City Council

Wednesday, September 17, 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
2 Approval of the Consent Agenda

Action: Adopted Consent Agenda Passed

Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda adopted as amended
44 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 676 THIRD STREET EAST. (File No. J2504E1, Assessment No. 258313) (Continue public hearing to August 6, 2025)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to October 22, 2025
ROLL CALL

Meeting started at 3:39 PM
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.
1 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the establishment of the 2026 - 2027 health insurance contribution rates and VEBA contribution rates.
Resolution
Action: Laid Over Passed

Laid to October 1, 2025
2 Acknowledging receipt of District Energy St. Paul, Inc. notice of rate increase as of October 1, 2025, and directing the Office of Financial Services, the City Attorney’s Office, and Council Operations to review and analyze the rate changes.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
3 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during May 2 to June 5, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for January 14, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2601, Assessment No. 268200)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
4 Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during March 25 to April 21, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for January 14, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2601E, Assessment No. 268300)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
5 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during July 31, 2024 to April 22, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 14, 2025 and City Council public hearing for January 14, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2601, Assessment No. 268900)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
6 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during May 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 14, 2025 and City Council public hearing for January 14, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2601B, Assessment No. 268100)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
7 Authorizing the City to apply for $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for solar installation at Frogtown Community Center.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
8 Approving the application for a license approval for Amsterdam LLC d/b/a Amsterdam Bar & Hall for the Liquor On Sale – 181-290 seats, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale – 2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) & Entertainment (B) license, (License ID #20110002591) for the premises located at 6 6th St W.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
9 Approving a Rental Hall New Location license to Cakes By Jerilyn Mariee LLC d/b/a Venue 1944 (License ID 20250000938) for the premises located at 839 University Ave W Suite #105.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
10 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage license now held by Vue’s Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Vue’s Auto Repair (License ID #20250001121) for the premises located at 1202 Dale St N.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
11 Approving a Liquor On Sale – 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale Sunday New Location license to Saint Bark LLC d/b/a Saint Bark (License ID 20250001162) for the premises located at 1145 Snelling Ave N.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
12 Celebrating 40 Years of the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
13 Accepting the donation of conference registration from PFMAM (PFM Asset Management) for City Treasurer Sarah Brown and Debt Manager Neal Younghans to attend the 2025 Minnesota Investment Forum on October 7, 2025.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
14 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Tobacco Products Shop license now held by Fog Tobacco Plus INC d/b/a Imperial Smoke Shop Plus (License ID #20250010001) for the premises located at 227 Snelling Avenue North.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
15 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Liquor On Sale – 100 Seats or Less, Entertainment (A), Liquor On Sale Sunday, and Gambling Location license against Taste of Rondo LLC d/b/a Taste of Rondo Restaurant (License ID #20190000107) for the premises located at 976 Rondo Avenue.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
16 Memorializing a City Council decision to approve an application to re-zone 5 parcels of land located at 694 Minnehaha Avenue East, et al. from I-2 general industrial to H2 residential, RM2 medium-density multiple-family residential, and T3 traditional neighborhood.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
17 Approving the use or non-use of a Project Labor Agreement on Department of Parks and Recreation construction projects for the second half of 2025.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
18 Approving the City of Saint Paul Audit Committee’s next study related to the data practices process and authorizing Wilder Research to conduct the study. (Laid over from September 17, 2025)
Resolution
Action: Laid Over Passed

Laid to September 24, 2025
FOR DISCUSSION
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 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: Adopted Passed

Adopted
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
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 Final Adoption Passed

Laid over to September 24, 2025 for Final Adoption
21 Amending Chapter 441 of the Legislative Code to adjust the electric-vehicle charging station rates.
Ordinance
Action: Laid Over to Final Adoption Passed

Laid over to September 24, 2025 for Final Adoption
22 Amending the Department of Public Works Capital Improvement Budget to add Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Community Resilience grant funding to the Jackson Street Project.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
23 Approving the application of Laura K LeFebvre, Highland Park Harmonies event, for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Highland Park Picnic Shelter, 1227 Montreal Ave.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
24 Authorizing the Police Department to accept the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy, authorizing the execution of the grant agreement, and amending the 2025 grant fund budget and add activity budget. (Public hearing closed and laid over from September 17, 2025)
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Laid Over Passed

Public hearing closed and laid over to September 24, 2025
25 Amending the City's Operating Budget to reflect the final sale details resulting from the issuance of the Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2025C.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
26 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: Adopted As Amended Passed

Adopted as amended (appeal granted)
27 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: Adopted As Amended Passed

Adopted as amended (appeal granted)
28 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: Adopted As Amended Passed

Adopted as amended (appeal granted)
29 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: Adopted As Amended Passed

Adopted as amended (appeal granted)
30 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: Adopted As Amended Passed

Adopted as amended (appeal granted)
31 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: Adopted As Amended Passed

Adopted as amended (appeal granted)
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.
32 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1499 ALBERT STREET NORTH. (File No. J2525R, Assessment No. 258565)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
33 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 427 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2522R4, Assessment No. 258582) (Public hearing continued to August 6, 2025)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to October 22, 2025
34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 724 CASE AVENUE. (File No. J2512E, Assessment No. 258322) (To refer to November 4, 2025 Legislative Hearing; Public hearing continued to January 14, 2026)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Referred

Referred to November 4, 2025 Legislative Hearing
35 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 732 CASE AVENUE. (File No. J2525R, Assessment No. 258565)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
36 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 869 CLARK STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Adopted As Amended

Adopted as amended (assessment deleted)
37 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 875 CLARK STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Adopted As Amended

Adopted as amended (assessment deleted)
38 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 263 CURTICE STREET WEST. (File No. J2507T1, Assessment No. 258537) (Continued public hearing to August 27, 2025)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to October 22, 2025
39 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1762 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. VB2510A, Assessment No. 258833) (Public hearing continued to August 27, 2025)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to October 15, 2025
40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 360 KENNARD STREET. (File No. J2512B2, Assessment No. 258118) (To refer to October 14, 2025 Legislative Hearing)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Referred

Referred to October 14, 2025 Legislative Hearing
41 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 650 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J2512E, Assessment No. 258322)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
42 Third Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 401 ROSE AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 25-14.
Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to October 8, 2025
43 Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 670 SIMS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the September 17, 2025, City Council Public Hearing.
Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
44 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 676 THIRD STREET EAST. (File No. J2504E1, Assessment No. 258313) (Continue public hearing to August 6, 2025)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
45 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1760 WILSON AVENUE. (File No. J2525R1, Assessment No. 258589) (To refer back to November 4, 2025 Legislative Hearing)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Referred

Referred to November 4, 2025 Legislative Hearing
46 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up service during May 12 to 28, 2025. (File No. J2525R, Assessment No. 258565)
Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Action: Adopted As Amended

Adopted as amended (580 Minnehaha Ave E referred to November 4, 2025 Legislative Hearing)
47 Ratifying the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement service billed during January 22 to February 18, 2025. (File No. J2512E, Assessment No. 258322)
Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Action: Adopted As Amended

Adopted as amended (2170 Highwood Ave referred to November 4, 2025 Legislative Hearing)
48 Ratifying the assessment for Graffiti Removal service during February 28 to March 28, 2025. (File No. J2510P, Assessment No. 258409)
Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
49 Ratifying the assessment for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) service during May 2025. (File No. 2506T, Assessment No. 259008)
Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
50 Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during March 1, 2024 to February 17, 2025. (File No. VB2512, Assessment No. 258825)
Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Action: Adopted As Amended

Adopted as amended (677 California Ave referred to November 4, 2025 Legislative Hearing; 692 Hamline Ave N and 554 Stryker Ave referred to October 21, 2025 Legislative Hearing)
51 Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during March 2025. (File No. J2512B, Assessment No. 258112)
Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Action: Adopted As Amended

Adopted as amended (1615 Stanford Ave referred to October 14, 2025 Legislative Hearing)
ADJOURNMENT

Meeting ended at 4:57 PM
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