City Council

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 · 3:30 PM AM · Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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FOR DISCUSSION
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
ROLL CALL
4 Approval of the Consent Agenda

Action: Adopted Consent Agenda Passed

Consent Agenda adopted as amended
5 Approval of the Consent Agenda

Action: Adopted Consent Agenda Passed

Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda adopted as amended
ROLL CALL

Meeting started at 3:31 PM
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 799 University Avenue West 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.
2 Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during June 27 to July 8, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 16, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 18, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2602TW, Assessment No. 268702)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
3 Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during April 22 to May 21, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 2, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 11, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2602E, Assessment No. 268301)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
4 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during February 12 to May 22, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 9, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 11, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2602, Assessment No. 268901)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
5 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during June 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 9, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 11, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2602B, Assessment No. 268101)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
6 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation of $1,000 from the North End Improvement Club for the McDonough Recreation Center Halloween Party.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
7 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation, in the amount of $800, from the North End Community Foundation for the McDonough Recreation Center Halloween Party.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
8 Approving a partial waiver of the Sustainable Building Ordinance for the Police Outdoor Range building.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
9 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Liquor On-Sale 100 Seats or Less, Liquor On-Sale Sunday license held by Damera Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant LLC d/b/a Damera (License ID #20110004770) for the premises located at 823 University Ave. W. (Laid over from November 19, 2025) (to be withdrawn)
Resolution
Action: Laid Over Passed

Laid over to December 3, 2025
10 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Entertainment (B), Liquor On-Sale 100 Seats or Less, Liquor On-Sale Sunday license against Pimento St. Paul Inc d/b/a Pimento Jamaican Kitchen (License ID #20230000917) for the premises located at 354 Wabasha St. N. (To be withdrawn)
Resolution
Action: Withdrawn

Withdrawn
11 Authorizing the Emergency Management department to apply for the 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant program from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to support emergency management activities, and has a cost share match.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
12 Authorizing the City to renew a lease agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for use of space on City property at 1450 Red Rock Road.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
13 Authorization to Release the 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program Covenant on 1048 Central Ave W.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
14 Authorizing carryforward of unused Private Activity Bond Volume Cap.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
15 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Nelsie Yang to the Saint Paul Port Authority Board of Commissioners for a term beginning on December 1, 2025.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
16 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Nelsie Yang to the Board of Water Commissioners for a term beginning on December 1, 2025.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
SUSPENSION ITEM
SR 25-260 Port Authority 2026 budget presentation.
Staff Report
Action: Received and Filed

Received and Filed
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
17 Amending Legislative Code Chapter 220 to allow for Garbage Cart Sharing at properties with two or more Dwelling Units beginning January 1, 2026.
Ordinance
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
18 Creating Chapter 420 of the Legislative Code establishing regulations for the registration of cannabis and hemp businesses, creating Chapter 420A of the Legislative Code establishing a permit requirement and process for temporary cannabis events, and amending section 310.01 to add a definition for “Cannabis Fees”.
Ordinance
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
19 Amending Chapter 170.02 of the Legislative Code to allow the Director of Parks and Recreation to adjust the hours of certain parks to accommodate for park use during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.
Ordinance
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
20 Amending Section 106.01 of the Legislative Code to allow businesses in the Downtown Entertainment District to temporary allow items in the right-of-way without a sidewalk-use permit during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.
Ordinance
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
21 Amending section 293.02(d) of the Legislative Code to remove the requirement for a sound level variance in the Downtown Entertainment District during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.
Ordinance
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
22 Amending section 409.08 of the Legislative Code to allow holders of Liquor Licenses issued under section 409 to apply for extended service of alcoholic beverages until 2:00 a.m. during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.
Ordinance
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
23 Amending section 55.04(a) of the Legislative Code to simplify the requirement for a temporary structure permit during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.
Ordinance
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
24 Creating Chapter 297 of the Legislative Code prohibiting the use and placement of virtual currency kiosks within the City.
Ordinance
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
First Reading
25 Establishing Chapter 15 of the Administrative Code to establish and define structured quarterly reporting requirements for certain personnel vacancies and overtime utilization.
Ordinance
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading Passed

Laid over to December 3, 2025 for Second Reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
26 Amending Chapters 60,61,68, and 72 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area and the Flood Plain Management Overlay Districts.
Ordinance
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading Passed

Public hearing continued to December 3, 2025 for Final Adoption
27 Amending Section 220.05 of the Legislative Code to set rates for base level garbage service to be effective January 1, 2026.
Ordinance
Action: Laid Over to Final Adoption Passed

Laid over to December 3, 2025 for Final Adoption
28 Amending the City's Capital Improvement Budget and Operating Budget to correct a bond proceed transfer for Fire's cardiac monitors.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
29 Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $195,597.33 to utilize Parkland Dedication funds for the Taylor Park Improvements project.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
30 Amending budgets for energy projects financed through the $5 million Green Energy Program.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
31 Authorizing the City through its Fire Department to amend a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota through its State Fire Marshal Division to provide a hazardous materials response team and amend the 2025 financing and spending plans for the Fire Department in the amount of $360,000.
Resolution-Public Hearing
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
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 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1079 ARKWRIGHT STREET within fifteen (15) days after the November 19, 2025, City Council Public Hearing. (Grant 180 Days)
Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Action: Adopted As Amended

Adopted as amended (granted 180 days)
33 Third Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 594 BRUNSON AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 25-8.
Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
34 Appeal of Pat Ware to a Fire Inspection Report at 673 CHARLES AVENUE.
Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
35 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 430 DALE STREET NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the October 22, 2025, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove within 15 days)
Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Action: Laid Over Passed

Public hearing closed and laid over to December 17, 2025.
36 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 821 and 823 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2522R3, Assessment No. 258581) (Continue public hearing to April 22, 2026)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to April 22, 2026
37 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 900 LAUREL AVENUE. (File No. J2511R1, Assessment No. 258551) (Public hearing continued to April 22, 2026)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to April 22, 2026
38 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 133 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2513R1, Assessment No. 258558) (Public hearing continued to April 22, 2026)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to April 22, 2026
39 Appeal of Francis J Hickey to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 1407 PROSPERITY AVENUE.
Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1440 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2517R1, Assessment No. 2585666) (Continue Public Hearing to April 22, 2026)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to April 22, 2026
41 Appeal of Patrick O'Neill, Jr. Attorney for Alford S. Karayusuf, to a Correction Order at 1164 SUMMIT AVENUE.
Resolution LH Correction Order (Code Enforcement Only)
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
42 Appeal of Paris Getty to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate and a Summary Abatement Order at 855 THIRD STREET EAST.
Resolution LH Vacate Order
Action: Adopted Passed

Adopted
43 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1451 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2519R2, Assessment No. 258575) (Continue to April 22, 2026 Public Hearing)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to April 22, 2026
44 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1141 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2519R1, Assessment No. 258573) (Public hearing continued to April 22, 2026)
Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Action: Continue Public Hearing

Public hearing continued to April 22, 2026
45 Appeal of William Acree to a Correction Order at 610 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH.
Resolution LH Correction Order (Code Enforcement Only)
Action: Adopted As Amended Passed

Adopted as amended (granted to January 9, 2026)
ADJOURNMENT

Meeting ended at 6:09 PM.
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