Parkway.
- 21 Considering the appeal of Sean Ryan - Ryan Companies, US Inc. to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to construct a commercial building on the property at 0 Cretin Avenue South (Highland Bridge Block 2C).
- 26 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.
- 27 Final Adoption
- 22 Granting the application of East Mall Associates & Wengler Family Limited Partnership to rezone the properties at 841 and 857 Grand Avenue from BC community business (converted) and B2 community business to T3 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
- 29 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
- 23 Amending Chapter 85 of the Legislative Code regarding Water Rates.
- 24 Amending Chapter 87 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Service Connections.
- 25 Amending Chapter 88 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Meters.
- 26 Amending Chapter 89 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Fire Supplies.
- 27 Amending Chapter 90 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Fire Hydrants.
- 28 Amending Chapter 91 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Code miscellaneous provisions.
- 29 Amending Chapter 92 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Plumbing.
- 30 Amending Chapter 93 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Service Connections.
- 31 Amending Chapter 94 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Interior Work.
- 32 Amending Chapter 96 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Connection of Air Conditioning Equipment to City Water.
- 33 Amending Chapter 97 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Well Drillers.
- 34 Considering the appeal by the University of Saint Thomas to a decision of the Planning Commission to uphold a condition of their 2004 conditional use permit regarding drive access from Goodrich Avenue. (Public hearing closed and laid over from March 12, 2025)
- 35 Amending the 2025 Saint Paul Regional Water Services budget resulting in an increase in spending and financing of $12,000,000 for additional funds for the McCarrons Water Treatment Plant project.
- 36 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $639,275 to reflect additional 2025 funding expected from Como Friends.
- 37 Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto), and amending the operating budget for the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account (“LCDA”) Grant for Gloryville at 1570 White Bear Avenue North (District 2, Ward 6).
- 38 Authorizing the Office of Neighborhood Safety to accept a Minnesota Department of Human Services grant to support operating costs of shelter space for integrated care to Familiar Faces clients experiencing homelessness, and to amend the budget of the Office of Neighborhood Safety accordingly.
- 46 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.
- 39 Appeal of Pastor Roger Barcus to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 677 CALIFORNIA AVENUE EAST.
- 40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 355 COOK AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2505A, Assessment No. 258816)
- 48 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 41 Appeal of Glen Rank, on behalf of Millenium, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Revocation and Order to Vacate at 1596 HEWITT AVENUE.
- 42 Appeal of Abah Mohamed to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement and Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 576 LEXINGTON PARKWAY NORTH.
- 43 Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 975 REANEY AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 24-28.
- 44 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during September 9 to 20, 2024. (File No. J2509R, Assessment No. 258514)
- 45 Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during September 4 to 30, 2024. (File No. J2508T, Assessment No. 258517)
- 46 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during September 23 to October 4, 2024. (File No. J2510R, Assessment No. 258516)
- 47 Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during October 1 to October 9, 2024. (File No. J2509T, Assessment No. 258518)
- 48 Ratifying the assessment for Miscellaneous Abatement services during July to October 2024. (File No. J2501A, Assessment No. 258521)
- 57 ADJOURNMENT
- 58 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.