St. Paul

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearing Officer will review homeowner appeals regarding special tax assessments for unpaid garbage fees, nuisance abatement orders, vacant building registrations, and fire safety violations. Each item involves property owners contesting municipal notices or fines related to trash billing, yard maintenance, building occupancy status, and fire code compliance. The hearing officer will make findings on whether to uphold, modify, or dismiss these administrative orders.

• Appeals on delinquent garbage tax assessments for 2195 Benson Ave, 865 Dealton St, 790 Rose Ave E, and 847 York Ave.
• Nuisance abatement appeals for properties at 399 Blair Ave, 1473 Fairmount Ave, 1547 Caroll Ave, 2177 Fairmount Ave, 1312 Scheffer Ave, and 2203 Selby Ave.
• Vacant building registration appeals for 838 Third St E and 2051 Third St E.
• Fire inspection and condemnation appeal at 1655 McAfee St.
• Fire Certificate of Occupancy correction notice appeal at 683 Kansas Ave.

City Council

City Council

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority board will review a loan amendment for the TWV Limited Partnership and a proposed three-year lease with Union Pacific Railroad. The lease grants exclusive use of the 43 Water Street property to support the Mississippi River Lift Bridge reconstruction. The board will also approve the June meeting minutes and set the next meeting date.

• TWV Limited Partnership loan amendment
• Three-year lease with Union Pacific Railroad for 43 Water Street
• Property access for Mississippi River Lift Bridge reconstruction
• Approval of June 2026 meeting minutes

Library Board

This agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. The board will approve its June minutes and review a staff report on equity, inclusion, and anti-racism coordination at the Saint Paul Public Libraries. No public hearings, budget actions, or policy votes are scheduled.

• Staff report on equity, inclusion, and anti-racism coordination at SPPL

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will review budget amendments for the University Avenue Reconstruction Project and CDBG demolition funds, approve multiple STAR grant awards, and consider a new ordinance requiring tree preservation for city-sponsored construction. The council will also vote on road permits for the Ford/Highland Bridge development, update right-of-way fee rates, and hold public hearings on sound variance requests for local festivals. Several collective bargaining agreements and liquor license transfers are scheduled for approval.

• Amend University Avenue Reconstruction Project budget and allocate $150,000 for demolition at 648-656 Bush Avenue.
• Approve 2026 Neighborhood and Cultural STAR Grant Program awards.
• First reading of Ordinance 25-4 adding tree preservation requirements for city construction projects.
• Approve right-of-way permits for roadway infrastructure on Bohland, Ranger, and Finn streets for the Ford/Highland Bridge site.
• Set 2026 Right-of-Way Permit Fee Rates and approve collective bargaining agreements for the SPSO and PEA.

Policy Committee

The St. Paul Policy Committee will discuss two items: proposed updates to downtown noise ordinances and the city's approach to data center development. These agenda items are scheduled for discussion rather than immediate voting. Staff will present background materials and the committee will determine next steps for potential full council review.

• Downtown noise ordinance review (SR 26-137)
• Data center development policy discussion (SR 26-138)
• No public hearings, contracts, or fee changes listed

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review a presentation from the St. Paul Police Department regarding their use of technology and camera capabilities. Additionally, the ACLU-MN will present on municipal regulations concerning automated license plate readers.

• SPPD presentation on public safety technology and camera capabilities
• ACLU-MN presentation on automated license plate reader regulations

The committee held a meeting to review presentations regarding police camera capabilities and automated license plate reader regulations. No substantive policy decisions or votes were taken during this session.

• Received and filed SPPD presentation on technology and camera capabilities
• Received and filed ACLU-MN presentation on automated license plate reader regulations

Policy Committee

The committee will review a presentation regarding the transition to full-time city councilmembers. Members will also discuss various arts and culture initiatives, including a director template and a cultural destination area study.

• Full-time Councilmember presentation and charter/admin code changes
• Office of Arts and Culture proposal
• Arts and Culture Director template review
• Cultural Destination Area Study executive summary

The committee held discussions regarding a proposal for full-time city councilmembers and reviewed various arts and culture proposals. No legislative actions or votes were taken during this meeting; all items were received and filed.

• Received and filed Full-Time Councilmember presentation
• Received and filed Office of Arts and Culture proposal
• Received and filed Cultural Destination Area Study Executive Summary

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority will review neighborhood funding applications, release a 4(d) affordable housing covenant on a specific property, and hold a public hearing to approve the sale and redevelopment of an HRA-owned parcel at 1087 Ross Avenue.

• RES 26-1008: Reservation of funds for projects applying for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency grants.
• RES 26-1026: Release of 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program covenant at 556 Gotzian St.
• RES PH 26-145: Public hearing on sale and development agreement for HRA parcel at 1087 Ross Ave.
• Review of neighborhood profiles for Battle Creek, Greater East Side, West Side, Dayton's Bluff, Payne Phalen, and Summit University.

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the release of a 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program covenant for a property at 556 Gotzian St. The board also adopted resolutions to reserve funds for neighborhood profiles and authorize the sale of a parcel at 1087 Ross Avenue.

• Approved $2.1M Gotzian St. affordable housing incentive release (6-0)
• Reserved funds for 5 Saint Paul neighborhood profiles (4-0)
• Authorized sale of HRA-owned parcel at 1087 Ross Avenue (6-0)
• Commissioner Bowie excused, Commissioners Kim and Coleman arrived late

City Council

The Council is reviewing a new ordinance for tree preservation on city construction projects. Other business includes funding allocations for community spaces, solid waste operations, and various sound level variance requests.

• Ordinance: Tree Preservation for City Sponsored Construction Projects
• $70,000 allocation for 202 Cesar Chavez St (La Oficina)
• $120,677 budget amendment for Solid Waste Fleet expansion
• $50,000 grant for energy efficiency at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility
• Public hearing for sound variance at 125 Shepard Road

Legislative Hearings

The legislative hearing officer and city council are reviewing appeals from property owners and tenants regarding city orders for condemnation, nuisance abatement, and fire safety violations. The hearings will determine whether to uphold, modify, or reverse these administrative orders for multiple buildings across Saint Paul. The agenda contains no new ordinances, contracts, or budget items.

• Appeal of condemnation and repair order at 947 Fremont Ave
• Appeal of nuisance abatement at 399 Blair Ave
• Review of condemnation appeal at 855 Third St East
• Appeals of fire vacate orders at 74 Congress St W and 1655 McAfee St
• Appeals of fire safety correction notices at 65 Rose Ave E, 873 Front Ave, 683 Kansas Ave, and 1609 St. Anthony Ave

The Legislative Hearing Officer granted an additional 180 days for the owner of 947 Fremont Avenue to complete substantial abatement repairs, requiring forfeiture of $5,000 of the $15,000 performance deposit and an additional $2,500 per month beginning in August until completion. The matter was referred to the City Council for a July 8 hearing. Other items included a layover of a nuisance abatement appeal for 399 Blair Avenue to July 7, an extension to October 1 for a condemnation at 855 Third Street East, and a layover of a fire certificate appeal for 74 Congress Street West to July 21.

• Granted 180-day extension for 947 Fremont Ave repairs (forfeit $5,000 now, $2,500/month)
• Layover nuisance abatement appeal for 399 Blair Ave to July 7
• Granted extension to Oct 1 for condemnation at 855 Third St E
• Layover fire certificate appeal for 74 Congress St W to July 21

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hear a presentation from the Parks & Recreation department. The discussion focuses on current forestry status and the strategy for the Right Track program.

• Parks & Recreation tree canopy update
• Right Track Program impact and strategy presentation

The Budget Committee received and filed a presentation from Parks & Recreation on the city's tree canopy and the Right Track youth jobs program. No substantive decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Received and filed Parks & Recreation presentation on tree canopy and Right Track Program

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

This Housing & Redevelopment Authority board meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: June 24, 2026

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous items including grants, contracts, and license approvals. Notable actions include authorizing applications for federal grants for fire department staffing and equipment, approving a vision plan for Merriam Park including a new skate park, and final adoption of a rezoning at 213 Bates Avenue. Public hearings will be held on assessments and subdivision plats.

• Authorize $8,449,690 SAFER grant application to hire 21 firefighters
• Authorize $2,000,000 AFG grant for paramedic training and equipment
• Approve Merriam Park vision plan and new skate park construction
• Final adoption of rezoning at 213 Bates Avenue to T1 Traditional Neighborhood
• Authorize $111,650 grant application for solar panels at Hayden Heights Library

The City Council approved several federal grants for the Fire Department, including over $8M to hire 21 firefighters. The council also approved a rezoning request for 213 Bates Avenue and various liquor license transfers. Additionally, the council authorized infrastructure projects and grants for bridge replacement and solar installation.

• Approved $8.4M FEMA SAFER grant to hire 21 firefighters (7-0)
• Approved $2M FEMA AFG grant for paramedic training and equipment (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 213 Bates Avenue from H2 Residential to T1 Traditional Neighborhood (7-0)
• Approved vision plan for Merriam Park to build a new skate park (7-0)
• Authorized grant application for Eastbound Kellogg RiverCentre Bridge replacement (7-0)
• Approved $111,650 grant application for solar installation at Hayden Heights Library (7-0)
• Approved sound level variances for Minnesota Country Club and Yacht Club events at Harriet Island Park (7-0)
• Approved liquor license ownership changes for Headquarters, Midway Diner, Piccoli Piatti, and Plaza del Sol (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to recognize June 2026 as Black Music Month in Saint Paul and to honor the third annual Black Music Month honorees.

• Resolution 26-996: Recognizing June 2026 as Black Music Month and honoring the third annual Black Music Month honorees

The City Council adopted a resolution recognizing June 2026 as Black Music Month and honoring the third annual Black Music Month honorees. The resolution passed unanimously with all seven members voting in favor.

• Adopted resolution recognizing Black Music Month and honoring honorees (7-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board will vote on a consent agenda including financial statements, updates to water revenue bonds for the WTP Modernization Project, lease agreements with the Public Housing Agency for AMI equipment at three locations, a temporary construction easement for The Heights redevelopment, an engineering contract for the Vadnais Intake Gate House Replacement, and a hydrant painting contract. Discussion items include an update on Lead Free SPRWS and a 2027 budget workshop.

• Accept $1,500,000 state capital investment appropriation
• Update water revenue bonds for WTP Modernization Project
• Lease agreements with Public Housing Agency for AMI equipment at 899 S Cleveland, 1000 Edgerton, 777 Hamline
• Temporary construction easement with Port Authority for The Heights redevelopment
• Contract with GEI Consultants for Vadnais Intake Gate House Replacement design

Audit Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on a City of St. Paul Data Practices Study by Wilder Research. They will also review and discuss rubrics for selecting future audit topics, including business licensing, building code operations, college savings accounts, district council reform, and street maintenance.

• Presentation of Data Practices Study Report by Dr. Heather Britt, Wilder Research
• Review of rubric for Business Licensing & Building Code Operations audit topic
• Review of rubric for College Savings Accounts audit topic
• Review of rubric for District Council Reform audit topic
• Review of rubric for Street Maintenance & Potholes audit topic

The Audit Committee received and filed a Data Practices Study report from Dr. Heather Britt of Wilder Research. Additionally, community advisors presented a topics review that was also received and filed. No substantive decisions or votes were taken.

• Received and filed Data Practices Study report (SR 26-122)
• Received and filed Topics Review from community advisors (SR 26-123)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings committee will consider ratifying appealed special tax assessments for delinquent garbage service at 1231 Barclay Street and 1397 Hewitt Avenue. They will also hear appeals of nuisance abatement orders for properties on Montana Avenue and Park Drive, and an appeal of a fire certificate of occupancy correction notice on Stickney Street.

• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for delinquent garbage at 1231 Barclay Street (File CG25Q4B3)
• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for delinquent garbage at 1397 Hewitt Avenue (File CG25Q4B4)
• Hear appeal of nuisance abatement order for 1884 Montana Avenue East (RLH SAO 26-39)
• Hear appeal of nuisance abatement order for 1875 North Park Drive (RLH SAO 26-44)
• Hear appeal of fire certificate of occupancy correction notice at 818 Stickney Street (RLH FCO 26-49)

Legislative Hearings laid over a fire certificate of occupancy appeal for 818 Stickney Street to allow time for ownership transfer and tax payment. Two special tax assessments for delinquent garbage were approved or reduced as recommended. One nuisance abatement was found resolved, another was not abated and referred to the City Council.

• Approved appealed tax assessment at 1231 Barclay St.
• Reduced garbage assessment at 1397 Hewitt Ave. from $165.38 to $141.16
• Closed nuisance abatement case at 1884 Montana Ave. E.
• Found nuisance not abated at 1875 North Park Dr., referred to City Council
• Laid over fire certificate appeal at 818 Stickney St. to December 8, 2026

Policy Committee

The Saint Paul Policy Committee will discuss two staff reports: SR 26-120 on Economic Development and Vitality, and SR 26-121 on Ending Slavery and Expanding Civil Protections Review. No specific actions or voting items are listed; the meeting appears to be for discussion only.

• Discussion of SR 26-120 – Economic Development and Vitality
• Discussion of SR 26-121 – Ending Slavery and Expanding Civil Protections Review

The Policy Committee met and considered two staff reports (SR 26-120 on Economic Development and Vitality, and SR 26-121 on Ending Slavery and Expanding Civil Protections Review). Both reports were received and filed with no further discussion or vote, resulting in no substantive decisions.

• No substantive decisions made

City Council

The City Council will consider establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for Galtier Plaza redevelopment, including approving a TIF plan, budget amendment, and development agreement. Other items include a rezoning at 213 Bates Avenue, a sound variance for the Saint Paul Pride Festival, and multiple property nuisance abatement appeals.

• Establish Galtier Plaza TIF district with redevelopment plan and project labor agreement
• Rezone 213 Bates Avenue from H2 Residential to T1 Traditional Neighborhood
• Approve $500,000 donation from Como Friends for Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
• Approve sound level variance for Saint Paul Pride Festival on June 13-14 at 725 Raymond Ave
• Accept $34,941.75 in additional Crime Victim Services grant funds

The council approved the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing district for the Galtier Plaza redevelopment. Also adopted a 10-day license suspension against Maryland Supermarket, approved labor agreements with two unions, and accepted several grants including for auto theft prevention and crime victim services. Several items were laid over for further consideration.

• Approved Galtier Plaza TIF district (7-0)
• Adopted 10-day license suspension for Maryland Supermarket (6-0)
• Approved labor agreements with Operating Engineers Local 70 and Sprinkler Fitters Local 417 (6-0)
• Accepted $34,941.75 crime victim services grant amendment (6-0)
• Approved $500,000 donation from Como Friends (7-0)
• Approved alley improvement assessment for Hatch to Ryde (7-0)
• Adopted nuisance abatement appeals: DSI authorized to abate at 1478 Ames and 239 Bates; 180 days granted at 1079 Arkwright; nuisance abated at 1377 Minnehaha
• Laid over rezoning at 213 Bates Avenue (7-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA will discuss acquiring property at 259 University Ave W and receive updates on Inspiring Communities and Emergency Rental Assistance. A key resolution would establish a Tax Increment Financing district for Galtier Plaza, amend the Minnesota Event TIF plan, and approve related loans and agreements. The board recesses and reconvenes during the City Council meeting for the final vote on the TIF resolution.

• Resolution to acquire 259 University Ave W (District 7, Ward 1)
• Galtier Plaza TIF district establishment with $2.5M TIF note and forgivable loan
• Amendment to Minnesota Event Tax Increment Financing District plan
• Inspiring Communities update at 1087 Ross Avenue
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program updates

The HRA unanimously approved establishing the Galtier Plaza Tax Increment Financing District and adopting a TIF plan, amending the Minnesota Event TIF District plan, approving a budget amendment, and authorizing a development agreement including a TIF note and forgivable loan. Also approved was the acquisition of property at 259 University Avenue W and staff reports on Inspiring Communities and emergency rental assistance were received.

• Approved Galtier Plaza TIF district establishment, plan amendment, budget amendment, and development agreement (7-0)
• Approved acquisition of 259 University Avenue W (7-0)
• Received staff report on Inspiring Communities (1087 Ross Avenue)
• Received staff report on Emergency Rental Assistance Program updates
• Received staff report on Reservation of Funds for MHFA projects

Legislative Hearings

The legislative hearing body is reviewing orders to rehabilitate or demolish several properties. This includes decisions on remove/repair orders for University Avenue and Reaney Avenue, as well as findings on appealed nuisance abatement orders for various residential addresses.

• Remove/Repair Order: 799 University Ave W.
• Remove/Repair Order: 594-596 Reaney Ave.
• Nuisance Abatement Finding: 1079 Arkwright St.
• Nuisance Abatement Finding: 1478 Ames Ave.
• Nuisance Abatement Finding: 233 Bates Ave.

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting an additional 180 days to complete nuisance abatement at 1079 Arkwright Street, continuing the original performance deposit. Other properties received procedural referrals, layovers, or findings of unabated nuisance for City Council action.

• Recommended 180-day extension for 1079 Arkwright St (RLH RR 26-11)
• Referred 799 University Ave back to LH on Sept 15 for progress review
• Layover 594-596 Reaney Ave to LH July 14 pending work plan and financing
• Ratified demolition assessment for March 2026 (RLH AR 26-434)
• Found nuisance unabated at 1478 Ames Ave (RLH SAO 26-37)
• Found nuisance unabated at 233 Bates Ave (RLH SAO 26-45)
• Found nuisance unabated at 239 Bates Ave (RLH SAO 25-81)
• Continued 399 Blair Ave nuisance hearing to June 24 Council hearing