City of Saint Paul - Meeting of City Council on 5/5/2021 at 3:30 PM

CO 21-40

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:27 GMT

File #: CO 21-40
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1
Type: Communications & Receive/File
Title: Mayor's Emergency Executive Order 21-19.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 21-17

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:27 GMT

File #: AO 21-17
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Ninth amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget to allocate funding for the Green Energy Loan Program to the appropriate department projects.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

Min 21-15

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: Min 21-15
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Approval of Minutes
Title: Approving the minutes of the January 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2021 City Council meetings.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-609

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:27 GMT

File #: RES 21-609
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving an amended and restated lease agreement and related cooperative agreement between the City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County for the Police Department's ongoing use of County property for the outdoor shooting range.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-621

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES 21-621
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: Resolution
Title: Changing the rate of pay for the Operations and Laborer Trainee classification in EG 71, Tri-Council Laborers/Groundsworkers (laid over from April 28)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-634

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:27 GMT

File #: RES 21-634
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving a petition from Nou Vang and Toua Xiong for specially assessing the costs of a fire protection system at 1079 Rice Street. (Project No. FP2021-04, Assessment No. 217103).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-644

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES 21-644
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2021 Wage and Fringe Adjustment for the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota. (laid over from April 28).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-652

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:27 GMT

File #: RES 21-652
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing various Comprehensive Plan addenda to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-657

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:27 GMT

File #: RES 21-657
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, for Cheers Pub (License ID #20210000067), d/b/a Cheers Pub, for Liquor on Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor on Sale - Sunday, Entertainment (B), and Gambling Location licenses at 1067 Hudson Road.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-658

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:27 GMT

File #: RES 21-658
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept the donation of a set of 9 vs 9 soccer goals (7 ft x 21 ft), valued at $4,600, from the Blackhawks Soccer Club, for Sylvan Park.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-661

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES 21-661
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the May 1, 2021 Wage and Fringe Adjustment for the United Association of Pipefitters, Local No. 455. (laid over from April 28)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-674

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:27 GMT

File #: RES 21-674
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and Independent School District No. 625, Saint Paul Public Schools for CERT Collaborative services.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-686

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:27 GMT

File #: RES 21-686
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
Type: Resolution
Title: Amending open space lot specific standards for the Ford Site Zoning and Public Realm Master Plan.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-687

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES 21-687
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14
Type: Resolution
Title: Changing the rate of pay for Grants Specialist, EG 06, PEA (laid over from May 5).
Action: Laid Over
Result: Pass

RES 21-689

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES 21-689
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the contract for Election Services with Ramsey County.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-692

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES 21-692
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, for White Squirrel LLC (License #20200001333), d/b/a The White Squirrel, to add a Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On sale - 2 AM Closing, Entertainment (A), and Cigarette/Tobacco licenses at 974 7th Street West.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-693

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES 21-693
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of 25 headsets valued at $12,500 from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 21-695

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES 21-695
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
Type: Resolution
Title: Amending the 2021 State Legislative Agenda to include support for a nonprofit State G.O. bonding request.
Action: Adopted
Result:

RES 21-704

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES 21-704
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: Resolution
Title: Requesting the State of Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board, in response to community concerns, to evaluate Ramsey County Sheriff Fletcher’s livestream video production to determine if it violates Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Policy and the MN police code of conduct.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

SR 21-23

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: SR 21-23
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Staff Report
Title: Update on Covid-19 vaccinations.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

Ord 21-13

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: Ord 21-13
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Ordinance
Title: Granting the application of Verus Praedium Holding LLC to rezone the property at 1001 Reaney Avenue from RT1 two-family residential to RM1 low-density multi-family residential and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Ord 21-14

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: Ord 21-14
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
Type: Ordinance
Title: Granting the application of L & N Black Properties LLC to rezone property at 554 Broadway St from I1 light industrial to B5 central business-service district and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 21-58

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 21-58
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Ratifying the assessment for the 2019 Street Maintenance Service Program-Sealcoating Street and/or Alley. (File No. 195600, Assessment No. 195600)
Action: Laid Over
Result: Pass

RES PH 21-59

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 21-59
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Ratifying the assessment for the 2020 Street Maintenance Service Program-Sealcoating Street and/or Alley. (File No. 205600, Assessment No. 205600)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 21-66

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 21-66
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Transferring Housing & Redevelopment Authority funds to the Department of Safety and Inspections for energy benchmarking work.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 21-100

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 21-100
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Trilingua Cinema for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on May 15, 2021 at 1001 Johnson Pkwy.-Hmong Village.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 21-105

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 21-105
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of MSP Film Society for a sound level variance in order to present outdoor amplified sound on Thursday, May 13, Friday May 14 and Saturday May 15, 2021 at 1360 Lexington Pkwy. N.-Dock and Paddle at Como Lakeside Pavilion.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 21-106

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 21-106
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Ballet Minnesota Inc. for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on May 16, 2021 at 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd.-Harriet Island (Target Stage).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 21-110

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 21-110
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Summit Avenue Neighbors for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on May 8, 2021 on Summit Ave. between Chatsworth and Oxford.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 21-111

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 21-111
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the acceptance of funds for the Emergency Solutions Grant Program for HUD FY2019 and amending the 2019 ESG program budget.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 21-112

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 21-112
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the acceptance of funds for the Emergency Solutions Grant Program for HUD FY2020 and amending the 2020 ESG program budget.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 20-60

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 20-60
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Ratifying the assessment for the 2019 Street Maintenance Service Program-Sealcoating Street and/or Alley. (File No. 195600, Assessment No. 195600) (To be withdrawn, as this is a duplicate of item #23 RES PH 21-58.)
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

RES PH 20-88

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 20-88
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Ratifying the assessment for the 2019 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Downtown Streets (Phase I). (Project No. 195500, Assessment No. 195500) (Public hearing to be continued to May 19.)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result: Pass

RES PH 20-89

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 20-89
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Ratifying the assessment for the 2019 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Saint Clair Avenue from Fairview to Snelling (2019). (Project No. MO1905, Assessment No. 195505) (Public hearing to be continued to May 19)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result: Pass

RES PH 20-90

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 20-90
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 35
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Ratifying the assessment for the 2019 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Cleveland Avenue from Yorkshire to Mississippi River Blvd. (2019). (Project No. MO1901, Assessment No. 195502) (Public hearing to be continued to May 19.)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result: Pass

RES PH 20-91

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 20-91
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 36
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Ratifying the assessment for the 2019 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Pascal Street from University to Saint Anthony (2019). (Project No. MO1903, Assessment No. 195503) (Public hearing to be continued to May 19)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result: Pass

RES PH 20-92

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RES PH 20-92
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 37
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Ratifying the assessment for the 2019 Street Maintenance Service Program-Mill and Overlay: Prior Avenue from Summit to I-94 (2019). (Project No. MO1904, Assessment No. 195504) (Public hearing to be continued to May 19)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result: Pass

RLH OA 21-9

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH OA 21-9
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 38
Type: Resolution LH Other Appeal Type
Title: Appeal of Robert Wahlberg to a denial of a Request for Fence Variance at 465 BURLINGTON ROAD.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 21-48

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 21-48
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 39
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Carlos Block to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 924 CLARK STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VBR 21-22

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH VBR 21-22
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 41
Type: Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration
Title: Appeal of Anthony Oxborough (agent for owner) to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1074 GRAND AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH SAO 21-31

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH SAO 21-31
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 42
Type: Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order
Title: Appeal of David Meyer to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 359 MICHIGAN STREET.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH SAO 21-27

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:29 GMT

File #: RLH SAO 21-27
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 44
Type: Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order
Title: Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2359 PEARL STREET in Council File RLH SAO 21-13.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 20-389

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:29 GMT

File #: RLH TA 20-389
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 45
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 496-498 PRIOR AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2007P, Assessment No. 208406)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VBR 21-21

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH VBR 21-21
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 46
Type: Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration
Title: Appeal of Angela Pierach to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 779 RAYMOND AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 21-218

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:29 GMT

File #: RLH TA 21-218
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 48
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 452 SELBY AVENUE. (File No. J2007P, Assessment No. 208406)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 20-366

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH TA 20-366
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 49
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 517-521 SELBY AVENUE. (File No. J2007P, Assessment No. 208406)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 20-371

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:29 GMT

File #: RLH TA 20-371
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 50
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 313 TOPPING STREET. (File No. J2011B, Assessment No. 208110)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 20-456

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:29 GMT

File #: RLH TA 20-456
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 51
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 575-577 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2011B, Assessment No. 208110)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 20-369

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:29 GMT

File #: RLH TA 20-369
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 52
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 690 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2011B, Assessment No. 208110)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 20-362

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH TA 20-362
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 54
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2124 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2007P, Assessment No. 208406)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 20-363

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH TA 20-363
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 56
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 413 WACOUTA STREET. (File No. J2011B, Assessment No. 208110)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH AR 20-102

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH AR 20-102
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 57
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during March 2020 . (File No. J2011B, Assessment No. 208110)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VO 21-12

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH VO 21-12
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 40
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Christine Ramirez to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 854 EUCLID STREET. (Public Hearing continued to May 5, 2021)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RLH RR 21-9

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH RR 21-9
Ver.: 4
Agenda #: 43
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1816 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the March 10, 2021, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 30 days for removal with no option for repair)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RLH TA 21-44

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:29 GMT

File #: RLH TA 21-44
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 47
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1802 ROSS AVENUE. (File No. VB2104, Assessment No. 218803) (Public hearing continued to May 5, 2021)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RLH TA 21-196

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:29 GMT

File #: RLH TA 21-196
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 53
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1800 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2106B, Assessment No. 218105) (Amend to File No. J2106B1, Assessment No. 218112)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 21-24

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 21-24
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 55
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Alan Kaufman, Interstate Parking Company, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Approval With Corrections at 349 WABASHA STREET NORTH.
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RLH AR 20-103

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:23:28 GMT

File #: RLH AR 20-103
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 58
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during March 4 to April 20, 2020 . (File No. J2007P, Assessment No. 208406)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass