City of Saint Paul - Meeting of City Council on 6/11/2025 at 3:30 PM

CO 25-22

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: CO 25-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1
Type: Communications & Receive/File
Title: Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 670 Sims Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 25-20

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: AO 25-20
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Amending the 2025 Department of Safety and Inspections spending budget to transfer $56,475 to the Animal Service AU for the purchase of vehicles.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 25-29

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: AO 25-29
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Funding for Nanny's Jamaican Kitchen, North End Market, Lay's Food Market, and 1019 Arcade St (Metro Wireless), projects selected by CDBG subgrantee NENO and ESNDC for their Business Investment Fund (BIF) programs.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 25-33

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: AO 25-33
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Approving the 2025 Fund 100 - General Fund for the Fire Department to more accurately record expenditures.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 25-34

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: AO 25-34
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Amending the 2025 Public Works Sewers Utility Fund Storm Sewer System Charge to accurately reflect Street Sweeping costs within the single Other Services Account.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

RES 25-794

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: RES 25-794
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean up services during April 9 to 28, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2523R, Assessment No. 258557)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-795

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: RES 25-795
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during March 5 to 31, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2510, Assessment No. 258209)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-796

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: RES 25-796
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during December 23 to January 22, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2511E, Assessment No. 258318)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-797

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: RES 25-797
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during August 2, 2024 to February 25, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2509P, Assessment No. 258408)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-798

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: RES 25-798
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) from April 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2505T, Assessment No. 259006)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-837

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: RES 25-837
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for July 10, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 13, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2503A1, Assessment No. 250116)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-838

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: RES 25-838
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for July 10, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 13, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2503A2, Assessment No. 250117)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-842

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:37 GMT

File #: RES 25-842
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
Type: Resolution
Title: Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against Grand Stop Llc d/b/a Grand Stop (License ID #130003229) for the premises located at 236 Grand Avenue.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-857

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-857
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association, Local 633.
Action: Laid Over
Result:

RES 25-876

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-876
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Lucy Bar & Restaurant LLC (License ID# 20240001343), d/b/a Tin Cups Plus, to add a Gambling Location license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (B) licenses, located at 1220 Rice Street.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-881

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-881
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the appointment of Noah McVay as community advisor to the Audit Committee and as a non-voting member for a term of three years.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-883

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-883
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: Resolution
Title: Accepting the gift of airfare, lodging, meals, and other travel expenses from the Kansas City Fire Department for Fire Captain Brittney Baker to participate as an assessor for the Fire EMS Captain Assessment.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-884

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-884
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota - Department of Transportation to provide emergency fire response and annual fire drills.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-885

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-885
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of a nozzle valued at $739.90 from Dinges Fire Company.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-891

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:39 GMT

File #: RES 25-891
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the City Attorney's Office to apply for the 2026 Crime Victim Services 12-Month Renewal Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs for prosecutor-based crime victim services in Ramsey County.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-898

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-898
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the application for change of ownership to the Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) license now held by The Lucious Crab Inc d/b/a The Lucious Crab Inc (License ID #20250000523) for the premises located at 501 University Ave W.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-899

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-899
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the application for a license approval for Midcity Kitchen LLC d/b/a Midcity Kitchen LLC for the Wine On Sale, Malt On Sale (Strong) and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license, (License ID #20250000349) for the premises located at 693 Raymond Ave.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-900

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-900
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor - Micro Distillery Cocktail Room, Liquor-Off Sale Micro Distillery, Liquor On Sale, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license now held by The 11 Wells Spirits Company LLC d/b/a The 11 Wells Spirits Company LLC (License ID #20250000209) for the premises located at 704 Minnehaha Ave E.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-911

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-911
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing reimbursement up to $600 per event for the purchase of snacks and refreshments for community listening sessions hosted by the Reparations Commission.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-920

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-920
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing Principal Dr. Fatima Lawson for her outstanding contributions to education and as a proud recipient of the 2024 National Distinguished Principal Award.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Min 25-22

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: Min 25-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26
Type: Approval of Minutes
Title: Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of April 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2025.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-923

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-923
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing June as Black Music Month and Saint Paul Artists in the City of Saint Paul.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-926

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-926
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson to the Board of Water Commissioners for a temporary term beginning on June 17, 2025.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-927

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES 25-927
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Council President Rebecca Noecker to the Saint Paul Port Authority Board of Commissioners for a temporary term beginning on June 24, 2025.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Ord 25-36

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: Ord 25-36
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending the Appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter, and Section 409.20 of the Legislative Code to create an additional Commercial Development District at 1624/1626 White Bear Avenue North.
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading
Result:

RES PH 25-111

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:39 GMT

File #: RES PH 25-111
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of The United Hmong Family, Inc. for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on June 27-29, 2025 at 1151 Jessamine Avenue West - McMurray Fields.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 25-112

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:39 GMT

File #: RES PH 25-112
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the application of Hot Summer Jazz Festival for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on June 20 and 21, 2025 at 221 5th Street East. - Mears Park.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 25-110

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 25-110
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Approving the Highland Bridge Rowhomes Seventh Addition Final (Combined) Plat.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 25-109

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 25-109
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing an increase in the Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Fund in the amount of $14,000 to reflect funds received from the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) grant program, to support the BIPOC Parks Ambassadors Program, and authorizing the proper City Officials to enter into a grant agreement with the CRWD that includes indemnification language.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 25-80

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 25-80
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the Office of Financial Services, in coordination with the Mayor’s Office, to accept a grant award of $120,000 from the Ford Foundation to support the City’s budget engagement sessions and related efforts to ensure reflective governance.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 25-113

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 25-113
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $241.61 for the donation from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation to support the live fire burn training for firefighters.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 25-115

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RES PH 25-115
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 35
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) to accept and amend the 2025 Special Fund Budget for four donations from the Saint Paul Police Foundation (SPPF).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VBR 25-21

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RLH VBR 25-21
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 43
Type: Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration
Title: Appeal of Gladys Igbo to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 385 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST.
Action: Referred
Result: Pass

RLH TA 24-470

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RLH TA 24-470
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 36
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1367 BREDA AVENUE. (File No. J2505R1, Assessment No. 258531) (Continue public hearing to June 11, 2025)
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result:

RLH VO 25-12

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RLH VO 25-12
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 37
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Lita Fierro to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint-Condemned at 927 DESOTO STREET.
Action: Referred
Result:

RLH SAO 25-26

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RLH SAO 25-26
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 38
Type: Resolution LH Summary Abatement Order
Title: Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 145 LAWSON AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 25-23.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH FCO 25-28

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RLH FCO 25-28
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 39
Type: Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order
Title: Appeal of Rosa Gomez to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint at 1123 PAYNE AVENUE, UNIT 2.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VO 25-8

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RLH VO 25-8
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 40
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of James Parker, tenant, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1220 SHERBURNE AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VO 25-9

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RLH VO 25-9
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 41
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order
Title: Appeal of Dayana Valmyr, owner, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1220 SHERBURNE AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH VBR 25-24

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:38 GMT

File #: RLH VBR 25-24
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 42
Type: Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration
Title: Appeal of Otto Hiller to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 1331 STILLWATER AVENUE.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass