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Council Chambers - 3rd  
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City of Saint Paul  
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Meeting Minutes - Action Only  
City Council  
Council President Rebecca Noecker  
Vice President Nelsie Yang  
Councilmember Anika Bowie  
Councilmember Molly Coleman  
Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson  
Councilmember Saura Jost  
Councilmember HwaJeong Kim  
Wednesday, July 15, 2026  
ROLL CALL  
3:30 PM  
Council Chambers - 3rd Floor  
Meeting started at 3:30 PM  
7 - Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Nelsie Yang,  
Councilmember HwaJeong Kim, Councilmember Anika Bowie,  
Councilmember Saura Jost, Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson and  
Councilmember Molly Coleman  
Present  
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE  
Amending CDBG Project Budgets: To allocate $41,961 of funding for 1133  
AO 26-43  
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Rice Street (Kwe Ka Baung Grocery LLC).  
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 - Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Bowie,  
Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember  
Coleman  
Yea:  
0
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Kim  
Absent:  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding  
services during May 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August  
11, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider  
and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2613B,  
Assessment No. 268119)  
RES 26-990  
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Adopted  
Authorizing the City to enter into an Interconnection Agreement with Xcel  
Energy, which includes an indemnification clause, for solar at Frogtown  
Community Center.  
RES 26-1024  
RES 26-1029  
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4
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills  
for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative  
hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September  
16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties.  
(File No. CG26Q1B1, Assessment No. 260151)  
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills  
for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative  
hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September  
16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties.  
(File No. CG26Q1B2, Assessment No. 260152)  
RES 26-1030  
RES 26-1031  
RES 26-1032  
RES 26-1033  
RES 26-1034  
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6
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Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills  
for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative  
hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September  
16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties.  
(File No. CG26Q1B3, Assessment No. 260153)  
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills  
for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative  
hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September  
16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties.  
(File No. CG26Q1B4, Assessment No. 260154)  
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills  
for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative  
hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September  
16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties.  
(File No. CG26Q1B5, Assessment No. 260155)  
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills  
for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative  
hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September  
16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties.  
(File No. YW26Q1B1, Assessment No. 260501)  
Adopted  
Authorizing Public Works to apply for $69,300 from the Minnesota  
Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for  
solar installation at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility.  
RES 26-1047  
RES 26-1087  
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11  
Adopted  
Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to apply for the  
annual Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program from the  
Department of Homeland Security to enhance preparedness and  
capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of  
terrorism.  
Adopted  
Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Off Sale  
Liquor license (License ID #372977) held by Phann Liquor Inc d/b/a Capital  
Wine & Spirit for the premises located at 531 Rice Street.  
RES 26-1089  
RES 26-1090  
RES 26-1101  
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13  
14  
Adopted  
Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to apply for grant  
funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through its Federal  
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  
Adopted  
Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Hally Turner and Ianni Houmas  
to a three-year term on the Transportation Committee of the Planning  
Committee.  
Adopted  
Approving the Mayor’s reappointments of James Thayer and Eva Wailes  
to the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission.  
RES 26-1104  
RES 26-1102  
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16  
Adopted  
Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Nieeta Presley, Brian Martinson,  
Simon Taghioff, Kristine Grill, Richard Holst, Jacob B. Reilly, Seanne M.  
Thomas, and Elizabeth Starling to the Planning Commission.  
Adopted  
Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Marc Manderscheid to a three-year  
term on the Heritage Preservation Commission.  
RES 26-1103  
RES 26-1119  
RES 26-1122  
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Adopted  
Approving the use of Neighborhood STAR grant funds for a change in scope  
of work for RealBigHuge Brewing Company LLC.  
Adopted  
Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR  
year-round program for Rascher and Co. LLC for 712 Smith Ave building  
facade restoration.  
Adopted  
Approving the reimbursement funds for the Ward 6 Budget Event.  
RES 26-1147  
RES 26-998  
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Adopted  
Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 -  
December 31, 2028) and Memorandum of Agreement between the City of  
Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Supervisors' Organization.  
Adopted  
Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 -  
December 31, 2028) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City  
of Saint Paul and the Professional Employees Association, Inc.  
RES 26-1051  
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21  
Adopted  
FOR DISCUSSION  
Recognizing the Historic Legacy, Cultural Preservation, and Community  
Contributions of the Rondo Days Drill Teams and Dance Groups.  
RES 26-1150  
Adopted  
7 - Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson  
and Councilmember Coleman  
Yea:  
Nay:  
0
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 Title IV of the Saint Paul Administrative Code to add Chapter 92,  
titled Tree Preservation for City Sponsored Construction Projects.  
Ord 25-4  
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Adopted  
7 - Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson  
and Councilmember Coleman  
Yea:  
Nay:  
0
First Reading  
Amending Chapter 65 of the Legislative Code pertaining to golf courses.  
Ord 26-35  
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26  
Laid over to July 22, 2026 for Second Reading  
Adding Chapter 86.13 to the Administrative Code to require City Council  
Ord 26-36  
approval of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste contracts.  
Laid over to July 22, 2026 for Second Reading  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways  
to testify.  
Amending Appendix C of the Legislative Code relating to Northern States  
Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Electric Franchise.  
Ord 26-32  
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28  
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Laid over to July 22, 2026 for Final Adoption  
7 - Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson  
and Councilmember Coleman  
Yea:  
Nay:  
0
Amending Appendix B of the Legislative Code relating to Northern States  
Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Gas Franchise.  
Ord 26-33  
Laid over to July 22, 2026 for Final Adoption  
7 - Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson  
and Councilmember Coleman  
Yea:  
Nay:  
0
Approving the application of Irish Fair of MN for a sound level variance in  
order to present amplified sound for a Twin Cities Irish Fest event on August  
7, 8, and 9, 2026, at 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Regional  
Park.  
RES PH 26-153  
Adopted  
7 - Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson  
and Councilmember Coleman  
Yea:  
Nay:  
0
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM  
Appeal of Tenant, Michael Smith to a Rent Stabilization Determination at  
RLH RSA 26-7  
33  
1517 PORTLAND AVENUE APT D.  
Adopted  
7 - Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson  
and Councilmember Coleman  
Yea:  
Nay:  
0
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 720  
COTTAGE AVENUE EAST. (File No. 2604T, Assessment No. 269003)  
RLH TA 26-125  
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Public hearing closed, no further action taken, laid over to July 22, 2026  
7 - Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson  
and Councilmember Coleman  
Yea:  
Nay:  
0
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  
7 - Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson  
and Councilmember Coleman  
Yea:  
0
Nay:  
Second Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 399  
BLAIR AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-16. (Public hearing continued  
to July 15, 2026; Legislative Hearing July 14, 2026)  
RLH SAO 26-41  
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Adopted as amended (granted to January 12, 2027 to have building materials  
removed or building permit closed)  
Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1473  
FAIRMOUNT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-66.  
RLH SAO 25-73  
RLH RR 26-12  
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34  
Adopted  
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 594-596  
REANEY AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the July 15, 2026, City  
Council Public Hearing. (July 14, 2026 Legislative Hearing)  
Public hearing continued to August 5, 2026  
Ratifying the assessment for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s)  
service during February 2026. (File No. 2604T, Assessment No. 269003)  
RLH AR 26-42  
RLH AR 26-43  
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36  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessment for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or  
Hazardous Structure from the month of March 2026. (File No. J2606C,  
Assessment No. 262005)  
Adopted  
ADJOURNMENT  
Meeting ended at 4:36 PM  
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