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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, March 4, 2026

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

Councilmember Johnson will be participating remotely.

ROLL CALL

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

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

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

Approving the City’s cost for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or

Hazardous Structure from the month of September 2025 and setting date of

Legislative Hearing for March 31, 2026 and City Council public hearing for May

6, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties.

(File No. J2602C, Assessment No. 262001)

RES 26-145

RES 26-146

Adopted

Approving the City’s cost for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or

Hazardous Structure from the month of November 2025 and setting date of

Legislative Hearing for March 31, 2026 and City Council public hearing for May

6, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties.

(File No. J2603C, Assessment No. 262002)

Adopted

Authorizing the City to enter into a master contract with the Minnesota

Department of Employment and Economic Development to allow the City to

receive and administer state funds for the operation of Right Track.

RES 26-303

RES 26-307

Adopted

Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreements (January 1, 2026 -

December 31, 2028) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City of

Saint Paul and AFSCME Council 5, Clerical - Local 2508 and Technical -

Local 1842. (To be laid over for one week for adoption)

Laid over to March 11, 2026

Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for grant funds

of $40,000 from Midway Men’s Club.

RES 26-328

RES 26-344

Adopted

Approving Ordinance Permits 20220010212, 20220010214, 20230010216,

20240010217 - 20240010219, 20250010220, 20250010221 for Roadway -

Sidewalk Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned

subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland

Bridge) Site, for roadway sidewalks in various locations on Highland Bridge

(District 15, Ward 3).

Adopted

Approving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage

license now held by Dale Transmission Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Dale

Transmission Auto Repair (License ID #DSIBLAUTO-00123-2025) for the

premises located at 965 Pierce Butler Route.

RES 26-345

Adopted

Authorizing the Fire Department to donate rope rescue equipment to the

Department of the Air Force 133rd Air Lift Wing.

RES 26-355

RES 26-366

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds, in an

amount of up to $50,000, from the Saint Paul Foundation for Right Track, the

City’s Youth Employment and Training Program for program year 2026.

Adopted

Accepting the gift of airfare, lodging, meals, and other travel expenses from

the Austin Fire Department for Deputy Chief Brittney Baker to participate as

an assessor for the EMS process.

RES 26-373

RES 26-380

Adopted

Approving the application for change of ownership of the Liquor Off Sale and

Tobacco Shop license now held by B’s Liquors LLC d/b/a B’s Liquors

(License ID #DSIBLLOFS-000473-2025 and #DSIBLTOBAC-000475-2025)

for the premises located at 1047 Hudson Rd.

Adopted

Authorizing the City Council to expend up to $450.00 for food and

refreshments at a Ward 6 Community Engagement Event in March 2026.

RES 26-396

Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

Electing the officers of the City Council, Housing and Redevelopment

Authority, Library Board, and Council committees, and appointing Council

Members to the Audit Committee.

RES 26-365

Adopted as amended

7 -

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

Adopting the geothermal energy franchise by The Heights Community Energy,

Inc.

Ord 26-9

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Granting authority to the Port Authority to issue and sell bonds in the principal

amount of approximately $6,000,000, and any bonds to refund such bonds, to

secure such bonds with a pledge of the full faith, credit and resources of the

City (the “City”) and to use the proceeds derived from the sale of such bonds

to pay the cost and expense necessarily to be incurred by said Port Authority

for a portion of the cost of the redevelopment of part of the St. Joseph’s

hospital site.

Ord 26-11

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Amending section 310.01 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to create new fee

categories and associated license fees for Transportation Network

Companies.

Ord 26-12

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

SUSPENSION ITEM

Amending Section 193.04 of the Legislative Code (Title XIX) to temporarily

extend the pre-eviction notice period in Section 193.04 from 30-days to

60-days.

Ord 26-18

Laid over to March 11, 2026 for Second Reading

First Reading

Granting the application of Xcel Energy to rezone property at 325 Commercial

St from H1 Residential to I1 Light Industrial and amending Chapter 60 of the

Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map.

Ord 26-16

Public hearing continued to March 11, 2026 for Second Reading

7 -

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.

Amending Chapters 65 and 66 of the Legislative Code pertaining to

drive-through sales and services and walk-up service windows.

Ord 24-26

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with

indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto), and amending the

operating budget with respect to the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan

Council TBRA Grant Application for the benefit of Face to Face at 1170 N.

Arcade Street (District 5, Ward 6).

RES PH 26-25

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Transmitting the City's support for the Bronze Line Locally Preferred

Alternative to the Metropolitan Council and Ramsey County.

RES PH 26-64

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Considering the appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying

a variance request to convert an existing lit, freestanding sign to a dynamic

display sign at 1305 7th Street West.

ABZA 26-2

Motion of intent is the appeal is granted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

Public hearing on grievances about federal immigration operations.

PH 26-4

Public hearing continued to March 11, 2026

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 692 HAMLINE

RLH TA 25-420

AVENUE NORTH AKA 1339 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. VB2512B,

Assessment No. 258835) (Amend and public hearing continued to March 4,

2026)

Adopted as amended (made payable over 5 years)

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

Second Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1079

WESTERN AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH SAO 25-71.

RLH SAO 26-11

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember

Coleman

1 - Councilmember Bowie

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

Nay:

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1160

CLARENCE STREET. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

RLH TA 26-21

RLH TA 26-24

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1728

CONCORDIA AVENUE (1724 CONCORDIA AVENUE). (File No. J2603B,

Assessment No. 268102)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 384 EARL

STREET. (File No. J2513TW1, Assessment No. 258595)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1556

GROTTO STREET NORTH. (File No. J2605B, Assessment No. 268104)

Adopted

Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 708

HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 26-8.

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1201

JACKSON STREET. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

Adopted

Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1377

MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 26-9. (March 3, 2026

Legislative Hearing)

Referred to March 10, 2026 Legislative Hearing

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1814

PINEHURST AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 847 SEVENTH

STREET WEST. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 273 (275)

SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

Adopted

Appeal of Susan K. Smith to a Summary Abatement Order at 1496 UPPER

AFTON ROAD.

Adopted

Appeal of Faustin Grant Felmlee to a Correction Notice at 222 WINIFRED

STREET EAST.

Adopted

Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services

during July 2025. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

RLH AR 26-5

RLH AR 26-6

ADJOURNMENT

Adopted

Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services

during September 2025. (File No. J2605B, Assessment No. 268104)

Adopted

Meeting ended at 5:12 PM

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