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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 3/4/2026 3:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
Councilmember Johnson will be participating remotely.
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RES 26-145 11ResolutionApproving the City’s cost for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of September 2025 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 31, 2026 and City Council public hearing for May 6, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2602C, Assessment No. 262001)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 26-146 12ResolutionApproving the City’s cost for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of November 2025 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 31, 2026 and City Council public hearing for May 6, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2603C, Assessment No. 262002)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 26-303 13ResolutionAuthorizing the City to enter into a master contract with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to allow the City to receive and administer state funds for the operation of Right Track.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 26-307 14ResolutionApproving the Collective Bargaining Agreements (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and AFSCME Council 5, Clerical - Local 2508 and Technical - Local 1842.Laid Over  Action details Not available
RES 26-328 15ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for grant funds of $40,000 from Midway Men’s Club.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 26-344 16ResolutionApproving Ordinance Permits 20220010212, 20220010214, 20230010216, 20240010217 - 20240010219, 20250010220, 20250010221 for Roadway - Sidewalk Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site, for roadway sidewalks in various locations on Highland Bridge (District 15, Ward 3).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 26-345 17ResolutionApproving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage license now held by Dale Transmission Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Dale Transmission Auto Repair (License ID #DSIBLAUTO-00123-2025) for the premises located at 965 Pierce Butler Route.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 26-355 18ResolutionAuthorizing the Fire Department to donate rope rescue equipment to the Department of the Air Force 133rd Air Lift Wing.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 26-366 19ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds, in an amount of up to $50,000, from the Saint Paul Foundation for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment and Training Program for program year 2026.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 26-373 110ResolutionAccepting the gift of airfare, lodging, meals, and other travel expenses from the Austin Fire Department for Deputy Chief Brittney Baker to participate as an assessor for the EMS process.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 26-380 111ResolutionApproving the application for change of ownership of the Liquor Off Sale and Tobacco Shop license now held by B’s Liquors LLC d/b/a B’s Liquors (License ID #DSIBLLOFS-000473-2025 and #DSIBLTOBAC-000475-2025) for the premises located at 1047 Hudson Rd.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 26-396 112ResolutionAuthorizing the City Council to expend up to $450.00 for food and refreshments at a Ward 6 Community Engagement Event in March 2026.Adopted  Action details Not available
RES 26-365 113ResolutionElecting the officers of the City Council, Council committees, and appointing Council Members to the Audit Committee.Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
Ord 26-9 114OrdinanceAdopting the geothermal energy franchise by The Heights Community Energy, Inc.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
Ord 26-11 115OrdinanceGranting authority to the Port Authority to issue and sell bonds in the principal amount of approximately $6,000,000, and any bonds to refund such bonds, to secure such bonds with a pledge of the full faith, credit and resources of the City (the “City”) and to use the proceeds derived from the sale of such bonds to pay the cost and expense necessarily to be incurred by said Port Authority for a portion of the cost of the redevelopment of part of the St. Joseph’s hospital site.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
Ord 26-12 116OrdinanceAmending section 310.01 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to create new fee categories and associated license fees for Transportation Network Companies.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
Ord 26-18 1 OrdinanceAmending Section 193.04 of the Legislative Code (Title XIX) to temporarily extend the pre-eviction notice period in Section 193.04 from 30-days to 60-days.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Not available
Ord 26-16 117OrdinanceGranting the application of Xcel Energy to rezone property at 325 Commercial St from H1 Residential to I1 Light Industrial and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map.Laid Over to Second ReadingPass Action details Video Video
Ord 24-26 218OrdinanceAmending Chapters 65 and 66 of the Legislative Code pertaining to drive-through sales and services and walk-up service windows.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 26-25 119Resolution-Public HearingAccepting 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 TBRA Grant Application for the benefit of Face to Face at 1170 N. Arcade Street (District 5, Ward 6).AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 26-64 120Resolution-Public HearingTransmitting the City's support for the Bronze Line Locally Preferred Alternative to the Metropolitan Council and Ramsey County.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
ABZA 26-2 121Appeal-BZAConsidering the appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to convert an existing lit, freestanding sign to a dynamic display sign at 1305 7th Street West.GrantedPass Action details Video Video
PH 26-4 122Public Hearing-Misc.Public hearing on grievances about federal immigration operations.Continue Public HearingPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 25-420 327Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 692 HAMLINE AVENUE NORTH AKA 1339 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. VB2512B, Assessment No. 258835) (Amend and public hearing continued to March 4, 2026)Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
RLH SAO 26-11 235Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderSecond Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1079 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH SAO 25-71.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 26-21 223Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1160 CLARENCE STREET. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 26-24 224Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1728 CONCORDIA AVENUE (1724 CONCORDIA AVENUE). (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-430 225Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 384 EARL STREET. (File No. J2513TW1, Assessment No. 258595)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 26-25 226Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1556 GROTTO STREET NORTH. (File No. J2605B, Assessment No. 268104)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH SAO 26-17 228Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderMaking finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 708 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 26-8.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 26-20 229Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1201 JACKSON STREET. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH SAO 26-19 130Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderMaking finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1377 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 26-9.Referred  Action details Not available
RLH TA 26-26 231Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1814 PINEHURST AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 26-27 232Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 847 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 26-30 233Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 273 (275) SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH SAO 26-14 234Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderAppeal of Susan K. Smith to a Summary Abatement Order at 1496 UPPER AFTON ROAD.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH CO 26-2 236Resolution LH Correction Order (Code Enforcement Only)Appeal of Faustin Grant Felmlee to a Correction Notice at 222 WINIFRED STREET EAST.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 26-5 237Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during July 2025. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 26-6 238Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during September 2025. (File No. J2605B, Assessment No. 268104)Adopted  Action details Not available
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Ord 26-18 3/25/2026 3:50 AMAmy Manning For I'm a parent of a SPPS student and I have been volunteering and fundraising to bring mutual aid in the form of food aid and rent ***istance to SPPS families. Fundraising efforts alone cannot meet the needs of our community at this time, this ordinance would go a long way towards keeping our community members housed by giving them more time to access the help that they need. Please p*** this ordinance.
Ord 26-18 3/21/2026 3:25 AMJack-Lorraine Polum For Multiple families in my neighborhood are at risk of losing their housing due to fear of leaving their homes and being unable to make rent. No one should have to fear being turned out just because they're trying to keep themselves safe.
Ord 26-18 3/21/2026 2:10 AMPhillip Aitken For This extension MUST p***. In my neighborhood, North End, we've started a community fund for rent ***istance and other necessities, but we keep getting requests for help. Renter debt is skyrocketing because many of our immigrant neighbors were afraid to even go to work. There could be an extensive houselessness crisis if evictions start removing families who were already under severe stress and terror during the cruel and ongoing occupation of our State. They remain afraid. The City cannot allow them to have even more stress and worry at this time. To not extend the notice period would be complicity in evicting these frightened, terrorized families.
Ord 26-18 3/11/2026 4:59 AMIan Rosenthal (Jewish Community Action) For I am writing to lend Jewish Community Action’s voice to the chorus of advocates asking St Paul to extend the pre-eviction notice period to 60 days. Those sheltering in place are terrified that even if they avoid violence at the hands of ICE, they may still be faced with the brutality of eviction. Over the last 13 weeks of this crisis, I’ve had the honor to witness and contribute to countless efforts to keep people housed. We are doing everything we can to stem the tide of displacement. But we are already seeing the limits of our local resources and we desperately need more time to fundraise. In the best of times, 30 days is hardly enough for folks to navigate and receive emergency rental ***istance. Between limited language access, alienating application processes, and the simple fact that there isn’t enough money to begin with, renters face huge obstacles to receiving aid. For this reason, we are calling on city council to unanimously p*** the pre-eviction extension.
Ord 24-26 2/24/2026 11:05 PMJames Wilkinson For I think it makes sense to further limit drive-throughs for environmental, health and long-term development reasons. So I think City should increase the minimum distance that new drive-throughs must be located from existing and planned Light Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, and Arterial Bus Rapid Transit stops from 300 feet to one-eighth of a mile. +1