City Council - March 04, 2026 - Councilmember Johnson will be participating remotely.   3/4/2026

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 City’s cost for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of September 2025 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 31, 2026 and City Council public hearing for May 6, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2602C, Assessment No. 262001)

• Report of Completion J2602C.262001
• Assessment Roll J2602C.262001

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

2. Approving the City’s cost for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of November 2025 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 31, 2026 and City Council public hearing for May 6, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2603C, Assessment No. 262002)

• Report of Completion J2603C.262002
• Assessment Roll J2603C.262002

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

3. Authorizing the City to enter into a master contract with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to allow the City to receive and administer state funds for the operation of Right Track.

• Right Track MGC Agree Draft

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

4. Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreements (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and AFSCME Council 5, Clerical - Local 2508 and Technical - Local 1842.

• 2026-2028 AFSCME Technical Labor Agreement
• AFSCME Technical MOA Equitable Language Premiums
• 2026-2028 AFSCME Clerical Technical Summary Agreement
• 2026-2028 AFSCME Clerical Labor Agreement
• AFSCME Clerical MOA Boot Allowance
• AFSCME Clerical MOA Equitable Language Premiums
• AFSCME Clerical MOA Police Uniform

5. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for grant funds of $40,000 from Midway Men’s Club.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving Ordinance Permits 20220010212, 20220010214, 20230010216, 20240010217 - 20240010219, 20250010220, 20250010221 for Roadway - Sidewalk Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site, for roadway sidewalks in various locations on Highland Bridge (District 15, Ward 3).

• Permits-VariousSidewalks-ExhibitAforCC.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

7. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage license now held by Dale Transmission Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Dale Transmission Auto Repair (License ID #DSIBLAUTO-00123-2025) for the premises located at 965 Pierce Butler Route.

• Business Application Details
• License Application Notification
• License Condition Affidavit

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

8. Authorizing the Fire Department to donate rope rescue equipment to the Department of the Air Force 133rd Air Lift Wing.

• Attachment A.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

9. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds, in an amount of up to $50,000, from the Saint Paul Foundation for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment and Training Program for program year 2026.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

10. Accepting the gift of airfare, lodging, meals, and other travel expenses from the Austin Fire Department for Deputy Chief Brittney Baker to participate as an assessor for the EMS process.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

11. Approving the application for change of ownership of the Liquor Off Sale and Tobacco Shop license now held by B’s Liquors LLC d/b/a B’s Liquors (License ID #DSIBLLOFS-000473-2025 and #DSIBLTOBAC-000475-2025) for the premises located at 1047 Hudson Rd.

• Business Details Application
• License Application Notification
• License Condition Affidavit

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

12. Authorizing the City Council to expend up to $450.00 for food and refreshments at a Ward 6 Community Engagement Event in March 2026.

• Failed 7-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

13. Electing the officers of the City Council, Council committees, and appointing Council Members to the Audit Committee.

• 2026 City Council Organization

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted As Amended

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

14. Adopting the geothermal energy franchise by The Heights Community Energy, Inc.

• THCE Schedule A
• 02182026

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

15. Granting authority to the Port Authority to issue and sell bonds in the principal amount of approximately $6,000,000, and any bonds to refund such bonds, to secure such bonds with a pledge of the full faith, credit and resources of the City (the “City”) and to use the proceeds derived from the sale of such bonds to pay the cost and expense necessarily to be incurred by said Port Authority for a portion of the cost of the redevelopment of part of the St. Joseph’s hospital site.

• SPPA Board Memo
• SPPA Resolution No. 4843
• TIF Modification to Redevelopment Plan
• Property Inspection and Evaluation Report
• St Joes City Council Presentation
• Public comments

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

16. Amending section 310.01 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to create new fee categories and associated license fees for Transportation Network Companies.

• Exhibit #1

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

SUSPENSION ITEM

Amending Section 193.04 of the Legislative Code (Title XIX) to temporarily extend the pre-eviction notice period in Section 193.04 from 30-days to 60-days.

• Public comments
• ORD 26-18 MKH Response Letter_03.30.2026

First Reading

17. Granting the application of Xcel Energy to rezone property at 325 Commercial St from H1 Residential to I1 Light Industrial and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map.

• 325 Commercial Rezoning PC Resolution
• Planning Commission minutes February 6, 2026
• 325 Commercial St Rezoning Staff Packet
• Zoning Committee minutes January 29, 2026
• 325 Commercial St 60-day Extension Letter

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over to Second Reading

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

18. Amending Chapters 65 and 66 of the Legislative Code pertaining to drive-through sales and services and walk-up service windows.

• Table 66-321
• Table 66-421
• PC Resolution- Drive Throughs zoning code amendments- adopted 2024-09-13
• PC memo post PH- Drive Throughs
• Map- Drive Throughs in Saint Paul June 2024
• Drive Throughs in St Paul 2024-09-05
• 10.3 public comment
• 10.15 public comment
• 10.31 public comment
• 11.5 public comment
• 11.6 public comments
• 11.7 public comment
• 11.8 public comments
• 11.12 public comments
• 11.13 public comments
• BRC Letter to Request Layover Drive Through Zoning FINAL
• BRC Letter of Opposition Drive Through Zoning Amendment Final
• TransitMap2
• 2026 public comments

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

19. Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto), and amending the operating budget with respect to the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council TBRA Grant Application for the benefit of Face to Face at 1170 N. Arcade Street (District 5, Ward 6).

• Attachment A

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

20. Transmitting the City's support for the Bronze Line Locally Preferred Alternative to the Metropolitan Council and Ramsey County.

• TCmemo-BronzeLineLPA
• PC Resolution- Bronze Line LPA recommendation
• Bronze Line Demographic Analysis-all (1)
• TC Staff Report- Bronze Line LPA_Final vote
• PPT_Saint Paul City Council_20260304

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

21. Considering the appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to convert an existing lit, freestanding sign to a dynamic display sign at 1305 7th Street West.

• Appeal Application and Supporting Documents
• Zoning Variance Application
• Staff Report
• Board of Zoning Appeals Resolution
• Combined BZA Public Comment
• BZA Meeting Minutes 02 February 2026
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice
• City Council Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice
• Fort Road Fed public comment
• Council Meeting staff presentation

• Passed 7-0-0 Granted

22. Public hearing on grievances about federal immigration operations.

• Public comments

• Passed 7-0-0 Continue Public Hearing

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

27. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 692 HAMLINE AVENUE NORTH AKA 1339 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. VB2512B, Assessment No. 258835) (Amend and public hearing continued to March 4, 2026)

• 692 Hamline Ave N.Vang email 10-27-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted As Amended

35. Second Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1079 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH SAO 25-71.

• 1079 Western Ave N.appeal.11-19-25.pdf
• 1079 Western Ave N.photos 11-12-25.pdf
• 1079 Western Ave N.email chain 11-19-25.pdf
• 1079 Western Ave N.Neely Ltr.11-26-25
• 1079 Western Ave N.photos 1-5-26.pdf
• 1079 Western Ave N.Neely Ltr.1-22-26
• 1079 Western Ave N.Update photos 2-23-26.pdf
• 1079 Western Ave N.Neely Ltr.2-27-26
• 1079 Western Ave N.Zimny link email.2-27-26
• 1079 Western Ave N.Neely Ltr.3-6-26

• Passed 6-1-0 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

23. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1160 CLARENCE STREET. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

• 1150 Clarence St.Respro Invoice 82015.7-14-25.pdf
• 1150 Clarence St.Police Record response 1-15-26.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

24. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1728 CONCORDIA AVENUE (1724 CONCORDIA AVENUE). (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

• 1728 Concordia Ave.Respro Invoice 82118 7-28-25.pdf
• 1728 Concordia Ave.Police Report 7-25-25.pdf
• 1728 Concordia Ave Payment Receipt.pdf
• Owner's Report 1728 Concordia Ave.pdf
• 1728 Concordia Ave.email chain 1-20-26.pdf
• 1728 Concordia Ave.email chain 1-30-26.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

25. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 384 EARL STREET. (File No. J2513TW1, Assessment No. 258595)

• 384 Earl St.Ali contested email 8-8-25.pdf
• 384 Earl St.email chain 10-22-25.pdf
• 384 Earl St.Complaint Worksheet 5-27-25.pdf
• 384 Earl St.Photos 6-2-25.pdf
• 384 Earl St.Inspection Sheet 6-2-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

26. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1556 GROTTO STREET NORTH. (File No. J2605B, Assessment No. 268104)

• 1556 Grotto St N.Respro Receivables Invoice 82493 9-8-25.pdf
• 1556 Grotto St.Hoffman email 1-14-26.pdf
• 1556 Grotto St N.Vang email 1-15-26.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

28. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 708 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 26-8.

• 708 Hawthorne Ave E.appeal.12-27-22
• 708 Hawthorne Ave E.photos 12-15-22.pdf
• 708 Hawthorne Ave E. Eisenhart Ltr.1-6-23
• 708 Hawthorne Ave work plan.submitted 1-17-23
• 708 Hawthorne Ave.Smoke & Carbon detector affidavit
• 708 Hawthorne Ave.Building Solutions basement engineering report.1-9-23
• 708 Hawthorne Ave. Affordable Electric estimate.1-16-23
• 708 Hawthorne Ave E. Eisenhart Ltr.1-20-23
• 708 Hawthorne Ave E.photos 2-24-26.pdf
• 708 Hawthorne Ave E.McCoy Ltr.2-27-26

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

29. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1201 JACKSON STREET. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

• 1201 Jackson St.Respro Invoice 7-28-25.pdf
• 1201 Jackson St.Police Report 7-28-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

30. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1377 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 26-9.

• 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.appeal.1-15-26
• 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.photos 1-16-26.pdf
• 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.photos 1-17-26.pdf
• 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.Skweres Ltr.1-29-30
• 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.photos 2-27-26.pdf
• 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.Skweres Ltr.3-6-26 (SAO MF)
• 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.Skweres Ltr.3-13-26 (SAO MF)

31. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1814 PINEHURST AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

• 1814 Pinehurst Ave.Respro Invoice 7-7-25.pdf
• 1814 Pinehurst Ave.Police Report 7-3-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

32. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 847 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

• 847 Seventh St W.Respro Invoice 7-7-25.pdf
• 847 Seventh St W.Police Report 7-4-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

33. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 273 (275) SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

• 275 Sherburne Ave.Respro Invoice 81944 7-7-25.pdf
• 275 Sherburne Ave.Data Request messages.pdf
• 275 Sherburne Ave.Police Report 7-3-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

34. Appeal of Susan K. Smith to a Summary Abatement Order at 1496 UPPER AFTON ROAD.

• 1496 Upper Afton Rd.appeal 2-9-26.pdf
• 1496 Upper Afton Rd.photos 2-2-26.pdf
• 1496 Upper Afton Rd.Kedrowski email & photos 2-17-26.pdf
• 1496 Upper Afton Rd.Smith Ltr.2-20-26 (SAO)
• 1496 Upper Afton Rd.Zimny email.2-23-26

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

36. Appeal of Faustin Grant Felmlee to a Correction Notice at 222 WINIFRED STREET EAST.

• 222 Winifred St E.appeal.2-10-26
• 222 Winifred St E.photos 2-10-26.pdf
• 222 Winifred St. E.Felmlee Ltr.2-20-26 (CN)

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

37. Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during July 2025. (File No. J2603B, Assessment No. 268102)

• Assessment Roll J2603B.268102

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

38. Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during September 2025. (File No. J2605B, Assessment No. 268104)

• Assessment Roll J2605B.268104

• Failed 7-0-0 Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

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