City Hall and Court House

15 West Kellogg Boulevard

Council Chambers - 3rd

Floor

City of Saint Paul

651-266-8560

Meeting Minutes - Action Only

City Council

Council President Rebecca Noecker

Vice President HwaJeong Kim

Councilmember Anika Bowie

Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson

Councilmember Saura Jost

Councilmember Molly Coleman

Councilmember Nelsie Yang

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

ROLL CALL

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

Meeting started at 3:33 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 Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028) between the

City of Saint Paul and the North Central States Regional Council of

Carpenters.

RES 25-963

Laid over to September 10, 2025

Reducing the 2025 financing and spending budgets in the Department of

Public Works Recycling and Organized Trash fund.

RES 25-1296

RES 25-1310

Adopted

Approving the agreement for transfer of Saint Paul Police employee, Michael

DeTomaso, to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office (January 1, 2026 -

December 31, 2026).

Adopted

Authorizing the Departments of Public Works to apply for the FY29-30

Minnesota Highway Freight Program (MNHFP) grant, which has a local match

requirement, from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to complete

the Kellogg Boulevard Capital City Bikeway Project.

RES 25-1319

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept a gift of travel, lodging

and registration expenses from the Shared-Use Mobility Center for Erin

Kayser to attend the 2025 New Shared Mobility Summit.

RES 25-1330

RES 25-1340

Adopted

Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation with conditions

for the application submitted by Blue Moxy Wellness LLC (License ID #

20250001071), d/b/a Discover Strength, for a Health/Sport Club license,

located at 747 Cleveland Avenue S.

Adopted

Agreeing to join the additional national opioid settlements pursuant to the

amended Minnesota Opioids State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement

and authorizing City staff to execute all necessary documents, including

Participation Form(s) and accompanying Release(s), to ensure the City's

participation in additional national opioid settlements (including but not limited

to the settlements with Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler Family as well as

the settlements with opioid manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma,

Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus).

RES 25-1352

Adopted

Approving the City Council’s appointment of Demetrius Shaw and Regina

Jackson to the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations

Commission.

RES 25-1353

RES 25-1289

RES 25-1288

Adopted

Establishing the rate of pay for the Legislative Hearing Officer series, in EG

17, Non-Represented City Managers, Grades 010, 20C, and 25C,

respectively.

Adopted

Establishing the rate of pay for the City Council Communications Lead,

Non-Represented City Managers, Grade 010.

Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

Reciting a proposal for a housing program for a Multifamily Rental Housing

Development, approving the project and the program pursuant to Minnesota

Statutes, Chapter 462C, authorizing the Housing and Redevelopment

RES 25-1357

Authority to Issue Conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Obligations and

authorizing the preparation of necessary documents and materials in

connection with said project and program, Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing

Project, 200 Wilkin Street (District 9, Ward 2). (Laid over from September 3,

2025)

Laid over to September 10, 2025

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Approving issuance of a $241,157.97 ERA2 loan and execution of the loan

agreements and related documents for the Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing

Project, 200 Wilkin Street (District 9, Ward 2). (Laid over from September 3,

2025)

RES 25-1358

Laid over to September 10, 2025

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Authorizing use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the rehabilitation of

the Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing project, 200 Wilkin Street (District 9,

Ward 2). (Laid over from September 3, 2025)

RES 25-1359

Laid over to September 10, 2025

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the

Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) to provide law enforcement

security services that meet National Football League Standards during NFL

games held at the US Bank Stadium.

RES 25-1339

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

SUSPENSION ITEM

Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale

101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale-2A, Closing, Liquor

Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (A) and Gambling Location

license now held by Eagle Street LLC d/b/a Eagle Street (License ID

#20250001115) for the premises located at 253 Kellogg Blvd W.

RES 25-1403

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

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 45 of the Administrative Code to define reporting

requirements and require that the City's Legislative Agenda be submitted to

City Council at least 90 days prior to the start of the regular State Legislative

session.

Ord 25-50

Amended and laid over to September 10, 2025 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. (Public

hearing continued from November 13, 2024)

Ord 24-26

Public hearing continued to February 18, 2026 for Final Adoption

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Amending Chapter 130 of the Legislative Code, Procedure for Vacating

Streets and Other Public Grounds.

Ord 25-48

Laid over to September 10, 2025 for Final Adoption

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Authorizing the Department of Public Works Sewer Utility to accept and

amend the Sewer Fund for a Point Source Implementation Grant, issued by

RES PH 25-162

the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA).

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Authorizing the Police Department to accept the Auto Theft Prevention grant

from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, authorizing execution of a

grant agreement, and amending the 2025 grant fund budget and adding the

activity budget.

RES PH 25-174

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to accept a $139,767 grant and

authorizing execution of a Grant Agreement (which includes an

RES PH 25-187

indemnification clause) with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety,

Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to provide crime victim services during the

12-month period of October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and amending

the 2025 spending and financing budget for the City Attorney's Office.

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Approving the Moore Street Lofts final (combined) plat.

RES PH 25-178

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Approving the three sound level variance applications of University of St

Thomas (UST) for a UST Stadium -Cretin Derham Hall (CDH) Football Game

Series for Fridays September 5, 19 and October 10; Tuesday, October 21;

and Saturday, October 25; in order to present live amplified sound at the

University of St Thomas Stadium, 2115 Summit Avenue.

RES PH 25-181

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

Approving the application of University of St. Thomas for a sound level

variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturdays, October 4,

October 18, November 1, and November 15, 2025 at 2115 Summit Ave -

O’Shaughnessy Stadium.

RES PH 25-182

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Approving the application of Stone Saloon, SBC dba Waldmann Brewery,

Waldmann Oktoberfest event series, Fridays, September 19 and 26;

Saturdays, September 20, and 27; Sundays, September 21 and 28; for a

sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at Waldmann

Brewery, 445 Smith Avenue N.

RES PH 25-183

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co for a Wabasha Brewing Co

- Saturdays on the Patio event series, Saturdays, September 13 and 27,

October 4, 11, 18 and 25 for a sound level variance in order to present live

amplified sound at Wabasha Brewing Co, 429 Wabasha Street South.

RES PH 25-184

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 992 ARCADE

RLH TA 25-306

STREET. (File No. J2511B1, Assessment No. 258116) (Public hearing closed

and laid over from August 20, 2025)

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 815

RLH TA 25-296

UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2523R1, Assessment No. 258583)

(Public hearing closed and laid over from August 20, 2025)

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

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 869 CLARK

STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)

Public hearing continued to September 17, 2025

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 875 CLARK

STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)

Public hearing continued to September 17, 2025

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1119

EDGERTON STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 506 EDMUND

AVENUE. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)

Adopted

Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 725 FULLER

AVENUE. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1100

MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1745 NEVADA

AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2502A, Assessment No. 258564)

Adopted

Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 747 PAYNE

AVENUE. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)

RLH TA 25-346

RLH AR 25-72

RLH AR 25-73

ADJOURNMENT

Adopted

Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during

April 15 to May 14, 2025. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)

Adopted

Ratifying the assessment for Miscellaneous Abatement services during

February to May 2025. (File No. J2502A, Assessment No. 258564)

Adopted

Meeting ended at 4:22 PM

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