City Hall and Court House  
15 West Kellogg  
Boulevard  
City of Saint Paul  
Council Chambers - 3rd  
Floor  
Meeting Agenda  
City Council  
651-266-8560  
Council President Rebecca Noecker  
Vice President HwaJeong Kim  
Councilmember Anika Bowie  
Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson  
Councilmember Saura Jost  
Councilmember Matt Privratsky  
Councilmember Nelsie Yang  
Wednesday, July 9, 2025  
ROLL CALL  
3:30 PM  
Council Chambers - 3rd Floor  
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE  
Amending the 2025 Saint Paul Regional Water Services spending budget to  
record the cost-neutral change in spending for principal and interest due on  
PFA note DW09.  
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Attachments:  
Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate budget to more accurately  
record expenditures for the department special fund.  
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Attachments:  
Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate budget to more accurately  
record expenditures for the department special fund.  
Attachments:  
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.  
Authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the Law  
Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) program of the U.S.  
Department of Justice.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Authorizing the City to enter into a grant agreement with MnDOT for funding of  
the Central Safe Routes to School Project.  
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Sponsors:  
Bowie  
Attachments:  
Authorizing the City to enter into a grant agreement with MnDOT for funding of  
the Como Safe Routes to School Project.  
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Sponsors:  
Kim  
Attachments:  
Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028)  
between the City of Saint Paul and the United Association of Steamfitters -  
Pipefitters Local Union No. 455. (To be laid over one week for adoption)  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a Cooperative  
Construction Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (that  
includes an indemnification clause) for the Pleasant Avenue Project.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Authorizing the Saint Paul Public Library to accept state parks passes from the  
State of Minnesota (“State”) and authorizing the City to enter into a grant  
agreement with the State that includes indemnification language.  
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Sponsors:  
Jost  
Attachments:  
Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse  
action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty and proposed license  
conditions against Ecuadorian Express Llc d/b/a Charly’s Auto Repair (License  
ID #220000246) for the premises located at 1335 Prosperity Avenue.  
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Sponsors:  
Yang  
Attachments:  
Authorizing the Police Department to apply to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking  
Areas (HIDTA) Discretionary Grant Program from the Office of National Drug  
Control Policy to support supplemental equipment for narcotics enforcement.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Authorizing the Police Department to apply for the 2026-2027 Community  
Crime Intervention and Prevention (CCIP) Programs Grant from the Minnesota  
Department of Public Safety - Office of Justice Programs to support ASPIRE  
Partnerships to Reduce Violent Crime.  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Authorizing the Police Department to apply for the FY25 Community Policing  
Development Microgrants program from the US Department of Justice -  
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office to support the  
Downtown Homelessness Initiative.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Authorizing the Police Department to apply for the FY25 Community Policing  
Development Microgrants program from the US Department of Justice -  
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office to support scholarships  
for potential St. Paul Police Department recruits.  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Approving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage  
and Second Hand Dealer - Motor Vehicle Parts license now held by Phalen  
Lake Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Phalen Lake Auto Repair LLC (License ID  
#20250000606) for the premises located at 1383 Arcade St.  
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Sponsors:  
Yang  
Attachments:  
Approving the expansion of a Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) license to  
the existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less licenses for Candlestick  
Hospitality LLC d/b/a Myriel (License ID# 20210000722) for the premises  
located at 470 Cleveland Ave S.  
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Sponsors:  
Jost  
Attachments:  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services  
during May 12 to 28, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 5,  
2025 and City Council public hearing for September 17, 2025 to consider and  
levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2525R,  
Assessment No. 258565)  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or  
Abatement services billed during January 22 to February 18, 2025, and setting  
date of Legislative Hearing for August 5, 2025 and City Council public hearing  
for September 17, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against  
individual properties. (File No. J2512E, Assessment No. 258322)  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during February  
28 to March 28, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 5, 2025  
and City Council public hearing for September 17, 2025 to consider and levy the  
assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2510P, Assessment No.  
258409)  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous  
Tree(s) during May 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 5,  
2025 and City Council public hearing for September 17, 2025 to consider and  
levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2506T,  
Assessment No. 259008)  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Waiving the signature requirement for an expansion of the Energy Park  
Commercial Development District.  
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Sponsors:  
Privratsky  
Attachments:  
Authorizing the use of Project Labor Agreements for 2026, and federally funded  
2027, 2028, and 2029 Public Works projects.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Authorizing Mayor Carter’s Office and the Office of Financial Services to submit  
a McKnight Foundation Climate and Energy Program Grant Proposal.  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Approving Ordinance Permit 20240020401A for storm sewer infrastructure  
installed by the Port Authority on The Heights project site at the following  
locations: on Cottage Avenue from Howard Street (MH5014) to Winthrop Street  
(MH5018).  
Sponsors:  
Yang  
Attachments:  
Approving Ordinance Permit 202420020402 for storm sewer infrastructure  
installed by the Port Authority on The Heights project site at the following  
locations: Ivy Avenue from Winthrop Street/Orange Avenue (MH5005) to  
Howard Street (MH5001C); Winthrop Street/Orange Avenue at Ivy Avenue  
(MH5005 to MH5006); Howard Street at Ivy Avenue (MH5001 to MH5109).  
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Sponsors:  
Yang  
Attachments:  
Approving Ordinance Permit 20240020402A for storm sewer infrastructure  
installed by the Port Authority on The Heights project site at the following  
locations: on Ivy Avenue at Hawthorne Street (CBs 5250 and 5251 and  
FES5250A).  
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Sponsors:  
Yang  
Attachments:  
Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul  
Police Federation to provide an accelerated entry program for Police Officers to  
join the Police Department. (To be laid over one week for adoption)  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into an agreement with the  
University of St. Thomas for the Cretin Avenue and Grand Avenue Signal  
Project.  
Sponsors:  
Privratsky  
Attachments:  
Approving the addition of the Malt Off Sale (Small Brewery-128 oz) License to  
the existing Malt Off Sale (Brewery), Malt On Sale (Brewery Taproom), Liquor  
On Sale-Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Gambling Location  
licenses for 7th Street Beer Company LLC d/b/a Barrel Theory Beer Company  
(License ID# 20170000548) for the premises located at 248 7th St E.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale  
101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio)  
and Entertainment (B) license now held by HiSo LLC d/b/a HiSo Banquet Hall  
(License ID #20250000607) for the premises located at 1079 Rice St.  
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Sponsors:  
Kim  
Attachments:  
Authorizing the City, on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation, to  
accept two portable basketball hoop donations (valued at $1,000) from Dick’s  
Sporting Goods, to support the youth basketball programming at multiple  
recreation centers and passive parks.  
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Sponsors:  
Jost  
Approving the attached Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the  
International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 21 (Fire Supervisory Unit) for  
the purpose of clarifying the EMT/EMS Certification premium pay. (To be laid  
over one week for adoption)  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the  
International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 21 (Fire Supervisory Unit) for  
the purpose of clarifying EMS/EMT Certification premium pay. (To be laid over  
one week for adoption)  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028)  
between the City of Saint Paul and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local  
Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota. (To be laid over one week for adoption)  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Authorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment to expend an amount not to  
exceed $4,000 from certain grant funds for the purpose of increasing  
engagement in research, usability testing, and outreach efforts related to the  
City’s emergency financial empowerment program.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of May 7, 14, 21,  
and 28, 2025.  
Noecker  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Establishing the rate of pay for Data Practices Specialist, in EG 02, AFSCME  
Technical, Grade 039.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Establishing the rate of pay for Data Practices Supervisor, EG 09., SPSO,  
Grade 018.  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Establishing the rate of pay for SPRWS Asset Manager, Grade 024, Employee  
Group 09.  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
FOR DISCUSSION  
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Honoring Kris Taylor of Ecolab.  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
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.  
First Reading  
Amending Chapter 375 of the Legislative Code to allow Pedicabs to pull a trailer  
and remove the hours restrictions (which will support small businesses while  
promoting an environmentally friendly alternative to transportation) and  
incorporate Uniform License Procedures as outlined in Legislative Code  
Chapter 310, and clarify ambiguous language.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to  
testify.  
Amending Chapters 33, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65 & 66 of the Legislative Code to  
correct errors, and to update and clarify language.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Authorizing Public Works to collect fees from RDUs for garbage services to  
support the costs of operations and disposal and setting the 2025 late fee for  
delinquent garbage bills.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Ratifying the assessment for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on Private  
Properties. (File No. SWRP2501, Assessment No. 253001)  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Authorizing an increase in the Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Fund  
in the amount of $25,000 to reflect grant funds received from the Minnesota  
DNR (authorization to enter into a grant agreement detailing the requirements of  
said grant, and to amend the Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Fund  
to reflect said funds) to support the Saint Paul’s Outdoor Adventures project.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and  
Recreation in the amount of $399,777.10 to reflect grant funds received from  
the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs,  
Restorative Practices Initiatives grant program (and authorizing them to enter  
into a grant agreement detailing the requirements of said grant).  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) to accept and  
amend the 2025 Special Fund Budget for a donation from the Saint Paul Police  
Foundation (SPPF).  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Approving the application of Rondo Community Coalition for a sound level  
variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 820  
Rondo Ave - Rondo Commemorative Plaza.  
Sponsors:  
Bowie  
Attachments:  
Approving the application of Irish Fair of Minnesota for a sound level variance in  
order to present amplified sound on August 7, 2025, August 8, 2025, August 9,  
2025, and August 10, 2025 at 200 Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Regional  
Park.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level  
variance in order to present amplified sound on August 10, 2025 at Phalen Park  
Picnic Pavilion Patio - 1600 Phalen Dr.  
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Sponsors:  
Yang  
Attachments:  
Approving the application of Metro Transit for two sound level variances in order  
to present amplified sound for the two locations of Rice Street Interlocking at  
156 University Ave W and Minnesota Street Interlocking - E 12th St. and  
Minnestoa Street/ Union Depot Interlocking between Friday July 11-Monday July  
21, 2025, for 2-3 days per site.  
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Sponsors:  
Bowie and Noecker  
Attachments:  
Considering the appeal of Dominic Carchedi to a decision of the Board of  
Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to establish a 24-resident supportive  
housing facility on the property at 418 Sherburne Avenue.  
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Sponsors:  
Bowie  
Attachments:  
Considering the appeal of Mark Schwartz to a decision of the Board of Zoning  
Appeals denying two variance requests to establish a 22-resident supportive  
housing facility on the property at 438 Daly Street.  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
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.  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1245  
ALBEMARLE STREET. (File No. J2520R, Assessment No. 258548)  
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Sponsors:  
Kim  
Attachments:  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 68 DOUGLAS  
STREET. (File No. J2519R, Assessment No. 258541)  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1117  
JENKS AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 25-11.  
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Sponsors:  
Yang  
Attachments:  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 525  
JESSAMINE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2507T, Assessment No. 258515)  
(Public hearing continued to July 9, 2025)  
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Sponsors:  
Kim  
Attachments:  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1300 LAFOND  
AVENUE. (File No. J2519R, Assessment No. 258541)  
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Sponsors:  
Privratsky  
Attachments:  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1244 MATILDA  
STREET. (File No. J2520R, Assessment No. 258248)  
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Sponsors:  
Kim  
Attachments:  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1264 PAYNE  
AVENUE. (File No. VB2504, Assessment No. 258803) (Public hearing  
continued to July 9, 2025)  
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Sponsors:  
Kim  
Attachments:  
Appeal of Terrance F. Fahey, Tenant, to a Correction Notice-Reinspection  
Complaint (which includes condemnation of Unit 3) at 1771 REANEY AVENUE.  
Sponsors:  
Johnson  
Attachments:  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 967 SAINT  
ANTHONY AVENUE. (File No. J2519R, Assessment No. 258541)  
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Sponsors:  
Bowie  
Attachments:  
Appeal of North Seelinger to a Summary Abatement Order at 790  
SHERBURNE AVENUE.  
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Sponsors:  
Bowie  
Attachments:  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 534 ST ALBANS  
STREET NORTH. (File No. J2519R, Assessment No. 258541) (July 8, 2025  
Legislative Hearing)  
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Sponsors:  
Bowie  
Attachments:  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1451 THOMAS  
AVENUE. (File No. J2519R, Assessment No. 258541) (Reduce and continue to  
October 1, 2025 Public Hearing)  
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Sponsors:  
Privratsky  
Attachments:  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1141  
UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2519R, Assessment No. 258541)  
(Public hearing continued to October 15, 2025)  
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Sponsors:  
Privratsky  
Attachments:  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1922 WILSON  
AVENUE. (File No. J2520R, Assessment No. 258548)  
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Sponsors:  
Johnson  
Attachments:  
Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during  
February 12 to 26, 2025. (File No. J2519R, Assessment No. 258541)  
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Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Ratifying the assessment for Snow and Ice Removal from the Public Sidewalk  
during February 21, 2025. (File No. J2502S, Assessment No. 258547)  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during  
February 26 to March 3, 2025. (File No. J2520R, Assessment No. 258548)  
Sponsors:  
Noecker  
Attachments:  
ADJOURNMENT  
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public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by  
12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for  
review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows:  
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materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public  
record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows:  
Written public comment on public hearing items can be submitted to  
Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us, CouncilHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at  
651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers, and by  
telephone by registering to speak by noon on the day before the meeting. The registration link  
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