City Council - April 22, 2026   4/22/2026

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 914 Central Avenue West a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

• 914 Central Ave.OTA 4-15-26.pdf

2. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate 2026 budget in the Police Special Fund to more accurately reflect expenditures.

• Financial Analysis.pdf

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 the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Clairview Holdings LLC (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-000561-2026), d/b/a Groveland Tap, to add a Gambling Location license and upgrade to full Liquor On Sale and Liquor On Sale Sunday licenses from an existing Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) license (which includes Sunday service) [The establishment will continue to have an existing Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license], located at 1834 St. Clair Avenue.

• Minutes.pdf
• Signed Conditions Affidavit.pdf
• PAULIE Applicant Information.pdf
• Floor Plan.pdf
• Site Plan Layout and Garbage Placement (03-25-2026).pdf
• Street Photos.pdf
• March 2023.pdf
• 6.28.24.pdf
• 1834 St Clair SPPD 2yr Incident Rpt 2026-3-2.pdf
• Letters of Concern or Objection (21).pdf
• District Council Support Letters.pdf
• Letters of Support (180).pdf
• Aerial Photo.pdf
• Zoning Map.pdf
• Plat Map.pdf
• 100' Property Ownership.pdf
• Class N Notice.pdf
• Notice of License Hearing.pdf
• License Hearing Sign-In Sheet.pdf
• Documents received after hearing.pdf
• LHO Recommenation Letter (4-3-2026).pdf
• Email response with signed affidavit.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

4. Authorizing the City to enter into a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for the Maryland Avenue Corridor Study.

• Maryland_Ave_Cost_Share_Agreement_STP-RamseyCo.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

5. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a?donation of $1,000, for?McDonough Recreation Center, donated by?the North End?Community Foundation, to be used for the McDonough Spring Egg Hunt event.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

6. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation of $1,000, donated by the North End Improvement Club, for the McDonough Spring Egg Hunt Event.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

7. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for up to $500,000 from the Ramsey County Environmental Response Fund (ERF) for the Mississippi River Learning Center Peninsula Restoration project.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

8. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for up to $25,000 from the Ramsey County and Minnesota Brownfields Site Assessment Grant Program for the Mississippi River Learning Center project.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

9. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2026 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 110.

• Electricians MOA 2026 Wage & Fringe Adjustment.pdf

10. Authorizing the Police Department (SPPD) to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for FY 2025 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grants, which are federal pass through funds issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

11. Authorizing the City to enter into a Reciprocal Fire Service Agreement, on behalf of the Fire Department, with the Capital City Regional Firefighter’s Association.

• Capital City Regional Firefighter Association Reciprocal Fire Service Agreement.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

12. Accepting the gift of airfare, lodging, registration, and meals from the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) for Firefighter Sarah Reasoner to present at two sessions at the FDIC conference.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

13. Accepting the gift of conference registration for the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) for Interim Fire Chief Greg Duren, Assistant Fire Chief Jeramiah Melquist, and Assistant Chief Tony Farina to participate in the Metro Chief Summit at the FDIC conference.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

14. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR year-round program for S&G Grill LLC Phase 1/3 Perimeter Fence & Safety Improvements project.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

15. Approving the use of Neighborhood STAR grant funds for a change in scope of work for Block Portrait Studios.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

16. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2026 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the United Association of Steamfitters Pipefitters Local No 455.

• Steamfitters Pipefitters MOA 2026 Wage & Fringe Adjustment.pdf

17. Changing the rate of pay for Legal Support Specialist (formerly Legal Secretary) from Grade 030 to Grade 031 of EG 01, AFSCME Clerical.

• Legal Support Specialist.pdf
• Legal Support Specialist Class Spec.pdf

18. Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs associated with hazardous materials team training, exercises or unplanned response deployments in 2026.

• RES 26-647.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

19. Authorizing the City to purchase a used fire truck from the City of Vadnais Heights.

• City to City Fire Engine Purchase Agreement_FINAL.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

20. Accepting the gift of the costs of travel, food, and lodging from the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance for Climate Action Coordinator Liz Boyer to attend the annual gathering of the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance on May 4-8, 2026.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

21. Authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to apply for the 2027 Prosecutor-Based Crime Victim Services 12-Month Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs, for prosecutor-based crime victim services in Ramsey County.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

22. Establishing the rate of pay for Solid Waste Services Crew Leader in Grade 021 of EG 71, Tri-Council Laborers/Groundsworkers.

• Resolution-Financial Analysis Solid Waste Services Crew Leader.xlsx.pdf
• Solid Waste Services Crew Leader.docx.pdf

23. Authorizing the City Council to spend up to $500 for the purchase of light refreshments for the Ward 2 Annual Meeting to be held on May 14, 2026.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

24. Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and AFSCME Local 3757 - Legal.

• 2026-2028 AFSCME Legal Labor Agreement.pdf
• AFSCME Legal 2026-2028 Summary Agreement.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

25. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Deb Barber to serve as the City's Director of Public Works.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

26. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Joe Harney to serve as the City's Office of Financial Services Director.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

27. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Kevin Duong to serve as Communications Manager - Assistant to the Mayor I.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

29. Honoring the Legacy of Yusef Mgeni in the City of St. Paul.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted As Amended

28. Urging European financial institutions to divest from companies that enable the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and supporting the delegation of Twin Cities residents advocating for this divestment. (to be withdrawn)

• Passed 5-2-0 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.

First Reading

30. Amending Chapter 66 of the Legislative Code to correct a scrivener’s error related to allowing additional lot coverage for providing functional green roof space.

• Planning Commission Staff Report.pdf
• Planning Commission Res.pdf
• signed.pdf

31. Updating Chapter 310 of the Legislative Code (Title XXIX) pertaining to Uniform License Procedures to extend payment of license renewal fees owed in calendar year 2026.

• Extension of License Fee Ordinance.pdf

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

32. Adding Ch. 44A to the Administrative Code to institute training, reporting, and programming related to the City’s relationship with civil immigration laws and enforcement practices under Administrative Code Chapter 44.

• Ord 26-19.pdf
• Public comments.pdf
• CAO Memo on Chapter 44A with Letter (Not privileged).pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

33. Authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept the donation of $4,416 from the St. Paul Parks Conservancy to support a variety of projects and programs, including employee development initiatives, and to amend the 2026 Budget to support the appropriations.

• RES PH 26-80.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

34. Approving the application of Xcel Energy for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for Xcel Energy infrastructure/utility work on the CP RR Crossing at Eagle Parkway and Shepard Road, from Thursday, May 7 to Thursday, May 21, 2026, on Eagle Parkway from Shepard Road to North Chestnut Street.

• Application_XcelRR.pdf
• ENS1.pdf
• Map_XcelRR.pdf
• Owner_XcelRR.pdf
• Owners_XcelRR.pdf
• Applicant_XcelRR.pdf
• Andrea Gilats public comment.pdf
• Michael Noonan public comment.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

35. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $20,594.31 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina.

• MNTF1 $20,594.31 Financial Analysis.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

36. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $4,666.66 for the donations from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation and Firefighters Union Local 21 to support the Fire Explorers program.

• Fire Explorers Donation $4,666.66.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

37. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $5,812.05 for the reimbursement from the Minnesota Professional Firefighters Association for firefighter helmets for Fire Ops 101 training.

• MPFF Reimbursement $5,812.05.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 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

38. Appeal of Ronald Staeheli, on behalf of Diane Staeheli, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 358 ARBOR STREET.

• 358 Arbor St.appeal.3-5-26.pdf
• 358 Arbor St.photos 2-26-26.pdf
• 358 Arbor St.Staeheli Ltr.4-3-26.pdf
• 358 Arbor St.Inspection Jan 23 2026 email.pdf
• Keith email.pdf
• 358 Arbor St.deficiency list sent by appellant 4-6-26.pdf
• Sec. 299F.362 MN Statutes.pdf
• 358 Arbor St.Staeheli Ltr.4-10-26 Rev..pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

39. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 821 and 823 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2522R3, Assessment No. 258581)

• 821-823 Edmund Ave.SA&Photo 3-17-25.pdf
• 821-823 Edmund Ave.Photo 3-14-25.pdf
• 821-823 Edmund Ave.Photo 3-21-25.pdf
• 821-823 Edmund Ave.Vang email 4-22-26.pdf

40. Appeal of Orzugul Kahramonova, Art Investment Group, to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice, which includes Certificate of Occupancy Revocation and Order to Vacate, at 100 GEORGE STREET EAST.

• 100 George St E.appeal.3-9-26.pdf
• 100 George St E.Photos taken 11-18-25.pdf
• 100 George St E.Photos taken 12-04-2025.pdf
• 100 George St E.Photos taken 1-08-26.pdf
• 100 George St E.Photos taken 2-10-26.pdf
• 100 George St E.Email chain between RP and Inspector.pdf
• 100 George St E.revocation notice.2-27-26.pdf
• 100 George St E.email chain 3-23-26.pdf
• 100 George St.Kahramonova Ltr.3-27-26.pdf
• 100 George St.Kahramonova Zimny email.4-8-26.pdf
• 100 George St.Kahramonova Ltr.4-10-26.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

41. Appeal of Chris Schwartz, to a Correction Notice-1st Notice at 1112 KINGSFORD STREET.

• 1112 Kingsford St.appeal.2-18-26.pdf
• 1112 Kingsford St.Schwartz Ltr.2-27-26.pdf
• 1112 Kingsford St.Demarest email 3-9-26.pdf
• 1112 Kingsford St.Schwartz Ltr.3-13-26 (CofO).pdf
• 1112 Kingsford St.Schwartz Ltr.4-3-26 (CofO).pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

42. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 900 LAUREL AVENUE. (File No. J2511R1, Assessment No. 258551)

• 900 Laurel Ave.Overfors contested chain email 2-13-25.pdf
• 900 Laurel Ave.SA Ltr+photo 10-3-24.pdf
• 900 Laurel Ave.photo 10-3-24.pdf
• 900 Laurel Ave.Contractor photos 10-25-24.pdf
• Kamish Invoice 10-25-2024 Cleanups (2).pdf
• 900 Laurel Ave.Vang email 4-22-26.pdf

43. Appeal of Gomaa Elzamel to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice, Second Notice at 1090 LOEB STREET.

• 1090 Loeb St.appeal 3-9-26.pdf
• 1090 Loeb St.Photos.2-27-26.pdf
• 1090 Loeb St.Elzamel Ltr.4-3-26.pdf
• 1090 Loeb St.Elzamel Ltr.4-10-26.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

44. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 133 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2513R1, Assessment No. 258558)

• 133 Magnolia Ave E.SA Ltr+photo 10-18-24.pdf
• 133 Magnolia Ave E.photo from SA 10-18-24.pdf
• 133 Magnolia Ave E.recheck photo10-25-24.pdf
• 11-11-2024 Kamish Garbage Invoice.pdf
• 133 Magnolia Ave E.Vang email 4-22-26.pdf

45. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 583 MARSHALL AVENUE. (File No. J2526R4, Assessment No. 258594) (Amend to delete)

46. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 580 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2527R1, Assessment No. 258601)

• 580 Minnehaha Ave E.email chain 9-16-25.pdf
• 580 Minnehaha Ave E.photos done by crew 6-11-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

47. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 580 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2525R2, Assessment No. 258590)

• 580 Minnehaha Ave E.email chain 9-16-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

48. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1846 MONTREAL AVENUE. (File No. VB2601B, Assessment No. 268903)

49. Appeal of Darren Bergstrom, Occupant, to a Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 306 SIDNEY STREET EAST.

• 306 Sidney St E.appeal.4-7-26.pdf
• 306 Sidney St E.Photos #1 3-27-26.pdf
• 306 Sidney St E.Photos #2 3-27-26.pdf
• 306 Sidney St E.Photos #3 3-27-26.pdf
• 306 Sidney St E. SPPD 5-Year Call Log.pdf
• 306 Sidney St. Bergstrom Ltr.4-17-26.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

50. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1440 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2517R1, Assessment No. 2585666) (Continue Public Hearing to April 22, 2026)

• 1440 Snelling Ave N.SA Ltr+photo 1-3-25.pdf
• 1440 Snelling Ave N.Photos 1-3-25.pdf
• 1440 Snelling Ave N.Contractor Photos 1-23-25.pdf
• 1-23-2025 cleanup invoice (2).pdf
• 1440 Snelling Ave N.Vang email 4-22-26.pdf

51. Amending Council File RLH VO 25-23, adopted November 19, 2025, to grant Paris Gety an additional extension to a Condemnation a Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate and a Summary Abatement Order for property at 855 THIRD STREET EAST.

• 855 Third St E.Order 10-28-25.pdf
• 855 Third St E.email chain 4-9-26.pdf
• 855 Third St E.Vang email 4-9-26.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

52. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1451 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2519R2, Assessment No. 258575)

• 1451 Thomas Ave.SA Ltr 1-28-25.pdf
• 1451 Thomas Ave.photo 1-28-25.pdf
• 1451 Thomas Ave.Photo 2-4-25.pdf
• 1451 Thomas Ave.SA Ltr 2-5-25.pdf
• 1451 Thomas Ave.Photo 2-12-25.pdf
• 2-19-2025 cleanup invoice (2).pdf
• 1451 Thomas Ave.Zimny email.6-24-25.pdf
• 1451 Thomas Ave.Vang email 4-22-26.pdf

53. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1141 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2519R1, Assessment No. 258573)

• 1141 University Ave W.SAO 2-13-25.pdf
• 1141 University Ave W.photo 02-21-25.pdf
• Kamish 2-26-2025 Cleanup Invoice (1).pdf
• 1141 University Ave W.photos of text messages 2-24-25.pdf
• 1141 University Avenue W J2519R.Ezlrike email messages 5-14-25.pdf
• 1141 University Ave W.Vang email 4-22-26.pdf

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