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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/19/2025 3:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson may be participating remotely.
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CO 25-46 11Communications & Receive/FileLetter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 799 University Avenue West a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)   Not available Not available
RES 25-1491 12ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during June 27 to July 8, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 16, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 18, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2602TW, Assessment No. 268702)   Not available Not available
RES 25-1547 13ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during April 22 to May 21, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 2, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 11, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2602E, Assessment No. 268301)   Not available Not available
RES 25-1548 14ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during February 12 to May 22, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 9, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 11, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2602, Assessment No. 268901)   Not available Not available
RES 25-1549 15ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during June 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 9, 2025 and City Council public hearing for February 11, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2602B, Assessment No. 268101)   Not available Not available
RES 25-1742 16ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation of $1,000 from the North End Improvement Club for the McDonough Recreation Center Halloween Party.   Not available Not available
RES 25-1743 17ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation, in the amount of $800, from the North End Community Foundation for the McDonough Recreation Center Halloween Party.   Not available Not available
RES 25-1748 18ResolutionApproving a partial waiver of the Sustainable Building Ordinance for the Police Outdoor Range building.   Not available Not available
RES 25-1752 19ResolutionDirecting the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Liquor On-Sale 100 Seats or Less, Liquor On-Sale Sunday license held by Damera Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant LLC d/b/a Damera (License ID #20110004770) for the premises located at 823 University Ave. W.   Not available Not available
RES 25-1753 110ResolutionDirecting the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Entertainment (B), Liquor On-Sale 100 Seats or Less, Liquor On-Sale Sunday license against Pimento St. Paul Inc d/b/a Pimento Jamaican Kitchen (License ID #20230000917) for the premises located at 354 Wabasha St. N.   Not available Not available
RES 25-1760 111ResolutionAuthorizing the Emergency Management department to apply for the 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant program from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to support emergency management activities, and has a cost share match.   Not available Not available
RES 25-1762 112ResolutionAuthorizing the City to renew a lease agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for use of space on City property at 1450 Red Rock Road.   Not available Not available
RES 25-1770 113ResolutionAuthorization to Release the 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program Covenant on 1048 Central Ave W.   Not available Not available
RES 25-1772 114ResolutionAuthorizing carryforward of unused Private Activity Bond Volume Cap.   Not available Not available
RES 25-1781 115ResolutionApproving the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Nelsie Yang to the Saint Paul Port Authority Board of Commissioners for a term beginning on December 1, 2025.   Not available Not available
RES 25-1782 116ResolutionApproving the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Nelsie Yang to the Board of Water Commissioners for a term beginning on December 1, 2025.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-63 117OrdinanceAmending Legislative Code Chapter 220 to allow for Garbage Cart Sharing at properties with two or more Dwelling Units beginning January 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-66 118OrdinanceCreating Chapter 420 of the Legislative Code establishing regulations for the registration of cannabis and hemp businesses, creating Chapter 420A of the Legislative Code establishing a permit requirement and process for temporary cannabis events, and amending section 310.01 to add a definition for “Cannabis Fees”.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-67 119OrdinanceAmending Chapter 170.02 of the Legislative Code to allow the Director of Parks and Recreation to adjust the hours of certain parks to accommodate for park use during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-68 120OrdinanceAmending Section 106.01 of the Legislative Code to allow businesses in the Downtown Entertainment District to temporary allow items in the right-of-way without a sidewalk-use permit during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-69 121OrdinanceAmending section 293.02(d) of the Legislative Code to remove the requirement for a sound level variance in the Downtown Entertainment District during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-70 122OrdinanceAmending section 409.08 of the Legislative Code to allow holders of Liquor Licenses issued under section 409 to apply for extended service of alcoholic beverages until 2:00 a.m. during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-71 123OrdinanceAmending section 55.04(a) of the Legislative Code to simplify the requirement for a temporary structure permit during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-76 124OrdinanceCreating Chapter 297 of the Legislative Code prohibiting the use and placement of virtual currency kiosks within the City.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-78 125OrdinanceEstablishing Chapter 15 of the Administrative Code to establish and define structured quarterly reporting requirements for certain personnel vacancies and overtime utilization.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-72 326OrdinanceAmending Chapters 60,61,68, and 72 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area and the Flood Plain Management Overlay Districts.   Not available Not available
Ord 25-77 127OrdinanceAmending Section 220.05 of the Legislative Code to set rates for base level garbage service to be effective January 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
RES PH 25-232 128Resolution-Public HearingAmending the City's Capital Improvement Budget and Operating Budget to correct a bond proceed transfer for Fire's cardiac monitors.   Not available Not available
RES PH 25-250 129Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $195,597.33 to utilize Parkland Dedication funds for the Taylor Park Improvements project.   Not available Not available
RES PH 25-251 130Resolution-Public HearingAmending budgets for energy projects financed through the $5 million Green Energy Program.   Not available Not available
RES PH 25-256 131Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the City through its Fire Department to amend a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota through its State Fire Marshal Division to provide a hazardous materials response team and amend the 2025 financing and spending plans for the Fire Department in the amount of $360,000.   Not available Not available
RLH RR 25-31 232Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderOrdering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1079 ARKWRIGHT STREET within fifteen (15) days after the November 19, 2025, City Council Public Hearing.   Not available Not available
RLH RR 25-29 233Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderThird Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 594 BRUNSON AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 25-8.   Not available Not available
RLH FCO 25-54 234Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction OrderAppeal of Pat Ware to a Fire Inspection Report at 673 CHARLES AVENUE.   Not available Not available
RLH RR 25-28 335Resolution 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)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 25-283 236Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 821 and 823 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2522R3, Assessment No. 258581) (Continue public hearing to November 19, 2025)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 25-106 237Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 900 LAUREL AVENUE. (File No. J2511R1, Assessment No. 258551) (Public hearing continued to November 19, 2025)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 25-155 238Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 133 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2513R1, Assessment No. 258558) (Public hearing continued to November 19, 2025)   Not available Not available
RLH FCO 25-55 239Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction OrderAppeal of Francis J Hickey to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 1407 PROSPERITY AVENUE. (Public hearing continued to November 19, 2025)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 25-200 240Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1440 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2517R1, Assessment No. 2585666) (Continue Public Hearing to November 19, 2025)   Not available Not available
RLH CO 25-12 241Resolution LH Correction Order (Code Enforcement Only)Appeal of Patrick O'Neill, Jr. Attorney for Alford S. Karayusuf, to a Correction Order at 1164 SUMMIT AVENUE.   Not available Not available
RLH VO 25-23 242Resolution LH Vacate OrderAppeal of Paris Getty to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate and a Summary Abatement Order at 855 THIRD STREET EAST.   Not available Not available
RLH TA 25-281 243Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1451 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2519R2, Assessment No. 258575) (Reduce and continue to November 19, 2025 Public Hearing)   Not available Not available
RLH TA 25-240 244Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1141 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2519R1, Assessment No. 258573) (Public hearing continued to November 19, 2025)   Not available Not available
RLH CO 25-14 245Resolution LH Correction Order (Code Enforcement Only)Appeal of William Acree to a Correction Order at 610 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH.   Not available Not available
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Ord 25-77 11/13/2025 3:11 AMEric Lein (yet again) Against We were led to believe that rates starting 4/1/2025 would be unchanged until 3/31/2026. /// On 1/8/2025 Whereas explanations for ORD 24-40's base level rates included these tidbits: "...the rates for Trash Collection Costs and Disposal Costs shall be set annually..." and "...Rate increases pursuant to this Section 12.3 [of the City/FCC Agreement] shall go into effect on April 1 of each year, starting on April 1, 2026..." /// As of 11/12/2025, ORD 25-77's text (and the City staff report) ignores ORD 24-40's officially-stated "whereas history" and accelerates future increases by three months - to start January 1 instead of "April 1 of each year." /// PLEASE CLARIFY what changed ... or REVERT to April 1st rate increases. +1
Ord 25-63 11/12/2025 9:45 PMAlisa Lein   Please ensure the dumpster collection fee from FCC is not greater than the private market collection fee. I have called and left 5+ messages with FCC over the last two months asking for dumpster pricing in St. Paul and they never once have returned my calls, even after "expediting my message to a supervisor". So while I am 100% in favor of allowing dumpsters for multifamily, if FCC isn't returning calls, I sure hope the City will allow the free market haulers to continue to pick up dumpsters w/o h***les when a multifamily property wants to use one instead of carts. +4
Ord 25-63 11/12/2025 9:38 PMAlisa Lein For Hallelujah, multifamily cart sharing and DUMPSTERS!!!! The environmental and ethical and common sense ordinance revision to finally p***. I've been beating this drum since 2017 and am really excited to have the number of carts we all look at reduced in many alleys and to also stop paying to collect air of so many unused garbage carts. +3
Ord 25-63 11/7/2025 8:00 PMScott Jensen   One more item regarding the cart sharing in c.1.iii; the language specifies "adjacent 2-4 dwelling units with same property owner" for dumpster service. Does that also include any 5+ dwelling units voluntarily enrolled in the program?
Ord 25-63 11/7/2025 7:49 PMScott Jensen   I am frustrated and disappointed not to see any explicit provision for exempting HOAs like the one I represent from the city trash program. I do see some hope for relief in 220.05 c.1.iii regarding dumpster service, but there is no further information regarding dumpster size, the number of RDA's that can share a dumpster, &c. Would this be determined on a per-case basis? Also, does "property owner" apply to HOAs with common property, or only to rental property landlords? +2
Ord 25-63 11/7/2025 4:49 AMEric Lein   PLEASE REVISE THIS TEXT: "Adjacent two to four (2-4) dwelling units that have the same property owner may request dumpster service from the city. If the city’s designated contractor city services are unable to provide dumpster service, the property owner may contract with a private hauler with city approval." /// WHY? Owners of adjacent buildings should NOT be required to use the city's designated contractor if that contractor's price is greater than the price to be charged by a private hauler. +7
Ord 25-77 11/7/2025 12:55 AMEric Lein   As of 11/6/2025, the "effective" date in Ord 25-77's TITLE does not match the "beginning" date in the text of SECTION 2, Sec. 220.05(a). PLEASE CLARIFY: Do these base level cost increases begin January 1, 2026, OR April 1, 2026? +1
Ord 25-63 10/17/2025 1:53 AMa resident   The haulers need to prove a lid is more than six inches using a ruler. Absent proof, the resident should be given the benefit of the doubt. An appeal process should be added, too. The haulers have a financial incentive to report overflowing carts.