City Council - June 10, 2026   6/10/2026

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 of providing Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree Removal services during February to April 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 7, 2026 and City Council public hearing for August 19, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2605T, Assessment No. 269005)

• Report of Completion 2605T.269005.pdf
• Assessment Roll 2605T.269005.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

2. Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for scope related to the federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) grant for the Twin Cities Electric Vehicle Mobility Network (Project Title: Evie Carshare) through the Metropolitan Council’s Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) regional solicitation in the 2026-2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement plan.

• 164-080-021AgreeFA_Draft_ToLPA.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

3. Authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to accept $34,941.75 in additional funds and amend the 2026 Special Fund Budget for an amended award from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Crime Victim Services grant program.

• SIGNED CVS-2026-STPAULAO-074GRANTAGREEMENT -- City signed on 9.9.2025.pdf
• RES 26-899.pdf
• CVS 2026 Grant Amendment Agreement.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

4. Establishing the rate of pay for the classification of Production Operations Manager, Grade 020 in EG 09, Saint Paul Supervisors Organization.

• Production Operations Manager.xlsx.pdf
• Production Operations Manager FINAL spec.docx.pdf

5. Authorizing signature of the Joint Powers Agreement between the Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation and Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD).

• McMurray Fields JPA DRAFT.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Gas Station (License ID #DSIBLFUEL-000709-2026) and Tobacco Shop (License ID #DSIBLTOBAC-000710-2026) licenses now held by Northport Energy LLC d/b/a NP Lexington C-Store for the premises located at 374 Lexington Pkwy N.

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

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417 for the 2026 June Wage and Fringe Adjustment.

• SprinklerFitters 2026 MOA June Wage & Fringe Adjustment.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

9. Approving the Labor Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70.

• 2028 Labor Agreement.pdf
• Operating Engineers L70 2026-2028 Summary Agreement.pdf
• Operating Engineers Local 70 MOA Training & Educ Ctr.pdf
• Operating Engineers Local 70 MOA License Premium Pay.pdf
• Operating Engineers Local 70 MOA On Call SPRWS Distribution Division.pdf
• Operating Engineers Local 70 MOA License Premium Pay Public Works SPRWS.pdf
• Operating Engineers Local 70 MOA MN Paid Family and Medical Leave.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

7. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Tobacco Shop license held by Maryland Supermarket INC d/b/a Maryland Supermarket (License ID #20160002943) for the premises located at 444 Maryland Ave W Ste C.

• Exhibit #1.pdf
• Exhibit #2.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted As Amended

ROLL CALL

11. Honoring the life and legacy of Mark, Melissa, and Gilbert Hortman and proclaiming June 14th, 2026, as Mark, Melissa and Gilbert Hortman Day in Saint Paul.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

10. Recognizing?Immigrant Heritage Month, World Refugee Day, and Caribbean American Heritage Month.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

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.

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

12. Granting the application of AuMer Development Group to rezone property at 213 Bates Avenue from H2 Residential to T1 Traditional Neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.

• Planning Commission Resolution 26-15.pdf
• 213 Bates Ave Rezoning Staff Packet.pdf
• 213 Bates Ave Rezoning City Council Presentation.pdf

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

13. Final Order approving the improvement to the alley bounded by Hatch, Orchard, Kilburn and Ryde. (File No. 19266, Assessment No. 255001)

• Assessment Roll.pdf
• Paula Jelinek public comment.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

14. Approving the application of Saint Paul Pride Festival for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for Saint Paul Pride Festival event on June 13 and 14, 2026, at 725 Raymond Avenue - Dual Citizen.

• Application_STPPF.pdf
• ENS1_STPPF.pdf
• MAP_STPPF.pdf
• Owner_STPPF.pdf
• OWNERS_STPPF.pdf
• Applicant_STPPF.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

15. Amending the 2026 financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $13,000 for the 2024E Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant.

• RES 24-1477.pdf
• RES PH 24-267.pdf
• 2023-2024 HMEP Grant.pdf
• 2024E HMEP Grant.pdf
• 2024E HMEP Grant $13,000 Financial Analysis.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

16. To amend the Parks and Recreation 2026 Grant and Aid Fund for a $500,000 donation from Como Friends, a non-profit to promote, support, preserve and enhance the Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.

• Como Friends Preservation Grants 2026 5.26.26 RES PH 26-135.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

17. Approving the establishment of the Galtier Plaza Tax Increment Financing District (a Redevelopment District) in the Seventh Place Redevelopment Project Area and approving the adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor and the use of a Project Labor Agreement.

• Galtier Redevelopment 06.02.2026.pdf
• Galtier Plaza TIF Plan.pdf
• Bob Muschewske public comment.pdf
• Bill Hanley public comment.pdf
• Galtier_StPaulBT_Letter of Support.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

RECESS The City Council will recess and then convene as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to take up RES 26-926, Galtier Plaza Tax Increment Financing District (a Redevelopment District) in the Seventh Place Redevelopment Project Area and Adopting a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor, (ii) an Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Minnesota Event Tax Increment Financing District, (iii) an HRA Budget Amendment, and (iv) the Execution of a Tax Increment Development Agreement and Related Documents, Including the Issuance of a TIF Note and Forgivable Spending Plan TIF Loan for the Project. HRA will then adjourn and the City Council will reconvene.

ROLL CALL

18. Authorizing the Police Department to accept the 2027-2029 Auto Theft Prevention Program Dedicated Investigator grant from the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension authorizing the execution of the grant agreement and amending the 2026 grant budget and adding activity budget.

• Financial Analysis.pdf
• 2027-2029 Auto Theft Prevention A-ATPP-2027-STPAULCI-001.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

19. Authorizing the Police Department to accept the 2026 Pathways to Policing grant from the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Program authorizing the execution of the grant agreement and amending the 2026 grant budget and adding activity budget.

• Financial Analysis.pdf
• 2026 Pathways to Policing A-PTP-2026-STPAULCI-004.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

27. Second Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2016 FREMONT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-21.

• 2016 Fremont Ave.Puchala Ltr.4-10-26 (SAO MF).pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.TGW Letter 5-4-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.photos 5-5-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.photos #2 5-5-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.photos #3 5-5-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.photos #4 5-5-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.Puchala Ltr.5-6-26 (SAO MF).pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.photos #1 6-2-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.photos #2 6-2-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.photos #3 6-2-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.photos #4 6-2-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.Zimny Puchala email.6-3-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.Puchala Ltr.6-5-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.Puchala Zimny email chain.6-5-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.Puchala photos 6-9-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.Puchala email 6-10-26.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. Second Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1478 AMES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-32. (Public hearing continued to June 10, 2026)

• 1478 Ames Ave.Corcoran Ltr 4-24-26.pdf
• 1478 Ames Ave.Corcoran Ltr.5-15-26 (SAO MF).pdf
• 1478 Ames Ave.Corcoran Ltr.6-5-26.pdf
• 1478 Ames Ave.photos 6-9-26.pdf

21. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1079 ARKWRIGHT STREET in Council File RLH RR 25-31. (Amend to grant additional 180 days)

• 1079 Arkwright St.Notice of PH Ltr.5-4-26.pdf
• 1079 Arkwright St.Zane email 5-22-26.pdf
• 1079 Arkwright St.Beske R-R Ltr.5-29-26.pdf
• 1079 Arkwright St.Vang email 6-3-26.pdf
• 1079 Arkwright St Work Plan Financing Performance Deposit 6-3-26.pdf

22. Making finding on the appeal of Emmett Owens, Jr., to the nuisance abatement ordered for 233 BATES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-28.

• 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
• 233 Bates Ave.Photos #1.6-9-26.pdf
• 233 Bates Ave.Photos #2.6-9-26.pdf

23. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 239 BATES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-60.

• 239 Bates Ave Orders.pdf
• 239 Bates Ave.Owens Ltr.10-24-25.pdf
• 233 & 239 Bates Ave.Owens Ltr.6-5-26.pdf

24. Second Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 399 BLAIR AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-16.

• 399 Blair Ave.Kedrowski photos 5-5-26.pdf
• 399 Blair Ave.Pwo Ltr.5-8-26.pdf
• 399 Blair Ave.photos 5-12-26.pdf
• 399 Blair Ave.Pwo Ltr.5-15-26.pdf
• 399 Blair Ave.Pwo Ltr.6-12-26.pdf
• 399 Blair Ave.Pwo Ltr.6-26-26.pdf
• 399 Blair Ave.Detached Addition Constrxn MGMT Agreement 6-24-26.pdf
• 399 Blair Ave.Detached Addition Construction Plan to DSI 6-25-26.pdf
• 399 Blair Ave.Detached Addition Site Plan 6-25-26.pdf
• 399 Blair Ave.Pwo Ltr.7-10-26.pdf
• 399 Blair Ave.Kedrowski email & photos 7-14-26.pdf

25. Appeal of Tony Pieczykolan to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1474 DANFORTH STREET.

• 1474 Danforth St.appeal.5-15-26.pdf
• 1474 Danforth St.Inspector photos 5-15-26.pdf
• 1474 Danforth St.Notice of Potential Claim 2-27-18.pdf
• 1474 Danforth St.Medical Lien 2-20-18.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

26. Appeal of Mark Puchala to a Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 2016 FREMONT AVENUE EAST.

• appeal 5-21-26.pdf
• 2016 Fremont Ave.email chain 5-26-26.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

28. 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
• 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.photos 6-9-26.pdf

29. Appeal of Bhargav Gangadhara to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 767 ROBERT STREET SOUTH.

• 767 Robert St S.appeal 5-19-26.pdf
• Eviction Action Complaint.pdf
• 767 Robert St S.Gangadhara Ltr.5-29-26.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

30. Appeal of Todd Davison to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement, which includes Notice of Condemnation Order to Vacate, at 1917 TAYLOR AVENUE.

• 1917 Taylor Ave.appeal 5-20-26.pdf
• 1917 Taylor Ave.VB Reg Letter 5-20-26.pdf
• 1917 Taylor Ave.Photos 4.29.2026.pdf
• 1917 Taylor Ave.Davison Ltr.6-3-26.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

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

• 1079 Western Ave N.Neely Ltr.3-6-26.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

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