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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/18/2026 3:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
Councilmembers Coleman and Yang may be participating remotely.
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AO 26-73 11Administrative OrderEstablishing one (1) new project through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolution #- RES 26-1829.   Not available Not available
AO 26-77 12Administrative OrderAmending LAHA Project Budgets: Reallocating $200,000 in HOME line contract funds and $929,265.49 in homeowner rehabilitation funds to the undesignated project-level budget for future use.   Not available Not available
RES 26-989 13ResolutionAuthorizing the City to enter into a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the use of Local Road Improvement funding on the Payne Avenue Pedestrian Intersection Improvements Project.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1357 14ResolutionAuthorizing the City, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to accept the donation of 36 custom branded bicycle racks valued at $13,758.76 from the Highland District Council, North End Neighborhood Organization, and Greater East Side Community Council.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1615 15ResolutionApproving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) and Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 21 - Fire Supervisors Unit. (To be laid over one week for adoption)   Not available Not available
RES 26-1753 16ResolutionAuthorizing approval of settlement and payment in full and final settlement of the lawsuit, Irma Gonzlez-Tinoco v. Janari Glover (in his individual and official capacity) and the City of St. Paul, Ramsey County District Court, Court File Number 62-CV-26-93.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1758 17ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during September 2025 to October 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 8, 2026 and City Council public hearing for February 10, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2606, Assessment No. 268909)   Not available Not available
RES 26-1761 18ResolutionAuthorizing payment in the amount of $25,000 in full and final settlement of the claim of Louis Germain, Jr.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1797 19ResolutionApproving the City’s cost of providing Miscellaneous Abatement (Energy Bill, and Emergency Sewer Repair) services, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 15, 2026 and City Council public hearing for February 17, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2700A, Assessment No. 278500)   Not available Not available
RES 26-1812 110ResolutionAuthorizing payment in the amount of $24,708.33 in full and final settlement of the claim for Joseph Brisson.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1837 111ResolutionApproving Loan Modifications for the Model Cities BROWNstone Commercial Project, located at 837 University Avenue West, including Payment Forgiveness on a STAR Loan and a CDBG Loan (District 7, Ward 1).   Not available Not available
RES 26-1840 112ResolutionApproving the Mayor’s appointment of Moriah Anderson to a two-year term on Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1841 113ResolutionApproving the Mayor’s appointment of Adalyn Thao and Lizbeth Martinez Mota to two-year terms to the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1842 114ResolutionApproving the Mayor's appointment of Eh Ler Say to a two-year term on the Neighborhood Safety Community Council.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1843 115ResolutionApproving the Mayor’s appointment of Paw Kue to a two-year term on the Transportation Committee of the Planning Commission.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1845 116ResolutionAuthorizing the proper city officials to accept the donation from the Vera Institute for the Office of Neighborhood Safety Deputy Director Rachel Holzemer and Program Administrator Faith Lofton to attend the All In: Leading the Community Safety Revolution Summit from November 17-18, 2026.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1848 117ResolutionApproving the Mayor’s appointment of Panhia Yang to a two-year term to the Business Review Council.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1853 118ResolutionAuthorizing payment in the amount of $42,000.00 in full and final settlement of the claim for Davion Cox.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1857 119ResolutionReducing the 2026 Parks and Recreation budget by $120,000.00 and transferring said appropriations to the Saint Paul Public Library Agency.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1872 120ResolutionApproving Ordinance Permit 20260010222 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 on Ford Parkway and Cretin Avenue adjacent to Civic Square on Highland Bridge (District 15, Ward 3).   Not available Not available
RES 26-1876 121ResolutionAmending RES 26-1637, relating to travel expenses for attendance at the 2026 National Student Safety & Security Conference & Workshops using FY2025 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant funds.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1878 122ResolutionAccepting the donation of conference registration and lodging from Smart Growth America for one City staff to attend YIMBYTown on November 18, 2026.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1880 123ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for up to $1,000,000 in Regional Parks and Trails System Competitive Equity grant funds from the Metropolitan Council.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1895 124ResolutionAmending the 2026 Operating Budget for the Department of Human Resources to accept $11,100.00 of Medica Wellness funds to support Employee Benefits Administration.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1903 125ResolutionApproving the First Amendment to Neighborhood STAR Grant and Loan Agreement and Note for a Neighborhood STAR Loan to Wabasha Partners, LLC.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1904 126ResolutionMemorializing a City Council decision to deny the appeal of Joe Galante from the Board of Zoning Appeals decision denying an appeal of a zoning approval for a building permit based on alleged improper application of the standards in Section 61.402(c)(4) and (5) of the Zoning Code at 2094 Goodrich Avenue.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1908 227ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a gift of travel and lodging from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund for Carlo Franco to attend the 2026 National Workforce Conference in San Antonio, Texas.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1910 128ResolutionApproving the Mayor's appointment of John Zwier, Sarah L. Waterworth, Jerrin Job Sibychan, Carrie Obry, and Chandan Tiwari as members of the Capital Improvement Budget Committee.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1913 129ResolutionApproving the Mayor’s appointment of Kate Lowisz to a two-year term on the Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1914 130ResolutionApproving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Keg House Commons Event Center LLC (License ID# DSIBLLIQ-002945-2026), d/b/a same, for Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), and Entertainment (B) licenses, located at 928 7th St W.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1921 131ResolutionSetting November 2, 2027 as the Special Election date to fill the vacancy of the Ward 2 City Council member.   Not available Not available
RES 26-1875 132ResolutionApproving the appointment of Jeramiah Melquist as the Chief of the Fire Department.   Not available Not available
Ord 26-53 133OrdinanceAdding Chapter 428A, Mobile Saunas on Park Property, to the Legislative Code and amending the Class R license fee table in section 310.01 of the Legislative Code to include a licensing fee for the new license created by the addition of Chapter 428A.   Not available Not available
Ord 26-55 134OrdinanceGranting the application of Rice Holding Co LLC to rezone property at 1201 Rice Street from T2 traditional neighborhood district to B3 general business district and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map.   Not available Not available
Ord 26-56 135OrdinanceAmending Section 220.05 of the Legislative Code to match current operational procedures and set rates for base level garbage service to be effective January 1, 2027.   Not available Not available
Ord 26-47 136OrdinanceAdding Chapter 20 to the Legislative Code to establish uniform procedures and policies to impose administrative citations with civil penalties for violations of City ordinances.   Not available Not available
Ord 26-59 137OrdinanceAmending the City's Sustainable Building Ordinance.   Not available Not available
Ord 26-52 138OrdinanceModifying the process by which the meeting stipend rate for commissioners of the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission is adopted.   Not available Not available
Ord 26-58 139OrdinanceAmending Chapters 60, 61, 63, 65, 66, and 67 of the Legislative Code to correct errors, and to update and clarify language.   Not available Not available
RES PH 26-301 140Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Saint Paul Police Department to accept an additional donation from the Nancy E. Sittard Irrevocable Trust, supplementing the original donation accepted under RES 26-727. The bequest is designated for the purchase, training, and care of the Police Department’s canine officers. In addition, amending the 2026 Special Fund budget to reflect the additional donation and establishing the necessary activity budget to support the associated expenditures.   Not available Not available
RES PH 26-304 141Resolution-Public HearingAmending a financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation, in the amount of $120,845, to reflect additional CDBG funds for the Hazel Park Phase II project.   Not available Not available
RES PH 26-316 142Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Police Department to accept the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the U.S. Department of Justice, authorizing the execution of the grant agreement and to add activity budget for the award. The grant funds overtime costs that allow the Police Department to participate in programs to support efforts to reduce serious crimes and expand community engagement.   Not available Not available
RES PH 26-306 143Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Police Department to accept the CCTV Improvement Project grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Byrne Discretionary Community Project grants, authorizing the execution of the grant agreement and to amend the 2026 grant fund budget and add activity budget for the award. The grant funds will improve and update the CCTV system in the City.   Not available Not available
RES PH 26-307 144Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Police Department to accept the Records Management System (RMS) Project grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Byrne Discretionary Community Project grants, authorizing the execution of the grant agreement and to amend the 2026 grant fund budget and add activity budget for the award. The grant funds will improve and update the RMS system in for the Police Department.   Not available Not available
RES PH 26-309 145Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $26,267.68 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina.   Not available Not available
RES PH 26-310 146Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the proper City officials to accept a gift stipend to attend the Cities for Action National Convening in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday November 15, 2026, through Tuesday November 17, 2026.   Not available Not available
RES PH 26-313 147Resolution-Public HearingAmending the City's Operating Budget to reflect the final sale details resulting from the issuance of the Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2026D.   Not available Not available
RES PH 26-314 148Resolution-Public HearingConsidering the application of Rody Lageson, of Kraus Anderson Development, for an exception to the general hours of skyway operations for pedestrian skyway bridge which would close the easement-required spaces within 45 10th Street West and the walkway of pedestrian skyway bridge #1, a bridge that is between the Saint Joseph’s Hospital Building and the Gallery Professional Building.   Not available Not available
RLH SAO 26-113 249Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderAppeal of Jonathan Stierwald to a Summary Abatement Order at 1020 ASHLAND AVENUE.   Not available Not available
RLH SAO 26-79 250Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderMaking finding on the appealed of Lucky "Tiger Jack" Rosenbloom to a nuisance abatement ordered for 369 DALE STREET NORTH in Council File RLH SAO 26-62.   Not available Not available
RLH OA 26-4 251Resolution LH Other Appeal TypeAppeal of Reginald Johnson/Kristin Becker to a Fence Variance Denial at 775 EDMUND AVENUE.   Not available Not available
RLH SAO 26-85 252Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderSecond Making finding on the appeal of Mark Puchala II to a nuisance abatement ordered for 2016 FREMONT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-59. (Public hearing continued to November 18, 2026)   Not available Not available
RLH SAO 26-104 253Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderAppeal of Ojulique Davidson to a Summary Abatement Order at 1415 GALTIER STREET.   Not available Not available
RLH SAO 26-97 254Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderMaking finding on the appeal of Erin Metz Verdeja to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1518 SELBY AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-60.   Not available Not available
RLH TA 26-225 355Resolution LH Tax Assessment AppealRatifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1046 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. 2606T1, Assessment No. 269007)   Not available Not available
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Ord 26-56 10/25/2026 9:51 PMTrash "Customer" Against ORD 26-56 seeks to fast-track the next "annual" garbage rate increase to begin January 1, 2027 — just NINE MONTHS after the previous rate increase on April 1, 2026. This creates a compressed 9-month rate window rather than the ANNUAL adjustments originally negotiated (i.e., supposedly "promised" to customers) under the contract structure with the hauler, FCC. PLEASE HONOR THE CITY'S ORIGINALLY-STATED COMMITMENTS. +3
Ord 26-56 10/23/2026 4:27 PM    PROOFREAD?? Official fine print [Sec 220.05 -- "Beginning January 1, 2026"] contradicts the ordinance title. +3
Ord 26-56 10/23/2026 4:25 PM    PROOFREAD?? Official fine print [Sec 220.05 -- "Beginning January 1, 2026"] contradicts the ordinance title. adoption: +2