City Hall and Court House

15 West Kellogg Boulevard

Council Chambers - 3rd

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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 Molly Coleman

Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson

Councilmember Saura Jost

Councilmember Nelsie Yang

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

ROLL CALL

3:30 PM

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

Meeting started at 3:30 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

Establishing two (2) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR

AO 25-65

Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolutions 25-1561 and

25-1574, and returning funds from completed projects back to the

Year-Round STAR program.

Received and Filed

Amending CDBG Project Budgets: $3,000.00 of additional funding for 1050

Payne Ave (Eastside Pizzeria).

AO 25-68

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

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

Requesting a variance from Minnesota Municipal State Aid Rules for the St.

Anthony/Rondo Avenue Mill & Overlay Project from Snelling Avenue to Marion

Street.

RES 25-1586

Adopted

Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Ramsey County for Right

of Way acquisition on Ramsey County’s Jackson Street Project.

RES 25-1591

RES 25-1626

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Safety and Inspections to apply for a grant in

the amount of $75,000 from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry,

to participate in the 2026 Building Official Training (BOT) grant program.

Adopted

Preliminary Order setting the date of Public Hearing for December 10, 2025,

to consider approval of the 2026 Ivy/Birmingham Residential Mill and Overlay

Project (Project MO2602, Asmt 265501).

Adopted

Authorizing the Police Department (SPPD) to enter into a one-year lease

agreement with the University of Minnesota which includes an automatic

renewal option.

Adopted

Authorizing the City to apply for $298,000, with no match required, from the

Minnesota Department of Commerce's Microgrids at Community Lifeline

Facilities grant program for Oxford Community Center.

Adopted

Requesting approval of a Third Amendment to the lease between the City and

Board of Water Commissioners for the Police Department's use of

Board-owned property for the K-9 facility and training.

Adopted

Authorizing the City to enter into a joint powers agreement with Ramsey

County Geographic Information Systems for governmental units interested in

using geographic systems and data created and maintained by Ramsey

County.

Adopted

Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for $500,000

from the State Park Road Account Grant Program for the Crosby Farm Road

Reconstruction project.

RES 25-1681

RES 25-1697

Adopted

Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation, with conditions,

for the application submitted by Aubergine Hospitality LLC (License

ID#DSIBLLIQ-000182-2025), d/b/a Restaurant Aubergine, for Liquor On Sale -

100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area

(Patio) licenses, located at 525 Selby Avenue.

Adopted

Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Liquor

On-Sale 291 or More Seats, Liquor On-Sale Sunday & Entertainment (B)

license against White Dragon Catering Inc. d/b/a White Dragon Hall LLC

(License ID #20210000632) for the premises located at 1600 White Bear

Avenue North, Unit C.

RES 25-1703

Adopted

Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of August 1, 6,

13, 20, and 27, 2025.

Min 25-40

Adopted

Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 Revised Wage and

Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the North Central States

Regional Council of Carpenters.

RES 25-1608

Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation, with conditions,

for the application submitted by the University of St. Thomas (License ID

#20110002908), d/b/a same, to add an Entertainment (B) license and expand

liquor service areas under the existing Liquor On Sale - 291 or More Seats

license, located at 2115 Summit Avenue.

RES 25-1677

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Establishing the membership of the Reparations Harm Study RFP Review

Committee (“Committee”) to review proposals received from the Reparations

Harm Study RFP.

RES 25-1728

Adopted as amended

6 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember

Coleman

1 - Councilmember Bowie

Authorizing the City to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with

MnDOT regarding the reconstruction of Robert Street between Annapolis

Street and Kellogg Boulevard.

RES 25-1701

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember

Coleman

1 - Councilmember Bowie

Granting Municipal Consent for the MnDOT project to reconstruct Robert

Street from Annapolis Street to Kellogg Boulevard, including the

reconstruction of the viaduct south of Cesar Chavez Boulevard (State Project

No. S.P. 6217-50).

RES 25-1702

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Honoring Saint Paul Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2025.

RES 25-1679

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Honoring City Clerk Shari Moore for nearly four decades of dedicated public

service to the residents of Saint Paul.

RES 25-1717

Adopted

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

Amending Chapter 74 of the Legislative Code by enacting a new section

designating the Theodore Hamm Brewing Company Heritage Preservation

District as a Heritage Preservation Site.

Ord 25-61

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

First Reading

Creating Chapter 420 of the Legislative Code establishing regulations for the

registration of cannabis and hemp businesses, creating Chapter 420A of the

Legislative Code establishing a permit requirement and process for temporary

cannabis events, and amending section 310.01 to add a definition for

“Cannabis Fees”.

Ord 25-66

Laid over to November 12, 2025 for Second Reading

Amending Chapter 170.02 of the Legislative Code to allow the Director of

Parks and Recreation to adjust the hours of certain parks to accommodate for

park use during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.

Ord 25-67

Ord 25-68

Laid over to November 12, 2025 for Second Reading

Amending Section 106.01 of the Legislative Code to allow businesses in the

Downtown Entertainment District to temporary allow items in the right-of-way

without a sidewalk-use permit during the 2025 World Junior Hockey

Championship.

Laid over to November 12, 2025 for Second Reading

Amending section 293.02(d) of the Legislative Code to remove the

requirement for a sound level variance in the Downtown Entertainment District

during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.

Ord 25-69

Ord 25-70

Laid over to November 12, 2025 for Second Reading

Amending section 409.08 of the Legislative Code to allow holders of Liquor

Licenses issued under section 409 to apply for extended service of alcoholic

beverages until 2:00 a.m. during the 2025 World Junior Hockey

Championship.

Laid over to November 12, 2025 for Second Reading

Amending section 55.04(a) of the Legislative Code to simplify the requirement

for a temporary structure permit during the 2025 World Junior Hockey

Championship.

Ord 25-71

Laid over to November 12, 2025 for Second Reading

Creating Chapter 297 of the Legislative Code prohibiting the use and

placement of virtual currency kiosks within the City.

Ord 25-76

Laid over to November 12, 2025 for Second Reading

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways

to testify.

Amending Chapters 60, 63, 65, 66, 67, and 69 of the Legislative Code as

recommended in the Traditional Neighborhood (T) District Zoning Study.

Ord 25-59

Amended and laid over to November 12, 2025 for Final Adoption

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

Creating Chapter 225A of the Legislative Code titled Firearms Regulations to

establish regulations for Assault weapons, Binary triggers, Ghost guns and

Signage.

Ord 25-65

Laid over to November 12, 2025 for Final Adoption

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Ratifying the assessment for Fourth/Howard area mill and overlay constructed

as part of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2402, Assessment

No. 255502)

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Ratifying the assessment for Cretin/Bayard Area Phase 2 mill and overlay

constructed as part of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2401,

Assessment No. 255501)

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Ratifying the assessment for Hatch/Park area mill and overlay constructed as

part of the 2025 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2502, Assessment

No. 255505)

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Ratifying the assessment for Ruth/Algonquin - Burns to Stillwater mill and

overlay constructed as part of the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No.

MO2307, Assessment No. 245507)

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

Final Order approving the Grand/Snelling parking lot operation and

RES PH 25-217

maintenance costs for 2026. (File No. 18746-25, Assessment No. 257202).

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Establishing the Water Charges for 2026.

RES PH 25-230

RES PH 25-231

RES PH 25-239

Public hearing closed and laid over to December 3, 2025

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Establishing the Water Fees and Charges for 2026.

Public hearing close and laid over to December 3, 2025

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Setting the 2026 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer rates.

Public hearing close and laid over to December 3, 2025

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember

Coleman

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Jost

Absent:

Approving the application of Salvation Army Northern Division for a sound level

variance in order to present amplified sound for the Annual “Tree of Lights”

Light Program in Rice Park starting November 15, 2025, through January 6,

2026, at Rice Park--109 W 4th St.

RES PH 25-241

Adopted

6 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember

Coleman

Nay:

1 - Councilmember Jost

Absent:

Amending the HOME 2025 general ledger budget to reflect the program

income amount in the 2025-26 HUD Consolidated Plan-Annual Action Plan of

$206,225.38 and amending the HOME project budgets to reflect the 2025

HOME spending of $1,629,610.90.

RES PH 25-244

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Approving the petition of Via Yang, property owner at 1656 Wilson Avenue, to

vacate the abutting north-south alley right-of-way, from Wilson Avenue to Old

Hudson Road.

RES PH 25-245

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with

the State of Minnesota through its State Fire Marshal Division to receive funds

for the Minnesota Air Rescue Team ("MART") and amend the financing and

spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $500,000 to pay for

training and equipment.

RES PH 25-246

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the

amount of $4,500 from the Minneapolis Fire Department.

RES PH 25-247

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Amending the financing and spending plans for the Fire Department in the

amount of $7,014.23 for a reimbursement from Rosenbauer Motors, LLC.

RES PH 25-248

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

Approving the 325 Commercial St final (combined) plat.

RES PH 25-249

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Nay:

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

Appeal of Mark Puchala II to a Summary Abatement Order and Vehicle

RLH SAO 25-55

Abatement Order at 2016 FREMONT AVENUE. (Public hearing closed and

laid over from October 15, 2025)

Adopted as amended (granted to November 14)

7 -

Yea:

Nay:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 499 SNELLING AVENUE

NORTH within fifteen (15) days after the November 5, 2025, City Council

Public Hearing.

RLH RR 25-30

Adopted

7 -

Yea:

Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim,

Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and

Councilmember Coleman

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

Nay:

Amending Council File RLH VO 25-9, adopted June 11, 2025, to grant Dayana

Valmyr additional extensions for property at 1220 SHERBURNE AVENUE.

RLH VO 25-22

RLH AR 25-91

Adopted

Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of

Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2025. (File No.

CG2503A3, Assessment No. 250126)

Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting ended at 6:26 PM

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