City of Saint Paul - Meeting of City Council on 8/2/2023 at 3:30 PM

CO 23-38

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: CO 23-38
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1
Type: Communications & Receive/File
Title: Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 594 Brunson Street a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 23-78

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: AO 23-78
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Amending the 2023 Human Resources budget to utilize salary savings to pay for professional service expenses related to labor relations in the amount of $56,161.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

RES 23-1113

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES 23-1113
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Resolution
Title: Changing the rate of pay for the classification of Public Works Field Superintendent (formerly Public Works Field Supervisor).
Action: Laid Over
Result:

RES 23-1114

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES 23-1114
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Labor Agreement (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025) and Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the District Lodge No. 77, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers AFL-CIO.
Action: Laid Over
Result:

RES 23-1131

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES 23-1131
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Entertainment (A), Liquor On Sale-101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday and Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio) licenses for Crasqui Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Crasqui Restaurant (License ID 20230000754) for the premises located at 84 Wabasha Street South, Ste. 3.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1134

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES 23-1134
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the agreement with Lime (Neutron Holdings, Inc. dba Lime) to provide e-bicycle sharing services for the 2023 shared mobility season.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1138

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES 23-1138
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: Resolution
Title: Accepting the gift of travel expenses from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund for Assistant City Attorney, Edmundo D. Lijo to attend the National Convening on Local Consumer Financial Protection in Washington, D.C. on June 22, 2023.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1139

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES 23-1139
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the addition of a Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) license to the existing Liquor On Sale 101-180 Seats and Liquor On Sale - Sunday licenses held by Eclectic Culinary Concepts, Inc. d/b/a Pajarito (License ID 20160002945) for the premises located at 605 7th Street West.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1140

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES 23-1140
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: Resolution
Title: Accepting the gift of travel, lodging, and conference registration expenses from Local Progress for Councilmember Nelsie Yang to attend the 2023 Local Progress National Convening.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1142

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES 23-1142
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: Resolution
Title: Naming the private streets (Rivoli Drive and Rivoli Circle) in the Rivoli Village development.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1150

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES 23-1150
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Supervisors Organization for the purpose of establishing funding of uniforms for Parks Department - Como Campus employees.
Action: Laid Over
Result:

RES 23-1158

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES 23-1158
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Leonard Thomas and reappointment of Kevin Lindsey to the Public Housing Agency (PHA).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1110

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES 23-1110
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
Type: Resolution
Title: Changing the rate of pay for Parks Services Lead (formerly titled Refectory Supervisor).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1040

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES 23-1040
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14
Type: Resolution
Title: Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections as to how to proceed with the request of Licensee, Majid Nitaishoon, doing business as MJ Market, to surrender the Tobacco Shop License (License ID # 20210001131), for the premises located at 922 Thomas Avenue West. (Licensee's attorney will speak on behalf of the licensee and Licensee may wish to address the City Council) (Laid over from July 19, 2023)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

Ord 23-35

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: Ord 23-35
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: Ordinance
Title: Granting the application of NP328 LLC to rezone the property at 898 Raymond Avenue from RM2 multiple-family residential to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

SR 23-175

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: SR 23-175
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Staff Report
Title: Update on Minnesota House File 100 regarding cannabis.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

Ord 23-39

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: Ord 23-39
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: Ordinance
Title: Granting the application of 897 LLC to rezone the property at 897 Saint Paul Avenue from OS Office-Service to T2 Traditional Neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
Action: Laid Over to Final Adoption
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-198

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-198
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the petition of John Dochniak to vacate a public walkway between 825 and 827 Iroquois Avenue.
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-199

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-199
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Irish Fair of Minnesota for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 11, 2023, August 12, 2023, and August 13, 2023 at 200 Justus Ohage Boulevard - Harriet Island Regional Park.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-200

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-200
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Emergency Management budget in the amount of $238,536 for the 2022 Emergency Management Performance American Rescue Plan Act Grant (EMPG ARPA) to provide assistance for Emergency Management software.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-202

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-202
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of One Simple Plan LLC for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 12, 2023 at the Minnesota State Capitol Grounds - 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-203

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-203
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 19, 2023 at Phalen Park Picnic Pavilion Patio - 1600 Phalen Drive.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-204

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-204
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of ELS Construction, Inc. for a sound level variance in order to complete construction debris removal on August 11-12, 2023 at 2277 Ford Parkway - Petco.
Action: Failed
Result: Pass

RLH RR 23-7

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RLH RR 23-7
Ver.: 4
Agenda #: 27
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 901 FULLER AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the March 22, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove only)
Action: Referred
Result:

RLH RR 23-32

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RLH RR 23-32
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 34
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 792 ROSE AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the August 2, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove 15 days)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result: Pass

RLH VO 23-31

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH VO 23-31
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 23
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Sarah Vaile, SMRLS, o/b/o tenant Elizabeth Mekonine to a Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 1133 ARUNDEL STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 23-241

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-241
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 24
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 241-243 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2323A, Assessment No. 238530)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH RR 23-42

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH RR 23-42
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 25
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: First Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1501 CLARENCE STREET in Council File RLH RR 22-57.
Action: Referred
Result:

RLH TA 23-247

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-247
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 26
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 16 DOUGLAS STREET. (File No. J2322A, Assessment No. 238528)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 23-60

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 23-60
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Linda Kohl and Nick Geng for Bigos Management/On the Park condos to a Correction Order at 380 JACKSON STREET, aka 198 SIXTH STREET EAST (previous File ID RLH FCO 23-28)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result:

RLH TA 23-245

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-245
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 29
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 550 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2322A, Assessment No. 238528)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VBR 23-37

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH VBR 23-37
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 30
Type: Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration
Title: Appeal of Boon Lor to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1811 MONTANA AVENUE EAST.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 23-244

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-244
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 31
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 570 PORTLAND AVENUE. (File No. J2322A, Assessment No. 238528)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 23-243

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-243
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 32
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 576 PORTLAND AVENUE. (File No. J2322A, Assessment No. 238528)
Action: Adopted
Result:

RLH RR 23-31

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RLH RR 23-31
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 33
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 455 ROBERT STREET SOUTH within fifteen (15) days after the August 2, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove only)
Action: Referred
Result:

RLH CO 23-7

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH CO 23-7
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 35
Type: Resolution LH Correction Order (Code Enforcement Only)
Title: Appeal of Joseph Zimlich, Jr. to a Correction Notice at 880 ROSE AVENUE EAST.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH RR 23-24

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RLH RR 23-24
Ver.: 5
Agenda #: 36
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: First Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 694 SHERBURNE AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 22-19. (Amend: nuisance is abated)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result:

RLH RSA 23-8

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH RSA 23-8
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 37
Type: Resolution LH Rent Stabilization Appeal
Title: Appeal of Geruth Buetow to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 250 SIXTH STREET EAST, Apt. 608.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VBR 23-42

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH VBR 23-42
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 38
Type: Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration
Title: Appeal of Atnafu Yeshidagne to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 506 and 510 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VO 23-29

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:42 GMT

File #: RLH VO 23-29
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 39
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Kamil Roowala and Muhammad Jiwa to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1351 THIRD STREET EAST.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 23-290

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-290
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 40
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Amending Council File RLH AR 23-41 to reduce the assessment for Property Clean Up services during January 18 to 30, 2023 at 931 and 933 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2318A, Assessment No. 238518)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH AR 23-55

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH AR 23-55
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 41
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during March 14 to 31, 2023 (File No. J2322A, Assessment No. 238528).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH AR 23-56

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:43 GMT

File #: RLH AR 23-56
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 42
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during April 5 to 13, 2023 (File No. J2323A, Assessment No. 238530).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass