St. Paul public meetings in 2025

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings will consider an appeal of a Vehicle Abatement Order at 805 Minnehaha Avenue West. The hearing is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on December 18, 2025.

• Hearings to consider appeal of Vehicle Abatement Order at 805 Minnehaha Ave W.
• Appeal of Rashad Turner to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 805 Minnehaha Avenue West.
• Meeting held at Room 330 City Hall & Court House/Remote.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and then convene as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to consider establishing the Grand and Victoria Redevelopment Project Area and a Tax Increment Financing District. They will also hold a public hearing on federal immigration operations and police conduct. Other items include final adoption of a tree preservation ordinance for city-sponsored projects, and numerous consent agenda items such as budget reallocations and a $100,000 donation for the Reparations Commission.

• Public hearing on Grand and Victoria Redevelopment Project Area and TIF District
• Final adoption of Tree Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 92) for city-sponsored projects
• Public hearing on federal immigration operations and Saint Paul Police Department conduct
• Accepting $100,000 donation from Unity Church-Unitarian for Reparations Commission
• Authorizing application for Local Climate Action Implementation Grant from MPCA

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will recognize retiring staff and approve the Grand and Victoria redevelopment project area, including a tax increment financing district and budget amendment. The board will also discuss a flood mitigation project on HRA-owned property near Ames Lake.

• Resolution 25-1960: Approves Grand and Victoria redevelopment project area and TIF district
• Resolution 25-1966: Supports Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District flood mitigation project
• Resolution 25-1972: Recognizes Marie Franchett's retirement
• Resolution 25-1976: Recognizes Ross Currier's 11-year career
• Resolution 25-1963: Appreciates Paul Dubruiel's 30 years of service

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is discussing four items: extending the community advisor vacancy application timeline by two weeks to January 23, 2026; moving the January 20 meeting to February 17; exploring topic ideas and the committee's approach to working with the new administration and department directors; and receiving an update on community engagement efforts with district councils. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment.

• SR 25-272: Extend community advisor vacancy timeline to January 23, 2026
• SR 25-273: January 20 meeting rescheduled to February 17, 2026
• SR 25-274: Discuss approach to working with new administration and department directors
• SR 25-275: Update on community engagement efforts with district councils

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will review appeals regarding special tax assessments and abatement orders. The body is deciding on requests to delete tax assessments and appeals against vehicle and nuisance abatement orders.

• Appeal to delete special tax assessment for 101 Winnipeg Avenue
• Summary and vehicle abatement order appeal for 235 Bates Avenue
• Summary and vehicle abatement order appeal for 239 Bates Avenue
• Vehicle abatement order appeal for 805 Minnehaha Avenue West
• Fire inspection report appeal for 318 Edmund Avenue

City Council

The City Council will outline its 2026 legislative agenda and set public hearing dates for two major street projects. The body will also approve several grants for the Fire Department and consider ordinances regarding tree preservation and personnel reporting.

• Setting public hearing for 2026 Saint Anthony/Rondo Arterial Mill and Overlay Project
• Setting public hearing for 2026 Wheelock/Grotto Phase II Area Paving and Lighting Project
• Authorizing acceptance of $25,000 in FEMA grant funding for fire suppression
• Authorizing acceptance of $679,543.63 in FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant
• Amending Administrative Code to add Tree Preservation for City Sponsored Projects

The council adopted the consent agenda unanimously. It approved a $679,543.63 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant for training and physicals, and a $25,000 FEMA grant to enhance fire suppression and rescue diving capabilities. Several licensing applications and ordinances were also approved, while two mayoral appointments were withdrawn.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved $679,543.63 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant for fire department training (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 FEMA grant for fire suppression and rescue diving (5-0)
• Approved HopSkipDrive Technologies LLC Transportation Network Company license (5-0)
• Approved change of ownership for Dale Imports auto repair and vehicle dealer licenses (5-0)
• Approved change of ownership for Mister Tire auto repair and vehicle dealer licenses (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-72 amending Mississippi River Corridor and Flood Plain Management codes (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-78 establishing quarterly reporting requirements for personnel vacancies and overtime (5-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority board will consider several resolutions, including the sale and conveyance of a vacant lot at 77 Congress Street East to Iglesia Ni Christo Church. It will also vote on extending parking operation agreements for six municipal ramps in District 17 and on transferring three parcels in Chestnut Plaza and along the riverfront to the city. Staff will present introductions to the Ames Lake flood‑mitigation project and the Grand and Victoria redevelopment TIF district.

• Resolution 25-280: Approve sale of vacant lot at 77 Congress Street East to Iglesia Ni Christo Church
• Resolution 25-1908: Authorize short‑term extensions to parking ramp agreements at six locations in District 17
• Resolution 25-278: Approve conveyance of three parcels in Chestnut Plaza and riverfront to the City of Saint Paul
• Staff Report 25-268: Introduction to Ames Lake Property RWMD flood mitigation project
• Staff Report 25-269: Introduction to Grand and Victoria redevelopment TIF district

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority adopted three resolutions. It authorized short‑term extensions to six municipal parking ramp agreements in District 17, Ward 2. It approved the sale of a vacant lot at 77 Congress Street East to Iglesia Ni Christo Church in District 3, Ward 2. It also approved conveyance of three parcels in Chestnut Plaza and along the Riverfront to the City of Saint Paul in District 9, Ward 2.

• Adopted RES 25-1908 extending six municipal parking ramp agreements (4‑0)
• Adopted RES PH 25-280 selling vacant lot at 77 Congress Street East to Iglesia Ni Christo Church (4‑0)
• Adopted RES PH 25-278 conveying three parcels in Chestnut Plaza and Riverfront to City of Saint Paul (4‑0)

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearing Officer will decide on appeals for nuisance abatements, special tax assessments, and correction orders at various addresses. The body will also consider vacant building registrations and fire inspection reports.

• Make finding on abatement order for 947 Fremont Avenue
• Order rehabilitation or razing of structures at 810 Maryland Avenue East
• Order rehabilitation or razing of structures at 52 Elizabeth Street East
• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 715 Hope Street
• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 586 Burgess Street

The Legislative Hearing Officer continued the $5,000 performance deposit for 947 Fremont Avenue and granted an additional 120 days for rehabilitation, referring the matter back to City Council by December 10, 2025. The hearing also ordered the demolition of the structures at 52 Elizabeth Street East within fifteen days after the January 14, 2026 City Council public hearing, with no option to repair, and referred the case back to City Council by January 7, 2026.

• Continue $5,000 performance deposit and grant 120‑day rehab extension for 947 Fremont Ave (referral to City Council 12/10/2025)
• Order demolition of structures at 52 Elizabeth St E within 15 days after Jan 14, 2026 Council hearing (no repair option, referral to City Council 1/7/2026)

Charter Commission

The Saint Paul Charter Commission will approve minutes from a prior meeting, elect officers (chair, vice chair, secretary), and hear the announced result of a charter amendment ballot question. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• CCI 25-7: Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024 meeting
• CCI 25-6: Election of Charter Commission Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• CCI 25-8: Announcement of Charter Amendment Ballot Question Result (attached election abstract)

The commission approved the minutes from the Dec. 12, 2024 meeting by an 8‑0 vote. Commissioners elected Rick Varco as Chair, Deborah Montgomery as Vice Chair, and Carrie Wasley as Secretary, each approved 8‑0. The result of the charter amendment ballot question was received and filed.

• Approved Dec. 12, 2024 minutes (8-0)
• Elected Rick Varco as Chair (8-0)
• Elected Deborah Montgomery as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Elected Carrie Wasley as Secretary (8-0)
• Charter amendment ballot question result received and filed

Library Board

The Library Board is meeting to approve the minutes from November 1, 2025. The primary focus of the meeting is the adoption of the 2026 budget and a request for property tax financing.

• RES 25-1862: Resolution adopting 2026 Budget and requesting property tax financing
• Approval of November 1, 2025, meeting minutes

The Library Board approved the November 1, 2025 meeting minutes with a 25‑47 vote. It then adopted Resolution RES 25‑1862, which adopts the 2026 budget and requests property‑tax financing, adopting the resolution as amended. No other actions were taken.

• Approved November 1, 2025 minutes (vote 25-47)
• Adopted 2026 budget and property‑tax financing request (adopted as amended)

City Council

The council will adopt the city’s 2026 operating budget and the accompanying tax levy. It will also approve several grant programs, including Neighborhood STAR awards, a Minnesota Department of Transportation road‑improvement grant for the St. Peter & 4th Pedestrian and sidewalk projects, and a $85,709 solar installation grant for Dayton’s Bluff Recreation Center. Additional actions include authorizing easements for the University Avenue Reconstruction Project and amending the Regional Water Services budget to add $600,000 for lead‑replacement funding.

• Adopt 2026 City Budget and Tax Levy (RES 25-1814, RES 25-1853)
• Approve Neighborhood STAR grant awards (RES 25-1614, RES 25-1710)
• Authorize MnDOT grant for St. Peter & 4th Pedestrian Improvement and Cleveland & Marshall sidewalks (RES 25-1685)
• Approve $85,709 solar grant for Dayton’s Bluff Recreation Center (RES 25-1806)
• Acquire permanent and temporary easements for University Avenue Reconstruction Project (RES 25-1865)

The council approved the city's 2026 budget and the accompanying city tax levy, both adopted unanimously. It also set the 2026 water charges, sanitary sewer and storm sewer rates, and the solid waste service fee. The council authorized a $828,344 SCORE grant request for curbside recycling and adopted the 2026 Regional Water Services budget. The final 2026 Housing and Redevelopment Authority budget was approved as amended.

• Adopted 2026 Budget (7-0)
• Adopted 2026 City Tax Levy (7-0)
• Adopted 2026 Water Charges (7-0)
• Adopted 2026 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer rates (7-0)
• Adopted 2026 Solid Waste Service Fee (7-0)
• Authorized $828,344 SCORE grant request for recycling (7-0)
• Adopted Regional Water Services 2026 Budget (7-0)
• Approved final 2026 HRA Budget (7-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority will approve the final 2026 budget and property tax levy, and extend tentative developer designations for several properties including 694 and 680 Minnehaha Avenue East and 1570 White Bear Avenue.

• Approval of final 2026 HRA budget and property tax levy
• Extend tentative developer designation for 694 and 680 Minnehaha Avenue East
• Extend tentative developer designation for 1570 White Bear Avenue
• Extend tentative developer designation for HRA-owned parcels at 0 and 1036 Marshall Avenue
• Extend tentative developer designation for 1170 Arcade Street

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved a second amended spending plan for multiple tax‑increment financing districts and a citywide budget amendment. It extended the tentative developer designations for projects in districts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. The board adopted the final 2026 HRA budget and certified the 2026 property tax levy. Unspent 2025 funds were transferred to the city general fund.

• Approved second amended spending plan and budget amendment (7-0)
• Extended tentative developer designation for JB Vang Partners, 694 & 680 Minnehaha Ave (7-0)
• Extended tentative developer designation for GloryVille LLC, 1570 White Bear Ave (7-0)
• Extended tentative developer designation for Rondo Community Land Trust, 0 & 1036 Marshall Ave (7-0)
• Extended tentative developer designation for Face to Face Health & Counseling Service, 1170 Arcade St (7-0)
• Approved final 2026 HRA budget and certified 2026 property tax levy (7-0)
• Amended 2025 HRA budget to transfer unspent funds to city general fund (7-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body is reviewing appeals regarding special tax assessments and nuisance abatement orders. The meeting includes hearings on fire certificates of occupancy and correction orders for specific properties.

• Special tax assessment ratification for 680 Macalester Street
• Nuisance abatement finding for 855 Third Street East
• Appeal of correction order and summary abatement order at 927 Desoto Street
• Appeal of fire inspection report at 159 Pennsylvania Avenue West
• Special tax assessment ratification for 159 Pennsylvania Avenue West

The Legislative Hearing Officer ratified the appealed special tax assessment for the property at 680 Macalester Street. The nuisance abatement at 855 Third Street East was found to be partially completed and referred to the City Council. An appeal of a revised correction order for 927 Desoto Street was scheduled for further discussion on Dec. 9. The fire certificate of occupancy appeal for 159 Pennsylvania Avenue West received an extension to comply with fire orders until Feb. 2, 2026, with a conditional certificate to be issued.

• Approved special tax assessment for 680 Macalester St (no vote tally recorded)
• Nuisance abatement at 855 Third St E partially abated; referred to Council (due 12/10/2025)
• Appeal of correction order for 927 Desoto St laid over to Dec. 9 for further discussion
• Granted extension to Feb. 2, 2026 for fire orders at 159 Pennsylvania Ave W; conditional Certificate of Occupancy to be issued

City Council

The City Council holds a final public hearing (Truth in Taxation) on the proposed 2026 budget and tax levy. Public testimony is limited to two minutes in person; written and voicemail comments are also accepted.

• Public Hearing PH 25-8: Final hearing on proposed 2026 budget and tax levy

The council held the final hearing (PH 25-8) on the proposed 2026 budget and tax levy. The hearing was completed and the item was received and filed. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting otherwise consisted of roll call and adjournment.

• Received and filed proposed 2026 Budget and Tax Levy (PH 25-8)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting solely to honor the recipients of the 2025 Saint Paul Business Awards via resolution. Councilmembers Bowie and Johnson may attend remotely.

• RES 25-1844: Honoring recipients of the 2025 Saint Paul Business Awards

The council adopted RES 25-1844 to honor the 2025 Saint Paul Business Awards recipients. The resolution passed with four votes in favor and none against. Councilmembers Yang, Kim, and Johnson were absent. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted RES 25-1844 honoring 2025 Saint Paul Business Awards (4-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will consider removal or repair orders for 810 Maryland Avenue East, a finding on a nuisance abatement for 947 Fremont Avenue, appeals of summary abatement and correction orders for 1079 Western Avenue North and 927 Desoto Street, and will vote on ratifying appealed special tax assessments for five properties. These items are scheduled across three hearing sessions at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. on November 25, 2025.

• Order to rehabilitate or raze structures at 810 Maryland Ave E within 15 days after Jan 7, 2026
• Finding on nuisance abatement for 947 Fremont Ave (Council File RLH RR 25‑10)
• Appeal of a summary abatement order for 1079 Western Ave N (RLH SAO 25‑71)
• Appeal of a revised correction order for 927 Desoto St (RLH CO 25‑15)
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 1174 Marion St, 233 Maryland Ave W, 2129 Reaney Ave, 1039 Stinson St, and 12 Winthrop St N

The hearing addressed the nuisance abatement order for the vacant CVS building at 810 Maryland Avenue East. No council action on demolition or future use was taken; the hearing was scheduled to continue on Dec 9, 2025. Stakeholders discussed a possible lease with McDonald’s and community concerns. The City clarified that enforcement applies only to the current nuisance condition.

• Hearing postponed to Dec 9, 2025 at 9 am

Licensing Hearing

The Saint Paul Licensing Hearing will discuss a liquor license application for Pizza Maya (NS LLC, owner Naveen Shrestha). The agenda includes a letter of objection and additional objector materials, indicating potential debate or denial.

• Liquor license application by NS LLC d/b/a Pizza Maya, owner Naveen Shrestha
• Included letter of objection and additional letter from objector

The Licensing Hearing received and filed the license application (ID DSIBLLIQ-000216-2025) for NS LLC, doing business as Pizza Maya, owned by Naveen Shrestha. No other actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Received and filed Pizza Maya license application (no vote recorded)

Legislative Hearings

This legislative hearing will consider ratifying appealed special tax assessments for delinquent garbage fees on nine properties across St. Paul. Each item involves a specific property address and a series of tickets or correspondence with haulers. The hearing officer will hear appeals and recommend whether to delete, reduce, or uphold each assessment.

• 1538 Pacific Street (File CG25Q2B5, Assessment 250122) – sponsor Johnson
• 770 Sherburne Avenue (File CG25Q2B5, Assessment 250122) – sponsor Bowie
• 60 Sycamore Street West (File CG25Q2B4, Assessment 250121) – sponsor Bowie
• 40 Geranium Avenue West (File CG25Q2B4, Assessment 250121) – sponsor Kim
• 539 Payne Avenue (File CG25Q2B5, Assessment 250122) – sponsor Noecker

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed appealed special tax assessments for multiple properties. Staff recommended deleting the assessments for eight properties and reducing the assessments for two properties. All items were referred to the City Council with a decision due by December 17, 2025.

• Delete assessment for 1538 Pacific Street
• Delete assessment for 770 Sherburne Avenue
• Delete assessment for 60 Sycamore Street West
• Delete assessment for 40 Geranium Avenue West
• Reduce assessment for 113 Manitoba Avenue from $226.38 to $161.01
• Delete assessment for 1883 Norfolk Avenue
• Reduce assessment for 1042 Reaney Avenue from $275.06 to $75.55
• Delete assessment for 848 Orange Avenue East

City Council

The City Council will consider a final adoption of an ordinance banning virtual currency kiosks, along with multiple ordinances to permit temporary changes for the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship. Other items include final adoption of cannabis business regulations, garbage cart sharing, and several property assessments and license revocations.

• Final adoption of ordinance prohibiting virtual currency kiosks (Ord 25-76)
• Five ordinances to permit extended hours, temporary structures, and relaxed rules during 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship (Ord 25-67 through 25-71)
• Final adoption of ordinance establishing registration and permit requirements for cannabis and hemp businesses (Ord 25-66)
• Public hearing on amending garbage service rates effective January 1, 2026 (Ord 25-77)
• Directing revocation of liquor licenses for Damera Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant and Pimento Jamaican Kitchen (Res 25-1752 and 25-1753)

The Saint Paul City Council approved a suite of ordinances, including a new cannabis and hemp business registration framework and a ban on virtual‑currency kiosks. It also adopted a garbage‑cart‑sharing ordinance, confirmed Councilmember Nelsie Yang’s appointments to two city boards, and amended the capital‑improvement budget for fire‑department equipment. All actions were adopted with unanimous votes except the virtual‑currency kiosk ordinance, which passed 6‑1.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑66 creating cannabis and hemp business registration (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑76 prohibiting virtual‑currency kiosks (6‑1, Councilmember Bowie nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑63 allowing garbage‑cart sharing for multi‑unit properties (6‑0)
• Approved Councilmember Nelsie Yang’s appointment to the Port Authority Board (6‑0)
• Approved Councilmember Nelsie Yang’s appointment to the Board of Water Commissioners (6‑0)
• Amended the Capital Improvement Budget to correct a bond‑proceed transfer for fire cardiac monitors (7‑0)
• Authorized $1,000 and $800 donations for the McDonough Recreation Center Halloween Party (both 6‑0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review the 2025 year-end financial projections and consider the chair's proposed amendments to the mayor's recommended 2026 budget. The meeting includes discussion of additional amendments filed as of November 18, 2025. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• SR 25-254: OFS 2025 Year-End Projections presentation
• SR 25-255: Chair's proposed amendments to the Mayor's Recommended 2026 Budget
• Budget Committee Additional Proposed Amendments as of 11.18.2025

The Budget Committee received and filed the OFS 2025 Year-End Projections. It also received and filed the Chair's 2026 budget amendment. No votes, approvals, or other actions were taken.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will introduce a 2026 budget proposal and extend tentative developer status for projects in multiple districts. The board will also receive a presentation on Promise Act grant funding from the Neighborhood Development Center.

• SR 25-258: Tentative developer status extension request for Districts 2, 4, 5, 8, Wards 1, 6, and 7
• SR 25-248: Introduction of the 2026 HRA Budget Proposal
• SR 25-257: Promise Act Grant Presentation from Neighborhood Development Center

The board met on November 19, 2025. Commissioner Bowie moved to suspend the authority's rules. All present commissioners voted in favor, and the rules were suspended. No other actions were approved or denied.

• Suspended authority rules (all present commissioners in favor)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will hear updates on a Data Practices Study scope of work, community engagement efforts with district councils and city departments, and the process for selecting 2026 performance audit topics. The committee will also discuss a timeline for appointing a new community advisor.

• Update on Data Practices Study Scope of Work (SR 25-250)
• Community engagement with district councils and organizations (SR 25-251)
• 2026 Performance Audit Topic Selection Process (SR 25-252)
• Community Advisor Appointment Timeline (SR 25-253)

The Audit Committee met on November 18, 2025 with five members present and two absent. The committee received and filed four items: a Data Practices Study Scope of Work, a Community Engagement report, the 2026 Topic Selection Process, and the Community Advisor Appointment Timeline. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Received and filed Data Practices Study Scope of Work (SR 25-250)
• Received and filed Community Engagement with district councils (SR 25-251)
• Received and filed 2026 Topic Selection Process (SR 25-252)
• Received and filed Community Advisor Appointment Timeline (SR 25-253)

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings will consider appeals regarding special tax assessments, nuisance abatements, and orders to vacate properties. The body will also hear water service bill appeals.

• Ratify appealed special tax assessments at 511 Bay St, 476 Sherburne Ave, and 1077 Blair Ave
• Hear appeals to summary abatement orders at 2350 Bayless Place and 1473 Fairmount Ave
• Consider appeals to orders to vacate at 555 Smith Ave S and 1436 Snelling Ave N
• Make findings on appealed nuisance abatement for 2016 Fremont Ave
• Hear water service bill appeal at 10 Delos St W

The Legislative Hearing Officer granted Seth Richardson’s appeal, permitting plant heights up to 36 inches around the bend in the boulevard. The City Council was asked to consider the appeal and the officer recommended approval. The appeal was referred to the City Council with a due date of 12/10/2025. No vote tally was recorded.

• Granted appeal for Seth Richardson, allowing 36" plant heights (RLH SAO 25-565)
• Granted extension for Walker Wilkins & Andrea Vercruysse: wood compliance by Jan 1 2026, stone compliance by July 1 2026 (RLH SAO 25-666)
• Granted multiple deadline extensions for Dennis Grahs at 555 Smith Ave South (Dec 12 2025, Feb 9 2026, Jun 8 2026) (RLH VO 25-217)
• Nuisance abatement for Mark Puchala not abated; compliance extension granted through Dec 12 2025 (RLH SAO 25-58)
• Special tax assessments for 511 Bay St, 476 Sherburne Ave, 1077 Blair Ave, and 872 Rondo Ave were referred to the City Council, due back 4/21/2026

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving financial statements, a stormwater rider with Little Canada, a contract amendment for an enterprise asset management system, and two budget amendments: one accepting $35.6 million from MNPFA for urgent lead projects and another reallocating $75,000 for professional services. Discussion items include election of 2026 officers and a presentation on East Metro water supply regionalization.

• Resolution 25-1787: $35,600,000 budget amendment for 2024 Urgent Lead projects from MNPFA
• Resolution 25-1788: $75,000 reallocation from General Professional Services to Information Services
• Thirty-Sixth Rider to Agreement with City of Little Canada for stormwater filtration basin in Board-owned right-of-way
• Amendment No. 3 to contract with Mythics, Inc. for Enterprise Asset Management System consulting
• Presentation on East Metro Water Supply and potential regionalization

The Board adopted its consent agenda, approved September 2025 financial statements, and passed several resolutions including a stormwater filtration rider, a contract amendment for an asset‑management system, a $35.6 million budget amendment for urgent lead projects, and a $75,000 reallocation to Information Services. The Board also elected officers for 2026, accepting Mara Humphrey’s vacancy as President. Informational items on regional water supply and pipeline updates were received and filed.

• Consent agenda adopted (Yea 6, Nay 0, absent 1)
• Resolution 25-1784 approving September 2025 financial statements – Adopted
• Resolution 25-1785 approving stormwater filtration basin rider – Adopted
• Resolution 25-1786 approving amendment to Professional Services Contract with Mythics, Inc. – Adopted
• Resolution 25-1787 approving $35,600,000 budget amendment for urgent lead projects – Adopted
• Resolution 25-1788 approving $75,000 reallocation to Information Services – Adopted
• Resolution 25-1798 electing Board officers and accepting Mara Humphrey vacating President – Adopted (Yea 7, Nay 0)
• CO 25-43, 25-44, 25-45 informational items received and filed – Recorded

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing on November 13, 2025 will consider ratifying appealed special tax assessments for a series of individual properties throughout Saint Paul. Items include assessments for 263 Colborne Street, 629 Hall Avenue, and 2030 Pinehurst Avenue, among others. The agenda also contains assessments to fund the city's collection of delinquent garbage and yard‑waste bills for April‑June 2025. Several items are marked "To delete" indicating they may be removed from consideration.

• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 263 Colborne Street (File No. CG25Q2B2, Assessment No. 250119)
• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 629 Hall Avenue (File No. YW25Q2B1, Assessment No. 250500)
• Ratify assessment for the City’s cost of collecting delinquent garbage bills (April‑June 2025) – RLH AR 25‑99 to 25‑103
• Ratify assessment for the City’s cost of collecting delinquent yard‑waste bills (April‑June 2025) – RLH AR 25‑104
• Review request of Ronald Danatus to ratify appealed special tax assessment for 1517 Van Buren Avenue (File No. CG2503A2, Assessment No. 250117)

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deletion or reduction of numerous special tax assessments due to billing errors or unoccupied dwelling holds, and referred each to the City Council for a decision by December 17, 2025. One item, the assessment for 1517 Van Buren Avenue, was recommended for approval and was approved. All other items were recommended for deletion or reduction and await council action.

• Delete assessment for 263 Colborne Street (recommended, referral to Council)
• Delete assessment for 629 Hall Avenue (recommended, referral to Council)
• Reduce assessment for 1142 Farrington Street from $357.75 to $273.39 (recommended, referral to Council)
• Reduce assessment for 11 Como Avenue Unit 1 from $275.06 to $137.53 (recommended, referral to Council)
• Delete assessment for 11 Como Avenue Unit 3 (recommended, referral to Council)
• Delete assessment for 545 Como Avenue (recommended, referral to Council)
• Approve assessment for 1517 Van Buren Avenue (approved)
• Delete assessment for 1139 White Bear Avenue North (recommended, referral to Council)

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee will meet on November 12, 2025 to discuss the Public Works five‑year capital plan for the 2026‑2030 period. The agenda lists SR 25‑245 as the item for discussion, sponsored by Councilmember Kim. No other decisions or items are noted on the agenda.

• SR 25‑245 Public Works Five‑Year Capital Plan (2026‑2030)

The Budget Committee recorded that it received and filed the Public Works Five-Year Capital Plan (SR 25-245). No vote tally was provided for this action. The meeting otherwise consisted of roll call and adjournment.

• Received and filed Public Works Five-Year Capital Plan (SR 25-245)

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will vote on a comprehensive gun regulation ordinance, amend zoning codes for the Traditional Neighborhood District, and approve permits for the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship. The body will also set garbage and recycling fees for 2026.

• Ordinance 25-65: New regulations for assault weapons, binary triggers, and ghost guns
• Ordinance 25-59: Amends zoning codes for the Traditional Neighborhood (T) District
• Ordinance 25-70: Extends liquor license service hours until 2:00 a.m. for hockey events
• Resolution 25-253: Sets solid waste service fees for 2026
• Resolution 25-254: Requests $828,344 for curbside recycling program

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-65, creating Chapter 225A of the Legislative Code to establish firearms regulations covering assault weapons, binary triggers, ghost guns, and signage. The council also approved several other measures, including a zoning amendment for the Traditional Neighborhood District (Ord 25-59), acceptance of a $59,270.40 solar grant for Hamline Midway Library, and authorization for the Police Department to apply for a DOJ community‑based violence intervention grant. Additional actions included adopting a sanitary‑sewer permit for the Heights project and ratifying the results of the November 4, 2025 citywide election.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-65 creating firearms regulations (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-59 amending zoning chapters per Traditional Neighborhood District study (7‑0)
• Adopted RES 25-1674 accepting $59,270.40 solar grant for Hamline Midway Library
• Adopted RES 25-1680 authorizing Parks & Recreation to apply for DNR ReLeaf grant
• Adopted RES 25-1734 authorizing Police Department to apply for DOJ CVIPI grant
• Adopted RES 25-1738 approving sanitary‑sewer permit for The Heights project
• Adopted RES 25-1721 amending project budgets to align with spending needs (7‑0)
• Adopted RES 25-1746 canvassing results of the November 4, 2025 City General Election (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed-door meeting to discuss pending litigation in the case of Patrick Bollom v. the City of Saint Paul, as permitted under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05. No public hearings or other business are scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss pending litigation in Patrick Bollom, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. the City of Saint Paul

The Saint Paul City Council met in a closed‑door session on November 12, 2025, as required by Minnesota Statutes §13D.05 to discuss the pending litigation filed by Patrick Bollom and similarly situated parties against the city. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this session. The meeting was procedural, focusing solely on legal matters.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority board will vote on three resolutions that amend the budgets for tax‑increment‑financing (TIF) districts: one for the Osceola Park district (District 9, Ward 2), one for the Shepard Davern Senior Rental Housing district (District 15, Ward 3), and a CDBG loan extension for Ramsey Hill Apartments (District 8, Ward 1). A staff report will also introduce an amendment to the temporary TIF spending plan authority. These items are the primary agenda items for the November 12, 2025 meeting.

• RES 25‑1725 – Approve administrative amendment to the budget for the Osceola Park TIF district (District 9, Ward 2)
• RES 25‑1726 – Approve administrative amendment to the budget for the Shepard Davern Senior Rental Housing TIF district (District 15, Ward 3)
• RES 25‑1749 – Approve and authorize CDBG loan extension for Ramsey Hill Apartments (District 8, Ward 1)
• SR 25‑244 – Introduction to amendment to temporary TIF spending plan authority

The board approved two resolutions amending the Tax Increment Financing budgets for the Osceola Park district and the Shepard Davern Senior Rental Housing district, each passing 6‑0 with one commissioner absent. A third resolution extending a CDBG loan for Ramsey Hill Apartments was also adopted. An amendment to the temporary TIF spending plan was received and filed.

• Resolution 25-1725 approved (6‑0 vote, 1 absent)
• Resolution 25-1726 approved (6‑0 vote, 1 absent)
• Resolution 25-1749 adopted (no vote tally recorded)
• SR 25-244 amendment received and filed

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will review requests for the rehabilitation or removal of structures and appeals regarding property habitability. The body will also consider the ratification of appealed special tax assessments and fire inspection reports.

• Orders for rehabilitation or razing of structures at 1079 Arkwright Street and 430 Dale Street North
• Finding on nuisance abatement for 594 Brunson Avenue
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 677 California Avenue East, 1846 Montreal Avenue, and 643 Sims Avenue
• Appeal of condemnation and order to vacate at 855 Third Street East
• Appeal of a fire inspection report at 358 Arbor Street

The hearing officer issued orders for 1079 Arkwright Street and 430 Dale Street North to be rehabilitated or demolished within fifteen days after the November 19 City Council hearing. Both matters were referred to the City Council for further action on November 19, 2025. No vote tallies were recorded; the session featured testimony from the property owner and community representatives about nuisance concerns.

• Ordered rehabilitation or razing of structures at 1079 Arkwright Street within 15 days after the Nov 19 Council hearing (RLH RR 25-31)
• Ordered rehabilitation or razing of structures at 430 Dale Street North, amended to removal within 15 days after the Oct 22 Council hearing (RLH RR 25-28)
• Referred both cases to the City Council, due back on 11/19/2025

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss the Part 2 overview of the Office of Financial Services (OFS) 2026 budget proposal, including debt considerations. It will also review the overview of the HREEO 2026 budget proposal. In addition, the committee will receive an update on the City of St. Paul and SPNN Telecast Service Agreement. No other items are on the agenda.

• SR 25‑242 – Part 2 overview of OFS 2026 budget proposal and debt (sponsored by Kim)
• SR 25‑239 – Overview of HREEO 2026 budget proposal (sponsored by Kim)
• SR 25‑240 – Update on City of St. Paul and SPNN Telecast Service Agreement (sponsored by Kim)

The St. Paul Budget Committee recorded the receipt and filing of three items: SR 25-242 (Overview of OFS 2026 Budget Proposal, Debt), SR 25-239 (Overview of HREEO 2026 Budget Proposal), and SR 25-240 (City of St. Paul and SPNN Telecast Service Agreement Update). No votes were taken on these items. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Received and filed SR 25-242 Overview of OFS 2026 Budget Proposal, Debt
• Received and filed SR 25-239 Overview of HREEO 2026 Budget Proposal
• Received and filed SR 25-240 City of St. Paul and SPNN Telecast Service Agreement Update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance creating new firearms regulations banning assault weapons, binary triggers, and ghost guns (Ord 25-65). The council will also give final adoption to designating the Theodore Hamm Brewing Company as a heritage preservation site (Ord 25-61), and take first readings on ordinances to regulate cannabis businesses (Ord 25-66) and prohibit virtual currency kiosks (Ord 25-76). Several consent agenda items include street projects, grants, liquor license approvals, and a lease for the police K-9 facility. A discussion item authorizes an agreement with MnDOT for reconstructing Robert Street from Annapolis Street to Kellogg Boulevard.

• Public hearing on ordinance regulating assault weapons, binary triggers, ghost guns, and signage (Ord 25-65)
• Final adoption of ordinance designating Theodore Hamm Brewing Company Heritage Preservation District (Ord 25-61)
• First reading of ordinance creating cannabis business registration and temporary event permits (Ord 25-66)
• First reading of ordinance prohibiting virtual currency kiosks within the city (Ord 25-76)
• Discussion of Robert Street reconstruction project and MOU with MnDOT (RES 25-1701, 25-1702)

The Saint Paul City Council adopted a series of resolutions, including a police department lease with the University of Minnesota, several grant applications, a heritage preservation designation, and liquor license actions. It also ratified mill and overlay assessments and approved a joint powers agreement with Ramsey County GIS. All actions were adopted with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved one-year lease for the Police Department with the University of Minnesota (automatic renewal) – Adopted
• Authorized application for a $298,000 grant for Oxford Community Center – Adopted
• Authorized Parks & Recreation to apply for a $500,000 grant for Crosby Farm Road Reconstruction – Adopted
• Revoked Liquor On‑Sale 291+ Seats, Sunday & Entertainment (B) licenses for White Dragon Hall – Adopted
• Designated Theodore Hamm Brewing Company Heritage Preservation District as a Heritage Preservation Site – Adopted (7‑0)
• Approved joint powers agreement with Ramsey County Geographic Information Systems – Adopted
• Established membership of the Reparations Harm Study RFP Review Committee – Adopted as amended (6‑1)
• Granted municipal consent for MnDOT reconstruction of Robert Street from Annapolis Street to Kellogg Boulevard – Adopted (7‑0)

Library Board

The Saint Paul Library Board will discuss the Rondo Community Library update via staff report. They will also consider a resolution thanking Beth Burns for her service as the city's representative to the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA). Approval of the previous meeting's minutes is also on the agenda.

• Staff report on the Rondo Community Library update (SR 25-238)
• Resolution recognizing Beth Burns's service as the city's MELSA representative (RES 25-1705)
• Approval of October 1, 2025, Library Board minutes

The Library Board approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution recognizing Beth Burns as the City of Saint Paul's representative to the Metropolitan Library Service Agency Board of Trustees. The board also received and filed the Rondo Community Library update.

• Approved October 1, 2025 Library Board minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Beth Burns's service to MELSA (motion carried)
• Received and filed Rondo Community Library update

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will vote on two resolutions: endorsing changes to the 2026-2027 Qualified Allocation Plan for low-income housing tax credits, and authorizing the release of an affordable housing covenant on a property at 1048 Central Ave W. A staff report introduces a CDBG loan extension for Ramsey Hill Apartments. Public comments and opposition letters are included in the record.

• Resolution 25-1706 endorsing amendments to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Housing Finance Board’s 2026-2027 Qualified Allocation Plan (citywide)
• Resolution 25-1709 authorizing release of the 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program covenant on 1048 Central Ave W
• Staff Report 25-222 introducing a CDBG loan extension for Ramsey Hill Apartments in District 8, Ward 1
• Attachments include letters of support and opposition from various housing organizations
• Public hearing comments accepted in writing or voicemail before the meeting

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution endorsing amendments to the 2026‑2027 Qualified Allocation Plan of the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Housing Finance Board. It also adopted a resolution authorizing the release of the 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program covenant for 1048 Central Ave W.

• Approved October 2025 HRA meeting minutes (vote 25‑45)
• Adopted RES 25‑1706 endorsing QAP amendments (Yea 5, Nay 2)
• Adopted RES 25‑1709 authorizing release of 4(d) covenant (Yea 7, Nay 0)

Legislative Hearings

The body is hearing appeals regarding special tax assessments, correction orders, and fire inspection reports. One item involves a finding on a nuisance abatement. Several scheduled tax assessment hearings have been rescheduled to 2026 dates.

• Nuisance abatement finding for 2198 Tilsen Avenue
• Correction Order appeal for 1164 Summit Avenue
• Correction Order appeal for 610 Western Avenue North
• Fire Inspection Report appeal for 673 Charles Avenue
• Special Tax Assessment appeals for multiple properties, many of which were rescheduled

The hearing found the nuisance at 2198 Tilsen Avenue abated and the matter resolved, with no parties appearing. The appeal of a correction order for 1164 Summit Avenue was granted. The appeal for William Acree at 610 Western Avenue was granted a compliance deadline of Dec 1 2025. All listed special‑tax assessments were postponed to 2026 dates.

• Nuisance abatement at 2198 Tilsen Avenue resolved (no appearance)
• Appeal of correction order for 1164 Summit Avenue granted
• Appeal of correction order for 610 Western Avenue granted compliance by Dec 1 2025
• Special tax assessment for 1578 Burg Avenue rescheduled to Mar 24 2026
• Special tax assessment for 762 Capitol Heights rescheduled to Mar 24 2026
• Special tax assessment for 724 Case Avenue rescheduled to Mar 3 2026
• Special tax assessment for 828 Englewood Avenue rescheduled to Apr 21 2026
• Special tax assessment for 947 Fremont Avenue rescheduled to Mar 24 2026

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearing Officer will consider orders to rehabilitate or demolish properties at 430 Dale St N, 499 Snelling Ave N, and 693 Cook Ave E. The body will also hear appeals regarding correction orders and abatement notices for properties on Virginia Street, Bates Avenue, Van Buren Avenue, and Smith Avenue South.

• Order to rehabilitate or demolish 430 Dale St N
• Order to rehabilitate or demolish 499 Snelling Ave N
• Order to rehabilitate or demolish 693 Cook Ave E
• Appeal of Correction Order at 613 Virginia St
• Appeal of Abatement Order at 235 Bates Ave

The Legislative Hearing ordered the razing and removal of the structures at 499 Snelling Avenue North within fifteen days after the November 5, 2025 City Council public hearing. It also ordered either rehabilitation or demolition of the structures at 430 Dale Street North within fifteen days after the October 22, 2025 City Council public hearing. The orders were sponsored by Coleman (Snelling) and Bowie (Dale). No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Order demolition of structures at 499 Snelling Ave N (15‑day deadline) – sponsor Coleman
• Order rehabilitation or demolition of structures at 430 Dale St N (15‑day deadline) – sponsor Bowie

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a new firearms regulations ordinance that would set rules for assault weapons, binary triggers, ghost guns and signage. Other items include a rezoning of 1059 Maryland Avenue, approval of costs for delinquent garbage and yard‑waste bills, and the adoption of the Hamline Midway 2030 Neighborhood Plan. The council will also vote on a $5,000 lunch donation to the fire department, a $31,302.88 settlement payment, and a gambling location license for Saint Paul Arena Company at 199 Kellogg Boulevard West.

• Ord 25-65 creates firearms regulations covering assault weapons, binary triggers, ghost guns and signage
• Ord 25-58 rezones 1059 Maryland Avenue from B2 Community Business to T2 Traditional Neighborhood
• Res 25-1607 authorizes a $5,000 lunch donation to the fire department from Operation BBQ Relief
• Res 25-1611 approves payment of $31,302.88 to settle the claim of Lindsey Dannen
• Res 25-1619 adds a Gambling Location License for Saint Paul Arena Company LLC at 199 Kellogg Boulevard West

The council approved the Hamline Midway 2030 Neighborhood Plan as an addendum to the Comprehensive Plan. It also adopted a gambling location license for the Saint Paul Arena Company and approved multiple ordinance permits for The Heights infrastructure project. Several budget and grant authorizations were approved, including a $31,302.88 settlement payment.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (all items) – 7 yea, 0 nay
• Revoked massage practitioner license for Ruth Sharon Atherly (License ID #20240000111) – Adopted
• Adopted Hamline Midway 2030 Neighborhood Plan (RES 25-1604) – 7 yea, 0 nay
• Added Gambling Location License for Saint Paul Arena Company (RES 25-1619) – Adopted
• Approved lease agreement between Parks & Recreation and The JK Movement (RES 25-1648) – Adopted
• Approved Ordinance Permits 20240020101‑20250020304 for roadway, sidewalk, lighting, and signing on The Heights project – 7 yea, 0 nay each
• Adopted Ordinance 25-58 rezoning 1059 Maryland Avenue from B2 to T2 – 7 yea, 0 nay
• Authorized payment of $31,302.88 to settle Lindsey Dannen claim (RES 25-1611) – Adopted

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss two items: the Returning Home Saint Paul pilot report from the Minnesota Justice Research Center, and a proposal to designate justice-impacted status as a protected class. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists only of discussion and informational presentations.

• Discussion of SR 25-228: Returning Home Saint Paul pilot report with preliminary learnings and next steps
• Discussion of SR 25-230: Justice-Impacted Status as a Protected Class, including attachments on fair housing and know-your-rights
• Presentation materials from the Minnesota Justice Research Center and the Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity office

The committee received and filed SR 25-228 Returning Home Saint Paul – Minnesota Justice Research Center and SR 25-230 Justice‑Impacted Status as a Protected Class. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will discuss and possibly vote on a resolution endorsing amendments to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Housing Finance Board's 2026-2027 Qualified Allocation Plan. They will also receive a presentation on the New Dwelling Toolkit for adding housing units, consider releasing a 4(d) affordable housing covenant on a property at 1048 Central Ave W, and review a budget update with transfers.

• Resolution endorsing amendments to the 2026-2027 Qualified Allocation Plan for affordable housing tax credits
• Presentation on New Dwelling Toolkit: Adding a Housing Unit to Your Saint Paul Property
• Authorization to release 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program covenant on 1048 Central Ave W
• PED Budget Update with transfers for 2025

The board presented four items: a New Dwelling Toolkit (SR 25-223), a request to release a 4(d) affordable‑housing covenant (SR 25-226), a resolution endorsing amendments to the 2026‑2027 Qualified Allocation Plan (SR 25-227), and a PED budget transfer update (SR 25-225). All items were received, filed, and documented, but the minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or other decisions. The meeting adjourned at 3:27 PM.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review two budget proposals: the Office of Financial Services 2026 budget and the 2026 Capital Improvement Budget. These are discussion items only, no votes will be taken.

• SR 25-231: Overview of the Office of Financial Services 2026 Budget Proposal
• SR 25-232: Overview of the 2026 Capital Improvement Budget Proposal

The committee received the Office of Financial Services 2026 Budget Proposal (SR 25-231) and the 2026 Capital Improvement Budget Proposal (SR 25-232). Both items were filed for record. No other actions or votes were taken.

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed-door meeting to receive legal advice on ex parte protections and the ramifications of making quasi-judicial determinations when a conflict of interest exists.

• Closed-door meeting under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3c (1)
• Legal advice on ex parte protections for City Council members
• Discussion on conflict of interest in quasi-judicial determinations

The closed‑door City Council meeting on October 22, 2025 recorded roll call of seven members and staff. The council received and filed SR 25-233, which advises members on ex parte protections, conflict‑of‑interest communications, and related legal ramifications. No vote tally was noted for this filing. The meeting adjourned at 1:04 p.m.

• Received and filed SR 25-233 advising on ex parte protections (no vote recorded)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will hold hearings on special tax assessments, then make findings on appealed nuisance abatement orders and correction notices. Specific appeals include properties at 2016 Fremont Avenue, 239 Bates Avenue, 597 Forest Street, 1809 Yorkshire Avenue (rescheduled), 2043 Ashland Avenue, and 1488 Hazelwood Street. The body will decide on abatement and correction orders based on submitted documents.

• Appeal of nuisance abatement order at 2016 Fremont Avenue (RLH SAO 25-55).
• Appeal of summary abatement and vehicle abatement orders at 239 Bates Avenue (RLH SAO 25-60).
• Appeal of summary abatement order at 597 Forest Street (RLH SAO 25-59).
• Appeal of correction order at 1809 Yorkshire Avenue (RLH CO 25-8) rescheduled to Jan. 13.
• Appeal of correction notice at 2043 Ashland Avenue (RLH CO 25-11) and 1488 Hazelwood Street (RLH CO 25-10).

The Legislative Hearing denied the appeal of a summary abatement order for 597 Forest Street, finding the property now in compliance. Several other items were postponed: the Tall Grass and Weed Removal assessment was laid over to December 16 2025, and the nuisance‑abatement finding was deferred to November 18 2025. Appeals for correction orders at 1809 Yorkshire Avenue and 2043 Ashland Avenue were also laid over to January 13 2026.

• Denied appeal of summary abatement order for 597 Forest Street (property now in compliance)
• Layover of Tall Grass and Weed Removal assessment (RLH AR 25-98) to 12/16/2025
• Layover of making finding on nuisance abatement (RLH SAO 25-58) to 11/18/2025
• Layover of correction order appeal for 1809 Yorkshire Avenue (RLH CO 25-8) to 1/13/2026
• Layover of correction notice appeal for 2043 Ashland Avenue (RLH CO 25-11) to 1/13/2026

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will approve financial statements, amend the 2025 water services budget, and authorize a lease for the St. Paul Police Department K-9 Training Facility. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine approvals.

• Approving August 2025 Financial Statements
• Amending 2025 Saint Paul Regional Water Services spending budget
• Budget Amendment No. 6 reallocating $50,000
• Authorizing Third Amended Lease Agreement for K-9 Training Facility
• Approving minutes from September 9, 2025 meeting

The Board adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, the August 2025 financial statements, a cost‑neutral budget amendment, and a $50,000 reallocation. It also authorized execution of the third amended lease for the St. Paul Police Department K‑9 training facility. The lease resolution passed unanimously with six votes in favor and one member absent.

• Adopted consent agenda (5 yeas, 0 nays; 2 absent)
• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved August 2025 financial statements (consent agenda)
• Amended 2025 water services budget for cost‑neutral note change (consent agenda)
• Reallocated $50,000 from Safety Supplies to Building Repair Service (consent agenda)
• Authorized execution of third amended lease for police K‑9 training facility (6 yeas, 0 nays; 1 absent)

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul City Council will hold a licensing hearing to consider the Class N license application submitted by Aubergine Hospitality LLC, doing business as Restaurant Aubergine. The agenda includes review of the application, floor plan, zoning map, and related complaints and incident reports. The council will decide whether to approve the license.

• Class N license application for Aubergine Hospitality LLC (Restaurant Aubergine)
• Review of floor plan and zoning map for the proposed location
• Examination of 525 Selby complaints and incident report
• Consideration of two concern letters submitted
• Discussion of property ownership documentation (100' parcel)

The Licensing Hearing recorded the receipt and filing of a license application (ID#DSIBLLIQ-000182-2025) for Aubergine Hospitality LLC, doing business as Restaurant Aubergine. No approval, denial, or other action was taken on the application.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is discussing two items: an overview of the 2026 proposed budget for the Talent and Equity Resources Department and a presentation on Ramsey County tax valuation trends. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• SR 25-218: Overview of Talent and Equity Resources Department 2026 proposed budget
• SR 25-224: Ramsey County tax valuation trends presentation

The committee received and filed SR 25-218, an overview of the Talent and Equity Resources Department 2026 proposed budget. It also received and filed SR 25-224, Ramsey County Tax Valuation Trends. No other actions or votes were taken.

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will consider amending zoning codes for Traditional Neighborhood districts and the Hamm's Brewery Heritage Preservation District. The body will also review budget amendments for public works, police, and housing projects, and hear appeals on nuisance abatements.

• Amending zoning for Traditional Neighborhood (T) Districts
• Designating Hamm's Brewery as a Heritage Preservation Site
• Rezoning 1059 Maryland Avenue from B2 to T2
• Approving $144,405.85 for CDBG demolition funding
• Authorizing $400 grant for Como Zoo orchids

The council adopted the consent agenda and approved a series of grant, appointment, and bond measures. Notably, it approved conduit revenue bonds for the Twin Cities German Immersion School and similar financing for the Metro Deaf School. It also authorized the city's ranked list of 2026 state bond requests and appointed a special counsel for a federal lawsuit. No motions were denied.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved conduit revenue bonds for Twin Cities German Immersion School (4-1)
• Approved conduit charter school lease revenue notes for Metro Deaf School (4-1)
• Authorized ranked list of 2026 State General Obligation bonding requests (5-0)
• Adopted suspension item appointing Public Rights Project as special counsel (5-0)
• Approved Interconnection Agreement with Xcel Energy for solar at Fire Station #7 (adopted)
• Approved application for DNR Community Tree Planting Grants (adopted)
• Approved Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Molly Coleman to The Family Housing Fund (adopted)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss reserving Low Income Housing Tax Credits for The Aragon Development at 470 White Bear Avenue and consider a resolution for conduit bonds for the Twin Cities German Immersion School.

• Reservation of 2026 Low Income Housing Tax Credits for The Aragon Development
• Resolution authorizing sale of conduit charter school lease revenue refunding bonds
• Highland Bridge III project self-scoring worksheet
• Ramsey Hill project self-scoring worksheet
• Highland Bridge update presentation

The board adopted Resolution 25-1530 to reserve 2026 Low Income Housing Tax Credits for The Aragon Development at 470 White Bear Avenue. It also adopted Resolution PH 25-237 to hold a public hearing on that item. The board received and filed the Highland Bridge update (SR 25-217). No other actions were taken.

• Adopted RES 25-1530 reserving 2026 Low Income Housing Tax Credits for The Aragon Development (5-0)
• Adopted RES PH 25-237 public hearing (4-1)
• Received and filed SR 25-217 Highland Bridge update

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will receive a presentation on gun violence prevention, including a proposed ordinance from Moms Demand Action. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the item is a discussion only.

• SR 25-219: Gun Violence Prevention Presentation with attachments from Moms Demand Action

The Organizational Committee received and filed the SR 25-219 Gun Violence Prevention presentation. No other actions or votes were recorded during the meeting. The meeting otherwise consisted of roll call and procedural items.

• Received and filed SR 25-219 Gun Violence Prevention Presentation

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will consider a removal/repair order for 1079 Arkwright Street, a nuisance abatement finding for 594 Brunson Avenue, and several special tax assessments. The hearing also reviews appeals of correction notices and fire certificate of occupancy orders for multiple properties.

• Order to rehabilitate or raze 1079 Arkwright St within 15 days after Nov 19 City Council hearing
• Making finding on substantial abatement order for 594 Brunson Ave
• Ratifying special tax assessment for vacant building registration fees from July 2024 to April 2025
• Appeal of correction notice at 1635 Montreal Ave
• Appeals of fire inspection reports at 933 Minnehaha Ave W and 809 Selby Ave

The Legislative Hearing granted an extension until Jan 1 2026 for compliance with fire inspection requirements for Abdalla Tobasi’s properties at 933 Minnehaha Avenue West and 809 Selby Avenue. The hearing also granted Parker Hoen’s appeal of a correction notice for 1635 Montreal Avenue. Other items were postponed to future hearings.

• Granted fire‑code compliance extension to Jan 1 2026 for 933 Minnehaha Ave West (appeal)
• Granted fire‑code compliance extension to Jan 1 2026 for 809 Selby Ave (appeal)
• Granted appeal of correction notice for 1635 Montreal Ave
• Layover of removal/repair order for 1079 Arkwright St to Nov 10 2025
• Layover of nuisance‑abatement finding for 594 Brunson Ave to Nov 10 2025
• Layover of special tax assessment for 360 Kennard St to Jan 13 2026
• Layover of vacant building registration fee assessment to Jan 14 2026
• Layover of emergency boarding services assessment to Jan 14 2026

Licensing Hearing

The City of Saint Paul is holding a licensing hearing to discuss a Class N license application for the University of St Thomas. The body will review support letters, objections, and the university's arena event management plan.

• Class N License Application for University of St Thomas (License ID#20110002908)
• Review of objections received August 4-22
• Support letters from Macalester-Groveland Community Council and Union Park District Council
• Review of UST Arena EMP_250926p

The Licensing Hearing recorded the receipt and filing of the SR 25-220 license application for the University of St. Thomas (License ID#20110002908). The application was submitted by Mark Vangsgard, Vice President and CFO. No vote or further action was taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Received and filed SR 25-220 license application for University of St. Thomas (ID#20110002908)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026 Operating Plan for the Comprehensive Downtown Improvement Special Service District. The body is also reviewing a rezoning application for 1059 Maryland Avenue and various appeals regarding property condemnations and tax assessments.

• 2026 Operating Plan for the Comprehensive Downtown Improvement Special Service District
• Rezoning application for 1059 Maryland Avenue from B2 Community Business to T2 Traditional Neighborhood
• District Energy St. Paul, Inc. requests to amend heating and cooling rates for fiscal year 2026
• Two-year lease with Minnesota State Agricultural Society for police department overflow impound lot
• Sound level variances for 2115 Summit Avenue (Oct 18) and 49 Harriet Island Rd (Oct 12)

The council approved the 2026 operating plan for the Comprehensive Downtown Improvement Special Service District and a two‑year lease for the police department's winter overflow impound lot. It also adopted multiple ordinance amendments, updated District Energy St. Paul cooling and heating rates, and granted sound‑level variances for two upcoming events. Several appeals and special tax assessments were either granted, adopted, or referred for future hearings.

• Adopted 2026 Downtown Improvement SSD operating plan (6-0)
• Approved two-year lease for police overflow impound lot with Minnesota State Agricultural Society
• Approved District Energy St. Paul cooling rate amendment for FY2026
• Approved District Energy St. Paul heating rate amendment for FY2026
• Adopted ordinance amendments updating administrative and legislative codes (6-0)
• Approved sound level variance for UST seminary event at 2115 Summit Avenue (6-0)
• Approved sound level variance for Anderson Race Management event at Harriet Island (6-0)
• Granted appeal for Lita Fierro, overturning condemnation (adopted as amended)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider reserving 2026 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for The Aragon Development at 470 White Bear Avenue. The board will also introduce a conduit bond project for Twin Cities German Immersion School. Both items are up for discussion and possible action.

• Reservation of Year 2026 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for The Aragon Development (470 White Bear Ave, Ward 7)
• Introduction to Twin Cities German Immersion Conduit Bond Project (conduit bonds for the school)

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board received and filed SR 25-213, reserving 2026 low‑income tax credits for The Aragon Development at 470 White Bear Avenue, District 1, Ward 7. The board also received and filed SR 25-214, introducing the Twin Cities German Immersion Conduit Bond Project. Both items were approved by receipt with no recorded vote tally.

• Received and filed SR 25-213 reservation of 2026 low‑income tax credits for The Aragon Development
• Received and filed SR 25-214 introduction to Twin Cities German Immersion Conduit Bond Project

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is discussing two 2026 budget proposals: the City Attorney's Office and the Office of Technology and Communication. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is an overview of each department's proposed spending.

• SR 25-215: Overview of the Saint Paul City Attorney's Office 2026 budget proposal
• SR 25-216: Overview of the Office of Technology and Communication 2026 budget proposal

The committee noted the Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office 2026 budget proposal (SR 25-215) and the Office of Technology and Communication 2026 budget proposal (SR 25-216). Both items were received and filed for further review. No votes or approvals were taken.

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Committee will consider ratifying appealed special tax assessments for properties at 586 Burgess Street, 1654 Juno Avenue, 872 Rondo Avenue, and 101 Winnipeg Avenue. It will also ratify assessments for fire certificate of occupancy fees and for excessive use of inspection or abatement services. Additional items include an appeal of a notice to vacate at 705 Dayton Avenue and several nuisance abatement appeals.

• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 586 Burgess St (File No. VB2513, Assessment No. 25889)
• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 1654 Juno Ave (File No. J2518R2, Assessment No. 2585669)
• Ratify assessment for collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees (File No. CRT2601, Assessment No. 268200)
• Ratify assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services (File No. J2601E, Assessment No. 268300)
• Appeal of notice to vacate at 705 Dayton Ave

The hearing granted an extension until Jan 9 2026 for compliance with the order to vacate at 705 Dayton Avenue and referred the property back to the Fire Certificate of Occupancy program. Several appealed special tax assessments were referred to the City Council with future due dates, and the assessment for 1654 JunO Avenue was ordered deleted. Additional items were rescheduled or laid over to future legislative hearing dates.

• Extension to Jan 9 2026 granted for compliance with Order to Vacate at 705 Dayton Ave (referral to Fire C of O program)
• Assessment for 1654 JUNO AVENUE deleted (RLH TA 25‑2602)
• RLH TA 25‑392 (586 Burgess St) referred to City Council, due back 10/8/2025
• RLH TA 25‑2602 (1654 JunO Ave) referred to City Council, due back 10/22/2025
• RLH TA 25‑397 (101 Winnipeg Ave) rescheduled to Dec 16 2025, laid over to Legislative Hearings
• SR 25‑169 (872 Rondo Ave) rescheduled to Nov 18 2025, laid over to Legislative Hearings
• RLH AR 25‑945 (Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees) referred to City Council, due back 1/14/2026
• RLH SAO 25‑56 (Summary Abatement Order at 2350 Bayless Place) laid over to Legislative Hearings on Nov 18 2025

Legislative Hearings

The scheduled legislative hearing for an appeal of a Notice of Condemnation at 954 Otto Avenue has been canceled. The agenda lists the hearing for 10:00 a.m. on October 2, 2025, but the text states the hearing is canceled.

• Canceled: Appeal of Richard Hernandez to a Notice of Condemnation at 954 Otto Avenue
• Canceled: Orders To Vacate - Code Enforcement Hearing

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will hold a garbage hearing at 9:00 a.m. The agenda item is to ratify the special tax assessment (File CG2503A3, Assessment 250126) that covers the city’s cost of collecting delinquent garbage bills for January‑March 2025. The assessment is sponsored by Noecker. No appeals have been filed.

• Ratify Special Tax Assessment CG2503A3 for collection of delinquent garbage bills (Jan‑Mar 2025)
• Sponsor: Noecker
• No appeals filed

City Council

The City Council will discuss the reconstruction of University Avenue between I35-E and Lafayette Road. The body is also setting public hearing dates for 2026 water rates and various street mill and overlay assessments.

• Proposed reconstruction of University Avenue between I35-E and Lafayette Road
• CDBG funding of $1,358,842.03 for 200 Wilkins Street (Joseph's Pointe)
• CDBG funding of $210,000 for 30,000 Feet at 1351 Arcade St
• Public hearing for 2026 Water Rates and Charges set for November 5, 2025
• Annual grant increase of $675,000 for two years for the Right Track youth program

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will approve and authorize the execution of municipal advisory services agreements with Baker Tilly, Ehlers, and PFM Financial Advisors LLC for citywide services. The meeting will also include the approval of the September 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of September 2025 HRA meeting minutes
• Authorization of advisory agreements with Baker Tilly
• Authorization of advisory agreements with Ehlers
• Authorization of advisory agreements with PFM Financial Advisors LLC

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the September 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also adopted Resolution 25-1484, authorizing municipal advisory services agreements with Baker Tilly, Ehlers, and PFM Financial Advisors LLC, with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 2025 HRA meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-1484 authorizing advisory services agreements (7-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will consider approving the minutes from its September 10 meeting, then vote on a resolution (RES PH 25-221) to amend the 2025 Financing and Spending Plans in the Library Agency Special Projects. It will also receive a staff report on library materials (SR 25-211).

• Approval of September 10, 2025, Library Board minutes
• Resolution PH 25-221 amending 2025 Financing and Spending Plans for Library Agency Special Projects
• Staff report SR 25-211 on library materials update

The Library Board approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted RES PH 25-221, amending the 2025 financing and spending plans for Library Agency Special Projects. The board also received and filed SR 25-211, a Library Materials Update.

• Approved September 10, 2025 Library Board minutes
• Adopted amendment to 2025 financing and spending plans for Library Agency Special Projects (RES PH 25-221)
• Received and filed Library Materials Update (SR 25-211)

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee will hold a discussion on the 2026 budget presentation for the Department of Safety and Inspections (SR 25-212). The item is scheduled as a discussion item on the agenda. No other decisions or votes are listed for this meeting.

• 2026 budget presentation for the Department of Safety and Inspections (SR 25-212)

The Budget Committee received and filed the 2026 budget presentation for the Department of Safety and Inspections (SR 25-212). No other actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Received and filed 2026 budget presentation for Department of Safety and Inspections (SR 25-212)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings officer will hear cases on property conditions, including a proposal to order the repair or demolition of 499 Snelling Ave N. Other items include findings on appealed nuisance abatements, special tax assessments for cleanup, and appeals of vehicle abatement orders, correction orders, fire inspection reports, and a condemnation order.

• Proposed repair/demolition order for 499 Snelling Ave N
• Proposed repair/demolition order for 430 Dale St N
• Findings on appealed nuisance abatements (887 Charles Ave, 195 Goodrich Ave, 1213 Woodbridge St)
• Ratification of special tax assessments for rubbish/garbage and tall grass/weed removal
• Appeal of condemnation order at 705 Dayton Ave (unfit for habitation)

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended that the structure at 499 Snelling Avenue North be removed within 15 days, with no option to repair, pending any revisions after further material review. The hearing was postponed to October 28, 2025. No vote tally was recorded.

• Recommend removal of 499 Snelling Ave N within 15 days (no repair option)
• Layover hearing scheduled for October 28, 2025

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will consider a range of items including budget adjustments, solar interconnection agreements, and several grant acceptances. A key item is the acceptance of a $1,457,381.84 Heavy Duty On‑road Replacement grant for the fleet in partnership with the Fire Department. Other decisions include polling location changes for the November 2025 election, a lease revenue bond issuance for the Metro Deaf School, and a property tax levy for the city. Ordinances on communications leadership, electric‑vehicle charging rates, and departmental responsibilities will also be adopted.

• RES PH 25-211 – Accept $1,457,381.84 Heavy Duty On‑road Replacement grant for fleet replacement with the Fire Department.
• RES 25-1465 – Approve polling location changes for the November 4, 2025 election in wards 2, 3 and 5.
• RES 25-1480 – Approve issuance of Conduit Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds for the Metro Deaf School at 1125 Energy Park Drive.
• RES 25-1449 – Accept donation of registration, travel, and lodging expenses for Councilmember Anika Bowie to attend the LMC 2025 Annual Board Retreat.
• RES 25-1468 – Direct the Department of Safety and Inspections to deny the Tree Trimmer‑1 Vehicle license for North Country Tree Solutions at 28268 120th Street Northwest, Zimmerman.

The council adopted a 2026 maximum property tax levy for the City and for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. It approved interconnection agreements with Xcel Energy for solar projects at the North End Community Center and Animal Services. Several grant applications were authorized, including police, vehicle‑replacement, and historic‑preservation funds. An ordinance creating a City Council Communications Lead position was also adopted.

• Approved interconnection agreement with Xcel Energy for solar at North End Community Center (5-0)
• Approved interconnection agreement with Xcel Energy for solar at Animal Services (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 Minnesota Historical Society grant application for Phalen Regional Park mural (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 3M PFAS Settlement grant application for Duluth and Case Revisioning project (5-0)
• Approved application to Metropolitan Council for affordable homeownership projects at three sites (5-0)
• Approved 2026 maximum property tax levy for the City (5-0)
• Approved 2026 maximum property tax levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing City Council Communications Lead position (5-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will consider and discuss Resolution RES 25-1490, which requests that the City of Saint Paul levy property taxes to fund the Saint Paul Public Library Agency. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the meeting also includes roll call and adjournment.

• RES 25-1490: Requesting property tax levy for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency, sponsored by Chair Jost

The Library Board adopted RES 25-1490, requesting that the City levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. Two board members were absent. The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 PM.

• Adopted RES 25-1490 property tax levy request (5-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider approving a 2026 maximum property tax levy and amending 2025 Housing Trust Fund project budgets. Two public hearings are scheduled: one for the sale of property to Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services for the Village on Rivoli project, and another for issuing conduit charter school lease revenue bonds for the Metro Deaf School project at 1125 Energy Park Drive.

• Resolution approving 2026 maximum property tax levy for HRA
• Amendment to 2025 Housing Trust Fund project budgets citywide
• Public hearing on sale of property to Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services for Village on Rivoli (District 5, Ward 2)
• Public hearing on conduit charter school lease revenue bonds for Metro Deaf School project at 1125 Energy Park Drive (District 10, Ward 4)

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board approved a 2026 maximum property tax levy for the HRA. It also amended the 2025 Housing Trust Fund project budgets to match the adopted budget. The board authorized the sale of property to Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services and an amendment to the Village on Rivoli development agreement. Finally, it approved the issuance and sale of bonds for the Metro Deaf School project. All four resolutions passed unanimously (5‑0) with two commissioners absent.

• Adopted 2026 maximum property tax levy for HRA (5-0)
• Amended 2025 Housing Trust Fund project budgets (5-0)
• Authorized sale of property to Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services and amendment of Village on Rivoli development agreement (5-0)
• Authorized issuance and sale of Conduit Charter School lease‑revenue bonds for Metro Deaf School project (5-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review budget proposals for the 2026 fiscal year from the Parks and Recreation Department, the St. Paul Fire Department, and the St. Paul Police Department (SPPD). The meeting includes a presentation on SPPD overtime reports.

• SR 25-208: Parks and Recreation 2026 Budget Proposal
• SR 25-209: St. Paul Fire Department 2026 Budget Proposal
• SR 25-210: SPPD Overtime Report Presentation
• Discussion of 2026 budget proposals
• Presentation of 2025 SPPD overtime data

The committee received and filed the Parks and Recreation 2026 budget proposal (SR 25-208). It also received and filed the St. Paul Fire Department 2026 budget proposal (SR 25-209). The SPPD overtime report (SR 25-210) was received and filed. No substantive decisions were made.

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will consider ratifying appealed special tax assessments for tree removal at two properties, as well as assessments for rubbish/garbage cleanup and tall grass/weed removal. The meeting also includes appeals on summary and vehicle abatement orders, correction notices, orders to vacate, and fire certificate of occupancy issues.

• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment for dangerous tree removal at 650 Sims Avenue (File No. 2507T)
• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment for dangerous tree removal at 115 Winona Street East (File No. 2507T)
• Ratifying assessment for rubbish and garbage cleanup services from June 11 to July 11, 2025 (File No. J2601R)
• Ratifying assessment for tall grass and weed removal from June 12 to 24, 2025 (File No. J2601TW)
• Appeal of Paul Warner to summary and vehicle abatement orders at 42 Baker Street West

The Legislative Hearing ratified the appealed special tax assessment for 115 Winona Street East, approving it with a payment option spread over ten years. The total assessment is $4,039, roughly $450 per year, and can be paid early or deferred until the property is sold. The case for 650 Sims Avenue was referred back to the City Council for further action on January 20, 2026.

• Approved special tax assessment for 115 Winona St E, payable over 10 years
• Set total assessment at $4,039 (about $450 per year) with early‑payment option
• Referred the appealed assessment for 650 Sims Ave back to City Council (Jan 20, 2026)

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee will discuss the City’s 2026 budget proposals for the Police Department (SR 25-199) and for Public Works (SR 25-200). No decisions are indicated; the agenda lists these items for overview and discussion.

• SR 25-199 – Overview of Saint Paul Police Department 2026 budget proposal
• SR 25-200 – Overview of Public Works 2026 budget proposal

The committee recorded the Saint Paul Police Department 2026 budget proposal (SR 25-199) and the Public Works 2026 budget proposal (SR 25-200). Both items were received and filed. No other actions or votes were taken.

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will consider a memorandum of agreement to establish 2026-27 health insurance contribution rates, which is to be laid over for adoption. The agenda also includes approving a $72,000 grant for solar installation at the Frogtown Community Center and several liquor license applications.

• Approving 2026-27 health insurance contribution rates (laid over)
• Applying for $72,000 solar grant for Frogtown Community Center
• Approving liquor license applications for Amsterdam Bar & Hall and Saint Bark
• Rezoning 5 parcels at 694 Minnehaha Avenue East
• Hearing appeals on rent stabilization determinations for 934 Ashland Avenue

The council approved rezoning of five parcels at 694 Minnehaha Avenue East from industrial to residential designations. It also adopted several resolutions approving licenses, a $72,000 solar grant for Frogtown Community Center, and budget amendments, while laying over the audit‑committee study and the police HIDTA grant for further consideration.

• Approved rezoning of five parcels at 694 Minnehaha Avenue East to residential zones (Adopted)
• Authorized $72,000 solar grant for Frogtown Community Center (Adopted)
• Approved multiple liquor and venue licenses for locations on 6th St W, University Ave W, Dale St N, Snelling Ave N, and Rondo Ave (Adopted)
• Amended Administrative Code to set Legislative Agenda reporting deadline (Adopted)
• Amended Legislative Code to adjust electric‑vehicle charging station rates (Laid over to Sep 24, 2025)
• Authorized Police Department to accept HIDTA grant (Laid over to Sep 24, 2025)
• Approved amendment to Public Works Capital Improvement Budget for Jackson Street Project (Adopted)
• Laid over Audit Committee study on data practices to Sep 24, 2025 (Laid over)

Organizational Committee

The St. Paul Organizational Committee will review research and presentations regarding exhibition driving, including a proposed ordinance from the City of Blaine. The committee will also examine a redlined draft from Coon Rapids.

• SR 25-201: Ward 2 initial research on exhibition driving
• SR 25-202: Saint Paul Police Department presentation on exhibition driving
• SR 25-203: Saint Paul Parks and Recreation presentation on exhibition driving
• SR 25-204: Coon Rapids City Attorney presentation on prohibited driving conduct
• SR 25-205: Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders and Captain Mychal Rygg presentation on new ordinance

The Organizational Committee recorded receipt of five exhibition driving items (SR 25-201 to SR 25-205) and filed them. No other actions, approvals, or votes were taken.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss introducing conduit revenue bonds for the Metro Deaf School project, authorizing the sale of property to Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services for the Village on Rivoli project, and reviewing the 2026 HRA budget including a $200,000 mayoral increase. The meeting includes public comment options.

• Introduction of conduit revenue bonds for the Metro Deaf School Project (SR 25-191)
• Sale and conveyance of property to Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services and amendment to development agreement for Village on Rivoli Project (SR 25-192)
• 2026 HRA Budget presentation (SR 25-193)
• 2026 Proposed STAR Budget for PED with Mayor's proposed $200k increase
• Public comment available in person, in writing, or by voicemail

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority presented three staff reports: an introduction to conduit revenue bonds for the Metro Deaf School project, a sale and conveyance of property to Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services with an amendment to the Village on Rivoli development agreement, and the 2026 HRA Budget 2.0 proposal. No votes or decisions were recorded on any of these items.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will introduce a new member, review the 2025-2026 schedule, and discuss a data practices process outline with Wilder Research. The committee will also plan community engagement for next year.

• Introduction of new member Councilmember Molly Coleman
• Review 2025-2026 Audit Committee Schedule
• Data Practices Process Scope Outline presented by Wilder Research
• Discuss community engagement plan for next year
• Committee member HwaJeong Kim to participate remotely

The committee introduced new member Councilmember Molly Coleman and received three reports (Data Practices Process Scope Outline, Audit Committee Schedule, and a community‑engagement plan) which were filed for the record. No approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions were made.

Legislative Hearings

All items on the September 16, 2025 Legislative Hearings agenda have been rescheduled except for two: Ratifying the appealed special tax assessment for property at 360 Kennard Street, and ratifying the assessment for collection of vacant building registration fees. The hearing will address only these two items.

• Ratifying the appealed special tax assessment for 360 Kennard Street (File No. J2512B, Assessment No. 258112)
• Ratifying the assessment for collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed April 17, 2024 to March 18, 2025 (File No. VB2513, Assessment No. 258829)

All agenda items were laid over or referred for later consideration, with no approvals or denials recorded. Items 1‑4 were rescheduled to September 30, 2025, and the two special tax assessment items were postponed to October 2025. Two assessment ratifications and two service fee assessments were referred to the City Council for future action. Items 6 and 7 were not addressed in this meeting.

• Item 1 (RLH RR 25-28) laid over, due back Sep 30, 2025 at 9 am
• Item 2 (RLH RR 25-17) rescheduled to Sep 30, 2025 at 10 am
• Item 3 (RLH RR 25-27) rescheduled to Sep 30, 2025 at 10 am
• Item 4 (RLH RR 25-26) rescheduled to Sep 30, 2025 at 10 am
• Item 5 (RLH TA 25-260) rescheduled to Oct 7, 2025 at 10 am
• Item 6 (RLH TA 25-3716) referred to City Council, pending Oct 14, 2025 hearing
• Item 7 (RLH AR 25-897) referred to City Council, pending Oct 8, 2025
• Item 8 (RLH AR 25-908) referred to City Council, pending Oct 8, 2025

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee will hold a presentation of the Mayor's proposed 2026 budget. The meeting includes a public hearing where attendees can comment on the budget. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda focuses on discussion and public input.

• Mayor's 2026 proposed budget presentation
• Public hearing on the 2026 budget
• SPAAR public comment
• Patrick Daly public comment
• Gary Todd public comment

The Budget Committee presented Mayor Yang's proposed 2026 budget and conducted a public hearing. No motions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hear a presentation from the Office of Financial Services on the mayor's proposed 2026 budget overview. The meeting includes discussion of the budget but no votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• SR 25-184: Mayor's Budget Overview by Office of Financial Services for 2026

City Council

The City Council will consider denying an appeal from Stronger Sober House regarding a zoning variance for a supportive housing facility at 269 Harrison Avenue. Other items include final adoption of an ordinance on street vacation procedures, first readings on a new communications lead classification and EV charging rates, and public hearings on the Victoria Park Master Plan amendments and sound variances for several events. Consent agenda items include a $5,000 candy expense for parades, a $500 penalty against Seventh Street Liquor, and a $241,157.97 loan for the Joseph's Pointe housing project.

• Denial of appeal for 12-resident supportive housing facility at 269 Harrison Avenue
• $241,157.97 ERA2 loan for Joseph's Pointe at Upper Landing housing project at 200 Wilkin Street
• Ordinance first reading to adjust electric-vehicle charging station rates
• $500 matrix penalty against Seventh Street Liquor at 665 7th St. W.
• Major modifications to Victoria Park Master Plan for Nova Classical Academy at 1455 Victoria Way

The City Council adopted a housing program for the Joseph’s Pointe development at 200 Wilkin Street, approved a $241,157.97 loan and a project‑labor agreement for the same project, and appointed Melanie McMahon as interim director of Planning and Economic Development. It also approved a $500 penalty against Seventh Street Liquor Inc., a permanent thermal‑line easement to District Energy St. Paul, and an amendment to the street‑vacating ordinance.

• Approved appointment of Melanie McMahon as Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development (7‑0)
• Approved housing program for Joseph’s Pointe at 200 Wilkin Street (7‑0)
• Approved $241,157.97 ERA2 loan for Joseph’s Pointe project (7‑0)
• Authorized Project Labor Agreement for Joseph’s Pointe rehabilitation (7‑0)
• Directed $500 matrix penalty against Seventh Street Liquor Inc. (adopted)
• Authorized permanent Thermal Line Easement to District Energy St. Paul (adopted)
• Amended Chapter 130 to change procedure for vacating streets (7‑0)
• Approved major modifications to the Victoria Park Master Plan (7‑0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will consider a resolution to appoint Melanie McMahon as Interim Executive Director. They will also discuss financing for the Joseph's Pointe at Upper Landing project at 200 Wilkin Street, including a CDBG and ERA2 loan resolution and a conduit bond authorization that was laid over after a public hearing on September 3.

• Resolution appointing Melanie McMahon as Interim Executive Director of the HRA
• Resolution authorizing CDBG and ERA2 loan financing for Joseph's Pointe at Upper Landing, 200 Wilkin Street
• Resolution authorizing conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for the same project, laid over from September 3 public hearing

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board unanimously adopted a resolution appointing Melanie McMahon as interim Executive Director. It also approved financing for the Community Development Block Grant and ARPA Emergency Rental Assistance loan for the Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing project. Finally, the board authorized the issuance and sale of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds and adopted the related housing program for the same project.

• Appointed Melanie McMahon Interim Executive Director (6-0)
• Authorized financing of CDBG and ARPA ERA loan for Joseph’s Pointe project (6-0)
• Approved execution of loan agreements for Joseph’s Pointe project (6-0)
• Authorized issuance and sale of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Joseph’s Pointe project (6-0)
• Adopted related housing program for Joseph’s Pointe project (6-0)

Library Board

The St. Paul Library Board will approve minutes from August 6 and discuss the 2026 budget proposal.

• Approval of August 6, 2025, Library Board Minutes
• Discussion of 2026 Library budget proposal (SR 25-190)

The Library Board met on September 10, 2025 with all seven members present. The board approved the August 6, 2025 Library Board minutes with a 7‑0 vote. The board received and filed the SR 25‑190 2026 Library budget proposal. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (7-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners will adopt the August 12 minutes and July financial statements on the consent agenda. It will consider several resolutions, including an amendment to the CDM Smith professional services agreement, a private water main contract with Habitat Heights, LLC, and a cost‑of‑service study contract with HDR Engineering. The board will also recommend the 2026 water budget and water charges to the City Council and discuss Title XI fee organization and a security gateway contract for the regional water system.

• Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with CDM Smith Inc.
• Private water main agreement with Habitat Heights, LLC for Howard Street North
• Contract with HDR Engineering Inc. for a cost‑of‑service study
• Recommendation of the 2026 water budget to the City Council
• Recommendation of 2026 water charges to the City Council

At the September 9, 2025 meeting, the Board of Water Commissioners adopted the recommended 2026 budget and water charges for the City Council, approved several service contracts, and moved to seek new cybersecurity solutions for the water system. The board also adopted Title XI fee changes and a private water main agreement. All actions were approved by recorded votes, with the chair absent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0) – items adopted without separate discussion
• Adopted amendment to CDM Smith professional services agreement (consent agenda)
• Adopted Private Water Main Agreement with Habitat Heights, LLC (consent agenda)
• Approved HDR Engineering contract for cost‑of‑service study (consent agenda)
• Adopted appeal decision for Deedra Perron & Alex Skym water bill (5-0)
• Adopted amended resolution to initiate RFI for Waterfall Security Solutions contract (5-1)
• Adopted recommendation of 2026 budget to City Council (6-0)
• Adopted recommendation of 2026 water charges to City Council (6-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Committee will consider ratifying appealed special tax assessments for ten properties, including 650 Sims Avenue, 115 Winona St E, and 1578 Burg Ave. It will also ratify assessment rolls for services such as rubbish cleanup, fire certificate fees, graffiti removal, and towing. Additionally, the committee will hear appeals for a vehicle abatement order at 42 Baker St W and a fire inspection report at 673 Charles Ave.

• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 650 Sims Avenue (File No. 2507T, Assessment No. 259010).
• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 115 Winona St E (File No. 2507T, Assessment No. 259010).
• Ratify assessment roll for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services (June 9‑25, 2025).
• Appeal of Paul Warner’s vehicle abatement order at 42 Baker St W.
• Appeal of Pat Ware’s fire inspection report at 673 Charles Ave.

The September 9 legislative hearing reviewed numerous special tax assessments, assessment rolls, a vehicle‑abatement order, and a fire‑inspection appeal. Each item was either laid over to a later date or referred for a future hearing or city‑council review. No approvals, denials, or other final actions were taken.

• 650 Sims Avenue tax assessment laid over to Sep 23, 2025 at 9 am
• 115 Winona Street East tax assessment laid over to Sep 23, 2025 at 9 am
• 1578 Burg Avenue tax assessment referred to Nov 4, 2025 legislative hearing (9 am) and city council by Oct 1, 2025
• 724 Case Avenue tax assessment referred to Oct 21, 2025 legislative hearing (9 am) and city council by Sep 17, 2025
• 872 Rondo Avenue tax assessment laid over to Oct 7, 2025 at 9 am; new assessment to appear on council public hearing Oct 22, 2025
• Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up assessment referred to city council by Oct 8, 2025
• Vehicle abatement order for 42 Baker Street West laid over to Sep 23, 2025 at 11 am
• Fire inspection report appeal for 673 Charles Avenue laid over to Nov 4, 2025 at 2 pm

City Council

The City Council will vote on joining additional national opioid settlements, including those with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. Other items include a new labor agreement with carpenters, a public hearing on drive-through regulations, and multiple grants and projects. Several items are on the consent agenda and will be approved in one motion unless pulled for discussion.

• Joining additional national opioid settlements (RES 25-1352)
• Approving labor agreement with North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters (RES 25-963)
• Public hearing on amending drive-through sales and service regulations (Ord 24-26)
• Authorizing grant application for Kellogg Boulevard Capital City Bikeway Project (RES 25-1319)
• Multifamily housing project at Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing, 200 Wilkin Street (RES 25-1357, 1358, 1359)

The council approved a series of resolutions including a reduction to the 2025 Public Works recycling budget, a transfer of a police employee to Ramsey County, and participation in additional national opioid settlements. It also authorized the police department to contract with the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority for NFL game security and approved a liquor‑license change for Eagle Street. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Reduced 2025 Public Works Recycling and Organized Trash fund budget (RES 25-1296) – Adopted (7-0)
• Approved transfer of Police employee Michael DeTomaso to Ramsey County Attorney's Office (RES 25-1310) – Adopted (7-0)
• Authorized Department of Public Works to apply for MNHFP grant for Kellogg Blvd Bikeway (RES 25-1319) – Adopted (7-0)
• Joined additional national opioid settlements and authorized execution of related documents (RES 25-1352) – Adopted (7-0)
• Authorized Police Department agreement with Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority for NFL game security (RES 25-1339) – Adopted (7-0)
• Approved change of ownership and liquor‑sale licenses for Eagle Street at 253 Kellogg Blvd W (RES 25-1403) – Adopted (7-0)
• Approved final combined plat for Moore Street Lofts (RES PH 25-178) – Adopted (7-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA will consider resolutions to authorize CDBG and ERA2 loans and issue conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Joseph's Pointe at Upper Landing project at 200 Wilkin Street. Also on the agenda: a resolution recognizing Nicolle Newton's five-year service as Executive Director, approval of August 2025 minutes, and a 2026 budget update. A public hearing will be held on the bond issuance.

• Resolution recognizing Nicolle Newton’s five-year career as HRA Executive Director
• Resolution authorizing CDBG and ERA2 loan financing for Joseph's Pointe at Upper Landing, 200 Wilkin Street
• Public hearing and resolution to authorize conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Joseph's Pointe
• HRA 2026 budget update presentation
• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority board suspended its rules unanimously. It adopted a resolution recognizing Nicolle Newton’s five‑year tenure as executive director. The board approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. Two resolutions related to the Joseph’s Pointe project were laid over for reconsideration on September 10, 2025.

• Suspended meeting rules (7-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Nicolle Newton (7-0)
• Approved August 2025 HRA meeting minutes (7-0)
• Laid over financing resolution for Joseph’s Pointe project (due 9/10/2025) (7-0)
• Laid over bond issuance resolution for Joseph’s Pointe after closing public hearing (no vote recorded)

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will hold an inauguration ceremony. Molly Coleman will be sworn in as the new Ward 4 Councilmember. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Ward 4 Councilmember inauguration – Molly Coleman sworn in

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive a staff report regarding youth violence prevention programs and Awakenings. The session includes a presentation from Parks and Recreation staff.

• Staff Report SR 25-173 on Youth Violence Prevention Programs and Awakenings

The committee received the Parks and Recreation staff report SR 25-173 on youth violence prevention programs and Awakenings. The report was filed for the record. No other actions or votes were taken.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

This is an organizational meeting of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority, including the swearing in of Commissioner Molly Coleman. The board will receive an introduction to the Joseph's Pointe Project at 200 Wilkin Street (Ward 2, District 9). Staff will also present updates on HRA real estate activities and the Ramsey County Familiar Families program.

• Swearing in of HRA Commissioner Molly Coleman
• Introduction of Joseph's Pointe Project at 200 Wilkin Street, Ward 2, District 9
• HRA Real Estate Update (staff report SR 25-174)
• Ramsey County Familiar Families Update (staff report SR 25-175)

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority board held its regular meeting on August 27, 2025, with five commissioners present and two absent. Commissioner Molly Coleman took her oath of office and was sworn in as a new HRA commissioner. The board received staff presentations on the Joseph’s Pointe Project, a real‑estate update, and a Ramsey County Familiar Families update, and then adjourned at 3:26 p.m. without any votes or approvals.

• Commissioner Molly Coleman sworn in (no vote)

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will consider final adoption of a new ordinance requiring tree preservation on city-sponsored projects. The consent agenda includes budget reallocations for police and public works, as well as approval of pay rates for city staff. Public hearings will address a utility rate change request from Energy Park Utility Company and two sound level variances for church events. The council will also hear appeals on property assessments, vacant building registrations, and a rent stabilization determination.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 25-4 adding Chapter 92 (Tree Preservation for City Sponsored Projects) — laid over since February 2025
• Authorizing Police Department budget reallocation to accurately record Violent Crime Enforcement Team (VCET) grant expenditures (AO 25-45)
• Public hearing on Energy Park Utility Company’s request to amend rates (RES PH 25-168)
• Approving appointment of Councilmember Molly Coleman to the Board of Water Commissioners and to the Visit Saint Paul Board (RES 25-1333, 25-1334)
• Changing one block of Margaret Street between Arcade Street and East 7th Street from one-way westbound to two-way (Ord 25-45)

The St. Paul City Council adopted the consent agenda unanimously and approved several resolutions, including a $1,000 penalty against D & L Tobacco and multiple sound‑level variances. It approved Ordinance 25‑45, converting a block of Margaret Street from one‑way westbound to two‑way traffic (7‑0). The council also laid over the Tree Preservation Ordinance amendment and other items for future consideration.

• Consent agenda adopted (7-0)
• Ordinance 25-45 changing Margaret Street to two-way (7-0)
• Resolution 25-1318 imposing $1,000 penalty on D & L Tobacco (7-0)
• Resolution 25-1333 appointing Councilmember Molly Coleman to Board of Water Commissioners (7-0)
• Resolution 25-1334 appointing Molly Coleman to Visit Saint Paul Board (7-0)
• Resolution 25-1335 appointing Molly Coleman to Audit Committee (7-0)
• Resolution PH 25-168 approving Energy Park Utility rate amendment (7-0)
• Resolution PH 25-177 approving sound‑level variance for Nativity County Fair (7-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will decide whether to order the demolition of a structure at 670 Sims Avenue and will make findings on two appealed substantial abatement orders at 925 Magnolia Ave. E. and 378 Sims Ave.

• Ordering razing of 670 Sims Avenue
• Finding on abatement appeal at 925 Magnolia Ave. E.
• Finding on abatement appeal at 378 Sims Ave.
• Appeal of Correction Order at 1809 Yorkshire Ave.

The hearing officer recommended that the building at 670 Sims Avenue be removed within 15 days and sent the matter back to the Council for a public hearing on September 17. The council was asked to grant an additional 180 days and continue the $5,000 performance deposit for 925 Magnolia Avenue East, with a decision due September 10. A similar referral was made for 378 Sims Avenue, also pending a Council decision on September 10. The correction order appeal for 1809 Yorkshire Avenue was postponed to a Legislative Hearing on September 23.

• RLH RR 25-231: Order building removal within 15 days – referred to Council (due 9/17/2025)
• RLH RR 25-25: Grant additional 180 days and continue $5,000 performance deposit – referred to Council (due 9/10/2025)
• RLH RR 25-24: Status update pending – referred to Council (due 9/10/2025)
• RLH CO 25-8: Appeal of correction order postponed to Legislative Hearing on 9/23/2025

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul City Council holds a licensing hearing for Blue Moxy Wellness LLC (d/b/a Discover Strength) to consider a Class N license application for the business. The agenda includes a letter of objection and district council correspondence. The council will decide whether to approve or deny the license.

• Applicant: Blue Moxy Wellness LLC (d/b/a Discover Strength), owner Mathew Xiong
• Class N license application for a business at 317-694-2125
• Includes a letter of objection and district council correspondence
• Attachments: floor plan, site plan, maps, and property owner list

The Licensing Hearing recorded the receipt and filing of License Application #20250001071 submitted by Blue Moxy Wellness LLC, doing business as Discover Strength. No approval, denial, or other action was taken on the application. The meeting then adjourned.

• Received and filed License Application #20250001071 for Blue Moxy Wellness LLC (Discover Strength)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider authorizing the sale of lease revenue bonds for Nova Classical Academy at 1455 Victoria Way and Twin Cities Academy at 690 Birmingham Street.

• Resolution 25-175: Nova Classical Academy bonds at 1455 Victoria Way
• Resolution 25-176: Twin Cities Academy bonds at 690 Birmingham Street
• Public hearings scheduled for both bond authorizations
• HRA Board of Commissioners meeting details provided
• Written and voicemail public comment options available

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board closed the public hearings and adopted resolutions authorizing the issuance and sale of conduit charter school lease‑revenue refunding bonds for the Nova Classical Academy project at 1455 Victoria Way and the Twin Cities Academy project at 690 Birmingham Street. Both motions passed with a 4‑1 vote; Commissioners Bowie and Kim were absent.

• Adopted public hearing closure for Nova Classical Academy bond resolution (4-1)
• Adopted public hearing closure for Twin Cities Academy bond resolution (4-1)

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will consider rezoning properties for the Hamm's Brewery redevelopment, approve various grant agreements, and address special tax assessments for nuisance properties.

• Rezoning 694 Minnehaha Avenue E for Hamm's Brewery redevelopment
• Approving $105,242.36 for Linwood Park improvements
• Authorizing $63,075 for solar installation at Hamline Midway Library
• Approving $50,000 for Arcade Wine and Spirits business investment fund
• Authorizing $400 for orchid plant purchases at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

The City Council adopted a rezoning amendment that changes 694 Minnehaha Avenue E from industrial to residential, traditional neighborhood, and medium‑density multiple‑family districts. The amendment passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. Several grant agreements and assessment costs were also approved in the same meeting.

• Approved Community Resilience grant from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for Jackson Street Project (6-0)
• Authorized grant agreement with MnDOT for Central Safe Routes to School Project (6-0)
• Authorized grant agreement with MnDOT for Como Safe Routes to School Project (6-0)
• Approved cost for Vacant Building Registration fees assessment (6-0)
• Approved cost for Securing/Emergency Boarding services assessment (6-0)
• Authorized up to $400 grant for orchid plants from Mid‑America Orchid Congress (6-0)
• Approved $63,075 solar grant for Hamline Midway Library (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 694 Minnehaha Avenue E from industrial to residential, traditional neighborhood, and medium‑density multiple‑family districts (6-0)

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings will consider several property-related items, including ratifying an appealed special tax assessment, approving rubbish and weed removal assessments, an appeal of an emergency summary abatement order, and an appeal of a vacant building registration fee warning. Decisions will be made on these city enforcement actions and property owner challenges.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 1654 Juno Avenue (File No. J2518R, Assessment No. 258534)
• Ratification of assessment for rubbish and garbage cleanup services (May 28–June 6, 2025, File No. J2526R)
• Ratification of assessment for tall grass and weed removal (June 2–9, 2025, File No. J2513TW)
• Appeal of Jay Cherner to Emergency Summary Abatement Order at 1603 and 1605 University Avenue West
• Appeal of Gladys Igbo to Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning at 385 University Avenue West

The hearing officer recommended and the council granted a compliance deadline of September 1, 2025 for the emergency billboard abatement order. Several items were postponed: the special tax assessment for 1654 Jun... was laid over to September 16, 2025, and the vacant‑building registration appeal was laid over to September 9, 2025. Three assessments were referred to the City Council for further action with specified return dates.

• Granted compliance deadline of September 1, 2025 for billboard abatement order (RLH SAO 25-51)
• Lay over special tax assessment for 1654 Jun... to September 16, 2025 (RLH TA 25-260)
• Referred rubbish and garbage cleanup assessment to City Council, due back October 1, 2025 (RLH AR 25-802)
• Referred tall grass and weed removal assessment to City Council, due back October 1, 2025 (RLH AR 25-813)
• Referred billboard abatement issue to City Council agenda, due back August 27, 2025
• Lay over vacant building registration appeal to September 9, 2025 (RLH VBR 25-21)

Licensing Hearing

The Saint Paul Licensing Hearing will consider a license application for The University Club of St Paul, doing business as The Commodore, owned by John Rupp. The application has drawn multiple objections (seven listed) and includes district council correspondence, zoning maps, and other supporting documents.

• Class N license application for The Commodore (License ID 43940)
• Seven formal objections filed against the application
• District council correspondence included in the record
• Zoning map, plat map, and 100-foot property ownership list attached
• Updated notice of license hearing submitted

The Licensing Hearing on August 14, 2025 reviewed SR 25-156, a license application for The University Club of St Paul, doing business as The Commodore, owned by John Rupp (License ID# 43940). The application was received and filed. No other actions were taken and the meeting adjourned.

• Received and filed license application (ID# 43940) – no vote recorded

City Council

The City Council will vote on authorizing a $28 million water revenue bond, approving a rezoning for the Hamm's Brewery redevelopment, and establishing a new Legislative Hearing Officer classification. The meeting also includes several public hearings and consent agenda items.

• Authorizing $28M Water Revenue Note Series 2025-1
• Rezoning 694 Minnehaha Avenue E for Hamm's Brewery redevelopment
• Establishing Legislative Hearing Officer classifications
• Approving $3.65M Department of Energy grant reduction
• Authorizing $49,000 grant from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

The City Council adopted a resolution to purchase a water revenue note with a principal amount not to exceed $28 million and authorized the issuance of two taxable grant anticipation notes for lead‑pipe replacement. It denied the appeal of Mark Schwartz’s supportive‑housing variance request and authorized the police department to apply for two state grant programs. The council also appointed a new chief budget officer and adopted an ordinance creating Legislative Hearing Officer classifications.

• Approved purchase of a water revenue note up to $28,000,000 (Adopted)
• Approved issuance of two taxable grant anticipation notes for lead pipe replacement (Adopted)
• Denied appeal of Mark Schwartz’s supportive housing variance at 438 Daly Street (Adopted)
• Authorized police department to apply for the 2026 ICPOET grant (Adopted)
• Authorized police department to apply for the FY 2026 Enforcement Grant (Adopted)
• Approved execution of the Rivercentre Complex capital allocation agreement (6-0)
• Appointed Kumud Verma as Chief Budget Officer (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing Legislative Hearing Officer classifications (6-0)

Organizational Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss three specific items. These include proposed ordinances regarding cannabis retail registration and car-sharing in multi-unit properties, as well as sustainable funding for St. Paul, We Make Minnesota.

• SR 25-165: Cart Sharing Ordinance for Multi-Unit Properties
• SR 25-166: Amendments for City Registration of State of Minnesota Cannabis and Lower Potency Hemp Edible Retail License Holders
• Temporary Cannabis Events Permit Ordinance
• Chapter 420- Cannabis Retailer Registration Ordinance
• SR 25-167: Sustainable Funding for St. Paul, We Make Minnesota

The committee received and filed SR 25-165 Cart Sharing Ordinance for Multi-Unit Properties. It also received and filed SR 25-166 Proposed Ordinance Amendments for Cannabis and Hemp Edible Retail License Holders. Additionally, SR 25-167 Sustainable Funding for St. Paul, We Make Minnesota was received and filed. No other actions were taken.

• Received and filed SR 25-165 Cart Sharing Ordinance for Multi-Unit Properties
• Received and filed SR 25-166 Proposed Ordinance Amendments for Cannabis and Hemp Edible Retail License Holders
• Received and filed SR 25-167 Sustainable Funding for St. Paul, We Make Minnesota

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board will vote on RES 25-1275, a settlement agreement and release of all claims with Ray Collins and Carolyn J. Collins. The board will also receive introductions to conduit bond projects for Nova Classical Academy and Twin Cities Academy. No other decisions are listed.

• RES 25-1275 – Approval and authorization of settlement agreement and release of all claims with Ray Collins and Carolyn J. Collins (sponsored by Commissioner Bowie)
• SR 25-159 – Introduction to conduit bond project for Nova Classical Academy (sponsored by Commissioner Noecker)
• SR 25-160 – Introduction to conduit bond refinancing for Twin Cities Academy (sponsored by Chair Johnson)

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority board adopted Resolution 25-1275, approving a settlement agreement and release of all claims with Ray Collins and Carolyn J. Collins. The motion, moved by Commissioner Privratsky, was carried unanimously, 6‑0. Staff reports introduced a conduit bond project for Nova Classical Academy and a conduit bond refinancing for Twin Cities Academy, both of which were received and filed. The meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 25-1275 settlement agreement (6-0)
• Received and filed conduit bond project introduction for Nova Classical Academy
• Received and filed conduit bond refinancing introduction for Twin Cities Academy

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to review a staff report regarding a recent cybersecurity incident. The discussion will cover system vulnerabilities, emergency response, and the impact on City services.

• SR 25-164: Technology security briefing on cybersecurity incident and declared emergency
• RES 25-1251: Updates on system vulnerabilities and remediation steps

The council met behind closed doors on August 13, 2025. A staff report (SR 25-164) provided a technology security briefing on a recent cybersecurity incident, and the emergency declaration (RES 25-1251) was noted. No votes or formal actions were recorded.

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will consider removal/repair orders, nuisance abatement findings, and special tax assessments for vacant building fees and boarding services. The agenda includes appeals from property owners and a tenant regarding summary abatement, correction orders, vacant building registration, and fire safety violations. All items pertain to property maintenance and nuisance abatement in Saint Paul.

• Removal/repair order for 670 Sims Ave, with a September 17 City Council public hearing
• Nuisance abatement finding for 887 Charles Ave
• Ratification of assessment for vacant building registration fees billed March 2024–February 2025 (assessment roll VB2512, $258,825)
• Ratification of assessment for securing/emergency boarding services during March 2025 (assessment roll J2512B, $258,112)
• Appeal of a summary abatement order at 1593 Margaret St and appeal of a vacant building registration renewal at 1980 Stanford Ave

The Legislative Hearing ordered that the structures at 670 Sims Avenue be either rehabilitated or demolished and removed within fifteen days after the City Council public hearing on September 17, 2025. A follow‑up hearing on this matter was scheduled for August 26, 2025. The hearing also made a finding on the appealed substantial abatement for 887 Charles Avenue and set a further discussion date of September 16, 2025. Additionally, Kyle Runbeck’s permit case was continued to September 9, 2025.

• Ordered rehabilitation or razing of structures at 670 Sims Avenue (to be completed within 15 days after Sep 17, 2025 council hearing)
• Scheduled follow‑up Legislative Hearing for 670 Sims Avenue on Aug 26, 2025
• Made finding on appealed substantial abatement for 887 Charles Avenue
• Scheduled further discussion on 887 Charles Avenue abatement for Sep 16, 2025
• Continued Kyle Runbeck’s permit case to Sep 9, 2025

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss the 2026 budget and consider several professional service contracts. The meeting includes proposals to concur with City Council resolutions for the issuance of taxable grant anticipation notes and a water revenue note.

• Issuance of two Taxable Grant Anticipation Notes not to exceed $11,580,000
• Issuance of a Water Revenue Note not to exceed $28,000,000
• Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract 3983 with Mythics, Inc. for an Enterprise Asset Management System
• Professional service agreement with MARS Company for water meter testing software
• Water service bill appeal by Tom Cullen, Grampafixit, LLC, for 926 Dale Street North

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including the July 15, 2025 minutes, contracts with Mythics, Inc., MARS Company, and a joint powers agreement with the Ramsey County GIS Users Group. It also adopted the appeal of Tom Cullen regarding a water service bill. Finally, the Board authorized two financing notes totaling $39.58 million.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (adopted 4‑0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract 3983 with Mythics, Inc. (adopted 4‑0)
• Approved professional service agreement with MARS Company for water‑meter testing system (adopted 4‑0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County GIS Users Group (adopted 4‑0)
• Approved appeal of Tom Cullen, Grampafixit, LLC, water bill at 926 Dale St N (adopted 4‑0)
• Approved issuance of two Taxable Grant Anticipation Notes up to $11,580,000 (adopted 4‑0)
• Approved issuance of a Water Revenue Note up to $28,000,000 (adopted 4‑0)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to approve minutes from June 4, 2025. Members will discuss summer teen engagement involving the Library and Parks and Recreation, as well as an update on Transforming Libraries.

• Approval of June 4, 2025, Library Board Minutes
• Discussion on Summer Teen Engagement (SR 25-154)
• Update on Transforming Libraries (SR 25-155)

The Library Board adopted the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. Board members Johnson, Jost, Kim, and Privratsky voted yea; Noecker, Yang, and Bowie were absent. The board also received and filed SR 25‑154 (Summer Teen Engagement) and SR 25‑155 (Transforming Libraries Update).

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed SR 25-154 Summer Teen Engagement
• Received and filed SR 25-155 Transforming Libraries Update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing at 10 AM on an ordinance to expand the Energy Park Commercial Development District (Ord 25-44). The regular meeting at 3:30 PM includes a proposed moratorium on zoning controls for sober houses and supportive housing facilities, appeals of two denied variances for supportive housing at 418 Sherburne Ave and 519 Farrington St, and final adoption of a fee requiring 10% of plan review upfront. A consent agenda covers assessments, easements, labor agreements, and license transfers.

• Public hearing on Ord 25-44 expanding the Energy Park Commercial Development District
• Proposed moratorium (item 16) and interim ordinance (Ord 25-47) on zoning for sober houses and supportive housing
• Appeals of variance denials for supportive housing at 418 Sherburne Ave and 519 Farrington St
• Final adoption of Ord 25-41 requiring 10% estimated plan review fee before review begins
• Resolution calling on Trump administration to end mass deportations and family separations

The council adopted a moratorium that blocks new applications for zoning controls on sober houses and supportive housing facilities, voting 5‑0. The public hearing on expanding the Energy Park Commercial Development District was postponed to August 13 for final adoption, with a 4‑0 vote to close the hearing. The council also approved the consent agenda, several easement and environmental agreements, a $16,500 park grant, a $75,000 water‑services budget amendment, and a sound‑level variance for a Minnesota Department of Human Services event.

• Adopted moratorium on zoning controls for sober houses and supportive housing (5-0)
• Laid over public hearing to expand Energy Park Commercial Development District (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted environmental covenant and easement for 630, 677 and 689 Pierce Butler Route
• Approved change of ownership for Gas Station and Tobacco Shop license at 1980 Stillwater Ave
• Approved $16,500 Parks & Recreation grant agreement with MN DNR
• Approved $75,000 amendment to 2025 Regional Water Services budget
• Approved sound level variance for Minnesota Dept of Human Services event at 1600 Phalen Dr

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss Resolution SR 25-157 on property tax trends. This is a discussion-only item; no vote or action is scheduled. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment.

• SR 25-157: Discussion of Property Tax Trends

The St. Paul Budget Committee formally received the SR 25‑157 Property Tax Trends document and filed it for the record. No vote count was recorded. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Received and filed SR 25‑157 Property Tax Trends

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss budget contingencies for 2025. The agenda includes reviews of permitting positions and tenant protections.

• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Budget Contingencies
• Review of DSI Permitting Positions Memo
• Review of Tenant Protections Memo

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. The motion was moved by Commissioner Privratsky and carried unanimously with four yeas and no nays. Commissioners Noecker, Yang, and Bowie were absent.

• Approved July 2025 HRA meeting minutes (4-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will consider ratifying appealed special tax assessments for several properties, including 1499 Albert St N, 732 Case Ave, and 747 Payne Ave. The board will also hear an appeal of a tall‑grass notice, vacant building registration appeals for 838 3rd St E and 385 University Ave W, and a water bill appeal for 983 Hudson Rd.

• Ratify special tax assessment for 1499 Albert Street North (File No. J2525R, Assessment No. 258565)
• Ratify special tax assessment for 732 Case Avenue (File No. J2525R, Assessment No. 258565)
• Ratify special tax assessment for 747 Payne Avenue (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)
• Appeal of notice to cut tall grass at 2198 Tilsen Avenue
• Vacant building registration appeal for 838 Third Street East

The Legislative Hearing approved assessments for 732 Case Avenue, 725 Fuller Avenue, 1100 Magnolia Avenue East, and 747 Payne Avenue, while deleting assessments for 1499 Albert Street North, 705 Jessamine Avenue West, and others. Several items were referred to the City Council for final action. The hearing also granted a compliance extension for a tall‑grass appeal and waived a vacant‑building fee for 60 days.

• Delete assessment for 1499 Albert Street North
• Approve assessment for 732 Case Avenue
• Approve assessment for 725 Fuller Avenue
• Delete assessment for 705 Jessamine Avenue West
• Approve assessment for 1100 Magnolia Avenue East
• Approve assessment for 747 Payne Avenue (payable over 2 years)
• Grant compliance extension for tall‑grass appeal at 2198 Tilsen Avenue (to Nov 1, 2025)
• Waive vacant‑building fee for 838 Third Street East for 60 days

City Council

The City Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss a resolution regarding a local emergency. The body will consider affirming and extending the Declaration of Local Emergency issued by Mayor Melvin Carter III on July 29, 2025.

• RES 25-1251: Affirming and extending the Declaration of Local Emergency issued July 29, 2025

The council approved Resolution 25-1251, which affirms and extends the Declaration of Local Emergency issued on July 29, 2025. The motion was moved by Councilmember HwaJeong Kim and adopted with five votes in favor and none against. Councilmembers Rebecca Noecker and Cheniqua Johnson were absent.

• Approved Resolution 25-1251 extending the local emergency declaration (5-0)

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The City of Saint Paul is conducting a Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearing. The body will review an appeal filed by tenant Soua Lee regarding a rent stabilization determination for a specific unit.

• Appeal of Soua Lee regarding 1430 York Avenue, Apt. 309

The board heard the appeal of Soua Lee concerning a rent‑stabilization determination for 1430 YORK AVENUE, APT. 309. The appeal was denied. No other actions were taken during this meeting.

• Appeal of Soua Lee denied

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will review appeals regarding special tax assessments, nuisance abatements, and building registrations. The body will also consider appeals related to grass cutting orders and fire certificate occupancy revocations.

• Review of appealed special tax assessment for 747 Payne Avenue
• Finding on appealed substantial abatement for 887 Charles Avenue
• Appeal of notice to cut tall grass and/or weeds at 2198 Tilsen Avenue
• Appeal of vacant building registration requirement at 838 Third Street East
• Appeal of fire certificate of occupancy revocation and order to vacate at 529 Orleans Street

The council rescheduled four appeal items to future dates in August 2025. The fire certificate revocation and order to vacate for 529 Orleans Street received no decision, with a recommendation noted as forthcoming. No votes or approvals were recorded during this meeting.

• Rescheduled appeal of special tax assessment for 747 Payne Avenue to Aug 5, 2025
• Rescheduled appeal of substantial nuisance abatement for 887 Charles Avenue to Aug 12, 2025
• Rescheduled appeal of tall‑grass notice for 2198 Tilsen Avenue to Aug 5, 2025
• Rescheduled appeal of vacant building registration for 838 Third Street East to Aug 5, 2025
• No decision on fire certificate revocation and order to vacate for 529 Orleans Street; recommendation forthcoming

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will consider ratifying appealed special tax assessments for delinquent garbage services at three properties: 782 Sims Ave, 2319 Standish St, and 560 White Bear Ave N. Two of the assessments are recommended to be deleted per Public Works.

• Ratification of appealed tax assessment for 782 Sims Ave (File CG2503A2)
• Ratification of appealed tax assessment for 2319 Standish St (File CG2503A2, recommended to delete)
• Ratification of appealed tax assessment for 560 White Bear Ave N (File CG2503A2, recommended to delete)
• All items are delinquent garbage assessments from Q1 2025

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended reducing the assessment for 782 Sims Avenue and deleting the assessments for 2319 Standish Street and 560 White Bear Avenue North. Each case was referred to the City Council with a follow‑up date of August 13, 2025. No final council votes were recorded in these minutes.

• Recommend reducing assessment for 782 Sims Avenue to $125; referred to City Council (due 8/13/2025)
• Recommend deleting assessment for 2319 Standish Street; referred to City Council (due 8/13/2025)
• Recommend deleting assessment for 560 White Bear Avenue North; referred to City Council (due 8/13/2025)

City Council

The City Council adopted an ordinance allowing pedicabs to pull trailers and removing hour limits. It also approved an agreement with the Metropolitan Council to build METRO G Line station infrastructure on Robert Street. Additional actions included accepting solar‑grant funds for Animal Services and Fire Station #3, approving a $32,000 recreation donation, reappointing Fire Chief Butch Inks, and authorizing sewer‑revenue green bonds.

• Adopted Ord 25-38 allowing pedicabs to pull trailers and removing hour restrictions (6‑0, Noecker absent)
• Approved RES 25-965 authorizing agreement for METRO G Line station infrastructure on Robert Street (adopted)
• Accepted $72,000 solar grant for Animal Services rooftop installation (adopted)
• Accepted $72,000 solar grant for Fire Station #3 rooftop installation (adopted)
• Approved RES 25-1138 donation of $32,000 from Midway Men's Club to Parks & Rec (6‑0, Noecker absent)
• Reappointed Fire Chief Butch Inks (6‑0, Noecker absent)
• Approved RES 25-1145 issuance of Sewer Revenue Green Bonds Series 2025C (6‑0, Noecker absent)
• Approved RES 25-142 adding $2,000,000 Parks & Rec financing from Port Authority (6‑0, Noecker absent)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority board will consider a resolution (RES 25-1159) to amend the Emergency Rental Assistance/Eviction Prevention Program guidelines citywide. It will also receive updates on the Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program, HRA‑owned land development, and the supportive housing budget, including LAHA proposals. The meeting is scheduled for 2:00 PM on July 23, 2025 at City Hall.

• RES 25-1159 – Amend Emergency Rental Assistance/Eviction Prevention Program guidelines (citywide)
• SR 25-139 – Update on Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program
• SR 25-140 – Update on HRA‑owned land development
• SR 25-141 – Update on supportive housing budget allocation and LAHA proposals

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority adopted Resolution 25-1159, amending the Emergency Rental Assistance/Eviction Prevention Program guidelines citywide. The motion was moved by Commissioner Jost and carried unanimously by the five commissioners present. Staff reports on commercial corridor assistance, HRA owned land development, and supportive housing budget allocation were received and filed. The meeting adjourned at 3:08 p.m.

• Adopted amendment to Emergency Rental Assistance/Eviction Prevention Program guidelines (5-0)

Organizational Committee

The committee received and filed SR 25-142 from the Office of the Minnesota State Auditor, Julie Blaha. It also received and filed SR 25-143, the Vacant Building Ordinance. No votes or further actions were recorded.

• Received and filed SR 25-142 Office of the Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha
• Received and filed SR 25-143 Vacant Building Ordinance

Public Safety Committee

The St. Paul Public Safety Committee will hold a meeting on July 23, 2025 to review two items: a presentation on the Treatment Court and related crime data (SR 25-144) and a presentation on the Listening House initiative (SR 25-145). No decisions are indicated; the agenda lists these as discussion items.

• SR 25-144 – Treatment Court and crime data presentation
• SR 25-145 – Listening House presentation

The committee received and filed SR 25-144, a Treatment Court and Crime Data presentation, and SR 25-145, a Listening House presentation. No votes, approvals, or other actions were recorded for either item. The meeting was then adjourned.

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will consider ratifying appealed special tax assessments for properties at 427 Aurora Avenue, 869 and 875 Clark Street, 1119 Edgerton Street, 506 Edmund Avenue, 694 and 704 Western Avenue North, 1030 Fremont Avenue, and 1745 Nevada Avenue East. It will also adopt assessment rolls for rubbish and garbage clean‑up services and miscellaneous abatement services, and hear appeals related to condemnation, vacant building registrations, and fire‑certificate orders. Additional appeals include a condemnation notice for 1872 Clear Avenue and a vacant building registration appeal for 1024 Minnehaha Avenue East.

• Ratify appealed Special Tax Assessment for 427 Aurora Avenue (File No. J2522R4, Assessment No. 258582)
• Ratify appealed Special Tax Assessments for 869 and 875 Clark Street (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)
• Delete appealed Special Tax Assessment for 1119 Edgerton Street (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)
• Ratify assessment roll for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services (April 15–May 14, 2025, File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)
• Appeal of Condemnation notice for 1872 Clear Avenue (Sponsor Yang)

The Legislative Hearing Officer approved the $669 special tax assessment for the parking lot at 427 Aurora Avenue. The matter was continued for a City Council hearing on August 6, 2025. No decision was made on the appealed assessment for 869 Clark Street, which remains pending.

• Approved $669 special tax assessment for 427 Aurora Ave (assessment continued to Aug 6 hearing)
• Deferred decision on appealed assessment for 869 Clark St (recommendation forthcoming)

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will hear eight appeals from tenants at 934–942 Ashland Avenue contesting rent stabilization determinations. Each appeal includes evidence of building conditions such as leaking ceilings, unstable decks, and video evidence of structural issues. The appeals are filed by attorneys from the Housing Justice Center.

• Appeal RLH RSA 25-8: Tenant Jill Ackerman, 934 Ashland Ave., Unit 1
• Appeal RLH RSA 25-10: Tenant Vincent Cornell, 934 Ashland Ave., Unit 5
• Appeal RLH RSA 25-12: Tenant Ehren Stemme, 938 Ashland Ave., Unit 6
• Appeal RLH RSA 25-13: Tenant Kayla Simonson, 942 Ashland Ave., Unit 8
• Appeals for units 9, 10, 11, and 12 at 942 Ashland Ave. also included

The Legislative Hearing Officer conducted the appeal hearing for Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson representing tenant Jill Ackerman at 934 Ashland Avenue, Unit 1. Representatives from the Housing Justice Center, the Department of Safety & Inspections, the landlord’s assistant, and several tenants testified. City staff had previously issued a determination on April 28 2025 granting a rent‑increase exception, but the hearing did not result in a new vote or decision. The meeting was recorded as “action only” with no formal approvals, denials, or tablings.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority commission will approve the June 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive a staff report updating budget-to-actuals. A presentation will provide an update on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Approve June 2025 HRA meeting minutes (1 min 25‑31)
• Staff report: Update on budget to actuals (SR 25‑126)
• Presentation: Update on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (SR 25‑127)

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the June 2025 meeting minutes. The motion was moved by Commissioner Noecker and carried with five yeas and zero nays. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved June 2025 HRA meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a $2,982,560 reallocation within the Parks and Recreation budget to reflect projected spending. They will also vote on new labor agreements with the Saint Paul Police Federation for an accelerated entry program and with Fire Supervisory Union clarifying EMT premium pay. A public hearing is scheduled on amending pedicab regulations to allow trailers and remove hour restrictions. Multiple consent items include grant applications for a project at 576 Lexington Parkway N. and tax assessments on various properties.

• Authorizing $2,982,560 reallocation in Parks and Recreation 2025 budget to align spending authority
• Approving police accelerated entry program and fire supervisory EMT premium pay labor agreements
• Public hearing on pedicab ordinance amendment allowing trailers and removing hour restrictions
• Authorizing $96,000 DNR grant with 10% in-kind match for native woodland habitat restoration at Swede Hollow Park
• Approving liquor license change of ownership for Dark Horse (250 7th St E) and Indian Kitchen (272 Snelling Ave S)

The council adopted Ordinance 25-34, amending Chapters 33, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65 and 66 of the Legislative Code. A resolution recognizing Disability Pride Month was also approved. Memoranda of agreement with the Police Federation and the Fire Fighters Union were adopted, and several licensing and sound‑level variance requests were approved. All actions were voted unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-34 amending multiple code chapters (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution recognizing Disability Pride Month (7‑0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Saint Paul Police Federation (7‑0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters on EMS/EMT premium pay (7‑0)
• Approved Maintenance Labor Agreement with United Association of Steamfitters‑Pipefitters Local Union No. 455 (7‑0)
• Approved change of liquor license ownership for Dark Horse at 250 & 256 7th St E (7‑0)
• Approved sound‑level variance for Minnesota Children’s Museum event at 10 West 7th St (7‑0)
• Approved sound‑level variance for Ka Vang event at 425 Rice St (7‑0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hear a presentation from Minnesota State Demography on population and economic trends. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• SR 25-136: Minnesota State Demography Presentation

The Budget Committee received and filed the Minnesota State Demography Presentation (SR 25-136). No other actions were taken during the meeting. The committee then adjourned.

• Received and filed Minnesota State Demography Presentation (SR 25-136)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Committee will consider a series of appeals on special tax assessments for several properties, including Arcade Street, Chatsworth Street North, Lafond Avenue, and others. It will also hear removal or repair orders for a building at 1623 Maywood Street and various nuisance abatement, vacant building registration, fire certificate, and water bill appeals. Decisions will be made on whether to ratify the appealed assessments and approve the removal/repair actions.

• Removal/repair order for 1623 Maywood St. – rehabilitation or razing within 15 days after the Aug 20, 2025 City Council hearing
• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 992 Arcade St. (Assessment No. 258111)
• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 1083 Chatsworth St N. (Assessment No. 258819)
• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 857 Lafond Ave. (Assessment No. 252005)
• Appeal of summary abatement order at 1345 Kent St.

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended that the vacant building at 1623 Maywood Street be ordered removed with no repair option within 15 days. The officer also recommended ratifying special tax assessments for 992 Arcade Street, 1083 Chatsworth Street North (reduced), 857 Lafond Avenue (payable over 10 years), and 1032 Minnehaha Avenue East. These recommendations were referred to the City Council for final action. Other abatement findings were scheduled for later council hearings.

• Order removal of 1623 Maywood Street building within 15 days (no repair option)
• Approve special tax assessment for 992 Arcade Street
• Reduce special tax assessment for 1083 Chatsworth Street North to $1,309
• Make special tax assessment for 857 Lafond Avenue payable over 10 years
• Approve special tax assessment for 1032 Minnehaha Avenue East

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will approve the May 2025 financial statements and the Saint Paul Regional Water Services 2030 Strategic Plan. The meeting includes consent agenda items for engineering services, grant funding, and budget amendments, along with a discussion on the 2026 budget.

• Approving May 2025 financial statements
• Authorizing engineering services with Black & Veatch
• Amending 2025 budget for Met Council grant funding
• Approving Saint Paul Regional Water Services 2030 Strategic Plan
• 2026 Budget Workshop discussion

The Board of Water Commissioners approved the consent agenda (4‑yea, 0‑nay). It adopted resolutions authorizing May financial statements, a Black & Veatch engineering contract, grant funding and a budget amendment, a lease amendment for Hillcrest Reservoir, security upgrades at pump stations, a water utility agreement for the United Village Phase I development, and the 2030 Strategic Plan.

• Consent agenda approved (4‑yea, 0‑nay)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑1095 approving May 2025 financial statements
• Adopted Resolution 25‑1096 authorizing Black & Veatch engineering services
• Adopted Resolution 25‑1097 approving Metropolitan Council grant for water demand reduction
• Adopted Resolution 25‑1098 amending 2025 budget to include the grant amount
• Adopted Resolution 25‑1099 approving lease amendment and termination for Hillcrest Reservoir
• Adopted Resolution 25‑1100 approving security enhancements at pump stations, reservoirs, and water towers
• Adopted Resolution 25‑1103 approving the Saint Paul Regional Water Services 2030 Strategic Plan (4‑yea, 0‑nay)

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing will consider the Class N license application for Leela Nightclub LLC, doing business as Leela Thai Restaurant, owned by Srisawang Lee. Attachments include a letter of objection, an incident report, and letters of support. The hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2025 at City Hall.

• Class N license application for Leela Nightclub LLC d/b/a Leela Thai Restaurant
• Letter of Objection included in attachments
• Email exchange about Incident Report included
• District Council Correspondence and Letter of Support attached
• Owner: Srisawang Lee

The licensing hearing recorded the receipt and filing of a license application (ID# 20250000797) for Leela Nightclub LLC, doing business as Leela Thai Restaurant, owned by Srisawang Lee. No approval, denial, or vote was recorded. The meeting then adjourned.

• Received and filed license application for Leela Thai Restaurant (no vote recorded)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will review requests to ratify appealed special tax assessments for five specific properties. The body will also consider ratifying assessments for the city's cost of collecting delinquent garbage bills from January to March 2025.

• Appealed assessment ratification for 291 Bates Avenue
• Appealed assessment ratification for 1076 Cumberland Street
• Appealed assessment ratification for 2261 Sargent Avenue
• Appealed assessment ratification for 1753 Ames Place
• Appealed assessment ratification for 1822 Chelton Avenue

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended lowering the special tax assessment for 291 Bates Avenue to $125 and $126, and referred the matter to City Council. The officer also recommended deleting the assessment for 2261 Sargent Avenue due to a billing error. Assessments for 1076 Cumberland Street and 1822 Chelton Avenue were approved, and the assessment for 1753 Ames Place was reduced to $134.31. All recommendations were sent to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended reducing 291 Bates Ave assessment to $125 (referral to Council)
• Recommended reducing 291 Bates Ave assessment to $126 (referral to Council)
• Recommended deleting 2261 Sargent Ave assessment due to billing error (referral to Council)
• Approved assessment for 1076 Cumberland St (already paid) (referral to Council)
• Approved assessment for 1822 Chelton Ave (referral to Council)
• Reduced 1753 Ames Place assessment to $134.31 (referral to Council)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda including multiple grant applications for police programs, safe routes to school projects, and labor agreements. A first reading of an ordinance to allow pedicabs to pull trailers and remove hour restrictions will be discussed. Several items, including a police accelerated entry program and labor agreements, are laid over for adoption at a future meeting.

• First reading of ordinance to allow pedicabs to pull trailers and remove hour restrictions (Ord 25-38)
• Authorizing project labor agreements for public works projects through 2029 (RES 25-1029)
• Approving accelerated entry program for police officers, laid over one week (RES 25-1046)
• Grant applications for Safe Routes to School projects at Central and Como high schools (RES 25-960, 25-961)
• Storm sewer infrastructure permits for The Heights project on Cottage, Ivy, and Howard streets (RES 25-1038, 25-1039, 25-1040)

The Saint Paul City Council approved a series of actions including police grant applications, a safe‑routes to school funding agreement, and a $500 penalty for a local auto repair shop. It also authorized a climate‑grant proposal, a cooperative construction agreement for the Pleasant Avenue Project, and adopted a garbage‑service fee ordinance after reconsideration. Several storm‑sewer permits for the The Heights development were approved.

• Consent Agenda approved (6-0)
• Authorized Police Department to submit LEMHWA grant application – Adopted
• Authorized grant agreement with MnDOT for Central Safe Routes to School Project – Adopted
• Authorized Department of Public Works cooperative construction agreement for Pleasant Avenue Project – Adopted
• Directed Department of Safety and Inspections to impose $500 penalty on Ecuadorian Express LLC – Adopted
• Authorized Mayor’s Office to submit McKnight Foundation Climate and Energy Program Grant – Adopted
• Ordinance 25-37 (Public Works garbage service fees) adopted after reconsideration (7-0)
• Approved storm‑sewer infrastructure permits for The Heights project – Adopted