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Meeting Minutes

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, 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

Council President Noecker stated that Items 9 - 12 would be taken separately.

Councilmember Bowie moved approval.

Consent Agenda adopted as amended

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

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

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).

RES 25-1310

RES 25-1319

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.

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

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.

RES 25-1288

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

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)

RES 25-1357

Council President Noecker moved to lay over for one week.

Laid over to September 10, 2025

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

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

Council President Noecker moved to lay over for one week.

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 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

Council President Noecker moved to lay over for one week.

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

Tim Flynn, Deputy Police Chief, gave a staff report and answered councilmember

questions.

Councilmember Yang moved approval.

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

Council President Noecker moved approval.

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

Councilmember Jost moved Version 2.

Tim Greenfield, City Council Chief Policy Officer, gave a staff report.

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

Council President Noecker moved to lay over to February 18, 2026.

Public hearing continued to February 18, 2026 for Final Adoption

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

Amending Chapter 130 of the Legislative Code, Procedure for Vacating

Streets and Other Public Grounds.

Ord 25-48

Councilmember Coleman moved to close the public hearing.

Laid over to September 10, 2025 for Final Adoption

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

Authorizing the Department of Public Works Sewer Utility to accept and

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

the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA).

RES PH 25-162

Councilmember Jost moved approval.

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

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

Councilmember Johnson moved approval.

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

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.

Councilmember Yang moved approval.

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

Approving the Moore Street Lofts final (combined) plat.

Kady Dadlez, City Planner, gave a staff report.

RES PH 25-178

Scott Vanwert, Resident, spoke during the public hearing.

Councilmember Coleman moved to close the public hearing. Approved 7-0.

Coleman gave remarks and moved approval.

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

Dan Kennedy, Resident, spoke during the public hearing.

Councilmember Coleman moved to close the public hearing. Approved 7-0.

Coleman gave remarks and moved approval.

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

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

Dan Kennedy, resident, spoke during the public hearing.

Councilmember Coleman moved approval.

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

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

Council President Noecker moved approval.

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

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

Councilmember Kim moved approval.

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)

Assessment ratified

Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer: Council asked me to follow-up on this

item. The owner testified that they had a conversation with a Fire Inspections Manager

about this case. There was an arson that first brought the Fire Department, and then

the Police Department. Restoration Professionals, the City boarding contractor, then

arrived along with staff from the Department of Safety and Inspections. Fire turned the

scene over to them. The Fire Inspections Manager talked with the owner, and there

seems to be a miscommunication. By the time the owner showed up, 4 doors had

already been screwed shut. That is what the invoice indicates. The conversation was

also about securing the windows, and the owner was told that if they did it themselves

then there would not be a charge for the City doing that work. The owner was given

additional time to get that done, and did so with their own boards. The invoice for

screwing the doors shut is valid, though.

Councilmember Yang: I appreciate you looking into this and move the

recommendation of the Hearing Officer. Moermond, please convey that to the owner.

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

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

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

RLH TA 25-296

Assessment ratified

Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer: Last time this was before Council, you

asked two questions. First: How was the Homeless Assistance Response Team

(HART) involved in the homeless encampment cleanup, and what was the nature of the

items cleared as part of the summary abatement order being assessed. I talked with

Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) Deputy Director David Hoban and Code

Enforcement Supervisor Lisa Martin about this. They said that HART was there in early

April to clear the encampment, working with police to help people take their tents,

bedding, and materials. The occupants were the ones who removed the items, not a

City crew. I was wrong in earlier stating that a City crew took items away. City staff

merely partnered people there to get them to remove their own items. The cleanup

being assessed was for two trailers full of garbage and scattered garbage throughout

the site. DSI viewed those items as distinct and as being connected to the owner or

tenant of the space. They did not associate the items with the encampment, and

orders were written to remove the items two weeks later. My recommendation remains

unchanged, which is to ratify the assessment.

Council President Noecker: Last time, I asked about the history of the property. Were

we able to get that information?

Moermond: Before the Legislative Hearing in June, we looked at the property history.

That history includes:

-Dumping in 2023, cleaned up by the City.

-Snow removal in January of 2023, cleaned up by owner but an excessive consumption

bill was sent for inspectors having to repeatedly go out there.

-Dumping in 2022, which was sent to Public Works, so there was probably a

right-of-way connection, maybe on the alley-facing side.

-Additional garbage and dumping occasions in 2022 and 2021.

I see that the City often issues orders a couple times a year for this property to keep it

maintained. The owner seems to take care of most things, and dumping tends to

come in at least once a year as an issue getting complained about to the City.

Councilmember Bowie: I move the recommendation of the Hearing Officer. We can

look in the future at how to best communicate the process of cleaning up homeless

encampments to property owners.

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

Councilmember Coleman moved approval.

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)

RLH TA 25-331

FOLLOW-UP: Ramsey County was unable to identify the exact date of the address

change for the property owner; therefore, unable to confirm notice issues. Recommend

deletion.-Moermond 9/17/2025

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)

RLH TA 25-332

FOLLOW-UP: Ramsey County was unable to identify the exact date of the address

change for the property owner; therefore, unable to confirm notice issues. Recommend

deletion.-Moermond 9/17/2025

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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