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City of Saint Paul

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Meeting Minutes - Action Only

City Council

Council President Rebecca Noecker

Vice President HwaJeong Kim

Councilmember Anika Bowie

Councilmember Molly Coleman

Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson

Councilmember Saura Jost

Councilmember Nelsie Yang

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

ROLL CALL

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

Meeting started at 3:31 PM

6 -

Present

Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Nelsie Yang,

Councilmember HwaJeong Kim, Councilmember Anika Bowie,

Councilmember Saura Jost and Councilmember Molly Coleman

1 - Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson

Absent

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

Amending ONS project budget: Funding for a Fellowship from Harvard

University approved by the City Council via RES PH 24-141.

AO 26-1

AO 26-2

Received and Filed

Establishing two (2) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR

Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolutions 25-1894 and

25-1905, and returning the balance of one (1) project to the Year-Round STAR

Program.

Received and Filed

CONSENT AGENDA

Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate

discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the

Consent Agenda for separate consideration.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Consent Agenda adopted as amended

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to expend an amount not

to exceed $25,000 for the purpose of providing refreshments, marketing

materials, recognition items, and other incentives for various activities,

programs, volunteers, and events throughout 2026.

RES 26-1

RES 26-2

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous

Tree at 837 PEDERSEN STREET, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for

February 3, 2026 and City Council public hearing for March 18, 2026 to

consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.

2602T, Assessment No. 269001)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous

Tree(s) during July - October 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for

February 3, 2026 and City Council public hearing for March 18, 2026 to

consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No.

2601T, Assessment No. 269000)

RES 26-3

RES 26-4

Adopted

Approving an Auto Repair Garage and Auto Body Repair/Painting Shop new

location license for Eagle Auto Body LLC d/b/a Eagle Auto Body LLC (License

ID # 20250001040) for the premises located at 440 Minnehaha Ave W.

Adopted

Renaming Webster Park to Barack and Michelle Obama Park.

RES 26-5

RES 26-6

Adopted

Authorizing stipends for Audit Committee Community Advisors to engage with

District Councils and community organizations to strengthen relationships at

the community level and to solicit performance audit topic ideas.

Adopted

Amending the 2026 City Council meeting schedule to cancel a meeting

scheduled for Wednesday, April 8.

RES 26-7

RES 26-8

RES 26-9

Adopted

Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of one sauna valued at

$6,500 from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation.

Adopted

Approving and authorizing an agreement between the Metropolitan Council

and the City to clarify redeployment of Livable Communities Act program

funds, citywide.

Adopted

Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of 15 LUCAS devices

RES 26-10

valued at $303,538.80 from Dr. Demetris Yannopoulos, MD and the ECMO

Team with the University of Minnesota.

Adopted

Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December

31, 2027) between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of

Elevator Constructors, Local 9. (To be laid over one week for adoption)

RES 26-11

RES 26-12

Laid over to January 14, 2026

Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for 2026 January Wage and Fringe

Adjustment between the City and the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417.

(To be laid over one week for adoption)

Laid over to January 14, 2026

Authorizing the City to enter into a cooperative agreement with Ramsey

County for sidewalk construction on Marshall and Cleveland Avenues.

RES 26-13

RES 26-14

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Replacement of Lead Water Service

Line on Private Properties and setting date of City Council public hearing for

February 4, 2026, to consider and levy the assessments against individual

properties. (File No. 2502LDSRP, Assessment No. 254001)

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost of providing Repair of Sanitary Sewer Service Line

on Private Properties and setting date of City Council public hearing for

February 4, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual

properties. (File No. SWRP2503, Assessment No. 253002)

RES 26-15

Adopted

Designating the City's official newspaper for 2026.

RES 26-16

RES 26-17

Adopted

Amending the Transportation Committee Resolution 10-159 in accordance

with the Planning Commission organizational changes and established

practice.

Adopted

Amending Chapter A-11 of the Appendices to the Administrative Code to

update the Early Notification System Policy and Procedures regarding

Subdivisions.

RES 26-18

RES 26-20

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Public Works-Sewer Utility to enter into a

Cooperative Maintenance Agreement with the Capitol Region Watershed

District for maintenance of the City-owned Arlington Business Park,

Arlington-Arkwright, Atwater-Western, and Beacon Bluff Ponds.

Adopted

Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the

10-day license suspension adverse action against DDDSALYA LLC d/b/a

East Market Grocery & Tobacco, (License ID # 20220001990) for the

premises located at 913 Payne Avenue.

RES 26-35

RES 26-49

Adopted

Authorizing the third renewal of a license between the City and Twin City

Refuse & Recycling Station, Inc. for the use of City park property and City

levee property for a refuse and recycling business.

Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

Celebrating St. Paul Family Medical Center’s 25+ Years of Service and

Milestones in the East Side Saint Paul Community & Declaring Saturday,

January 10, 2026 as Dr. Phua Xiong Day in the City of Saint Paul.

RES 26-50

Adopted as amended

6 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Coleman

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

Approving the appointment of the City Attorney. (to be amended)

RES 26-38

Adopted as amended

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

Approving the Mayor's appointments of Senior Assistant Mayor - Executive

Assistant to the Mayor, Assistant Mayors - Assistant to the Mayor VI, and

Executive Director of Public Affairs & Communications - Assistant to the

Mayor VI, effective January 2, 2026. (to be amended)

RES 26-42

Adopted as amended

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

Approving the Mayor's appointment of _ to serve as Acting Mayor in the

absence of Mayor Kaohly Her. (to be amended)

RES 26-43

Adopted as amended

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

ORDINANCES

An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at three separate

council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days

after publication in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are

generally held at the second reading.

Final Adoption

Amending Chapter 107 of the Administrative Code pertaining to improvements

to the Planning Commission process.

Ord 25-79

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

First Reading

Modifying and establishing certain City Council staff positions in Chapter 16 of

the Administrative Code.

Ord 26-1

Laid over to January 14, 2026 for Second Reading

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways

to testify.

Approving the petition of the Department of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of

the City, to vacate public right-of-way in and around Merriam Park.

RES PH 26-8

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

Public hearing on grievances about federal immigration operations.

PH 26-1

Public hearing closed

ROLL CALL

5 -

Present

Absent

Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Nelsie Yang,

Councilmember Anika Bowie, Councilmember Saura Jost and

Councilmember Molly Coleman

2 - Councilmember HwaJeong Kim and Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 810

RLH RR 25-33

MARYLAND AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the January 7, 2026,

City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove by March 1, 2026)

Adopted as amended (remove by March 1, 2026)

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Bowie,

Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Kim and Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA

Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be

enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the

Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda adopted as amended

5 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Bowie,

Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

2 - Councilmember Kim and Councilmember Johnson

Absent:

Appeal of Deborah Ruberto to a Summary Abatement Order and Vehicle

Abatement Order at 235 BATES AVENUE.

RLH SAO 25-62

RLH SAO 25-60

RLH TA 25-410

Adopted as amended (nuisance abated)

Appeal of Emmett J. Owens, Jr. to a Summary Abatement Order and Vehicle

Abatement Order at 239 BATES AVENUE.

Adopted as amended (extension granted)

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 511 BAY

STREET. (File No. J2601R, Assessment No. 268601) (Refer to April 21, 2026

Legislative Hearing)

Referred to April 21, 2026 Legislative Hearing

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 862 CLEAR

AVENUE. (File No. J2601TW, Assessment No. 268701) (Refer to January 20,

2026 Legislative Hearing)

RLH TA 25-413

RLH CO 26-1

RLH TA 25-416

Referred to January 20, 2026 Legislative Hearing

Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 927

DESOTO STREET in Council File RLH CO 25-15. (Legislative Hearing on

January 6, 2026)

Adopted as amended (nuisance abated)

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 913 EARL

STREET. (File No. J2601TW, Assessment No. 268701) (Refer to January 20,

2026 Legislative Hearing)

Referred to January 20, 2026 Legislative Hearing

Appeal of Aychoeun Tea to a Fire Inspection Report at 318 EDMUND

AVENUE.

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1762

ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. VB2510A, Assessment No. 258833)

Public hearing continued to January 21, 2026

Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2016

FREMONT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-55.

Adopted as amended (nuisance abated)

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 692 HAMLINE

AVENUE NORTH. (File No. VB2512B, Assessment No. 258835) (Refer to

February 10, 2026 Legislative Hearing)

Referred to February 10, 2026 Legislative Hearing

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1814 JAMES

AVENUE. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) (Public hearing

continued to January 7, 2026)

RLH TA 25-253

RLH VBR 25-32

Adopted as amended (assessment reduced)

Appeal of Eng Tat Ng to a Registered Vacant Building placard plus Notice of

Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate at 1032

MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (January 6, 2026 Legislative Hearing)

Adopted as amended (appeal denied)

Appeal of Rashad Turner to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 805 MINNEHAHA

AVENUE WEST.

RLH SAO 25-75

RLH TA 25-223

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1624

SEVENTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2518R, Assessment No. 258534)

(Continue public hearing to January 7, 2026)

Adopted as amended (assessment reduced)

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 476

SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. J2601R, Assessment No. 268601) (Refer to

April 21, 2026 Legislative Hearing)

RLH TA 25-415

RLH TA 26-10

RLH TA 25-282

Referred to April 21, 2026 Legislative Hearing

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 554

STRYKER AVENUE. (File No. VB2512C, Assessment No. 258836) (Refer to

February 10, 2026 Legislative Hearing)

Referred to February 10, 2026 Legislative Hearing

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1240 VIRGINIA

STREET. (File No. J2522R2, Assessment No. 258580) (Reduce and to

continue public hearing to January 7, 2026)

Adopted as amended (assessment deleted)

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 101

WINNIPEG AVENUE. (File No. J2513TW2, Assessment No. 258595)

RLH TA 25-397

RLH TA 25-391

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 933

WOODBRIDGE STREET. (File No. J2601R, Assessment No. 268601) (Refer

to January 20, 2026 Legislative Hearing)

Referred to January 20, 2026 Legislative Hearing

Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during

June 11 to July 11, 2025. (File No. J2601R, Assessment No. 268601)

RLH AR 25-92

Adopted as amended (935 Case Ave referred to March 3, 2026 for separate

consideration)

Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during

June 12 to 24, 2025. (File No. J2601TW, Assessment No. 268701)

RLH AR 25-93

Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting ended at 5:10 PM

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