City Council

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

Agenda — 73 items

1. 1 ROLL CALL
2. 2 PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing on this item will take place at 9:00 a.m. at the Merriam Park Rec Center, 2000 Saint Anthony Ave.
3. 1 Amending the appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to section 17.07.1 of the Charter and section 409.16 of the Legislative Code to create a Commercial Development District, divided into four (4) quadrants, in and around the University and Snelling intersection that allows for seven (7) On-Sale Liquor Licenses, notwithstanding on-sale liquor licenses allowed under Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code or Minnesota Statutes, to be distributed among the four (4) quadrants as noted. Ord 26-49
4. 4 RECESS The Council will recess and reconvene at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
5. 5 ROLL CALL
6. 6 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
7. 2 Establishing one (1) new project through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolution #- RES 26-1122. AO 26-47
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.
9. 3 Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) in June and August 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for November 3, 2026 and City Council public hearing for January 27, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2607T, Assessment No. 269008) RES 26-1413
10. 4 Approving the application for an expansion of the Liquor Service Area into an adjacent space of approximately 1,000 square feet in size for a business with existing Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale--Sunday, Liquor On Sale--2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (A), and Gambling location licenses (License ID #20230001411) for ZBAM LLC d/b/a Zamboni's on 7th for the premises located at 174 7th St. W. RES 26-1596
11. 5 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during April to June 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 12, 2026 and City Council public hearing for January 20, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.CG26Q2B1, Assessment No.260161) RES 26-1619
12. 6 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during April to June 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 12, 2026 and City Council public hearing for January 20, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.CG26Q2B2, Assessment No.260162) RES 26-1620
13. 7 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during April to June 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 12, 2026 and City Council public hearing for January 20, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.CG26Q2B3, Assessment No.260163) RES 26-1621
14. 8 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during April to June 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 12, 2026 and City Council public hearing for January 20, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.CG26Q2B4, Assessment No.260164) RES 26-1622
15. 9 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during April to June 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 12, 2026 and City Council public hearing for January 20, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.CG26Q2B5, Assessment No.260165) RES 26-1623
16. 10 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent YardWaste Bills for service during April to June 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 12, 2026 and City Council public hearing for January 20, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.YW26Q2B1, Assessment No.260502) RES 26-1624
17. 11 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent YardWaste Bills for service during April to June 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for November 12, 2026 and City Council public hearing for January 20, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.YW26Q2B2, Assessment No.260503) RES 26-1625
18. 12 Amending Council File RES 25-1920 to acknowledge that in order for the Saint Peter Street clear zone variance to be granted, a list of all applicable locations that the clear zone variance applies to will need to be provided to MnDOT. RES 26-1633
19. 13 Amending Council File RES 25-1919 to add dimensions to the Saint Peter Bridge Municipal State Aid variance request. RES 26-1634
20. 14 Approving the City’s cost for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of September 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for November 24, 2026 and City Council public hearing for February 3, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individual property, at 610 Charles Ave, St Paul, MN 55103. (File No. J2609C, Assessment No. 262008) RES 26-1706
21. 15 Approving a new location application for the Health/Sport Club license (License ID #DSIBLHEALT- 002937-2026) to Element Boxing and Fitness SBC d/b/a Element Gym for the premises located at 928 7th St. W. RES 26-1675
22. 16 Establishing the rate of pay for the classifications of Training and Development Specialist and Training and Development Coordinator in EG 06, PEA (To be laid over one week for adoption) RES 26-1678
23. 17 Authorizing the City to enter into a one-year license agreement with two year-long renewal options with the State of Minnesota, Department of the Administration on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to use a portion of the City’s Fire Station No. 7. RES 26-1680
24. 18 Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to Apply to the Ramsey County Critical Corridors Program to Test Recommendations from the Downtown Streets and Sidewalks Plan Along 5th Street. RES 26-1687
25. 19 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the United Association of Steamfitters Pipefitters Local 455, for the purpose of establishing mandatory contributions for the utilization of the Minnesota Paid Leave program. (To be laid over one week for adoption) RES 26-1688
26. 20 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Professional Employees Association, Inc. to provide an increase to the uniform reimbursement for the Fire Protection Engineer in the Department of Safety and Inspections. (To be laid over one week for adoption) RES 26-1689
27. 21 Approving the Memorandums of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association for the purpose of providing On-Call pay in the Saint Paul Regional Water Services Distribution and Production divisions. (To be laid over for one week for adoption) RES 26-1690
28. 22 Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of lunch for firefighters valued at $5,000 from Operation BBQ Relief and the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA). RES 26-1692
29. 23 Supplementing the General Resolution (CF 88-835) Relating to Sewer Revenue Bonds and providing for the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2026D (Green Bonds) and taking other required actions. RES 26-1705
30. 24 Authorizing the Department of Public Works-Sewer Utility to enter into a Cooperative Maintenance Agreement with the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District for maintenance of the City-owned Birmingham-York, Wildview-Lenox, and Burg-Stinchfield Ponds. RES 26-1718
31. 25 Reciting a proposal for a housing program for a Multifamily Rental Housing Project; approving the project and the program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C; authorizing the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to issue Conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Obligations and authorizing the preparation of necessary documents and materials in connection with said project and program, Afton View Apartments Project Located at 371 and 373 Winthrop Street South, 2180 and 2178 Londin Lane and 365 Winthrop Street South (District 1, Ward 7). RES 26-1720
32. 26 Authorizing and approving the non-use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) on SKD Auto Tek LLC’s Neighborhood STAR project located at 80 Cottage Ave. RES 26-1721
33. 27 Approving the 2027 City Council meeting schedule. RES 26-1723
34. 28 Establishing the rate of pay for the classification of Human Resources Manager II, Grade 028, EG 17. RES 26-1618
35. 29 Authorizing stipend payments for the public members serving on the Public Administrative Citations Implementation Working Group. RES 26-1707
36. 30 Amending RES 26-1543 to Correct the Honorary Co-Naming Boundaries of Mahmoud El-Kati Avenue. RES 26-1739
37. 31 Accepting the Data Practices Process Report Conducted by Wilder Research. RES 26-1704
38. 32 Autonomous Vehicle Labor and Community Protections. RES 26-1733
39. 39 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.
40. 40 Final Adoption
41. 33 Amending Chapter 51.01 of the Administrative Code, titled Disposition of City Property, Authority and procedure, to allow for conveyance of real property used by the Saint Paul Regional Water Services, to the Board of Water Commissioners. Ord 26-46
42. 42 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
43. 34 Ratifying the assessment for the University Ave. from I35E to Layfayette Rd. street reconstruction project as part of the 2025 Saint Paul Streets and Sales Tax Street Program (Project No. 19272, Assessment No. 255204). RES PH 26-228
44. 35 Ratifying the assessment for the Pleasant Ave. From Victoria St. to St. Clair Ave. street reconstruction project as part of the 2025 Saint Paul Streets and Sales Tax Street Program (Project No. 19269, Assessment No. 255200). RES PH 26-229
45. 36 Ratifying the assessment for the Mill and Overlay in the Fourth/Howard Phase II area, as part of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program (Project No. MO2402B, Assessment No. 255508). RES PH 26-232
46. 37 Ratifying the assessment for the alley improvements in the alley bounded by Hatch, Orchard, Kilburn, and Ryde (File No. 19266 Assessment No. 255001). RES PH 26-233
47. 38 Ratifying the assessment for the alley improvements in the alley bounded by Laurel, Selby, Mackubin, and Arundel (File No. 19245 Assessment No. 255000). RES PH 26-234
48. 39 Ratifying the assessment for the alley improvements in the alley bounded by Seventh, Woodward, Railroad, and Payne (File No. 19274 Assessment No. 255003). RES PH 26-235
49. 40 Ratifying the assessment for the Pelham Blvd: Franklin to Mississippi River Blvd. street reconstruction project as part of the 2026 Saint Paul Streets and Sales Tax Street Program (Project No. 19275, Assessment No. 265202). RES PH 26-240
50. 41 Ratifying the assessment for the Wheelock/Grotto Phase II Area Paving and Lighting; and Mill and Overlay Project as part of the 2026 Saint Paul Streets and Sales Tax Street Program (Project No. 19277 and MO2604, Assessment No. 265200 and 265203). RES PH 26-245
51. 42 Approving the Highland Bridge Rowhomes Ninth Addition Final (Combined) Plat. RES PH 26-241
52. 43 Approving the Preliminary Plat for Carondelet Fields. RES PH 26-242
53. 44 Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations), and amending the operating budget for City sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Grant award for the benefit of Torre de San Miguel located at 58 E. Wood Street. (District 3, Ward 2). RES PH 26-262
54. 45 Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations), and amending the operating budget for City sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Grant award for the benefit of The Heights - Parcel E1. (District 2, Ward 6). RES PH 26-265
55. 46 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $25,140.87 for a reimbursement received from Regions EMS to support the whole blood program in the department. RES PH 26-277
56. 47 Approving Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization Program (STAR) funds to SKD Auto Tek LLC inlcuding business subsidy requirements. RES PH 26-281
57. 48 Amending the HOME 2026 general ledger budget to reflect the program income amount in the 2026-27 HUD Consolidated Plan-Annual Action Plan of $1,285,692.02. Amending the HOME project budgets to reflect the 2026 HOME spending of $2,648,695.90. RES PH 26-292
58. 58 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.
59. 49 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1431 ARUNDEL STREET. (File No. CG26Q1B3-1, Assessment No. 260156) RLH TA 26-227
60. 50 Making finding on the appeal of Mary Olson to a nuisance abatement ordered for 555 ASHLAND AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-82. RLH SAO 26-100
61. 51 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1166 COLETTE PLACE. (File No. CG26Q1B2-1, Assessment No. 260157) RLH TA 26-226
62. 52 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1101 HOYT AVENUE WEST. (File No. CG26Q1B3-2, Assessment No. 260158) RLH TA 26-228
63. 53 Making finding on the appeal of Brian Balsaitis, dba 925 Magnolia Avenue E LLC, to a substantial abatement ordered for 925 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 26-6. RLH RR 26-18
64. 54 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 777 OHIO STREET. (File No. J2602A, Assessment No. 268503) RLH TA 26-158
65. 55 Appeal of Julie Mildenberger to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1702 ORANGE AVENUE EAST. RLH SAO 26-105
66. 56 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 752 PAYNE AVENUE (760 PAYNE AVENUE). (File No. J2614B, Assessment No. 268120) RLH TA 26-212
67. 57 Appeal of Mr. Gent to a Summary Abatement Order at 1083 SHERBURNE AVENUE. RLH SAO 26-103
68. 58 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1046 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. 2606T, Assessment No. 269007) (Refer to November 3, 2026 Legislative Hearing) RLH TA 26-225
69. 59 Ratifying the assessment for Emergency Sewer Repair at 777 OHIO STREET, fees billed during the month of April 2026. (File No. J2602A, Assessment No. 268503) RLH AR 26-52
70. 60 Ratifying the assessment for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) on Private Property during the months of May 2026. (File No. 2606T, Assessment No. 269007) RLH AR 26-54
71. 61 Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding fees billed during June 2026 on Private Property. (File No. J2614B, Assessment No. 268120) RLH AR 26-66
72. 72 ADJOURNMENT
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