City of Saint Paul - Meeting of City Council on 8/13/2025 at 3:30 PM

AO 25-41

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: AO 25-41
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Authorizing Public Works Recycling and Organized Trash fund to amend their 2025 fiscal budget for a reallocation of spending by $477,626 to purchase containers with built in compactors.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

AO 25-42

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: AO 25-42
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: Administrative Order
Title: Amending spending authority within the 2025 spending budget of the Department of Public Works Administration Fund Director's Office Accounting Unit for the hiring of professional consultation services from Two Rivers Technology contractor.
Action: Received and Filed
Result:

RES 25-1080

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1080
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Resolution
Title: Amending the Public Works grant budget for a Department of Energy grant of $3,650,237 by a reduction of $325,000.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1175

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1175
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving a Limited Use Permit with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Lafayette Trail project (that includes an indemnification clause).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1176

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1176
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during June 9 to 25, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 9, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2527R, Assessment No. 258572)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1177

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1177
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during April 2 to May 9, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 9, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2511, Assessment No. 258210)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1178

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1178
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during February 20 to March 21, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 9, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2513E, Assessment No. 258324)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1179

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1179
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during April 8 to 10, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 9, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2511P, Assessment No. 258410)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1180

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1180
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Towing of Abandoned Vehicle(s) services during May to December 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 9, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2503V, Assessment No. 258002)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1181

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1181
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Towing of Abandoned Vehicle(s) services during January to April 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 9, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2504V, Assessment No. 258003)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1182

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1182
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) during June 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 9, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2507T, Assessment No. 259010)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1206

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1206
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Police Department (SPPD) to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for the 2026 Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Grant Program, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1209

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1209
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
Type: Resolution
Title: Supplementing the General Resolution (23-289) Relating to Water Revenue Bonds of the City; Accepting the Offer of the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to Purchase a Water Revenue Note in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $28,000,000; Providing for the issuance of a Water Revenue Note, Series 2025-1; and Authorizing Execution of a Project Loan Agreement with the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (“Supplemental Resolution No. 3”).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1210

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:16:13 GMT

File #: RES 25-1210
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing issuance of and awarding the sale of two Taxable Grant Anticipation Notes for Lead Pipe Replacement in the City.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1227

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1227
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: Resolution
Title: Memorializing a City Council decision to deny the appeal of Mark Schwartz from a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to establish a 22-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 438 Daly Street.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1233

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1233
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: Resolution
Title: Establishing the rate of pay for new classification of SPRWS Training Coordinator, in Grade 038 of EG 10, Manual and Maintenance Supervisors Association.
Action: Laid Over
Result:

RES 25-1248

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1248
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving a Release of Covenant and recording of a new Parkland Covenant between the City and Snelling-Midway Redevelopment, LLC pertaining to the Great Lawn Parkland Agreement.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1266

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1266
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the FY 2026 Enforcement Grant Program from the Office of Traffic Safety of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, which includes a match requirement.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1130

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1130
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Resolution
Title: Establishing the rate of pay for Property and Evidence Specialist, Grade 028, Employee Group 01.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1174

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1174
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council #82.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1207

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1207
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and AFSCME Council 5, Clerical, Local 2508 for the purpose of modifying the Grade Steps for Community Engagement Cadet and Parking Enforcement Officer.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1280

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RES 25-1280
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23
Type: Resolution
Title: Retaining outside counsel for cyber compliance.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1271

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1271
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Execution of the Capital Allocation Agreement for the Rivercentre Complex among City of Saint Paul, Rivercentre Convention and Visitors Authority, and Saint Paul Arena Company, LLC.
Action: Adopted As Amended
Result: Pass

RES 25-1196

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1196
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24
Type: Resolution
Title: Honoring the Saint Paul Downtown Improvement District Ambassadors for their dedication to a safe, clean, and friendly downtown.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1219

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1219
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25
Type: Resolution
Title: Appointing Kumud Verma as Chief Budget Officer for the City Council.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES 25-1220

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:48 GMT

File #: RES 25-1220
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26
Type: Resolution
Title: Appointing Tim Greenfield as Chief Policy Officer for the City Council.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Ord 25-43

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: Ord 25-43
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27
Type: Ordinance
Title: Establishing the classifications titled Legislative Hearing Officer, Senior Legislative Hearing Officer, and Chief Legislative Hearing Officer in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council and prior to Mayor’s signature).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Ord 25-44

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: Ord 25-44
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 28
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 expand the Energy Park Commercial Development District.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

Ord 25-46

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: Ord 25-46
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29
Type: Ordinance
Title: Approving the application of Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority (RCRRA), Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church to rezone properties at 694 Minnehaha Avenue E et al from I2 general industrial to H2 residential, T3 traditional neighborhood, RM2 medium-density multiple-family residential district and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map. (Public hearing on July 23, 2025)
Action: Laid Over to Final Adoption
Result: Pass

Ord 25-45

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: Ord 25-45
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30
Type: Ordinance
Title: Changing one block of Margaret Street between Arcade Street and East 7th Street from a one-way street westbound to a two-way street in accordance with Chapter 147 of the Legislative Code.
Action: Laid Over to Second Reading
Result: Pass

Ord 25-47

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:55:35 GMT

File #: Ord 25-47
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31
Type: Ordinance
Title: Approving an interim ordinance pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 462.355, Subd.4 pending the completion of a Zoning Study on Sober Houses and Supportive Housing Facilities.
Action: Laid Over to Final Adoption
Result: Pass

RES PH 25-154

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RES PH 25-154
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto), and amending the operating budget with respect to the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act Pre-Development Grant Program for the benefit of Face to Face at 1170 North Arcade Street (District 5, Ward 6).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 25-170

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RES PH 25-170
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto), and amending the operating budget with respect to the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Tax Base Revitalization Account Contamination Clean Up Grant for the benefit of The Rondo Community Land Trust’s Mixed-Use Redevelopment at 642 Selby Avenue (District 8, Ward 1).
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 25-167

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RES PH 25-167
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the Office of Financial Services to amend the budget to reflect a $49,000 grant accepted from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Local Climate Action Grant Program for developing a municipal fleet decarbonization plan.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RES PH 25-169

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RES PH 25-169
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 35
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing
Title: Authorizing the acceptance of $144,958 in total grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, with no match required, for a Geothermal Planning Grant in partnership with District Energy St. Paul; authorizing the execution of a grant agreement (which includes an indemnification clause); and amending the 2025 Grant Budget.
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

PH 25-3

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: PH 25-3
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 36
Type: Public Hearing-Misc.
Title: Public hearing regarding MnDOT's proposed capital improvements on Robert Street from Annapolis Street to Kellogg Boulevard.
Action: Received and Filed
Result: Pass

ABZA 25-6

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: ABZA 25-6
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 37
Type: Appeal-BZA
Title: Considering the appeal of Stronger Sober House to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to establish a 12-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 269 Harrison Avenue.
Action: Denied
Result: Pass

RLH TA 25-286

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RLH TA 25-286
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 38
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1753 AMES PLACE. (File No. CG2503A2, Assessment No. 250117)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 25-315

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RLH TA 25-315
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 39
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 291 BATES AVENUE. (File No. CG2503A2, Assessment No. 250117)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 25-273

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RLH TA 25-273
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 40
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1076 CUMBERLAND STREET (File No. CG2503A1, Assessment No. 250116)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 25-275

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RLH TA 25-275
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 41
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1762 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. VB2510A, Assessment No. 258833)
Action: Continue Public Hearing
Result:

RLH TA 25-309

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RLH TA 25-309
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 42
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2261 SARGENT AVENUE. (File No. CG2503A1, Assessment No. 250116)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 25-333

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RLH TA 25-333
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 43
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 782 SIMS AVENUE. (File No. CG2503A2 , Assessment No. 250117)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 25-342

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RLH TA 25-342
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 44
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2319 STANDISH STREET. (File No. CG2503A2, Assessment No. 250117)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH TA 25-341

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RLH TA 25-341
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 45
Type: Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal
Title: Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 560 WHITE BEAR AVENUE NORTH. (File No. CG2503A2, Assessment No. 250117)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH AR 25-61

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RLH AR 25-61
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 46
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2025. (File No.CG2503A1, Assessment No.250116)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass

RLH AR 25-62

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:28:49 GMT

File #: RLH AR 25-62
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 47
Type: Resolution LH Assessment Roll
Title: Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2025. (File No.CG2503A2, Assessment No.250117)
Action: Adopted
Result: Pass