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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 12/17/2025 3:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
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CO 25-47 11Communications & Receive/FileLetter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 118 Manitoba Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)Received and Filed  Action details Not available
AO 25-79 12Administrative OrderAmending the HOME Project Budgets: To align the spending and financing of the 2025 activities to reflect the program income and admin appropriately.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
AO 25-82 13Administrative OrderUpdating Office of Financial Empowerment Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation grant project codes.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
AO 25-83 14Administrative OrderAuthorizing the Police Department to reallocate budget to more accurately record expenditures for the department grant fund for 2025.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
RES 25-1741 15ResolutionAuthorizing the City to enter into a subgrantee reimbursement agreement with the Saint Paul Port Authority.Adopted  Action details Not available
RES 25-1846 16ResolutionPreliminary Order setting the date of Public Hearing for January 28, 2026, to consider approval of the 2026 Earl Street: Maryland to Minnehaha Street Paving and Lighting Project (Project 19276, Asmt 265201).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1851 17ResolutionPreliminary Order setting the date of Public Hearing for January 28, 2026, to consider approval of the 2026 Pelham: Franklin to Mississippi River Blvd. Street Paving and Lighting Project (Project 19275, Asmt 265202).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1918 18ResolutionRequesting a variance from Minnesota Department of Transportation Municipal State Aid Rules to implement 10 foot wide travel lanes during the reconstruction of Wabasha Street from W 7th Street to 11th Street, 10th Street from Wabasha Street to Saint Peter Street, and Saint Peter Street from 10th Street to 11th Street,which includes an indemnification guarantee (State Aid Operation for Project No. S.P. 164-235-026 and SP 164-236-010).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1919 19ResolutionRequesting a variance from Minnesota Department of Transportation Municipal State Aid Rules for the modification of the Saint Peter Street Bridge (Bridge 62897), which includes an indemnification guarantee (State Aid Operation for Project No. S.P. 164-236-010).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1920 110ResolutionRequesting a variance from Minnesota Department of Transportation Municipal State Aid Rules for a reduced clear zone requirement during the reconstruction of Saint Peter Street from 10th Street to 11th Street, which includes an indemnification guarantee (State Aid Operation for Project No. S.P. 164-236-010).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1923 111ResolutionElecting the City Council Secretary effective January 1, 2026.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1927 112ResolutionApproving the addition of the Gambling Location license to the existing Liquor On-Sale 181-290 seats, Liquor On-Sale Sunday, Liquor On-Sale 2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (B) license for Palace Pizza LLC d/b/a Palace Pub (License ID #20230000953) for the premises located at 33 7th Place W.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1936 113ResolutionAmending Council File RES 25-1491 to change setting date of Legislative Hearing to January 6, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2602TW, Assessment No. 268702)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1938 114ResolutionAmending Council File RES 25-1547 to change setting date of Legislative Hearing to January 6, 2026 and City Council public hearing for February 18, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2602E, Assessment No. 268301)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1941 115ResolutionAmending Council File RES 25-1548 to change setting date of Legislative Hearing to January 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for February 18, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2602, Assessment No. 268901)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1944 116ResolutionAmending Council File RES 25-1549 to change setting date of Legislative Hearing to January 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for February 18, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2602B, Assessment No. 268101)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1947 117ResolutionApproving the application for change of ownership to the Second Hand Dealer-Motor Vehicle (DSIBLAUTO-000321-2025), Auto Repair Garage (DSIBLAUTO-000322-2025), and Second Hand Dealer-Motor Vehicle Parts (DSIBLAUTO-000333-2025) licenses now held by Garage Car Group LLC d/b/a Light Auto Sales (License ID # DSIBLAUTO-000321-2025, DSIBLAUTO-000322-2025, DSIBLAUTO-000333-2025) for the premises located at 803 Earl St.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1951 118ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during July 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 27, 2026 and City Council public hearing for March 4, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1953 119ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during September 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for January 27, 2026 and City Council public hearing for March 4, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2605B, Assessment No. 268104)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1955 120ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply for the Local Climate Action Implementation Grant Program from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), which has a match requirement, to improve energy efficiency for low-income, single-family homes through the Power of Home.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1958 121ResolutionAuthorizing the Fire Department to apply for a grant of $100,000 for Labor Education Advancement Program (LEAP) from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for the joint apprenticeship training program for firefighters.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1971 122ResolutionAuthorizing Mayor Her Inauguration Committee to coordinate planning of Mayor-Elect Her's Inauguration and Related Events.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1974 123ResolutionApproving the Mayor's reappointment of Bethany Gladhill, Georgina Chincilla Gonzalez, and Jon Jee to the Cultural STAR Board.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1975 124ResolutionApproving the Mayor’s appointments of Shena Matrious, Sierra Wolfe, and Annie Rose as members of the Visit Saint Paul Board of Directors.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Min 25-46 126Approval of MinutesApproving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of September 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2025.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1737 127ResolutionApproving the Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and AFSCME Clerical, Local 2508; AFSCME Technical, Local 1842; Classified Confidential Employees Association (CCEA); Operating Engineers, Local 70; Professional Employees Association (PEA) and Saint Paul Supervisors' Organization (SPSO) for the purpose of implementing the regrading of classifications per the recommendations of the Talent and Equity Resources/Human Resources Office.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1981 128ResolutionAuthorizing the Public Library to enter into grant agreements with the Minnesota Department of Education (which include indemnification language).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1983 125ResolutionAccepting a $100,000 donation from the Unity Church-Unitarian to support the work of the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission.Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
RES 25-1990 230ResolutionCelebrating the public service of Russ Stark and declaring December 17, 2025 as Russ Stark Day in the City of Saint Paul.Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1989 229ResolutionCelebrating the public service career of Mayor Melvin Carter III and declaring December 18, 2025 as Melvin Carter III Day in the City of Saint Paul.Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-2008 1 ResolutionCelebrating the public service career of Chief Barton "Butch" Inks and declaring December 30, 2025, as "Butch" Inks Day in Saint Paul.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1977 131ResolutionRecognizing Human Rights Day and International Migrants Day.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1914 132ResolutionOutlining the City's 2026 Legislative Agenda. (laid over from December 17, 2025)Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-257 135Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation, in the amount of $230,000, for the Baker Park Improvement project, and entering into an agreement with the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy for the project.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
SR 25-270 133Staff ReportGraduate Intern Final PresentationReceived and Filed  Action details Video Video
Ord 25-4 134OrdinanceAmending Title IV of the Administrative Code to add Chapter 92, titled Tree Preservation for City Sponsored Projects. (Laid over from February 26, 2025)Laid Over to Final AdoptionPass Action details Video Video
Ord 25-79 136OrdinanceAmending Chapter 107 of the Administrative Code pertaining to improvements to the Planning Commission process.Laid Over to Final AdoptionPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-291 237Resolution-Public HearingCelebrating the 50th Year anniversary of the Hmong Resettlement to the United States.Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Not available
RES PH 25-283 138Resolution-Public HearingApproving the Establishment of the Grand and Victoria Redevelopment Project Area and the Grand and Victoria Tax Increment Financing District (a Redevelopment District) and Approving the Adoption of a Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor and the use of a Project Labor Agreement.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
PH 25-10 139Public Hearing-Misc.Public hearing on federal immigration operations and Saint Paul Police Department conduct in Saint Paul.Received and Filed  Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-260 140Resolution-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 LCDA-TOD 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 25-261 141Resolution-Public HearingAccepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations), and amending the operating budget for City sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council LCDA-TOD Grant Program for the benefit of Hamm’s Brewery West End at 680-694 Minnehaha Avenue E. (District 4, Ward 7).AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-262 142Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) to accept the 2025 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Quality of Life Improvement grant program funds and to amend the financing and spending plan in the amount of $25,000 for the new Animal Shelter Project.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-267 143Resolution-Public HearingApproving the Hilltop Twin Homes Final (Combined) Plat.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-275 144Resolution-Public HearingAmending capital fund budgets to provide additional funding for the Police Impound Lot Capital Maintenance Project.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-284 145Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Police Department (SPPD) to amend the General Fund budget to more accurately reflect revenue and expenditures for the police security at the City’s special events.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-285 146Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment to accept a $1,000 gift from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to support community engagement efforts and amending the 2025 budget for the Office of Financial Empowerment.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-286 147Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment to apply for and accept a $100,000 grant from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to support program operation costs for CollegeBound Saint Paul and CollegeBound Boost and amending the 2025 budget for the Office of Financial Empowerment.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-287 148Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment to apply for and accept a $40,000 grant from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to support program operation costs for CollegeBound Saint Paul and CollegeBound Boost, and amending the 2025 budget for the Office of Financial Empowerment.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH RR 25-28 349Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderOrdering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 430 DALE STREET NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the October 22, 2025, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove within 15 days)ReferredPass Action details Video Video
RLH TA 25-427 250Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 263 COLBORNE STREET. (File No. CG25Q2B2, Assessment No. 250119)Adopted  Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-449 251Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 11 COMO AVENUE, UNIT 1. (File No. CG25Q2B4, Assessment No. 250121)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-450 252Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 11 COMO AVENUE, UNIT 3. (File No. CG25Q2B4, Assessment No. 250121)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-435 253Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 545 COMO AVENUE. (File No. YW25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250500)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH CO 25-15 254Resolution LH Correction Order (Code Enforcement Only)Appeal of Lita Fierro to a Revised Correction Order and Summary Abatement Order at 927 DESOTO STREET.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-426 255Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1544 EDGCUMBE ROAD. (File No. YW25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250500)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-444 256Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1142 FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG25Q2B4, Assessment No. 250121)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-439 257Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 667 FOURTH STREET EAST. (File No. CG25Q2B5, Assessment No. 250122)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-459 258Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 40 GERANIUM AVENUE WEST. (File No. CG25Q2B4, Assessment No. 250121)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-445 259Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 629 HALL AVENUE. (File No. YW25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250500)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-446 260Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 629 HALL AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250118)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-470 261Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 715 HOPE STREET (File No. CG25Q2B4, Assessment No. 250121)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-471 162Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending Council File RLH AR 25-62 to delete the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2025 at 715 HOPE STREET. (File No. CG2503A2, Assessment No. 250117)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-472 163Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending Council File RLH AR 25-2 to delete the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during July to September 2024 at 715 HOPE STREET. (File No. CG2501A2, Assessment No. 250112)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-473 164Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending Council File RLH AR 25-40 to delete the assessment for Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2024 at 715 HOPE STREET. (File No.CG2502A2, Assessment No. 250114)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-453 265Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 113 MANITOBA AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q2B4, Assessment No. 250121)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-419 266Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1112 MARION STREET. (File No. YW25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250500)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-464 267Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1174 MARION STREET. (File No. YW25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250500)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-436 268Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 815 MARSHALL AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q2B5, Assessment No. 250122)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-463 269Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 233 MARYLAND AVENUE WEST. (File No. CG25Q2B3, Assessment No. 250120)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-458 270Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1883 NORFOLK AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q2B3, Assessment No. 250120)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-460 271Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 848 ORANGE AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG25Q2B5, Assessment No. 250122)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-456 272Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1538 PACIFIC STREET. (File No. CG25Q2B5, Assessment No. 250122)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-452 273Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 539 PAYNE AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q2B5, Assessment No. 250122)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH FCO 25-74 274Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction OrderAppeal of Jaswant A. Teekasingh to a Fire Inspection Report at 159 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE WEST.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-443 275Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2030 PINEHURST AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q2B2, Assessment No. 250119)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-461 276Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1042 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q2B4, Assessment No. 250121)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-466 277Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2129 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q2B4, Assessment No. 250121)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-448 278Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 645 SARATOGA STREET SOUTH. (File No. YW25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250500)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-457 279Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 770 SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q2B5, Assessment No. 250122)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-447 280Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 211 STEVENS STREET WEST. (File No. CG25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250118)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-467 281Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1039 STINSON STREET. (File No. CG25Q2B4, Assessment No. 250121)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-462 282Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 60 SYCAMORE STREET WEST. (File No. CG25Q2B4, Assessment No. 250121)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-440 283Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1387 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q2B5, Assessment No. 250122)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-438 284Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1912 UPPER AFTON ROAD. (File No. YW25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250500)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-455 185Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealAmending Council File RLH AR 25-62 approving the Ratifying of the assessment adopted by Council on August 13, 2025 at 1517 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. CG2503A2, Assessment No. 250117)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH SAO 25-71 286Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderAppeal of Negil Neely to a Summary Abatement Order at 1079 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-418 287Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealDeleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1139 WHITE BEAR AVENUE NORTH. (File No. YW25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250500)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH TA 25-465 288Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 12 WINTHROP STREET NORTH. (File No. CG25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250118)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 25-99 289Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during April to June 2025. (File No. CG25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250118)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 25-100 290Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during April to June 2025. (File No. CG25Q2B2, Assessment No. 250119)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 25-101 291Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during April to June 2025. (File No. CG25Q2B3, Assessment No. 250120)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 25-102 292Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during April to June 2025. (File No. CG25Q2B4, Assessment No. 250121)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 25-103 293Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during April to June 2025. (File No. CG25Q2B5, Assessment No. 250122)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RLH AR 25-104 294Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Yard Waste Bills for services during April to June 2025. (File No. YW25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250500)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
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PH 25-10 12/17/2025 5:11 PMJordan   I am horrified and outraged by violations of the separation ordinance by the St. Paul Police Department. Indiscriminate pepper spraying, tear g***ing, firing of non-lethal projectiles, and other forms of crowd control at ICE operations are clear violations of the separation ordinance and frighten concerned St. Paul residents. It also lets us know exactly whom our municipal police serve and whose interests they protect; it becomes clearer at each operation that they are not those of the working people or taxpaying residents of this city whose hard earned wages fund their bloated department. The city council must hold the police department accountable for their actions with a clear, unanimous public condemnation of the violations and a reduction in the department's budget.