City Council - May 28, 2025 5/28/2025

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ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
1. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor Off Sale and Tobacco Shop license now held by University Liquor LLC d/b/a Sharrett Liquor (License ID #20250000436) for the premises located at 2389 University Avenue West.
- Class N License Application
- License Application Notification
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
2. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Wine On Sale, Malt On Sale (Strong), Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) license for The Neighborhood Café Inc. d/b/a The Neighborhood Café, (License ID #20120000960) for the premises located at 1570 Selby Ave.
- Exhibit #1
- Exhibit #2
- Exhibit #3
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
3. Authorizing the City to enter into the attached License Agreement between the City and Union Park District Council (“District Council”) to operate a community garden at Dunning Park (1188 Concordia Ave.).
- Union Park Community Garden at Dunning Park License Agreement 2025.03.04
- Parks Commission Recommendation of Community Garden Licenses 2025.05.08
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
4. Approving the application for a license approval for Dave’s Exhaust and Auto Repair d/b/a Auto Repair and Exhaust for the Auto Repair Garage license, (License ID #20250000401) for the premises located at 1111 Payne Avenue.
- Class N License Application
- License Application Notification
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
5. Authorizing the City to enter into a credit card processing Agreement with Elavon Services, LLC, that includes an indemnification clause.
- Non-National Account Terms of Service March 2024.pdf
- Addendum to the Terms of Service for Government or Institutional Companies.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
6. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Second Hand Dealer-Motor Vehicle license now held by AMZ Wholesale Inc d/b/a Ridevibe Motors (License ID #20250000476) for the premises located at 709 Minnehaha Ave E.
- Class N License Application
- License Application Notification
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
7. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 June Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417.
- Sprinkler Fitters MOA 2025 Wage & Fringe Adjustment
8. Approving the application for a license approval for Jackey’s Peg Leg LLC d/b/a 6IX Mears for the Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale -2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), Entertainment (B) and Gambling Location license, (License ID #20250000564) for the premises located at 235 6th St E.
- ClassN_License_Application
- License_Condition_Affidavit
- Public_Notice
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
9. Authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the Youth Intervention Programs of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
10. Authorizing the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) to apply for the 2025 ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Quality of Life Grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to purchase new cat housing and dog Kuranda beds for the new City Animal Shelter.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
11. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 3 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round program for Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant LLC.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
12. Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Kevin Gallatin to a third two-year term on the MSP International Airport Noise Oversight Committee.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
13. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round program for Faith City Church in partnership with the G.W Carver Cultural Center for Innovation
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
14. Approving the use of grant fund through Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for Indigenous Roots.
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
ROLL CALL
FOR DISCUSSION
15. Approving adverse action against the Auto Garage & Second Hand Dealer - Motor Vehicle license held by M F K Enterprise Inc d/b/a M F K Enterprise, (License ID #57957) for the premises located at 830 Robert Street South. (Licensee will speak to Council on his own behalf) (Amend to add imposition of license conditions).
- Exhibit #1
- Exhibit #2
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted As Amended
16. Accepting the Saint Paul Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Process Assessment Report Conducted by Wilder Research.
- Saint Paul Community Project CIB Process Report 04-22-2025.pdf
- Saint Paul Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Process Assessment Report 05-12-2025.pdf
- St Paul City Council Presentation_Community Project CIB Process Report_04222025 vFinal
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
17. Approving the applications of Grand Avenue Business Association for four sound level variances at six (6) sites in order to present amplified sound on June 1, 2025 along Grand Avenue from Snelling Ave S to Dale St S, with events at 1553 Grand Ave, 1055-1071 Grand Ave, 917 Grand Ave, 857 Grand Ave, 733-791 Grand Ave, and 742 Grand Ave.
- Application for Stage 1
- Application for Stage 2
- Application for Stage 3 and Stage 4
- Application for Stage 5 and Stage 6
- ENS1
- Combined Maps 1-6 Grand Old Day
- Notice to Owners
- Final Owners List Combined Maps 1-6
- Grand Old Day.Letter to Applicant
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
18. Amending the 2025 spending and budget in the Department of Public Works ROW Permits and Inspection accounting unit to account for additional revenue received for their use of a portion of the city-owned Pierce Butler property that Public Works oversees in the amount of $7,500.
- Financial Analysis RES PH 25-103 ROW Ramsey County check for Veg Mgmt.pdf
- PW-69.Pierce Butler License agreement w Ramsey County.Executed.pdf
- Exhibit A to Ramsey County License Agreement.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
19. Appeal of Tiffany Davies & Reginald Glass to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 469 ANITA STREET.
- 469 Anita St.appeal 5-8-25
- 469 Anita St.Revocation 4-22-25.pdf
- 469 Anita St.Revocation 2-27-25.pdf
- 469 Anita St.Glass Davies Ltr.5-16-25
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
20. Amending the previously levied and certified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during May 9 to August 14, 2023 at 593 COOK AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2405, Assessment No. 248804)
- 593 Cook Ave E.Renewal Ltr 5-18-23.pdf
- 593 Cook Ave E.Warning Ltr 8-15-23.pdf
- 593 Cook Ave E.Hearing Minutes 5-6-25.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
21. Appeal of Katie Deboer Tarrats to a Summary Abatement Order at 1119 EDGERTON STREET.
- 1119 Edgerton St.appeal.4-28-25.pdf
- 1119 Edgerton St.Photo 4-22-25.pdf
- 1119 Edgerton St.DeBoer Tarrats Ltr.5-16-25
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
22. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 681 VIRGINIA STREET in Council File RLH SAO 25-37.
- 681 Virginia St.Engebrecht Ltr.4-18-25.pdf
- 681 Virginia St.Engebrecht Ltr.5-23-25
- 681 Virginia St.Status Update Photo 5-19-25.pdf
- 681 Virginia St.Owner Photo 5-23-25.pdf
23. Appeal of Nancy Kreig, on behalf of John Schultz, to a Summary Abatement Order at 1623 YORK AVENUE.
- 1623 York Ave.appeal.4-17-25.pdf
- 1623 York Ave.Photos 4-7-25 (loaded 4-10-25).pdf
- 1623 York Ave.Schultz Ltr.5-9-25
- 1623 York Ave.Schultz Ltr.5-16-25
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
24. Appeal of John Schultz a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation & Order to Vacate for the premises, Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation & Order to Vacate for the RV, and a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1623 YORK AVENUE.
- 1623 York Ave.appeal.5-7-25.pdf
- 1623 York Ave.photos 5-7-25.pdf
- 1623 York Ave.Schultz Ltr.5-16-25
- 1623 York Ave.Schultz Ltr.5-23-25
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
ADJOURNMENT
City Council meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: The public may comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: Written public comment on public hearing items can be submitted to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us, CouncilHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at 651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers, and by telephone by registering to speak by noon on the day before the meeting. The registration link is located on the City Council website at www.stpaul.gov/council or https://forms.office.com/g/TD3xN7WHy5. Council Meeting Information

ROLL CALL
- - SPEAKER_03
- - Rebecca NoeckerPresident, City Council
- - SPEAKER_07
- - Saura JostMember, City Council
- - SPEAKER_07
- - Rebecca NoeckerPresident, City Council
- - SPEAKER_07
- - Rebecca NoeckerPresident, City Council
- - SPEAKER_07
- - Rebecca NoeckerPresident, City Council
CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.

City Council - May 28, 2025 5/28/2025

ROLL CALL

CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

1. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor Off Sale and Tobacco Shop license now held by University Liquor LLC d/b/a Sharrett Liquor (License ID #20250000436) for the premises located at 2389 University Avenue West.

3. Authorizing the City to enter into the attached License Agreement between the City and Union Park District Council (“District Council”) to operate a community garden at Dunning Park (1188 Concordia Ave.).

4. Approving the application for a license approval for Dave’s Exhaust and Auto Repair d/b/a Auto Repair and Exhaust for the Auto Repair Garage license, (License ID #20250000401) for the premises located at 1111 Payne Avenue.

5. Authorizing the City to enter into a credit card processing Agreement with Elavon Services, LLC, that includes an indemnification clause.

6. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Second Hand Dealer-Motor Vehicle license now held by AMZ Wholesale Inc d/b/a Ridevibe Motors (License ID #20250000476) for the premises located at 709 Minnehaha Ave E.

7. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 June Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417.

9. Authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the Youth Intervention Programs of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

11. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 3 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round program for Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant LLC.

12. Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Kevin Gallatin to a third two-year term on the MSP International Airport Noise Oversight Committee.

13. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round program for Faith City Church in partnership with the G.W Carver Cultural Center for Innovation

14. Approving the use of grant fund through Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for Indigenous Roots.

ROLL CALL

FOR DISCUSSION

16. Accepting the Saint Paul Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Process Assessment Report Conducted by Wilder Research.

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

18. Amending the 2025 spending and budget in the Department of Public Works ROW Permits and Inspection accounting unit to account for additional revenue received for their use of a portion of the city-owned Pierce Butler property that Public Works oversees in the amount of $7,500.

LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

19. Appeal of Tiffany Davies & Reginald Glass to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 469 ANITA STREET.

20. Amending the previously levied and certified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during May 9 to August 14, 2023 at 593 COOK AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2405, Assessment No. 248804)

21. Appeal of Katie Deboer Tarrats to a Summary Abatement Order at 1119 EDGERTON STREET.

22. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 681 VIRGINIA STREET in Council File RLH SAO 25-37.

23. Appeal of Nancy Kreig, on behalf of John Schultz, to a Summary Abatement Order at 1623 YORK AVENUE.

24. Appeal of John Schultz a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation & Order to Vacate for the premises, Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation & Order to Vacate for the RV, and a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1623 YORK AVENUE.

ADJOURNMENT

ROLL CALL

CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.