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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/5/2025 3:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
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AO 25-65 11Administrative OrderEstablishing two (2) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolutions 25-1561 and 25-1574, and returning funds from completed projects back to the Year-Round STAR program.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
AO 25-68 12Administrative OrderAmending CDBG Project Budgets: $3,000.00 of additional funding for 1050 Payne Ave (Eastside Pizzeria).Received and Filed  Action details Not available
RES 25-1586 13ResolutionRequesting a variance from Minnesota Municipal State Aid Rules for the St. Anthony/Rondo Avenue Mill & Overlay Project from Snelling Avenue to Marion Street.Adopted  Action details Not available
RES 25-1591 14ResolutionAuthorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Ramsey County for Right of Way acquisition on Ramsey County’s Jackson Street Project.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1626 15ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Safety and Inspections to apply for a grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, to participate in the 2026 Building Official Training (BOT) grant program.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1637 16ResolutionPreliminary Order setting the date of Public Hearing for December 10, 2025, to consider approval of the 2026 Ivy/Birmingham Residential Mill and Overlay Project (Project MO2602, Asmt 265501).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1638 17ResolutionAuthorizing the Police Department (SPPD) to enter into a one-year lease agreement with the University of Minnesota which includes an automatic renewal option.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1660 18ResolutionAuthorizing the City to apply for $298,000, with no match required, from the Minnesota Department of Commerce's Microgrids at Community Lifeline Facilities grant program for Oxford Community Center.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1667 19ResolutionRequesting approval of a Third Amendment to the lease between the City and Board of Water Commissioners for the Police Department's use of Board-owned property for the K-9 facility and training.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1676 110ResolutionAuthorizing the City to enter into a joint powers agreement with Ramsey County Geographic Information Systems for governmental units interested in using geographic systems and data created and maintained by Ramsey County.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1681 112ResolutionAuthorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for $500,000 from the State Park Road Account Grant Program for the Crosby Farm Road Reconstruction project.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1697 113ResolutionApproving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation, with conditions, for the application submitted by Aubergine Hospitality LLC (License ID#DSIBLLIQ-000182-2025), d/b/a Restaurant Aubergine, for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) licenses, located at 525 Selby Avenue.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1703 114ResolutionDirecting the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Liquor On-Sale 291 or More Seats, Liquor On-Sale Sunday & Entertainment (B) license against White Dragon Catering Inc. d/b/a White Dragon Hall LLC (License ID #20210000632) for the premises located at 1600 White Bear Avenue North, Unit C.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Min 25-40 116Approval of MinutesApproving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of August 1, 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2025.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1608 117ResolutionApproving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 Revised Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1677 111ResolutionApproving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation, with conditions, for the application submitted by the University of St. Thomas (License ID #20110002908), d/b/a same, to add an Entertainment (B) license and expand liquor service areas under the existing Liquor On Sale - 291 or More Seats license, located at 2115 Summit Avenue.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES 25-1728 115ResolutionEstablishing the membership of the City/Council Comprehensive Reparations Harm Report RFP Review Committee (“Committee”) to review proposals received from the City/Council Comprehensive Reparations Harm Report RFP.Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
RES 25-1701 118ResolutionAuthorizing the City to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with MnDOT regarding the reconstruction of Robert Street between Annapolis Street and Kellogg Boulevard.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES 25-1702 119ResolutionGranting Municipal Consent for the MnDOT project to reconstruct Robert Street from Annapolis Street to Kellogg Boulevard, including the reconstruction of the viaduct south of Cesar Chavez Boulevard (State Project No. S.P. 6217-50).AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES 25-1679 120ResolutionHonoring Saint Paul Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2025.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
RES 25-1717 121ResolutionHonoring City Clerk Shari Moore for nearly four decades of dedicated public service to the residents of Saint Paul.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
Ord 25-61 222OrdinanceAmending Chapter 74 of the Legislative Code by enacting a new section designating the Theodore Hamm Brewing Company Heritage Preservation District as a Heritage Preservation Site.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
Ord 25-66 123OrdinanceCreating 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”.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
Ord 25-67 124OrdinanceAmending 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.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
Ord 25-68 125OrdinanceAmending 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.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Not available
Ord 25-69 126OrdinanceAmending 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.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
Ord 25-70 127OrdinanceAmending 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.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
Ord 25-71 128OrdinanceAmending section 55.04(a) of the Legislative Code to simplify the requirement for a temporary structure permit during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
Ord 25-76 129OrdinanceCreating Chapter 297 of the Legislative Code prohibiting the use and placement of virtual currency kiosks within the City.Laid Over to Second Reading  Action details Video Video
Ord 25-59 130OrdinanceAmending Chapters 60, 63, 65, 66, 67, and 69 of the Legislative Code as recommended in the Traditional Neighborhood (T) District Zoning Study.Amended and Laid Over for Final AdoptionPass Action details Video Video
Ord 25-65 131OrdinanceCreating Chapter 225A of the Legislative Code titled Firearms Regulations to establish regulations for Assault weapons, Binary triggers, Ghost guns and Signage.Laid Over to Final AdoptionPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-208 132Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for Fourth/Howard area mill and overlay constructed as part of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2402, Assessment No. 255502)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-209 133Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for Cretin/Bayard Area Phase 2 mill and overlay constructed as part of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2401, Assessment No. 255501)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-210 134Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for Hatch/Park area mill and overlay constructed as part of the 2025 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2502, Assessment No. 255505)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-213 135Resolution-Public HearingRatifying the assessment for Ruth/Algonquin - Burns to Stillwater mill and overlay constructed as part of the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2307, Assessment No. 245507)AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-217 136Resolution-Public HearingFinal Order approving the Grand/Snelling parking lot operation and maintenance costs for 2026. (File No. 18746-25, Assessment No. 257202).AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-230 137Resolution-Public HearingEstablishing the Water Charges for 2026.Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-231 138Resolution-Public HearingEstablishing the Water Fees and Charges for 2026.Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-239 139Resolution-Public HearingSetting the 2026 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer rates.Laid OverPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-241 140Resolution-Public HearingApproving the application of Salvation Army Northern Division for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the Annual “Tree of Lights” Light Program in Rice Park starting November 15, 2025, through January 6, 2026, at Rice Park--109 W 4th St.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-244 141Resolution-Public HearingAmending the HOME 2025 general ledger budget to reflect the program income amount in the 2025-26 HUD Consolidated Plan-Annual Action Plan of $206,225.38 and amending the HOME project budgets to reflect the 2025 HOME spending of $1,629,610.90.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-245 142Resolution-Public HearingApproving the petition of Via Yang, property owner at 1656 Wilson Avenue, to vacate the abutting north-south alley right-of-way, from Wilson Avenue to Old Hudson Road.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-246 143Resolution-Public HearingAuthorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota through its State Fire Marshal Division to receive funds for the Minnesota Air Rescue Team ("MART") and amend the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $500,000 to pay for training and equipment.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-247 144Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $4,500 from the Minneapolis Fire Department.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-248 145Resolution-Public HearingAmending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $7,014.23 for the reimbursement from Rosenbauer.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES PH 25-249 146Resolution-Public HearingApproving the 325 Commercial St final (combined) plat.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH SAO 25-55 247Resolution LH Summary Abatement OrderAppeal of Mark Puchala II to a Summary Abatement Order and Vehicle Abatement Order at 2016 FREMONT AVENUE. (Public hearing closed and laid over from October 15, 2025)Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Video Video
RLH RR 25-30 249Resolution LH Substantial Abatement OrderOrdering the razing and removal of the structures at 499 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the November 5, 2025, City Council Public Hearing.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
RLH VO 25-22 148Resolution LH Vacate OrderAmending Council File RLH VO 25-9, adopted June 11, 2025, to grant Dayana Valmyr additional extensions for property at 1220 SHERBURNE AVENUE.Adopted  Action details Video Video
RLH AR 25-91 250Resolution LH Assessment RollRatifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2025. (File No. CG2503A3, Assessment No. 250126)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
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Ord 25-65 11/4/2025 8:39 PMJoseph G. Against Absolutely ridiculous. Unconstitutional, overreaching proposal that will not actually help anyone, but will instead seek to jail law abiding gun owners. This is part of the problem, not the solution to violence. +4
Ord 25-65 11/4/2025 2:33 PMPeter Against You cannot pretend that state law doesn’t exist. You are wasting time and money on something that you certainly know will not hold up in court. This is no different than trying to ban “***ault words.” What if someone had large-capacity mean words on pamphlets? Maybe if someone does want to distribute ***ault language pamphlets, we should serialize them, so that we know who has all the ***ault language. Then we could put up signage to encourage compliance of restricting ***ault language. +4
Ord 25-65 11/4/2025 1:38 AMBrandon F. Against I am opposed to the proposed ordinance as a resident of Saint Paul. The ordinance will do nothing to deter the vast majority of the criminals who are the ones perpetrating the crimes who largely are already “prohibited persons” under current State and Federal law. The city, as well as the state, would be better suited spending it’s money actually finding, arresting, and actually prosecuting the criminals instead of limiting law abiding citizens in their rights. The criminals by and large are purchasing the firearms used in their crimes illegally in the first place so what specifically is this ordinance going to address again, other then limiting law abiding citizens who were already abiding the laws? How is this going to address the criminal who just committed another crime while awaiting trial for a previous crime and who already has a record going back to high school if not junior high? You cannot legislate the evil in man’s heart. +4
Ord 25-65 11/3/2025 11:46 PMMarc Against I am against ORD 25-65. As wasteful performative nonsense, it violates Minnesota Constitution's Preemption clause. It has already been targeted for legal challenge, wasting money. City leaders were specifically told this by letter. A councilwoman's flippant response shows clear contempt for peaceable gun owners as well as city residents and Minnesota taxpayers in general. The City of St. Paul already received $81,779,353 in Local Government Aid (LGA) from the State for 2025. Will you ask for more to cover lawsuits or cut city services, programs? This ordinance also sets up police if following an ordinance that doesn't match up with State law especially if arrests made as result of non-public safety traffic stops. Lastly, some courts treat violent and repeat offenders far too leniently. Far too often they continue after court appearances, harming neighborhoods. I didn't (don't) see or hear city leaders demanding action on this. Unfortunate. +4
Ord 25-65 11/3/2025 8:03 PMKatrina Lunden Against I don't live in St. Paul, but I am a permit to carry holder and I regularly come to St. Paul where do business, shop, eat, and generally spend money. To see you so willing to waste money paid in taxes by your residents is disgracefull. Your are required to be responsible with that money, not to waste it on ordinences that are illeagal, will be challenged by gunowners, (leading to expensive court costs on behalf of the city) and which are only designed to make you look like you are doing something, so you you can say, "Look, we tried." You're grandstanding, and spending tax payers money to do it. The only win you'll have is people that law abiding folk are confused about what they can and can't do. The criminals don't care because they don't follow your ordinances, just like they don't follow the law. Seriously, do your jobs better. +7 4
RES 25-1717 10/31/2025 11:11 AMPeter K. Butler   Best wishes on your retirement, Ms. Moore. You exemplified the best in public service by remaining apolitical and neutral while exercising your responsibilities.
Ord 25-65 10/27/2025 3:33 AMBill Against I own an AR-15 rifle, what you refer to as an "***ault weapon". They are one of the most commonly owned firearms in America. I also have had a personal policy of buying three more 30 round (standard capacity) magazines any time there is a proposed bill to unconstitutionally ban these defensive tools. Given how frequently this happens, I have about 20 magazines, so if you p***ed this law, every day I was in possession of them, I would be looking at five years in jail, and a $21,000 fine. No criminal record, tax payer all my life, help my elderly neighbors. What you are proposing is making a large number of gun owners into criminals, rather than holding the actual criminals accountable with your soft on (actual) crime policies. You should be ashamed. +7
Ord 25-65 10/25/2025 6:53 PMTim Against I am strongly against this ordinance. Our city is currently under higher than normal financial constraints. Yet we are driving towards creating an ordinance that will be legally challenged, wasting time and resources we cannot afford. There are other forthcoming legal issues that better deserve our limited resources. During the council meeting, the question was raised; whether signs could still be placed if the ordinance is preempted by state law. I hope the intent here is is not how I see it. That; if the ordinance is unenforceable, we might still be able to place signs; maligning peaceable gun owners going about their day, and simultaneously spreading disinformation to all members of the public. I do not understand the origins of illiberal and regressive policies like this. While I appreciate efforts to identify ways to stop gun violence, this ordinance, presented as a means of 'doing something,' accomplishes nothing and is unconstitutional. +8
Ord 25-65 10/25/2025 5:39 PMErik Against While I can understand that certain proponents of this ordinance do so from a place of grief or genuine well meaning, this legislation is unlawful, strips good Minnesotans of constitutionally protected civil rights, and will be ineffective at curbing both political violence and crimes of desperation. Wasting resources on this legislation weakens the DFL platform, alienates and vilifies voters, and jeopardizes good policy on housing, healthcare, economic opportunity, education and equality, all of which demonstrably more effective at curbing violence than gun regulation. Please reconsider. +6
Ord 25-65 10/25/2025 3:16 PMBryan Strawser Against This ordinance is nothing but performative BS that is prohibited under the state's preemption law - and it's completely unconstitutional. Banning firearms? Give me a break. You should be ashamed of yourselves. +9
Ord 25-65 10/25/2025 3:09 PMJames Against The ordinance faces immediate legal challenge. The ordinance also states it can't go into effect until state law changes. Why on earth is the city going to waste resources and taxpayer money fighting a legal battle to keep a dormant ordinance? Please don't sacrifice my tax dollars for political optics. +11
Ord 25-65 10/23/2025 6:55 PMBrandon Against This directly violates the state preemption law as well as the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution. You are wasting time and money on this. How about we just enforce the laws of the land. You should all be arrested and charged for even having this idea. You are not above the law. The safety of our children is extremely important but there are other ways to promote that. +9