City of Saint Paul - Meeting of City Council on 7/19/2023 at 3:30 PM

AO 23-71

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: AO 23-71
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Amending CDBG Project Budgets: funding for 833 University project.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 23-73

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: AO 23-73
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Amending CDBG Project Budgets: funding for 1048 Payne Ave (Payne Oriental Market), a project selected by CDBG subgrantee ESNDC for their Business Investment Fund (BIF) program.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 23-74

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: AO 23-74
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its 2023 Special Fund budget to reflect expenditures more accurately.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 23-75

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: AO 23-75
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its 2023 Special Fund budget to reflect expenditures more accurately.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

RES 23-930

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-930
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up services during May 12 to 30, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 15, 2023 and City Council public hearing for September 27, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2326A, Assessment No. 238534)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-931

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-931
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Equipment and Labor for Clean up services from January and May 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 15, 2023 and City Council public hearing for September 27, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2328A, Assessment No. 238537)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-932

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-932
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Tree Removal service from January 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 15, 2023 and City Council public hearing for September 27, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2329A, Assessment No. 238538)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-987

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-987
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Second Hand Dealer-Motor Vehicle and Auto Repair Garage licenses for Metro Auto Deals, LLC d/b/a Metro Auto Deals, LLC (License ID 20230000909) for the premises located at 1566 Rice Street.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1036

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1036
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing agreement between the City and Dakota County Technical College (MnSCU) for the Police Department’s use of the Public Safety Building Classroom A & Driver Training Facility.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1038

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1038
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the settlement agreement and release between the City and Loretta Garrett.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1053

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1053
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
Type: Resolution
Title: Accepting the gift of travel, lodging, and conference registration expenses from Local Progress for Councilmember Mitra Jalali to attend the 2023 Local Progress National Convening.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1066

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1066
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for a $32,112.50 grant through the Fire House Subs Public Safety Foundation for the purchase of fire hydrant valves.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1072

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1072
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the City’s Office of Neighborhood Safety to apply for $50,000 grant funding from the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation to support its Project PEACE and St. Paul Public Schools Summer Schools Initiative.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1078

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1078
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Christian Schweitzer to a three-year term on the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1079

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1079
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Mayor’s reappointments of Marj Ebensteiner, Thomas Eckstein, Dawn Selle, Imogene Treichel, and Ron Weisman to a two-year term?on?the?Advisory?Committee?on?Aging.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1080

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1080
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Karen Reid to a two-year term on the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1081

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1081
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Mayor’s appointments of Ibrahim Ahmed, Meegan Hall, Ta’Mara Hill, Robert Brian Jackson, Antonio Elias and reappointment of James Thayer to the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1082

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1082
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Mayor's appointments of William O'Brien, Demetrius Shaw, Carl Johnson, and Robert Brian Jackson as members of the Capital Improvement Budget Committee.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1084

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1084
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Labor Agreement (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association.
Action: Laid Over
Result:

RES 23-1087

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1087
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Resolution
Title: Amending RES 23-871, authorizing bridges as a use of Local Option Sales Tax revenues, to correct a drafting error.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1091

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1091
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Hannah Hills, Emmanuel Donaby, and Tahnea Brown to the Capitol Area Vitality Task Force.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Min 23-27

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: Min 23-27
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
Type: Approval of Minutes
Title: Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of May 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2023.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-982

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES 23-982
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Labor Agreement (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-984

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES 23-984
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Supervisors Organization for the purpose of providing Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 23-1094

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES 23-1094
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 25
Type: Resolution
Title: Ordering a special election to be held on November 5, 2024 to add a ballot question on whether the City should create a dedicated fund for subsidies for children's early care and education through a property tax levy. (This item was vetoed by the Mayor on July 27, 2023 and over-ridden on August 16, 2023.)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-183

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-183
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturdays, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12 and August 19, 2023 at 429 Wabasha Street South. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 12, 2023)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RES 23-1040

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1040
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27
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: Laid Over
Result: Pass

RES 23-1073

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:39 GMT

File #: RES 23-1073
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the ballot question title and language to be presented to the voters and directing the appropriate officials to take all necessary steps to place the ballot question on the November 7, 2023 general election ballot.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Ord 23-37

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: Ord 23-37
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29
Type: Ordinance
Title: Approving an emergency ordinance schedule of penalties for non-compliance of outdoor watering restrictions. (Emergency ordinances only require one reading for a final vote to be taken.)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Ord 23-30

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: Ord 23-30
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 30
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending the Ford Site (Highland Bridge) Zoning and Public Realm Master Plan to accommodate a proposed project by the University of Saint Thomas.
Action: Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption
Result: Pass

Ord 23-31

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: Ord 23-31
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Legislative Code Chapter 63 pertaining to off-street parking facility standards and design.
Action: Laid Over to Final Adoption
Result: Pass

Ord 23-35

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: Ord 23-35
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32
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: Laid Over to Second Reading
Result:

Ord 23-27

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: Ord 23-27
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Chapter 142 of the Legislative Code (Title XII) pertaining to a special service district in downtown. (Public hearing continued from July 19, 2023 for Final Adoption)
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading
Result: Pass

Ord 23-36

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: Ord 23-36
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34
Type: Ordinance
Title: Approving an extension of an interim ordinance requesting a Planning Commission study to undertake a zoning study of non-conventional residential housing unit products.
Action: Laid Over to Final Adoption
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-139

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-139
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 35
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Final Order approving the Grand/Snelling parking lot operation and maintenance costs for 2024 (File No. 18746-23, Assessment No. 237202).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-161

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-161
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 36
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $4,000,000 from a US Department of Housing Urban Development (“HUD”) grant for the North End Community Center (“NECC”) project.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-180

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-180
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 37
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for the 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Sidewalk Projects.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-181

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-181
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 38
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for the Minnesota Street Phase 1 Project.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-185

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-185
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 39
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Adopting the 2024 Operating Plan for the Downtown Improvement District and imposing a service charge pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 428A. (Public hearing closed. Laid over from August 16, 2023)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-186

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-186
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 40
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Trilingua Cinema for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on July 29, 2023, August 12, 2023, and August 26, 2023 at East Side Sculpture Park - 705 Seventh Street East.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-187

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-187
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 41
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Amending the 2023 ESG general ledger budget to reflect the actual 2023 grant award of $587,737 and amending the ESG project budget to include 2023 ESG spending and financing.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-188

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-188
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 42
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to amend the financing and spending plan, in the amount of $68,767.50, for the Pedro Park project.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-189

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-189
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 43
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to amend the financing and spending plan, in the amount of $305,000, for the West Minnehaha Recreation Center HVAC project.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-191

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-191
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 44
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Kristin Carver and Francisco Ramirez for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on July 22, 2023 at 1199 Midway Parkway - Como Midway Picnic Pavilion.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-192

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-192
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 45
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the applications of the Minnesota United FC for sound level variance applications in order to present amplified sound on July 23, 2023 and on July 27, 2023 within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 23-193

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RES PH 23-193
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 46
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $500,000 to reflect additional 2023 funding expected from Como Friends.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH RR 23-28

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH RR 23-28
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 48
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1043 BEECH STREET within fifteen (15) days after the July 19, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result: Pass

RLH TA 23-170

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-170
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 56
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 381 RAMSEY STREET (0 RAMSEY STREET). (File No. J2319A1, Assessment No. 238536)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RLH TA 23-262

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-262
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 47
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1020 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2309E, Assessment No. 238311)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result:

RLH TA 23-183

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-183
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 49
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Amending the previously ratified assessment to ratify the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during December 23, 2022 to January 19, 2023 at 399 BLAIR AVENUE. (File No. J2309E, Assessment No. 238311)
Action: Referred
Result:

RLH SAO 23-11

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH SAO 23-11
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 50
Type: Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order
Title: Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 643 EARL STREET in Council File RLH SAO 23-3.
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result:

RLH TA 23-230

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-230
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 51
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1093 EUCLID STREET. (File No. VB2309, Assessment No. 238811)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 23-46

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 23-46
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 52
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Jahanshir Zadmehran to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 723 GRAND AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH RR 23-29

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH RR 23-29
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 53
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order
Title: Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1862 IVY AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the July 19, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result:

RLH TA 23-248

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-248
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 54
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1541 and 1543 JACKSON STREET. (File No. J2309E1, Assessment No. 238325) (Amend to delete)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result:

RLH TA 23-231

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-231
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 55
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 340 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2309E, Assessment No. 238311)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result:

RLH TA 23-242

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-242
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 57
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 733 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2309E, Assessment No. 238311)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 23-234

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-234
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 58
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1738 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2309E, Assessment No. 238311)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 23-238

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH TA 23-238
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 59
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1744 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2309E, Assessment No. 238311)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH AR 23-50

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH AR 23-50
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 60
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during July 7, 2022 to January 24, 2023. (File No. VB2309, Assessment No. 238811)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH AR 23-51

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH AR 23-51
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 61
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during February 2023. (File No. J2309B, Assessment No. 238109)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH AR 23-52

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH AR 23-52
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 62
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Ratifying the assessments for Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during December 21, 2022 to January 21, 2023. (File No. CRT2308, Assessment No. 238207)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH AR 23-53

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH AR 23-53
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 63
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during December 23, 2022 to January 19, 2023. (File No. J2309E, Assessment No. 238311)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH AR 23-54

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:26:40 GMT

File #: RLH AR 23-54
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 64
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during January 3 to 12, 2023. (File No. J2305P, Assessment No. 238404)
Action: Referred
Result: