City Council - August 06, 2025 - Public Hearing on expanding the Energy Park Commercial Development District at 10:00 AM at 595 Aldine Street in the Capitol Region Watershed District.
Regular Council Meeting at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers8/6/2025
Councilmember Nelsie Yang will be participating remotely.
The City may experience technical issues during this meeting. We will make every effort to post this meeting live and the recorded video afterwards.
ROLL CALL
Public Hearing (The public hearing on this item will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Capitol Region Watershed District, 595 Aldine Street)
1. Amending the Appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter, and Section 409.20 of the Legislative Code to expand the Energy Park Commercial Development District.
RECESS (The Council will recess and convene as the Budget Committee. The City Council meeting will reconvene at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.)
ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
2. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 430 Dale Street North a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
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
3. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Minnesota Street from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street paving and lighting project constructed as part of the 2024 St. Paul Street Paving Program (SPS). (File No. 19262, Assessment No. 245203)
7. Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council #82.
8. Approving an Environmental Covenant and Easement for the City-owned properties at 630, 677 and 689 Pierce Butler Route in connection with the completed environmental response project approved by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
9. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Gas Station and Tobacco Shop license now held by Town Mart Inc d/b/a Town Mart (License ID #20250000798) for the premises located at 1980 Stillwater Ave.
11. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and AFSCME Council 5, Clerical, Local 2508 for the purpose of modifying the Grade Steps for Community Engagement Cadet and Parking Enforcement Officer.
12. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to utilize unsold advertising space donated by 10K Advertising and Outfront Media for promotion of the Saint Paul Get Down youth hip hop showcase.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
13. Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply for Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Redevelopment Grant Funding for the Project at 841 - 857 Grand Avenue.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
14. Approving reimbursement for the Ward 7 budget event.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
15. Subordination of a City Loan to New Financing, and Modification of Loan Terms, for the OAHS Sibley TC Limited Liability Limited Partnership, Regarding the Sibley Park and Sibley Court Rehabilitation Project, Located at 211 East 7th Street and 484 Temperance (District 17, Ward 2).
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
16. Putting into effect a moratorium on applications for zoning controls for Sober Houses and Supportive Housing Facilities.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
18. Celebrating Saint Paul District Councils' 50th Anniversary.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
17. Calling for the Trump administration to end its campaign of mass deportations and family separations.
Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
19. Considering the appeal of Dominic Carchedi to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to establish a 24-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 418 Sherburne Avenue. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 9, 2025)
20. Considering the appeal of Stronger Sober House to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to establish a 11-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 519 Farrington Street. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025)
21. Approving the final (combined) plat for 391 McKnight Road South to create three H1 parcels. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025)
ORDINANCES
An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at three separate council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days after publication in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are generally held at the second reading.
Final Adoption
22. Amending Chapter 33.04 of the Legislative Code to require that 10% of the estimated plan review fee is to be paid before a review may begin.
23. Approving the application of Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority (RCRRA), Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church to rezone properties at 694 Minnehaha Avenue E et al from I2 general industrial to H2 residential, T3 traditional neighborhood, RM2 medium-density multiple-family residential district and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map. (Public hearing on July 23, 2025)
24. Approving an interim ordinance pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 462.355, Subd.4 pending the completion of a Zoning Study on Sober Houses and Supportive Housing Facilities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
25. Establishing the classifications titled Legislative Hearing Officer, Senior Legislative Hearing Officer, and Chief Legislative Hearing Officer in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council and prior to Mayor’s signature).
26. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a $16,500 agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Conservation Partners Legacy grant program, requiring a ten percent in-kind match, to enhance and restore five acres of native woodland habitat at Lilydale Regional Park (and to amend the Department of Parks & Recreation Grant Fund budget to reflect said funds received).
28. Approving the application of the MN Department of Human Services for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 13, 2025 at 1600 Phalen Dr - Phalen Regional Park.
29. Approving the application of Ernest Bisong for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on September 13, 2025 on Selby Avenue from Milton St N to Victoria St N.
30. Approving the application of Ragnar Events, LLC for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 30 Sherburne Ave - Cass Gilbert Park.
31. Approving the application of Parks and Recreation, Mario Stokes, Community Recreation Director, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 22, 2025 at 110 Harriet Island Rd - Harriet Island Target Stage.
32. Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for MN Recovery Connection for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on September 13, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol Grounds - 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
33. Making finding on the appealed of Michael E. Corcoran to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1478 AMES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-51. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025)
46. Amending Council File RLH AR 24-25 to reduce the assessment Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during April 5 to October 20, 2023 at 1350 HAGUE AVENUE. (File No. VB2407, Assessment No. 248806) (Public hearing closed and laid over from August 27, 2025)
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
34. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1245 ALBEMARLE STREET. (File No. J2520R, Assessment No. 258548)
36. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 333 ARLINGTON AVENUE EAST. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
38. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 306 BURGESS STREET. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
39. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 1107 BURNS AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
40. Appeal of Crystal Van Canneyt, Ramsey County Case Manager, on behalf of Richard Polly, to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation & Order to Vacate at 1872 CLEAR AVENUE.
41. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 600 DESOTO STREET. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
43. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 729 FOURTH STREET EAST. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
44. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 1743 FREMONT AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
47. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 1658 JULIET AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
49. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 1354 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
51. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 1326 RANDOLPH AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
53. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 80 SNELLING AVENUE SOUTH. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
54. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 1300 SUMMIT AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
57. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 490 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
58. Amending the previously ratified assessment to reduce the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during January 31 to February 28, 2025 at 946 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208)
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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:
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Councilmember Nelsie Yang will be participating remotely.
The City may experience technical issues during this meeting. We will make every effort to post this meeting live and the recorded video afterwards.