City Council - September 17, 2025   9/17/2025

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 Memorandum of Agreement for the establishment of the 2026 - 2027 health insurance contribution rates and VEBA contribution rates.

• 2027 Health Insurance MOA

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over

2. Acknowledging receipt of District Energy St. Paul, Inc. notice of rate increase as of October 1, 2025, and directing the Office of Financial Services, the City Attorney’s Office, and Council Operations to review and analyze the rate changes.

• Cooling Services Rate Filing Notice FY26-08.19.25
• Heating Services Rate Filing Notice FY26-08.19.25

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

3. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during May 2 to June 5, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for January 14, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2601, Assessment No. 268200)

• Report of Completion CRT2601.268200
• Assessment Roll CRT2601.268200

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

4. Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during March 25 to April 21, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 7, 2025 and City Council public hearing for January 14, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2601E, Assessment No. 268300)

• Report of Completion J2601E.268300
• Assessment Roll J2601E.268300

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during July 31, 2024 to April 22, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 14, 2025 and City Council public hearing for January 14, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2601, Assessment No. 268900)

• Report of Completion VB2601.268900
• Assessment Roll VB2601.268900

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during May 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 14, 2025 and City Council public hearing for January 14, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2601B, Assessment No. 268100)

• Report of Completion J2601B.268100
• Assessment Roll J2601B.268100

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

7. Authorizing the City to apply for $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for solar installation at Frogtown Community Center.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving the application for a license approval for Amsterdam LLC d/b/a Amsterdam Bar & Hall for the Liquor On Sale – 181-290 seats, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale – 2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) & Entertainment (B) license, (License ID #20110002591) for the premises located at 6 6th St W.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

9. Approving a Rental Hall New Location license to Cakes By Jerilyn Mariee LLC d/b/a Venue 1944 (License ID 20250000938) for the premises located at 839 University Ave W Suite #105.

• Class N License Application
• Letter of Support
• License Application Notification

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

10. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage license now held by Vue’s Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Vue’s Auto Repair (License ID #20250001121) for the premises located at 1202 Dale St N.

• Class N License Application
• Letter of Support
• License Application Notification

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

11. Approving a Liquor On Sale – 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale Sunday New Location license to Saint Bark LLC d/b/a Saint Bark (License ID 20250001162) for the premises located at 1145 Snelling Ave N.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification
• Letter of Support

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

13. Accepting the donation of conference registration from PFMAM (PFM Asset Management) for City Treasurer Sarah Brown and Debt Manager Neal Younghans to attend the 2025 Minnesota Investment Forum on October 7, 2025.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

14. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Tobacco Products Shop license now held by Fog Tobacco Plus INC d/b/a Imperial Smoke Shop Plus (License ID #20250010001) for the premises located at 227 Snelling Avenue North.

• Class R License Application
• License Conditions
• Ordinance Language for Application Approval

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

15. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Liquor On Sale – 100 Seats or Less, Entertainment (A), Liquor On Sale Sunday, and Gambling Location license against Taste of Rondo LLC d/b/a Taste of Rondo Restaurant (License ID #20190000107) for the premises located at 976 Rondo Avenue.

• Exhibit #1
• Exhibit #2
• Exhibit #3
• Exhibit #4
• Exhibit #5
• Exhibit #6
• Exhibit #7

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

16. Memorializing a City Council decision to approve an application to re-zone 5 parcels of land located at 694 Minnehaha Avenue East, et al. from I-2 general industrial to H2 residential, RM2 medium-density multiple-family residential, and T3 traditional neighborhood.

• ZC Staff Report Packet - Hamms

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

17. Approving the use or non-use of a Project Labor Agreement on Department of Parks and Recreation construction projects for the second half of 2025.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

12. Celebrating 40 Years of the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

18. Approving the City of Saint Paul Audit Committee’s next study related to the data practices process and authorizing Wilder Research to conduct the study. (Laid over from September 17, 2025)

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over

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

19. Amending Chapter 45 of the Administrative Code to define reporting requirements and require that the City's Legislative Agenda be presented to City Council no later than the second Wednesday in December.

• Ord 25-50 - Legislative Agenda
• Legislation Text with strikeouts and underlines- Ord 25-50
• Bowie amendment
• Noecker amendment
• Ord 25-50

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

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

20. Establishing the classification titled City Council Communications Lead 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 signature).

• Communications Lead
• Civil Service Approval Ord 25-49

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption

21. Amending Chapter 441 of the Legislative Code to adjust the electric-vehicle charging station rates.

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption

22. Amending the Department of Public Works Capital Improvement Budget to add Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Community Resilience grant funding to the Jackson Street Project.

• RES PH 25-160 FA.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

23. Approving the application of Laura K LeFebvre, Highland Park Harmonies event, for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Highland Park Picnic Shelter, 1227 Montreal Ave.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Owners Notice
• Owners List
• Letter to Applicant

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

24. Authorizing the Police Department to accept the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy, authorizing the execution of the grant agreement, and amending the 2025 grant fund budget and add activity budget. (Public hearing closed and laid over from September 17, 2025)

• Financial Analysis
• HIDTA 2025 Notice of Award 5.23.25

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over

25. Amending the City's Operating Budget to reflect the final sale details resulting from the issuance of the Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2025C.

• RES PH 25-205 Financial Analysis Sewer Final

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

26. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Jill Ackerman, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 934 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 1.

• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Unit 1.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Units 1 & 5.LH Scheduling Ltr-HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.LH Scheduling Ltr-Day.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 &942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• Appeal to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 934 938 942 Ashland Avenue 9-10-25

• Passed 4-3-0 Adopted As Amended

27. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Vincent Cornell, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 934 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 2.

• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Unit 5.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.LH Scheduling Ltr-Day.6-24-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Units 1 & 2.LH Scheduling Ltr-HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Unit 2.Video Front Door.6-4-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Unit 2.Video-Movable Wall 6-4-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Unit 2.Video-Water Infiltration Back Staircase.6-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin Hoffman Ltr obo Day.9-10-25

• Passed 4-3-0 Adopted As Amended

28. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Kayla Simonson, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 8.

• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 8.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.LH Scheduling Ltr-Day.6-24-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Units 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 LH Scheduling Ltr HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 942 Ashland Ave.Video Trostle shaking upper rear balcony.6-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin Hoffman Ltr obo Day.9-10-25

• Passed 4-3-0 Adopted As Amended

29. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Jessica Skaare, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 9.

• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 9.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.LH Scheduling Ltr-Day.6-24-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Units 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 LH Scheduling Ltr HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 942 Ashland Ave.Video Trostle shaking upper rear balcony.6-4-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 9-Video-Unstable deck.6-4-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 9.Video-leaking bathroom ceiling.6-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman Ltr obo Day.9-10-25

• Passed 4-3-0 Adopted As Amended

30. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenants, Samuel Perkins & Chloe Cable, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 11.

• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 11.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Units 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 LH Scheduling Ltr HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 942 Ashland Ave.Video Trostle shaking upper rear balcony.6-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman Ltr obo Day.9-10-25

• Passed 4-3-0 Adopted As Amended

31. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenants, Lillian Johnson & Eleanor Rowen, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 12.

• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 12.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.LH Scheduling Ltr-Day.6-24-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Units 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 LH Scheduling Ltr HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 942 Ashland Ave.Video Trostle shaking upper rear balcony.6-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• Appeal to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 934 938 942 Ashland Avenue 9-10-25

• Passed 4-3-0 Adopted As Amended

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

32. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1499 ALBERT STREET NORTH. (File No. J2525R, Assessment No. 258565)

• 1499 Albert St N.SA Ltr&photo 5-8-25.pdf
• 1499 Albert St N.recheck photo 5-16-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

33. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 427 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2522R4, Assessment No. 258582)

• 427 Aurora Ave.SAO.3-19-25
• 427 Aurora Ave.recheck photo.3-26-25
• 427 Aurora Ave.contractor photos.4-7-25
• 427 Aurora Ave.Zimny email chain.6-18-25
• 427 Aurora Ave.STAMP inquiry 7-21-25.pdf
• 427 Aurora Ave.Vendor Invoice Abatements.pdf
• 427 Aurora Ave.Zimny email.7-30-25

34. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 724 CASE AVENUE. (File No. J2512E2, Assessment No. 258327) (Public hearing continued to October 7, 2026)

• 724 Case Ave.Vehicle Abatement Order.pdf

35. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 732 CASE AVENUE. (File No. J2525R, Assessment No. 258565)

• 732 Case Ave.SA Ltr & Photo 5-9-25.pdf
• 732 Case Ave.Photos 5-9-25.pdf
• 732 Case Ave.recheck photos 5-14-25.pdf
• Written Objections.8-5-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

36. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 869 CLARK STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)

• 869 Clark St.SAO Ltr+Photo 4-10-25.pdf
• 869 Clark St.Photos 4-10-25.pdf
• 869 Clark St.Recheck photos 4-17-25.pdf
• 869 Clark St.Contractor photos 5-9-25 (loaded 5-12-25).pdf
• 869 and 875 Clark St.email chain 7-24-25.pdf
• 869-875 Clark St.Panzer email 8-25-25.pdf
• 869 Clark St.Sale Recorded 4-12-24.pdf
• searched result 8-28-25.pdf
• 869 Clark St.Warranty Deed 4-12-24.pdf
• Related: 923 Burr St.Relase of MN Notice of Potential Claim 3-9-18.pdf
• 923 Burr St.Transfer of Death Deed 11-6-17.pdf
• Related 903 Burr St.General Warranty Deed 7-13-23.pdf
• 869-875 Clark St.County Recorder response 8-28-25.pdf
• 869 and 875 Clark Street.RC recorder info.9-3-25
• 869 & 675 Clark St.email chain 9-16-25.pdf

37. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 875 CLARK STREET. (File No. J2524R, Assessment No. 258563)

• 875 Clark St.SAO Ltr+photo 4-10-25.pdf
• 875 Clark St.photos 4-10-25.pdf
• 875 Clark St.recheck photos 4-17-25.pdf
• 875 Clark St.contractor photos 5-9-25 (loaded 5-12-25).pdf
• 869-875 Clark St.Panzer email 8-25-25.pdf
• 869-875 Clark St.email chain 7-24-25.pdf
• 875 Clark St.Summary of Sale 4-12-24.pdf
• 875 Clark St.Warranty Deed 4-12-24.pdf
• 875 Clark St.Warranty Deed 5-9-25.pdf
• 875 Clark St.Summary of Sale 5-9-25.pdf
• 875 Clark St.RC Info searched 8-28-25.pdf
• Related 903 Burr St.General Warranty Deed 7-13-23.pdf
• Related 923 Burr St.Transfer of Death Deed 11-6-17.pdf
• Related 923 Burr St.Relase of MN Notice of Potential Claim 3-9-18.pdf
• 869-875 Clark St.County Recorder response 8-28-25.pdf
• 869 and 875 Clark Street.RC recorder info.9-3-25
• 869 & 675 Clark St.email chain 9-16-25.pdf

38. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 263 CURTICE STREET WEST. (File No. J2507T1, Assessment No. 258537)

• 263 Curtice St W.TGW 7-11-24.pdf
• 263 Curtice St W.SA Ltr +photo 7-11-24.pdf
• 263 Curtice St W.Photos 7-11-24.pdf
• 263 Curtice St W.Photo 7-26-24.pdf
• 263 Curtice St W.Contractor photos 8-14-24.pdf
• 8-14-2024 Warners Invoice (1).pdf
• 263 Curtice St W.Vang email 10-22-25.pdf

39. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1762 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. VB2510A, Assessment No. 258833)

• 1762 Englewood Ave.Reg Notice 11-27-24.pdf
• 1762 Englewood Ave.Warning Ltr 12-27-24.pdf
• 1762 Englewood Ave.Mortimer Ltr.6-12-25
• 1762 Englewood WP 7-11-25
• 1762 Englewood Ave.Zimny Eggen email chain.7-14-25
• 1762 Englewood Ave.Vang email 1-21-26.pdf

40. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 360 KENNARD STREET. (File No. J2512B2, Assessment No. 258118)

• 360 Kennard St.Naylor email 8-12-25.pdf
• 360 Kennard St.Vang email 10-9-25.pdf
• 360 Kennard St.Vang email 12-11-25.pdf
• 1749 Wilson Ave.Police Report 3-4-25.pdf
• 360 Kennard St.Google Map.pdf

41. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 650 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J2512E, Assessment No. 258322)

• 650 Lafond Ave.SA Ltr & Photo 1-6-25.pdf
• 650 Lafond Ave.Photo from SA 1-6-25.pdf
• 650 Lafond Ave.recheck photo 1-13-25.pdf
• 650 Lafond Ave.PA EC Ltr 1-27-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

42. Third Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 401 ROSE AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 25-14.

• 401 Rose Ave E.RR Notice of PH Ltr.6-5-25.pdf
• 401 Rose Ave E.Mitchell Ltr 6-27-25
• 401 Rose Ave E.Cert of Code Compl 10-7-25.pdf

43. Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 670 SIMS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the September 17, 2025, City Council Public Hearing.

• 670 Sims Ave.OTA 5-28-25
• 670 Sims Ave.PH 8-12-25
• 670 Sims Ave.Condemnation 5-29-14
• 670 Sims Ave.SHPO Form 7-17-23
• 670 Sims Ave.Photos 5-29-14
• 670 Sims Ave.Photos 6-24-14
• 670 Sims Ave.Photos 4-18-23
• 670 Sims Ave.Photos 5-1-25
• 670 Sims Ave.Photo 5-30-25
• 670 Sims Ave.Photos 7-14-25.pdf
• 670 Sims Ave Summary.pdf
• 670 Sims Ave.Carreno R-R Ltr.8-15-25
• 670 Sims Ave.Carreno R-R Ltr.8-28-25
• 670 Sims Ave.chain email 9-17-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

44. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 676 THIRD STREET EAST. (File No. J2504E1, Assessment No. 258313)

• 676 Third St E.SA Letter 6-6-24.pdf
• 676 Third St E.Photos 6-6-24.pdf
• 676 Third St E.SA Letter 6-14-24.pdf
• 676 Third St E.EC Letter & Bill 6-14-24.pdf
• 676 Third St E.Photos 6-14-24.pdf

45. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1760 WILSON AVENUE. (File No. J2525R1, Assessment No. 258589) (Amend to delete)

• 1760 Wilson Ave.Vang email 10-22-25.pdf
• 1760 Wilson Ave.Vang email 2-2-26.pdf

46. Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up service during May 12 to 28, 2025. (File No. J2525R, Assessment No. 258565)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2525R.258565

47. Ratifying the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement service billed during January 22 to February 18, 2025. (File No. J2512E, Assessment No. 258322)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2512E.258322

48. Ratifying the assessment for Graffiti Removal service during February 28 to March 28, 2025. (File No. J2510P, Assessment No. 258409)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2510P.258409

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

49. Ratifying the assessment for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) service during May 2025. (File No. 2506T, Assessment No. 259008)

• Notice Assessment Roll 2506T.259008

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

50. Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during March 1, 2024 to February 17, 2025. (File No. VB2512, Assessment No. 258825)

• Notice Assessment Roll VB2512.258825

51. Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during March 2025. (File No. J2512B, Assessment No. 258112)

• Notice Assessment Roll J2512B.258112

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