City Council

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 · 3:30 PM AM · Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda

1 Approval of the Consent Agenda

Action: Adopted Consent Agenda Passed

Consent Agenda adopted as amended
ROLL CALL
3 Approval of the Consent Agenda

Action: Adopted Consent Agenda Passed

Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda adopted as amended
ROLL CALL

Meeting started at 3:32 PM
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1079 Arkwright Street a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
Communications & Receive/File
Action: Received and Filed

Received and Filed
2 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 693 Cook Avenue East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
Communications & Receive/File
Action: Received and Filed

Received and Filed
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 Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs incurred to hold a graduation ceremony for 15 new paramedics on September 5, 2025 at the Neighborhood House.
Resolution
Action: Adopted

Adopted
4 Authorizing the Department of Public Works Organized Trash and Recycling operations to expend an amount not to exceed $5,000 $2,500 for the purpose of providing candy for various public events and parades throughout 2025.
Resolution
Action: Adopted As Amended Passed

Adopted as amended
5 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against Seventh Street Liquor INC d/b/a Seventh Street Liquor Barrell (License ID #20120005702) for the premises located at 665 7th St. W.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
6 Authorizing the City's conveyance of a permanent Thermal Line Easement to District Energy St. Paul for the installation and maintenance of thermal heating and cooling service lines through the George Latimer Central Library to serve the adjoining property at 80 West Fourth Street.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
7 Approving the City’s cost of providing Repair of Sanitary Sewer Service Line on Private Properties and setting date of City Council public hearing for October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. SWRP2503, Assessment No. 253002)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
8 Approving the City’s cost of providing Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on Private Properties and setting date of City Council public hearing for October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2502LDSRP, Assessment No. 254001)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
9 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for October 2, 2025 and City Council public hearing for November 5, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2503A3, Assessment No. 250126)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
10 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale-100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Entertainment (A) license now held by La Morelense Restaurant and Sweets Inc d/b/a La Morelense Restaurant and Sweets (License ID #20250001163) for the premises located at 1552 Como Avenue.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
11 Memorializing a City Council decision to deny the appeal of Stronger Sober House from a Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny a variance request to establish a 12-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 269 Harrison Avenue.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
12 Approving the separation of the grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round program for Faith City Church in partnership with the G.W Carver Center for Innovation.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
13 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: Adopted Passed

Adopted
14 Approving the appointment of Melanie McMahon as Interim Director of the Department of Planning and Economic Development
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
15 Recognizing the City of Saint Paul’s participation in Welcoming Week 2025.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
16 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: Adopted Passed

Adopted
17 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: Adopted Passed

Adopted
18 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: Adopted Passed

Adopted
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.
Final Adoption
19 Amending Chapter 130 of the Legislative Code, Procedure for Vacating Streets and Other Public Grounds.
Ordinance
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
First Reading
20 Establishing the classification titled City Council Communications Lead in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council and prior to Mayor signature).
Ordinance
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading

Laid over to September 17, 2025 for Second Reading
21 Amending Chapter 441 of the Legislative Code to adjust the electric-vehicle charging station rates.
Ordinance
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading

Laid over to September 17, 2025 for Second Reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
22 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 Final Adoption Passed

Amended and laid over to September 17, 2025 for Final Adoption
23 Ratifying the assessment for Minnesota Street from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street paving and lighting project constructed as part of the 2024 St. Paul Street Paving Program (SPS). (File No. 19262, Assessment No. 245203)
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
24 Approving major modifications to the Victoria Park Master Plan.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
25 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $191,723.66 for the contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education to pay for training for firefighters.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
26 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $100 for the donation from the Brandenburg family in honor of retired Fire Captain Patrick Donnelly.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
27 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $29,703.51 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
28 Approving the application of Minnesota Taco and Tequila Festival for the Viva La Vida: Taco & Tequila Festival event on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025 for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at 425 Rice Street, former Sears parking lot.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
29 Approving the application of Anderson Race Management/Jennifer Williams Walk for Water event, Saturday, September 20, 2025 for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at Upper Landing Park, 226 Spring Street.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
30 Approving the application of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc.; The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc's Light the Night Event, Saturday, September 27, 2025 for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at Harriet Island- 200 Dr Justus Ohage Boulevard.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
31 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 686 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2507A, Assessment No. 258826) (Public hearing closed and laid over from April 9, 2025)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Laid Over Passed

Laid over to October 22, 2025
32 Amending Council File RLH AR 24-25 to reduce the assessment Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during April 5 to October 20, 2023 at 1350 HAGUE AVENUE. (File No. VB2407, Assessment No. 248806) (Public hearing closed and laid over from August 27, 2025)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Adopted As Amended Passed

Adopted as amended
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.
33 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Jill Ackerman, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 934 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 1.
Resolution LH Rent Stabilization Appeal
Action: Laid Over Passed

Public hearing closed and laid over to September 17, 2025
34 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Vincent Cornell, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 934 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 2.
Resolution LH Rent Stabilization Appeal
Action: Laid Over Passed

Public hearing closed and laid over to September 17, 2025
35 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Ehren Stemme, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 938 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 6. (Appeal withdrawn)
Resolution LH Rent Stabilization Appeal
Action: Withdrawn

Withdrawn
36 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Kayla Simonson, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 8.
Resolution LH Rent Stabilization Appeal
Action: Laid Over Passed

Public hearing closed and laid over to September 17, 2025
37 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Jessica Skaare, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 9.
Resolution LH Rent Stabilization Appeal
Action: Laid Over Passed

Public hearing closed and laid over to September 17, 2025
38 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Autumn Buel, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 10.
Resolution LH Rent Stabilization Appeal
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
39 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenants, Samuel Perkins & Chloe Cable, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 11.
Resolution LH Rent Stabilization Appeal
Action: Laid Over Passed

Public hearing closed and laid over to September 17, 2025
40 Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenants, Lillian Johnson & Eleanor Rowen, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 12.
Resolution LH Rent Stabilization Appeal
Action: Laid Over Passed

Public hearing closed and laid over to September 17, 2025
41 Amending Council File RLH TA 24-472 to Continue the Public Hearing for the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1055 FOURTH STREET EAST adopted by Council on February 12, 2025. (File No. J2505R, Assessment No. 258508) (Public hearing continued to September 10, 2025)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to October 22, 2025
42 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)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to October 22, 2025
43 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 925 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 24-44.
Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Action: Adopted As Amended Passed

Adopted as amended (granted 180 days)
44 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1155 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. J2511R2, Assessment No. 258552) (Public hearing continued to October 22, 2025)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to October 22, 2025
45 Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 378 SIMS AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 25-5.
Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to October 22, 2025
ADJOURNMENT

Meeting ended at 5:37 PM
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