City Council - May 27, 2026 5/27/2026

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ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate activity budget to more accurately record grant awards from the Saint Paul Police Foundation.
- 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
2. Authorizing the City to enter into a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Active Transportation funding for the Lafayette Trail Connection Project.
- 164-590-001ATAgreeCOMPLETE.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
3. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70, for the purpose of ensuring adequate staffing, training and operational continuity during a period of staffing shortages in the Saint Paul Regional Water Services Production Division.
- Operating Engineer L70 MOA Staffing Issues SPRWS Prod Div 05122026.pdf
4. Authorizing payment in the amount of $12,818.89 in full and final settlement of claim of Deborah Brisch-Cramer.
- C240177- Release.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
5. Approving Ordinance Permit 20240020403 for Storm Sewer Collection infrastructure installed by the Saint Paul Port Authority on The Heights project site.
- Exhibit A.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
7. Appointing and Authorizing the Execution of a Master Legal Services Agreement with Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- Agreement.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
7. Appointing and Authorizing the Execution of a Master Legal Services Agreement with Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- Agreement.pdf
- 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 Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota.
- 2026 Bricklayer MOA Wage and Fringe.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
10. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82 for the May 2026 Wage and Fringe Adjustment.
- Painters MOA May 2026 Wage and Fringe Adjustment.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
11. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Police Federation for the purpose of changing the length of the eligibility list for the classification of Police Officer.
- Police MOA Eligibility List Length Police Officer.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
6. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Ia Xiong to serve as the City’s Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
8. Exercising the City's Authority to Opt-in to, and Support, the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority (“EDA”). (Laid over from May 27, 2026)
- Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over
12. Amending the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendation submitted by the Administrative Law Judge, and adopting them as amended, concerning the Auto Repair 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 and imposing the presumptive matrix penalty and amending the license conditions. (Licensee will speak to Council on their own behalf).
- Exhibit #1.pdf
- Exhibit #2.pdf
- Exhibit #3.pdf
- Exhibit #4.pdf
- Exhibit #5.pdf
- Exhibit #6.pdf
- Exhibit #7.pdf
- Exhibit #8.asf
- Exhibit #9.pdf
- Exhibit #10.pdf
- Exhibit #11.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
13. Approving a Legislative Hearing Fee Waiver Pilot Program for the remainder of 2026.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
14. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Melanie McMahon to serve as the City's Director of Planning and Economic Development.
- Passed 6-1-0 Adopted
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
15. Approving five (5) applications of the Grand Avenue Business Association for sound level variances in order to present amplified sound for the Grand Old Day event on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 640 Grand Avenue, South of the intersection of Grand Avenue and Grotto Street S. and 791 Grand Avenue, 917 Grand Avenue, 1055 Grand Avenue, and 1549 Grand Avenue - Macalester College Parking Lot.
- Application_Grand_1055.pdf
- Application_Grand_1549.pdf
- Application_Grand_640.pdf
- Application_Grand_742_791.pdf
- Application_Grand_917.pdf
- ENS1.pdf
- Map_1055.pdf
- Map_1549.pdf
- Map_640.pdf
- Map_742.pdf
- Map_791.pdf
- Map_917.pdf
- Owners_Grand1055.pdf
- Owners_Grand1549.pdf
- Owners_Grand640.pdf
- Owners_Grand742_791.pdf
- Owners_Grand917.pdf
- OwnersList_1055.pdf
- OwnersList_1549.pdf
- OwnersList_640.pdf
- OwnersList_742.pdf
- OwnersList_791.pdf
- OwnersList_917.pdf
- Applicant_Grand.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
16. 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 Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Redevelopment Grant for the benefit of Afton Park Development’s Mixed-Use Redevelopment at 841-857 Grand Avenue (District 16, Ward 2).
- Financial Analysis.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
17. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department for the Capitol Region Watershed District Maintenance Grant for the green roof located at Fire Department Station 1/Headquaters building.
- Final.pdf
- RES 26-670.pdf
- Capitol Region Watershed District Grant Financial Analysis.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
18. Authorizing the City to accept $6,800,061 in HOME-ARP funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and amending the 2026 budget to incorporate these funds into the federal grant budget.
- RES PH 26-126 HOME ARP Financial Analysis.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
18. Authorizing the City to accept $6,800,061 in HOME-ARP funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and amending the 2026 budget to incorporate these funds into the federal grant budget.
- RES PH 26-126 HOME ARP Financial Analysis.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
19. Adopting the Climate Action and Resilience Plan Update
- Draft CARP Update.pdf
- Public comments.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
20. Making finding on the appealed of Emmett Owens, Jr., to the nuisance abatement ordered for 233 BATES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-28. (Public Hearing continued to June 10, 2026)
- 233 Bates Ave.Owens Ltr.4-17-26 (SAO).pdf
- 233 Bates Ave.photos #1 5-26-26.pdf
- 233 Bates Ave.photos #2 5-26-26.pdf
- 233 Bates Ave.photos #3 5-26-26.pdf
- 233 Bates Ave.Owens Ltr.5-29-26.pdf
- 233 & 239 Bates Ave.Owens Ltr.6-5-26.pdf
21. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2170 HIGHWOOD AVENUE. (File No. J2511E1, Assessment No. 258325) (Amend to delete)
- 2170 Highlwood Ave.email chain 10-27-25.pdf
- 2170 Highwood Ave-rescheduled hearing email chain 11-3-25.pdf
- 2170 Highwood Ave.Vang email 11-14-25.pdf
- 2170 Highwood Ave.Zimny email.4-15-26.pdf
- 2170 Highwood Ave.Vang email 5-27-26.pdf
22. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2170 HIGHWOOD AVENUE. (File No. J2512E1, Assessment No. 258326) (Amend to delete)
- 2170 Highwood Ave.Vang email 11-14-25.pdf
- 2170 Highwood Ave.Zimny email.4-15-26.pdf
23. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2170 HIGHWOOD AVENUE. (File No. J2601E1, Assessment No. 268302) (Amend to delete)
- 2170 Highwood Ave.Zimny email.4-15-26.pdf
- 2170 Highwood Ave.Vang email 5-27-26.pdf
24. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2170 HIGHWOOD AVENUE. (File No. J2602E1, Assessment No. 268304) (Amend to delete)
- 2170 Highwood Ave.Zimny email.4-15-26.pdf
- 2170 Highwood Ave.Vang email 5-27-26.pdf
25. Second Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1377 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 26-19. (Public hearing continued to June 10, 2026)
- 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.Skweres Ltr.3-6-26 (SAO MF).pdf
- 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.Skweres Ltr.3-13-26 (SAO MF).pdf
- 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.photos 5-5-26.pdf
- 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.Skweres Ltr.5-8-26.pdf
- 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.Inspector photos 5-26-26.pdf
- 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.Skweres Ltr.5-29-26.pdf
26. Appeal of Melanie Baker to a Summary Abatement Order and Vehicle Abatement Order at 1884 MONTANA AVENUE EAST.
- 1884 Montana Ave E.appeal.4-30-26.pdf
- 1884 Montana Ave E.alley view.pdf
- 1884 Montana Ave E.Photos 4-24-26.pdf
- 1884 Montana Ave E.photo 5-12-26.pdf
- 1884 Montana Ave E.Baker Ltr.5-15-26 (SAO).pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
27. Appeal of Joseph Richardson to a Summary Abatement Order at 1875 NORTH PARK DRIVE.
- 1875 North Park Drive.appeal.5-5-26.pdf
- 1875 North Park Dr. photo #1 4-30-26.pdf
- 1875 North Park Dr. photo #2 4-30-26.pdf
- 1875 North Park Dr. photo #3 4-30-26.pdf
- 1875 North Park Dr. photo #4 4-30-26.pdf
- 1875 North Park Dr. photo #5 4-30-26.pdf
- 1875 N. Park Dr.Richardson Ltr.5-15-26 (SAO).pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
ADJOURNMENT
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City Council - May 27, 2026 5/27/2026

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate activity budget to more accurately record grant awards from the Saint Paul Police Foundation.

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

2. Authorizing the City to enter into a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Active Transportation funding for the Lafayette Trail Connection Project.

4. Authorizing payment in the amount of $12,818.89 in full and final settlement of claim of Deborah Brisch-Cramer.

5. Approving Ordinance Permit 20240020403 for Storm Sewer Collection infrastructure installed by the Saint Paul Port Authority on The Heights project site.

7. Appointing and Authorizing the Execution of a Master Legal Services Agreement with Barnes & Thornburg LLP

7. Appointing and Authorizing the Execution of a Master Legal Services Agreement with Barnes & Thornburg LLP

9. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2026 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota.

10. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82 for the May 2026 Wage and Fringe Adjustment.

11. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Police Federation for the purpose of changing the length of the eligibility list for the classification of Police Officer.

FOR DISCUSSION

6. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Ia Xiong to serve as the City’s Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections.

8. Exercising the City's Authority to Opt-in to, and Support, the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority (“EDA”). (Laid over from May 27, 2026)

13. Approving a Legislative Hearing Fee Waiver Pilot Program for the remainder of 2026.

14. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Melanie McMahon to serve as the City's Director of Planning and Economic Development.

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

17. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department for the Capitol Region Watershed District Maintenance Grant for the green roof located at Fire Department Station 1/Headquaters building.

18. Authorizing the City to accept $6,800,061 in HOME-ARP funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and amending the 2026 budget to incorporate these funds into the federal grant budget.

18. Authorizing the City to accept $6,800,061 in HOME-ARP funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and amending the 2026 budget to incorporate these funds into the federal grant budget.

19. Adopting the Climate Action and Resilience Plan Update

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

20. Making finding on the appealed of Emmett Owens, Jr., to the nuisance abatement ordered for 233 BATES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-28. (Public Hearing continued to June 10, 2026)

21. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2170 HIGHWOOD AVENUE. (File No. J2511E1, Assessment No. 258325) (Amend to delete)

22. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2170 HIGHWOOD AVENUE. (File No. J2512E1, Assessment No. 258326) (Amend to delete)

23. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2170 HIGHWOOD AVENUE. (File No. J2601E1, Assessment No. 268302) (Amend to delete)

24. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2170 HIGHWOOD AVENUE. (File No. J2602E1, Assessment No. 268304) (Amend to delete)

25. Second Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1377 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 26-19. (Public hearing continued to June 10, 2026)

26. Appeal of Melanie Baker to a Summary Abatement Order and Vehicle Abatement Order at 1884 MONTANA AVENUE EAST.

27. Appeal of Joseph Richardson to a Summary Abatement Order at 1875 NORTH PARK DRIVE.

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.

6. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Ia Xiong to serve as the City’s Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections.

8. Exercising the City's Authority to Opt-in to, and Support, the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority (“EDA”). (Laid over from May 27, 2026)

13. Approving a Legislative Hearing Fee Waiver Pilot Program for the remainder of 2026.

14. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Melanie McMahon to serve as the City's Director of Planning and Economic Development.

17. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department for the Capitol Region Watershed District Maintenance Grant for the green roof located at Fire Department Station 1/Headquaters building.

18. Authorizing the City to accept $6,800,061 in HOME-ARP funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and amending the 2026 budget to incorporate these funds into the federal grant budget.

19. Adopting the Climate Action and Resilience Plan Update

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.

ADJOURNMENT