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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, June 17, 2026  
ROLL CALL  
3:30 PM  
Council Chambers - 3rd Floor  
Meeting started at 3:31 PM  
7 -  
Present  
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Nelsie Yang,  
Councilmember HwaJeong Kim, Councilmember Anika Bowie,  
Councilmember Saura Jost, Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson and  
Councilmember Molly Coleman  
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE  
Amending CDBG Project Budgets: To allocate $700,000 in funding for 259  
AO 26-36  
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University Ave, $200,000 for the 2025 Window Replacement and Low Impact  
Stabilization Lead Hazard Control program, and $34,820 for 230 Front Ave  
(Shwe Karen Market & Deli)  
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  
7 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
0
Nay:  
Requesting approval of a Driveway Access Easement and Maintenance  
Agreement between the City and Rail Transfer, Inc. pertaining to city-owned  
land at 677 and 689 Pierce Butler Route.  
RES 26-592  
2
Adopted  
Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department  
of Transportation (MnDOT) for their Trunk Highway 5 Project.  
RES 26-729  
RES 26-813  
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4
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding  
services during March 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July  
14, 2026 and City Council public hearing for August 19, 2026 to consider and  
levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2611B,  
Assessment No. 268116)  
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding  
services during November 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for  
July 14, 2026 and City Council public hearing for August 29, 2026 to consider  
and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2607B2,  
Assessment No. 268117)  
RES 26-816  
RES 26-852  
RES 26-893  
RES 26-924  
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6
7
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Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding  
services during April 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 14,  
2026 and City Council public hearing for August 19, 2026 to consider and levy  
the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2612B, Assessment  
No. 2681118)  
Adopted  
Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for up to $100,000 from  
the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District Stewardship Grant  
Program, which does not have a match requirement, to perform additional  
street sweeping within the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District  
boundaries.  
Adopted  
Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for the Bridge Investment  
Program - Bridge Project Grant from the United States Department of  
Transportation to replace the Eastbound Kellogg RiverCentre Bridge No.  
90378.  
Adopted  
Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department  
of Transportation (MnDOT) for the Grand/Snelling Intersection Improvement  
Project.  
RES 26-931  
RES 26-932  
9
Adopted  
Approving the City’s cost for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or  
Hazardous Structure from the month of May 2026 and setting date of  
Legislative Hearing for July 28, 2026 and City Council public hearing for  
September 2, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual  
properties. (File No. J2607C, Assessment No. 262006)  
10  
Adopted  
Authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a cooperative  
agreement with the Capitol Region Watershed District to perform enhanced  
street sweeping activities within the Capitol Region Watershed District  
boundaries.  
RES 26-945  
11  
Adopted  
Adopting the 2025 Stormwater Permit Annual Report.  
RES 26-947  
RES 26-949  
12  
13  
Adopted  
Authorizing the City to apply for $111,650 from the Minnesota Department of  
Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for solar installation at  
Hayden Heights Library.  
Adopted  
Approving the application for change of ownership to the Tobacco Products  
Shop license (License ID #DSIBLTOBAC-000985-2026) now held by Up Top  
Corner LLC d/b/a Up Top Corner for the premises located at 626 Larpenteur  
Ave W, Unit A.  
RES 26-952  
14  
Adopted  
Approving the vision plan for Merriam Park, to release DEED funds for  
construction of a new, larger skate park.  
RES 26-953  
RES 26-955  
RES 26-961  
15  
16  
17  
Adopted  
Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Brian Jastram to a two-year term on the  
Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization.  
Adopted  
Approving the application for change of ownership for the Liquor On Sale,  
Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor  
Service Area - Patio, Entertainment (A) and Gambling Location licenses now  
held by Headquarters LLC d/b/a Headquarters (License ID  
#DSIBLLIQ-000647-2026) for the premises located at 899 Rice St.  
Adopted  
Initiating zoning text amendments for Highland National Golf Course driving  
range lighting and golf course (Sec. 65.230).  
RES 26-962  
RES 26-963  
18  
19  
Adopted  
Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2025 Assistance to  
Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $2,000,000 from the Federal  
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide paramedic training,  
enhanced physicals for firefighters, turnout gear, EMS equipment, and  
firefighter equipment.  
Adopted  
Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2025 Staffing for Adequate  
Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of  
$8,449,689.78 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to  
hire 21 additional firefighters.  
RES 26-964  
RES 26-965  
20  
21  
Adopted  
Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2025 Fire Prevention and  
Safety Grant in the amount of $600,000 from the Federal Emergency  
Management Agency (FEMA) to purchase supplies for the community risk  
reduction program Project Safe Haven, equipment for the fire investigation  
unit, public education support, CPR training equipment, and media equipment.  
Adopted  
Authorizing the city to shift unused budget authority between ARP projects in  
alignment with federal guidance.  
RES 26-967  
RES 26-970  
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23  
Adopted  
Approving the application for Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and  
Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) licenses (License ID  
#DSIBLLIQ-000762-2026) now held by Snelling-Midway Management  
Company LLC d/b/a Midway Diner for the premises located at 445 Simpson  
St.  
Adopted  
Approving the application for Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and  
Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) licenses (License ID  
#DSIBLLIQ-000764-2026) now held by Snelling Midway Management  
Company LLC d/b/a Piccoli Piatti for the premises located at 455 Simpson St.  
RES 26-971  
RES 26-972  
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25  
Adopted  
Approving the application for Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor  
Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), Entertainment (B), and Gambling Location  
licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-000621-2026) now held by Latino Economic  
Development Center d/b/a Plaza del Sol for the premises located at 990  
Payne Ave.  
Adopted  
Authorizing the City to enter into Asset Disposal Sale Agreements with SOO  
Line Railroad Company (which include an indemnification clause) to procure  
shipping containers for use by the Saint Paul Fire Department.  
RES 26-992  
RES 26-902  
26  
27  
Adopted  
Establishing the rate of pay for the classification of Production Operations  
Manager, Grade 020 in EG 09, Saint Paul Supervisors Organization.  
Adopted  
FOR DISCUSSION  
Honoring and recognizing the national holiday Juneteenth 2026 as an annual  
RES 26-997  
28  
celebration of Black Freedom, Liberation, and Resilience in the City of Saint  
Paul  
Adopted  
7 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
Nay:  
SUSPENSION ITEMS  
Approving the use of Neighborhood Star Grant funds for a change in scope of  
work for Cook St. Paul, LLC.  
RES 26-1014  
Adopted  
7 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
Nay:  
Commemorating the Historic 30th Annual Community Peace Celebration and  
Declaring a Day of Peace and Unity  
RES 26-1005  
Adopted  
7 -  
0
Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
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  
Granting the application of AuMer Development Group to rezone property at  
213 Bates Avenue from H2 Residential to T1 Traditional Neighborhood and  
amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.  
Ord 26-28  
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Adopted  
7 -  
0
Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways  
to testify.  
Ratifying the assessment for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on Private  
Properties. (File No. SWRP2602, Assessment No. 263001)  
RES PH 26-113  
30  
Adopted  
7 -  
0
Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
Approving a Subdivision by Registered Land Survey for Highland Bridge  
Property Owner, LLC, at 2200 Ford Parkway to create four (4) F5 Ford  
Business Mixed District tracts.  
RES PH 26-118  
31  
Adopted  
7 -  
0
Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
Approving the Highland Bridge Rowhomes 8th Addition Final (Combined) Plat.  
RES PH 26-119  
32  
Adopted  
7 -  
0
Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
Approving the application of Minny Festivals LLC for a sound level variance in  
order to present amplified sound for Minnesota Country Club event on Friday,  
July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet  
Island Park.  
RES PH 26-136  
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Adopted  
7 -  
0
Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
Approving the application of Minny Festivals LLC for a sound level variance in  
order to present amplified sound for Minnesota Yacht Club event on Friday,  
July 17, Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 200 Dr. Justus  
Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Park.  
RES PH 26-137  
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Adopted  
7 -  
0
Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS  
Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of  
RLH AR 26-37  
53  
Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2025. (File  
No. CG25Q4B2, Assessment No. 260142)  
Adopted as amended (865 Dealton St removed for separate consideration)  
7 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
0
Nay:  
Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of  
Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2025. (File  
No. CG25Q4B4, Assessment No. 260144)  
RLH AR 26-39  
55  
Adopted as amended (860 Rose Ave E removed for separate consideration)  
7 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
0
Nay:  
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 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and  
Councilmember Coleman  
0
Nay:  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 877  
ALBEMARLE STREET. (File No. CG25Q4B4, Assessment No. 260144)  
RLH TA 26-105  
RLH TA 26-110  
RLH TA 26-132  
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36  
37  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 318 BAKER  
STREET EAST. (File No. CG25Q4B1, Assessment No. 260141)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1231  
BARCLAY STREET (File No. CG25Q4B3, Assessment No. 260143) (June  
16, 2026 Legislative Hearing)  
Adopted as amended (assessment ratified)  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 317 DALY  
STREET. (File No. CG25Q4B2, Assessment No. 260142)  
RLH TA 26-109  
RLH TA 26-117  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1164  
EDGEWATER BOULEVARD. (File No. CG25Q4B2, Assessment No.  
260142)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1158  
HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG25Q4B3, Assessment No.  
260143)  
RLH TA 26-107  
RLH TA 26-133  
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41  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1397 HEWITT  
AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q4B4, Assessment No. 260144) (June 16, 2026  
Legislative Hearing)  
Adopted as amended (assessment reduced)  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 679 HOYT  
AVENUE WEST. (File No. CG25Q4B3, Assessment No. 260143)  
RLH TA 26-111  
42  
Adopted  
Appeal of Pamela Anderson to a Summary Abatement Order at 948 IDAHO  
AVENUE WEST.  
RLH SAO 26-51  
RLH TA 26-119  
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44  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 924  
IGLEHART AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q4B5, Assessment No. 260145)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 39 MAGNOLIA  
AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG25Q4B4, Assessment No. 260144)  
RLH TA 26-106  
RLH TA 26-129  
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46  
Adopted  
Amending Council File No. RLH AR 26-1 to delete the assessment for Tall  
Grass and Weed Removal services during June 27 to July 8, 2025 at 601  
ROSE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2602TW, Assessment No. 268702)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 700  
STRYKER AVENUE (File No. CG25Q4B1, Assessment No. 260141)  
RLH TA 26-118  
47  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 258 WYOMING  
STREET WEST. (File No. CG25Q4B1, Assessment No. 260141)  
RLH TA 26-124  
RLH AR 26-33  
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49  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessment for Demolition 2026. (File No. J2605C, Assessment  
No. 262004)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding January  
2026. (File No. J2609B, Assessment No. 268114)  
RLH AR 26-34  
RLH AR 26-35  
RLH AR 26-36  
50  
51  
52  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding February  
2026. (File No. J2610B, Assessment No. 268115)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of  
Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2025. (File  
No. CG25Q4B1, Assessment No. 260141)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of  
Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2025. (File  
No. CG25Q4B3, Assessment No. 260143)  
RLH AR 26-38  
RLH AR 26-40  
RLH AR 26-41  
ADJOURNMENT  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of  
Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2025. (File  
No. CG25Q4B5, Assessment No. 260145)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of  
Delinquent Yard Waste Bills for services during October to December 2025.  
(File No. YW25Q4B1, Assessment No. 260500)  
Adopted  
Meeting ended at 4:12 PM  
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