St. Paul, MN

Legislative Hearings

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority meets on October 7, 2026, with a light agenda. The board will consider approving its September 2026 meeting minutes, then receive four staff presentations. No votes on contracts, rezonings, or ordinances appear on this agenda; the items listed are presentations only.

• Approval of the September 2026 HRA Meeting Minutes (Min 26-31, sponsored by Johnson)
• Presentation: 2027 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Reservation (SR 26-211)
• Presentation: Introduction to Afton View Apartments (SR 26-212)
• Presentation: HRA Board Actions Required for Early TIF District Decertification (SR 26-213)
• Presentation: Parks and Recreation Fund Transfer (SR 26-214)

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with a 9:00 a.m. public hearing at Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C. on creating a Commercial Development District at the University and Snelling intersection that would allow seven on-sale liquor licenses. The 3:30 p.m. regular meeting includes a consent agenda of grants, licenses, and legal appointments, plus public hearings on street and sewer assessments, downtown improvement district charges, and several housing grants. The council will also take up ordinances on salt storage regulation and transferring Saint Paul Regional Water Services property to the Board of Water Commissioners.

• Ord 26-49: creating a Commercial Development District at University and Snelling with seven on-sale liquor licenses across four quadrants
• RES 26-1528: accepting $108,080 from MN Department of Commerce Solar on Public Buildings Grant for Hayden Heights Library
• RES 26-1629: applying for up to $500,000 from Ramsey County Environmental Response Fund for Mississippi River Learning Center Landscape Restoration
• RES 26-1660: appointing Greene Espel as Special Counsel regarding indemnity and defense for Mayor Kaohly Her in Axel Henry v. Kaohly Her and City of St. Paul (Court File 62-CV-26-6829)
• Public hearings ratifying assessments for street projects including Concordia/Rondo, Jackson Street, Wheelock/Grotto, Grand Avenue, and Robert Street

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hear presentations on the proposed 2027 budgets for the Department of Human Resources and the Department of Emergency Management. These are discussion items, not final approvals.

• SR 26-207: Department of Human Resources 2027 budget presentation
• SR 26-208: Department of Emergency Management 2027 budget presentation

Library Board

The St. Paul Library Board meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers at 15 West Kellogg Boulevard. The agenda lists roll call, approval of the September 2, 2026 minutes, a staff report on Newcomer Services, and adjournment. Councilmember Yang may participate remotely. No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on this agenda.

• Approval of Minutes Min 26-30: September 2, 2026 Library Board minutes, sponsored by Chair Jost
• Staff Report SR 26-154: Newcomer Services, sponsored by Chair Jost
• Councilmember Yang may participate remotely
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, 1:00 PM

City Council

The posted agenda for the St. Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 states it was created for video software testing purposes only and is not a meeting of the City Council. The only listed item is RES 26-1684, described as a City Council test file. No substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings appear in the document.

• Agenda explicitly states: "THIS IS NOT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL"
• Sole listed item: RES 26-1684, "City Council test file 9/30 2pm"
• Meeting labeled a video software test; no real business items included

City Council

The posted agenda for the St. Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 states it was created for video software testing purposes only and is not a meeting of the City Council. The only listed item is RES 26-1685, described as a City Council test file. No substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings appear in the document.

• Agenda explicitly states: "THIS IS NOT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL."
• Single listed item: RES 26-1685, "City Council test file 9/30 2:15pm"
• Meeting listed for 2:15 PM in Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall and Court House, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is holding a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to discuss pending litigation in Axel C. Henry v. Kaohly Her and City of St. Paul in Ramsey County District Court. The meeting is not open to the public and the agenda lists only roll call and adjournment. No other business, votes, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed meeting under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subd. 3(b) to discuss pending litigation
• Case: Axel C. Henry v. Kaohly Her and City of St. Paul, Ramsey County District Court, Second Judicial District
• Meeting is not open to the public
• Agenda contains only roll call and adjournment

City Council

The St. Paul City Council meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:30 AM in Council Chambers. The agenda lists one discussion item: a resolution appointing the law firm Fisher Phillips as Special Counsel to provide legal advice and representation for Mayor Kaohly Her in the lawsuit Axel Henry v. Kaohly Her and City of St. Paul, Ramsey County District Court. The resolution is sponsored by Council President Rebecca Noecker and cites Administrative Code 3.02. No other substantive items appear on the agenda.

• RES 26-1659: appoint Fisher Phillips as Special Counsel to defend Mayor Kaohly Her in Axel Henry v. Kaohly Her and City of St. Paul (Ramsey County District Court)
• Resolution sponsored by Council President Rebecca Noecker; cites Administrative Code 3.02
• Financial analysis attachment for Fisher Phillips listed, but no dollar amount shown in the agenda text
• Item listed under 'For Discussion'; no public hearing or vote outcome stated in the agenda

The City Council approved the appointment of the law firm Fisher Phillips to serve as special counsel. The firm will provide legal advice and representation for Mayor Kaohly Her regarding the lawsuit Axel Henry v. Kaohly Her and City of St. Paul.

• Approved RES 26-1659 appointing Fisher Phillips as special counsel (5-0)

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings body meets Sept. 29, 2026, to take up three items. The main item is a remove-or-repair order for structures at 799 University Avenue West, referred back from the Sept. 15, 2026 hearing, with a 15-day deadline tied to a Feb. 18, 2026 City Council public hearing. Two other items are findings on appeals of nuisance abatements at 925 Magnolia Avenue East and 2103 Sherwood Avenue.

• Remove/repair order for 799 University Avenue West, with a 15-day deadline after the Feb. 18, 2026 City Council public hearing (RLH RR 26-2, sponsored by Bowie)
• Finding on Brian Balsaitis's appeal of a substantial abatement at 925 Magnolia Avenue East (RLH RR 26-18, sponsored by Yang)
• Finding on Melanie Richards's appeal of a nuisance abatement at 2103 Sherwood Avenue (RLH SAO 26-102, sponsored by Yang)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a discussion on SR 26-204, a cross-departmental summer review of the Community-First Public Safety initiative. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and the discussion item, followed by adjournment.

• Discussion of SR 26-204: Community-First Public Safety Cross-Departmental Summer Review

The Public Safety Committee met and received a cross-departmental summer review of community-first public safety initiatives. The item was received and filed with discussion, but no substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Received and filed SR 26-204 Community-First Public Safety: Cross-Departmental Summer Review

City Council

The City Council will set the 2027 maximum property tax levies for the City and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and will hold public hearings on several items including Xcel Energy franchise fees, salt storage regulations, and various assessments. The consent agenda includes grants, labor agreements, zoning appeals, and appointments.

• 2027 maximum property tax levy for the City (RES 26-1599)
• 2027 maximum property tax levy for the HRA (RES 26-1605)
• Final adoption of ordinances amending Xcel Energy gas and electric franchises and adding franchise fees (Ord 26-40, 26-41, 26-43, 26-44)
• Public hearing on salt storage regulation (Ord 26-39)
• Accepting $2,926,000 state grant for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory arts and cultural heritage (RES PH 26-250)

The Saint Paul City Council approved 2027 maximum property tax levies for both the City and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, each on 7-0 votes. The council also adopted four ordinances amending the Legislative Code for Xcel Energy gas and electric franchises and franchise fees, and adopted a $2,926,000 state grant for arts and cultural heritage at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Several items were laid over to October 7, 2026, including a police union memorandum of agreement and a salt storage regulation ordinance.

• Approved 2027 maximum property tax levy for the City (7-0)
• Approved 2027 maximum property tax levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (7-0)
• Adopted Ord 26-40 amending Legislative Code Appendix B for Xcel Energy gas franchise (7-0)
• Adopted Ord 26-41 amending Legislative Code Appendix C for Xcel Energy electric franchise (7-0)
• Adopted Ord 26-43 adding Appendix B-2 for Xcel Energy gas franchise fee (7-0)
• Adopted Ord 26-44 adding Appendix C-2 for Xcel Energy electric franchise fee (7-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-250 accepting $2,926,000 state grant for arts and cultural heritage at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory (7-0)
• Laid over to October 7, 2026: police union memorandum of agreement (RES 26-1595) and salt storage regulation ordinance (Ord 26-39)

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is meeting for a closed-door session to discuss pending litigation in the case Irma Gonzalez-Tinoco v. Jamari Glover and the City of Saint Paul, under Minnesota law allowing private discussion of litigation. The agenda contains only this closed session, roll call, and adjournment, with no other business items.

• Closed session to discuss pending litigation (Irma Gonzalez-Tinoco v. Jamari Glover and City of Saint Paul, Ramsey County District Court File No. 62-CV-26-932)

Library Board

The Saint Paul Library Board is meeting during the City Council session to request that the city levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency. The agenda contains this single action item along with roll call and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Request that the City levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency

The Library Board met during the City Council meeting on September 23, 2026, with all seven members present. The board adopted RES 26-1594, requesting that the City levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency, by a 7-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 3:57 PM.

• Adopted RES 26-1594 requesting the City levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency (7-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Saint Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority board will discuss and vote on several items, including designating a tentative developer for a property at 0 Jackson Street, approving the 2027 maximum property tax levy, and using Downtown Vitality Funds for the Endicott Arcade restoration. The board will also hold public hearings on issuing bonds for The Hamm Building and conveying property for the Village on Rivoli project. A staff report covers an HRA fund transfer to the Department of Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity.

• Designate DC Commercial and JB Vang as tentative developer of 0 Jackson Street (PIN 192922210112), District 6, Ward 5
• Approve 2027 maximum property tax levy for the HRA, citywide
• Use Downtown Vitality Funds for Endicott Arcade restoration and first floor buildout, District 17, Ward 2
• Public hearing: authorize conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for The Hamm Building, 408 St. Peter Street
• Public hearing: authorize sale/conveyance of property to Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services for Village on Rivoli Project, District 5, Ward 2

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved all six items on its September 23, 2026 agenda, each by a 7-0 vote. Actions included a 2027 maximum property tax levy for the HRA, naming DC Commercial and JB Vang as tentative developer of 0 Jackson Street, and using Downtown Vitality Funds for Endicott Arcade restoration and first-floor buildout. The board also authorized conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for The Hamm Building at 408 St. Peter Street and approved sale and conveyance of property to Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services with an amendment to the Village on Rivoli development agreement. A staff presentation on an HRA fund transfer to the Department of Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity was received and filed.

• Adopted RES 26-1536 designating DC Commercial and JB Vang as tentative developer of 0 Jackson Street (7-0)
• Adopted RES 26-1604 approving a 2027 maximum property tax levy for the HRA, citywide (7-0)
• Adopted RES 26-1606 approving Downtown Vitality Funds for Endicott Arcade restoration and first-floor buildout (7-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-270 authorizing issuance and sale of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for The Hamm Building, 408 St. Peter Street (7-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-271 authorizing sale and conveyance of property to Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services and amending the Village on Rivoli development agreement (7-0)
• Received and filed SR 26-202, HRA fund transfer presentation to the Department of Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is holding a closed-door meeting to discuss threatened litigation in the case Biftu Adema-Jula v. City of Saint Paul, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05. The agenda contains only this closed session, roll call, and adjournment, with no other public business items.

• Closed session to discuss threatened litigation: Biftu Adema-Jula v. City of Saint Paul
• Meeting held under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b)
• Public may submit written comments on public hearing items by 12:00 pm the day before the meeting
• Live testimony taken in person in Council Chambers

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from the Department of Public Works on its proposed 2027 budget. The agenda contains only this discussion item and roll call, with no other business listed.

• Department of Public Works 2027 Budget Presentation (SR 26-205)

The Budget Committee met on September 23, 2026, to hear a presentation regarding the 2027 budget for the Department of Public Works. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Received and filed SR 26-205 regarding the 2027 Public Works budget

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings meeting on September 22, 2026, will consider ratifying appealed special tax assessments for garbage collection at several properties, ratify assessment rolls for abatement fees and rubbish cleanup, and hear appeals related to tall grass/weed notices, correction orders, nuisance abatements, and vacant building registration renewals. The agenda is largely routine administrative matters.

• Ratify appealed special tax assessments for garbage at 1431 Arundel St., 1166 Colette Pl., and 1101 Hoyt Ave. W.
• Ratify assessment for miscellaneous abatement fees billed June-July 2026 (File No. J2603A, Assessment No. 268504)
• Ratify assessment for rubbish and garbage cleanup during June 2026 (File No. J2602R, Assessment No. 268607)
• Appeal of tall grass/weed notices at 225 St. Albans St. N. and 2016 Fremont Ave.
• Appeal of vacant building registration renewal at 421 Thomas Ave.

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed several property tax assessments and code violation appeals. Decisions included ratifying, deleting, or granting extensions for various assessments and nuisance abatement orders. All items were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Approved assessment for 1431 Arundel St
• Approved assessment for 1166 Colette Pl
• Approved assessment for 1101 Hoyt Ave W
• Deleted assessment for 1354 Maryland Ave E
• Denied appeal for 225 Saint Albans St N
• Granted compliance extension for 2016 Fremont Ave
• Granted compliance extension for 1013 Central Ave W
• Denied appeal for 421 Thomas Ave

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances amending Xcel Energy gas and electric franchise agreements and adding new franchise fee appendices, and will receive a presentation on the St. Paul Port Authority 2027 budget. The consent agenda includes labor agreements, grant authorizations, license approvals, and numerous property assessment appeals. Several items are procedural, such as approving meeting minutes and routine assessments.

• Public hearings on Ord 26-40, 26-41, 26-43, 26-44 amending Xcel Energy gas/electric franchise agreements and adding franchise fee appendices
• St. Paul Port Authority 2027 Budget Presentation (SR 26-185)
• RES 26-1364: Approving 2026-2028 labor agreement with Machinists District No. 77 (laid over one week)
• RES PH 26-123: Accepting $1,250,000 federal earmark for Fire Department Burn Building Restoration
• RES 26-1460: Authorizing Safe Streets for All grant agreement with Federal Highway Administration

The St. Paul City Council adopted a large consent agenda and several resolutions, including a $1,250,000 federal earmark for Fire Department burn building restoration and a Safe Streets for All grant agreement. Five ordinances related to Northern States Power (Xcel Energy) gas and electric franchises and franchise fees were laid over to September 23, 2026 for final adoption. A salt storage regulation ordinance was continued to the same date. The council also adopted numerous property assessment appeals and license actions, and received the St. Paul Port Authority 2027 budget presentation.

• Adopted consent agenda as amended (7-0)
• Adopted RES 26-1364 approving labor agreement with Machinists District No. 77 (Jan 1, 2026–Dec 31, 2028)
• Adopted RES 26-1460 authorizing grant agreement with Federal Highway Administration for Safe Streets for All funding (7-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-123 amending Fire Department financing/spending by $1,250,000 for 2026 EDI Community Project Funding earmark for Burn Building Restoration (7-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-255 amending Fire Department financing/spending by $5,467 for scrap metal recycling payment (7-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-256 amending Fire Department financing/spending by $30,000 for State of Minnesota apprenticeship grant (7-0)
• Laid over Ord 26-40, 26-41, 26-43, 26-44 (Xcel Energy gas/electric franchise and franchise fee amendments) to Sept. 23, 2026 for final adoption (7-0 each)
• Continued Ord 26-39 (salt storage regulation) public hearing to Sept. 23, 2026 for final adoption (7-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2026. No business items are listed for this date.

• Meeting canceled

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the Saint Paul Fire Department's 2027 budget presentation. This is a discussion item, not a final vote, and the agenda contains no other substantive business.

• Saint Paul Fire Department 2027 Budget Presentation (SR 26-198)

The Budget Committee met on September 16, 2026, and received and filed the Saint Paul Fire Department 2027 Budget Presentation (SR 26-198). The minutes are an action-only record and show no other substantive decisions, votes, or approvals. The meeting then adjourned.

• Received and filed Saint Paul Fire Department 2027 Budget Presentation (SR 26-198)

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is discussing a proposed dust mitigation ordinance (SR 26-200) and a legislative attorney analysis (SR 26-201). The agenda includes a memo and a draft ordinance, plus a presentation on Minneapolis policy. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• SR 26-200: Dust Mitigation Ordinance Proposal with 2026.09.09 memo
• SR 26-201: City Council Legislative Attorney Analysis
• Independent Legal Counsel Staff Presentation on Minneapolis policy

The St. Paul City Council Policy Committee met on September 16, 2026. The minutes record two items: a Dust Mitigation Ordinance Proposal (SR 26-200) and a City Council Legislative Attorney Analysis (SR 26-201). Both were received and filed, meaning no vote or adoption occurred. The meeting then adjourned.

• Received and filed Dust Mitigation Ordinance Proposal (SR 26-200)
• Received and filed City Council Legislative Attorney Analysis (SR 26-201)

City Council

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings on September 15, 2026, will address property maintenance and nuisance issues, including orders to rehabilitate or raze structures, appeals of correction and abatement orders, and special tax assessments. The agenda includes hearings on specific properties and appeals from residents.

• Rehab/raze orders for 914 Central Ave W and 799 University Ave W
• Appeal of rehab/raze order for 118 Manitoba Ave
• Ratify special tax assessment for 752 Payne Ave (File J2614B)
• Appeals of correction orders at 1013 Central Ave W and 775 Edmund Ave
• Appeal of vacant building registration at 713 Preble St and 421 Thomas Ave

The Legislative Hearings body took up a series of property matters on September 15, 2026. It granted 180 days to rehab 118 Manitoba Avenue, approved a special tax assessment at 752 Payne Avenue, and granted compliance extensions at 4 Edgcumbe Place and 775 Edmund Avenue. It also granted a 2-foot fence variance at 737 Watson Avenue and made nuisance findings on several appeals, referring most items to the City Council. Several cases were laid over to later dates.

• Granted 180 days to rehab structures at 118 Manitoba Avenue (received and filed)
• Approved special tax assessment at 752 Payne Avenue (760 Payne Avenue), referred to City Council due back 10/14/2026
• Referred special tax assessment roll for June 2026 securing/emergency boarding fees to City Council due back 10/14/2026
• Granted compliance extension to October 30, 2026 at 4 Edgcumbe Place, referred to City Council due back 10/7/2026
• Granted compliance extension to October 9, 2026 at 775 Edmund Avenue (via approved site plan + variance or fence reduction to 7 feet), referred to City Council due back 10/7/2026
• Found nuisance abated and resolved at 2348 Buford Avenue and 444 Johnson Parkway; found nuisances not abated at 1045 Charles Avenue, 1597 Charles Avenue, 1521 Hague Avenue, and 2203 Selby Avenue; found nuisance abated and resolved at 449 Van Dyke Street
• Denied vacant building registration appeal at 713 Preble Street, referred to City Council due back 10/7/2026
• Granted 2-foot fence variance along Watson side at 737 Watson Avenue (totaling 6 feet) on condition 10-foot setback from corner of Watson and Bay remains as submitted, referred to Legislative Hearings due back 10/7/2026

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul City Council is holding a licensing hearing to consider a liquor license application for Bear Bluff LLC, doing business as Yoerg Brewing Company. The agenda includes an incident report and a letter of objection, indicating the application may be contested.

• License application for Yoerg Brewing Company (Bear Bluff LLC)
• Incident report attached
• Letter of objection attached
• Public hearing at City Hall, Hearing Room 330

The Licensing Hearing held on September 14, 2026, resulted in no substantive decisions. The only item on the agenda, a license application summary for Bear Bluff LLC (d/b/a Yoerg Brewing Company), was received and filed.

• Received and filed license application summary for Bear Bluff LLC (SR 26-199)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve amendments and reissuance of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for three affordable housing projects: Emma Norton/Restoring Waters and Nellie Francis Court, located at 801 Mt Curve Boulevard, 2265 Hillcrest Avenue, and 2285 Hillcrest Avenue. The board will also receive presentations on Downtown Vitality Fund economic development recommendations and an introduction to a Hamm Building conduit bond issuance.

• Public hearing on Resolution RES PH 26-254 for conduit bond amendments for Emma Norton/Restoring Waters and Nellie Francis Court projects (District 15, Ward 3)
• Presentation on Downtown Vitality Fund Economic Development Recommendations (SR 26-190)
• Introduction to Hamm Building Conduit Bond Issuance (SR 26-191)

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved amendments and the reissuance of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Emma Norton/Restoring Waters and Nellie Francis Court Projects. The board also received and filed a presentation on Downtown Vitality Fund recommendations and heard an introduction to the Hamm Building conduit bond issuance.

• Approved Resolution RES PH 26-254 for amendments and reissuance of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for 801 Mt Curve Boulevard, 2265 Hillcrest Avenue, and 2285 Hillcrest Avenue (6-0)
• Received and filed SR 26-190 presentation on Downtown Vitality Fund Economic Development Recommendations
• Received SR 26-191 introduction to Hamm Building Conduit Bond Issuance

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council will vote on several items including labor agreements with the Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association and Plumbers Local 34, amendments to Xcel Energy gas and electric franchise fees, and numerous street and alley improvement assessments. The agenda also includes public hearings on a sound variance, a park donation, and a zoning appeal, as well as several property abatement and rent stabilization appeals.

• Approving 2026-2028 labor agreement with Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association
• Amending Xcel Energy gas and electric franchise fees (Ords 26-40, 26-41, 26-43, 26-44)
• Approving assessments for street projects on University Ave., Pleasant Ave., Pelham Blvd., and others
• Authorizing $12,335.47 settlement of claim of Cathryn Teigen
• Approving liquor license ownership changes for Mexico 32 Cocina, Bird In Hand, La Cucaracha, and Lulus Salsas

The St. Paul City Council adopted a large consent agenda covering street and alley assessments, liquor license transfers, police grant applications, and labor agreements. Five ordinances amending the Legislative Code for Northern States Power (Xcel Energy) gas and electric franchises and franchise fees were laid over to September 16, 2026 for a second reading. The council also voted 6-1 to restore honorary street co-naming and 6-1 to co-name Milton Street and Iglehart Avenue for Professor Mahmoud El-Kati, with Councilmember Jost dissenting on both. A police microgrants resolution laid over from September 2 was withdrawn.

• Adopted consent agenda as amended, including street and alley assessment resolutions and a $12,335.47 settlement of the Cathryn Teigen claim
• Adopted RES 26-1540 approving the City and Xcel Energy Memorandum of Understanding
• Laid over five Xcel Energy franchise and franchise fee ordinances (Ord 26-39, 26-40, 26-41, 26-43, 26-44) to September 16, 2026 for second reading
• Adopted RES 26-1502 restoring honorary street co-naming (6-1, Jost nay)
• Adopted RES 26-1543 co-naming Milton Street and Iglehart Avenue for Mahmoud El-Kati (6-1, Jost nay)
• Withdrew RES 26-1399 authorizing the Police Department to apply to the FY 2026 CPD Microgrants Program
• Adopted RES PH 26-246 amending the Parks and Recreation 2026 Grant and Aid Fund for a $160,000 donation from Como Friends (7-0)
• Adopted ABZA 26-4 granting an appeal of a Board of Zoning Appeals decision denying a variance for a curb cut (7-0)

Policy Committee

The St. Paul Policy Committee will review two items: a city/HRA asset scan for transit-oriented development and a presentation on increasing the tobacco price minimum. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• SR 26-196: Transit-Oriented Development City/HRA Asset Scan
• SR 26-197: Tobacco Price Minimum Increase Presentation

The St. Paul Policy Committee reviewed two informational discussion items during its Sept. 9, 2026 meeting. Members received and filed a presentation on transit-oriented development and City/HRA asset scanning. The committee also received and filed a presentation on proposed tobacco minimum price increases, taking no other substantive action.

• Received and filed Transit-Oriented Development: City/HRA Asset Scan (SR 26-196)
• Received and filed Tobacco Price Minimum Increase Presentation (SR 26-197)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is holding a discussion on the 2027 Saint Paul Police Department budget via staff report SR 26-194. This is a presentation and discussion item, not a final vote. The agenda contains only this one substantive item along with roll call and adjournment.

• Discussion of SR 26-194: 2027 Saint Paul Police Department Budget Presentation

The Budget Committee received and filed the 2027 Saint Paul Police Department budget presentation. No substantive decisions were made; the item was informational only.

• Received and filed 2027 Police Department budget presentation

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will hold a public hearing on 2027 water charges and discuss the 2027 budget. Members will also consider various resolutions regarding engineering services, water main agreements, and grant funding.

• Public hearing on 2027 Water Charges
• Recommendation of 2027 budget to Saint Paul City Council
• Hydraulic modeling services contract with Black & Veatch not to exceed $136,500
• Amendment to Private Water Main Agreement for Thompson Oaks Development
• Encroachment agreement for 1215 Hawthorne Avenue East

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings body will hear an appeal filed by Nathan Malmgren regarding a Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 71 Manitoba Avenue. The appeal challenges a prior Order to Vacate issued under a Fire Certificate of Occupancy.

• Appeal of Order to Vacate at 71 Manitoba Avenue (RLH VO 26-39)
• Review of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and condemnation documents

The Legislative Hearings Officer granted Nathan Malmgren's appeal of the condemnation and vacate order for 71 Manitoba Avenue, with conditions. Deadlines were extended for compliance: September 11, 2026 for weeds, trench, and electrical wires; October 12, 2026 for building-code-compliant front steps; November 1, 2026 for window repairs; and August 1, 2027 for siding. The appeal was granted regarding heavy contents inside and the certificate of occupancy requirement. The matter was referred to the City Council with a due date of September 16, 2026.

• Granted appeal of condemnation and vacate order for 71 Manitoba Ave with conditions
• Extended deadline to Sept 11, 2026 for weeds, trench, and electrical wire compliance
• Extended deadline to Oct 12, 2026 for building-code-compliant front steps
• Extended deadline to Nov 1, 2026 for window repairs
• Extended deadline to Aug 1, 2027 for exterior siding repairs
• Granted appeal on heavy contents inside property and certificate of occupancy requirement
• Referred matter to City Council with due date of Sept 16, 2026

Library Board

The Library Board will consider a $309,000 gift from The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library to fund Play Learn Spaces. The board will also discuss the 2027 Library Budget Proposal.

• Accepting a $309,000 gift from The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library
• Amending the Library’s 2026 Financing and Spending Plans
• 2027 Library Budget Proposal discussion

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to discuss a presentation regarding the 2027 Parks and Recreation budget. This session is part of the city's budget planning process.

• 2027 Parks and Recreation Budget Presentation (SR 26-187)

The Budget Committee received and filed the 2027 Parks and Recreation Budget Presentation (SR 26-187). No substantive decisions were made; the item was informational only.

• Received and filed 2027 Parks and Recreation Budget Presentation (SR 26-187)

City Council

The City Council will consider numerous street reconstruction and mill and overlay assessments. The agenda also includes requests for federal and state funding, labor agreements, and several public hearings regarding sound variances and property appeals.

• Application for up to $3,040,000 from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Legacy grant
• Street reconstruction and mill and overlay assessments for various locations including Concordia/Rondo, Jackson Street, and Robert Street
• Authorization for Department of Public Works to apply for federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funding for TH51 (Snelling Avenue)
• Labor agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association (2026-2028)
• Public hearings for University of Saint Thomas sound level variances

The City Council voted 7-0 to appoint the Public Rights Project as special counsel for affirmative litigation against a federal rule related to grants. The council also approved numerous consent agenda items, including assessments for street projects and a labor agreement was laid over. Several public hearings were held, approving sound variances and fire department budget amendments.

• Appointed Public Rights Project as special counsel to challenge federal grant rule (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda with 27 items, including street assessments and grant applications (7-0)
• Laid over labor agreement with Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association to Sept 9
• Approved sound variance for University of St. Thomas Tommie Fest (7-0)
• Approved sound variance for Cretin Derham Hall football events (7-0)
• Approved sound variance for Walk for Water event (7-0)
• Amended Fire Department spending plans for training and equipment sales (7-0)
• Adopted amended abatement finding for 947 Fremont Avenue with forfeiture terms (7-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss updates on Tax Increment Financing and small scale development. The board will also review introductions for conduit revenue bonds and a property sale related to the Village on Rivoli project.

• Introduction to Conduit Revenue Bonds for Nellie Francis Court and Emma Norton/Restoring Waters projects
• Introduction to the sale of property to Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services for the Village on Rivoli project
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Update presentation
• Small Scale Development Update staff report

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met and approved the minutes from August 2026 meetings. Staff presented updates on tax increment financing, conduit revenue bonds for Nellie Francis Court and Emma Norton/Restoring Waters, a property sale to Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, and small-scale development. All items were received and filed; no substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 2026 HRA meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed TIF update (SR 26-172)
• Received and filed bond introduction for Nellie Francis Court and Emma Norton/Restoring Waters (SR 26-181)
• Received and filed property sale introduction for Village on Rivoli (SR 26-182)
• Received and filed small-scale development update (SR 26-184)