tldrgov

City Council

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 · 3:30 PM AM · Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Saint Paul City Council held its regular meeting, focusing on several key initiatives including housing development, public safety, and budget adjustments. The council approved multiple resolutions related to opioid settlements, police services, and city infrastructure projects. Several items were laid over to future meetings, including a labor agreement and housing project details.

Key Decisions

  • Opioid Settlement Participation Passed
  • Police Security Services for NFL Games Passed
  • Joseph's Pointe Housing Project Laid Over
  • Public Works Recycling Budget Reduction Passed
  • City Legislative Agenda Reporting Requirements Amended and Laid Over
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL

    Meeting started at 3:33 PM

  2. 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.
  3. 1 Approving the Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters.
    Resolution
    Action: Laid Over

    Laid over to September 10, 2025

  4. 2 Reducing the 2025 financing and spending budgets in the Department of Public Works Recycling and Organized Trash fund.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  5. 3 Approving the agreement for transfer of Saint Paul Police employee, Michael DeTomaso, to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026).
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  6. 4 Authorizing the Departments of Public Works to apply for the FY29-30 Minnesota Highway Freight Program (MNHFP) grant, which has a local match requirement, from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to complete the Kellogg Boulevard Capital City Bikeway Project.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  7. 5 Authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept a gift of travel, lodging and registration expenses from the Shared-Use Mobility Center for Erin Kayser to attend the 2025 New Shared Mobility Summit.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  8. 6 Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation with conditions for the application submitted by Blue Moxy Wellness LLC (License ID # 20250001071), d/b/a Discover Strength, for a Health/Sport Club license, located at 747 Cleveland Avenue S.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  9. 7 Agreeing to join the additional national opioid settlements pursuant to the amended Minnesota Opioids State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement and authorizing City staff to execute all necessary documents, including Participation Form(s) and accompanying Release(s),  to ensure the City's participation in additional national opioid settlements (including but not limited to the settlements with Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler Family as well as the settlements with opioid manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus).
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  10. 8 Approving the City Council’s appointment of Demetrius Shaw and Regina Jackson to the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  11. 9 Reciting a proposal for a housing program for a Multifamily Rental Housing Development, 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, Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing Project, 200 Wilkin Street (District 9, Ward 2). (Laid over from September 3, 2025)
    Resolution
    Action: Laid Over Passed

    Laid over to September 10, 2025

  12. 10 Approving issuance of a $241,157.97 ERA2 loan and execution of the loan agreements and related documents for the Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing Project, 200 Wilkin Street (District 9, Ward 2). (Laid over from September 3, 2025)
    Resolution
    Action: Laid Over Passed

    Laid over to September 10, 2025

  13. 11 Authorizing use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the rehabilitation of the Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing project, 200 Wilkin Street (District 9, Ward 2). (Laid over from September 3, 2025)
    Resolution
    Action: Laid Over Passed

    Laid over to September 10, 2025

  14. 12 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) to provide law enforcement security services that meet National Football League Standards during NFL games held at the US Bank Stadium.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  15. 13 Establishing the rate of pay for the Legislative Hearing Officer series, in EG 17, Non-Represented City Managers, Grades 010, 20C, and 25C, respectively.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  16. 14 Establishing the rate of pay for the City Council Communications Lead, Non-Represented City Managers, Grade 010.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  17. SUSPENSION ITEM
  18. RES 25-1403 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale 101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale-2A, Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (A) and Gambling Location license now held by Eagle Street LLC d/b/a Eagle Street (License ID #20250001115) for the premises located at 253 Kellogg Blvd W.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  19. 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.
  20. First Reading
  21. 15 Amending Chapter 45 of the Administrative Code to define reporting requirements and require that the City's Legislative Agenda be presented to City Council no later than the second Wednesday in December.
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended and Laid Over for Second Reading Passed

    Amended and laid over to September 10, 2025 for Second Reading

  22. PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  23. 16 Amending Chapters 65 and 66 of the Legislative Code pertaining to drive-through sales and services and walk-up service windows. (Public hearing continued from November 13, 2024)
    Ordinance
    Action: Laid Over to Second Reading Passed

    Public hearing continued to February 18, 2026 for Final Adoption

  24. 17 Amending Chapter 130 of the Legislative Code, Procedure for Vacating Streets and Other Public Grounds.
    Ordinance
    Action: Laid Over to Final Adoption Passed

    Laid over to September 10, 2025 for Final Adoption

  25. 18 Authorizing the Department of Public Works Sewer Utility to accept and amend the Sewer Fund for a Point Source Implementation Grant, issued by the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA).
    Resolution-Public Hearing
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  26. 19 Authorizing the Police Department to accept the Auto Theft Prevention grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, authorizing execution of a grant agreement, and amending the 2025 grant fund budget and adding the activity budget.
    Resolution-Public Hearing
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  27. 20 Authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to accept a $139,767 grant and authorizing execution of a Grant Agreement (which includes an indemnification clause) with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to provide crime victim services during the 12-month period of October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and amending the 2025 spending and financing budget for the City Attorney's Office.
    Resolution-Public Hearing
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  28. 21 Approving the Moore Street Lofts final (combined) plat.
    Resolution-Public Hearing
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  29. 22 Approving the three sound level variance applications of University of St Thomas (UST)  for a UST Stadium -Cretin Derham Hall (CDH) Football Game Series for Fridays September 5, 19 and October 10; Tuesday, October 21; and Saturday, October 25; in order to present live amplified sound at the University of St Thomas Stadium, 2115 Summit Avenue.
    Resolution-Public Hearing
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  30. 23 Approving the application of University of St. Thomas for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturdays, October 4, October 18, November 1, and November 15, 2025 at 2115 Summit Ave - O’Shaughnessy Stadium.
    Resolution-Public Hearing
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  31. 24 Approving the application of Stone Saloon, SBC dba Waldmann Brewery, Waldmann Oktoberfest event series, Fridays, September 19 and 26; Saturdays, September 20, and 27;  Sundays, September 21 and 28; for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at Waldmann Brewery, 445 Smith Avenue N.
    Resolution-Public Hearing
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  32. 25 Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co for a Wabasha Brewing Co - Saturdays on the Patio event series, Saturdays, September 13 and 27, October 4, 11, 18 and 25 for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at Wabasha Brewing Co, 429 Wabasha Street South.
    Resolution-Public Hearing
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  33. LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  34. 26 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 992 ARCADE STREET. (File No. J2511B1, Assessment No. 258116) (Public hearing closed and laid over from August 20, 2025)
    Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  35. 27 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 815 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2523R1, Assessment No. 258583) (Public hearing closed and laid over from August 20, 2025)
    Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  36. 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.
  37. 28 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 869 CLARK STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)
    Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
    Action: Continue Public Hearing

    Public hearing continued to September 17, 2025

  38. 29 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 875 CLARK STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)
    Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
    Action: Continue Public Hearing

    Public hearing continued to September 17, 2025

  39. 30 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1119 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)
    Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  40. 31 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 506 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)
    Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  41. 32 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 725 FULLER AVENUE. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)
    Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Adopted

  42. FOR DISCUSSION
  43. 43 Approval of the Consent Agenda
    Action: Adopted Consent Agenda Passed

    Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda adopted as amended

  44. 44 Approval of the Consent Agenda
    Action: Adopted Consent Agenda Passed

    Consent Agenda adopted as amended