City Council - September 23, 2026 9/23/2026

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Attachments

ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1. Amending the Citywide Capital Maintenance budget for the Fleet Services division in the Office of Financial Services
- AO 26-65 Fleet Capital Maintenance 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 Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply to the Metropolitan Council for grant proposals submitted to the Livable Communities Act (LCA) programs for site assessment, cleanup or environmental remediation, other predevelopment activities, and or funding for new construction or redevelopment from LCA Round Two of 2026.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
3. Approving the City’s cost of providing Miscellaneous Abatement services during July to August 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 20, 2026 and City Council public hearing for January 20, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2604A, Assessment No. 268505)
- 268505. J2604A- Resolution Assessment Roll.pdf
- 268505.J2604A- Report of Completion.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
4. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70, for the purpose of providing a pilot program for off-shift differential pay for employees that are regularly scheduled to work on the weekends. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
- 2026-2028 Operating Engineers L70 MOA Off Shift Differential Pay Pilot.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over
5. Authorizing the acceptance of $66,027.29 from the MN Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for solar installation at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility and authorizing the execution of a grant agreement.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
6. Accepting the gift of travel expense and tuition from the Knight Foundation in partnership with the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University for Mayor Kaohly Her to attend the Leading a Government Residents Can See and Trust program from 9/28/2026 - 9/29/2026.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
7. Memorializing a City Council decision to grant the appeals of Jon Knutson, on behalf of Loucks, and Carolyn Wolf, on behalf of Tegra, from the Board of Zoning Appeals decision denying two zoning variances from City Council Resolution 23-1442 for a hotel at United Village Block D (where 43.1% window and door openings are proposed for façade length [a 6.9% variance] and 23.3% for façade area [a 6.7% variance], below the required 50% and 30%) at 1560 University Avenue West.
- UV Hotel presentation 3.11.pdf
- Appeal Application and Supporting Documents.pdf
- Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map List.pdf
- Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice.pdf
- Board Of Zoning Appeals Resolution.pdf
- City Council Hearing Notice Mailing Map List.pdf
- City Council Hearing Notice.pdf
- Combined BZA Public Comment.pdf
- Staff Report.pdf
- UV Hotel Variance.pdf
- Zoning Variance Application.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
8. Memorializing a City Council decision to grant the appeal of Joe Bennett from the Board of Zoning Appeals decision denying a zoning variance to convert an existing lit freestanding sign to dynamic display at 1305 7th Street West.
- 1305 7th Appeal Application and Supporting Documents.pdf
- Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice (1).pdf
- Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map List.pdf
- Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice.pdf
- Board of Zoning Appeals Resolution.pdf
- BZA Meeting Minutes 02 February 2026.pdf
- City Council Hearing Notice Mailing Map List.pdf
- Combined BZA Public Comment.pdf
- Council Meeting staff presentation.pdf
- Fort Road Fed public comment.pdf
- Staff Report.pdf
- Zoning Variance Application.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
9. Setting a public hearing date of November 4, 2026 for 2027 Water Rates and Charges and 2027 Water Fees and Charges.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
10. Accepting the gift of travel expense and tuition from the Knight Foundation in partnership with Harvard University for Mary Xiong to attend the Responsive Cities Network Sprint convening from 9/29/2026 - 09/30/2026.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
11. Authorizing approval of settlement and payment in full and final settlement of the employment-related claim involving former Saint Paul Fire Department employee, Jodie Carroll against the City of St. Paul.
- Financial Analysis.pdf
- Carroll Release Agreement.pdf
- Administrative Code 3.02.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
12. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Police Federation to provide an accelerated program for Police. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
- Police MOA Accelerated Entry Program.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over
13. Approving the application for a Gambling Location license (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-003262-2026) to be added to the existing Liquor On Sale and Liquor On Sale--Sunday licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-000216-2025) held by NS LLC d/b/a Pizza Maya for the premises located at 1324 7th St. W.
- Business Detail Application.pdf
- License Application Notification.pdf
- Resident List.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
14. Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2025 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant from the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal Division to provide hazardous materials training and purchase equipment.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
15. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Council President Rebecca Noecker to the Saint Paul Port Authority Board of Commissioners for a temporary term beginning on September 24, 2026.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
16. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson to the Board of Water Commissioners for a temporary term beginning on September 24, 2026.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
17. Approving a Public Hearing on the Issuance of Conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota (the “HRA”) for a Multifamily Rental Housing Development Project Located at 408 St. Peter Street; Reciting a Proposal for a Housing Finance Program Related to Such Multifamily Rental Housing Development; Approving the Related Project and Program Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C; Authorizing the HRA to Issue Conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and Authorizing the Preparation of Necessary Documents and Materials in Connection with Said Project and Program, and Related Documents, District 17, Ward 2.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
18. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Brian Brown, Mattias Kostov, and Rafe Stanley to the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
19. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Jon Commers to the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (SPPHA).
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
20. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a gift of travel and lodging from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund for two staff members to attend the 2026 Bank On Leadership Training (BOLT) convening in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
FOR DISCUSSION
21. Approving the City of Saint Paul Audit Committee’s next two studies concerning the Department of Safety and Inspections’ Business Licensing Operations and the Public Works Department’s Street Maintenance and Pothole Repair Operations, and authorizing Wilder Research to conduct the respective studies in 2026 and 2027.
- Business Licensing Operations.pdf
- Street Maintenance & Pothole Repair Operations.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
22. Approving adverse action against the Tobacco Shop license (License ID #20100004254) held by Northern Tier Retail LLC d/b/a Speedway #4420 for the premises located at 1125 7th St. W. (Licensee will speak to Council on her own behalf).
- Exhibit #1.pdf
- Exhibit #2.pdf
- Exhibit #3.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
23. Proclaiming September 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day in the City of Saint Paul.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
RECESS The City Council will recess to convene as the Library Board to take up RES 26-1594, Requesting that the City levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency. They will then adjourn the Library Board meeting and reconvene as the City Council.
ROLL CALL
Budget Items
24. Approving a 2027 maximum property tax levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).
- 2027 HRA Proposed Budget.pdf
- HRA Property Tax Levy Rates 2022-2027.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
25. Approving a 2027 maximum property tax levy for the City.
- 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.
Final Adoption
26. Amending Appendix B of the Legislative Code relating to Northern States Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Gas Franchise.
- Saint Paul Xcel Gas Franchise fee.pdf
- Public Comments of John Purdy under ORD 26-40 and 26-43.pdf
- St Paul Legacy Apartments single gas meter central heating systems.pdf
- Staff Presentation to Council.pdf
- Additional Purdy exhibit showing Apartment Units with individual gas services for each unit.pdf
- Ordinance 26-40 and 26-43 Purdy Photo Exhibits.pdf
- SPAC public comment.pdf
- 20260916.pdf
- John Purdy additional comment.pdf
- John Purdy additional comment spreadsheet.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
27. Amending Appendix C of the Legislative Code relating to Northern States Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Electric Franchise.
- Saint Paul Xcel Electric Franchise fee.pdf
- Staff Presentation to Council.pdf
- SPAC public comment.pdf
- ORD 26-41 and 26-44 Purdy Public Comments.pdf
- Additional public comments of John Purdy ORD 26-41 and 26-44.pdf
- 20260916.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
28. Amending the Legislative Code by adding a new Appendix B-2 relating to Northern States Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Gas Franchise Fee.
- Saint Paul Xcel Gas Franchise fee.pdf
- Public Comments of John Purdy under ORD 26-40 and 26-43.pdf
- St Paul Legacy Apartments single gas meter central heating systems.pdf
- SPAC public comment.pdf
- John Purdy additional comment.pdf
- John Purdy additional comment spreadsheet.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
29. Amending the Legislative Code by adding a new Appendix C-2 relating to Northern States Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Electric Franchise Fee.
- Saint Paul Xcel Electric Franchise fee.pdf
- SPAC public comment.pdf
- ORD 26-41 and 26-44 Purdy Public Comments.pdf
- Additional public comments of John Purdy ORD 26-41 and 26-44.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
First Reading
30. Amending Chapter 51.01 of the Administrative Code, titled Disposition of City Property, Authority and procedure, to allow for conveyance of real property used by the Saint Paul Regional Water Services, to the Board of Water Commissioners.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
31. Amending Chapter 63 of the Legislative Code pertaining to salt storage regulation.
- PC Presentation for Public Hearing.pdf
- 26-13 Salt Storage Resolution.pdf
- Memo to PC (with attachments).pdf
- signed.pdf
- CRWD Letter of Support.pdf
- Salt Storage Ordinance (Ord 26-39).pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption
32. Ratifying the assessment for benefits, costs and expenses for the Seventh Place Mall operation and maintenance costs for 2025. File No. 18428-25, Assessment No. 257200.
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- 7th Place Assessment Agreement Doc # 2189202_1.pdf
- Recorded Declaration of 2015.pdf
- Seventh Place Mall Maintenance Cost Sharing Agreement.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
33. Ratifying the assessment for benefits, costs and expenses for the Seventh Place Mall operation and maintenance costs for 2026. File No. 18428-26, Assessment No. 267200.
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- 7th Place Assessment Agreement Doc # 2189202_1.pdf
- Recorded Declaration of 2015.pdf
- Seventh Place Mall Maintenance Cost Sharing Agreement.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
34. Ratifying the assessment for benefits, costs, and expenses for the Grand/Snelling parking lot operation and maintenance costs for 2027. (File No. 18746-26, Assessment No. 267202)
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
35. Amending the 2026 Public Works General Fund Street Lighting Maintenance Accounting Unit budget by $450,000 to provide electrician support for the Regional Water Services (SPRWS) Lead Replacement Project.
- PW Electrician Support for SPRWS Lead Replacement Project (v0)_.pdf
- RE PH 26-201.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
36. 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) Contamination Cleanup grant for the benefit of LSBD St. Paul Broadway II, LLC for its project known as Ember on Pine located at 500 Broadway Street (District 4, Ward 2).
- Attachment A Ember on Pine DEED Grant RES PH 26-244 Anne 08252026.pdf
- RES 26-454 To Apply DEED Grant for 500 Broadway.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
37. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept grant funding in the amount of $2,926,000 from the State of Minnesota and to establish a budget in the Grant Fund to reflect said funds to support arts and cultural heritage at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
- Como Legacy Grant FY 26-27 8.28.26 RES PH 26-250.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
38. Amending the 2026 Saint Paul Regional Water Services budget resulting in an increase in spending and financing of $53,000 for a Metropolitan Council grant.
- Financial Analysis.pdf
- BWC Resolution No 26-1515.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
45. Making finding on the appealed of Thomas Turbes to a nuisance abatement ordered for 2203 SELBY AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-56.
- 2203 Selby Ave.Turbes Ltr.7-10-26.pdf
- 2203 Selby Ave.Turbes Ltr.9-18-26.pdf
- 2203 Selby Ave.Kedrowski email & updated photos 9-23-26.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 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
39. Making finding on the appeal of Rich C. Nelson to a nuisance abatement ordered for 2348 BUFORD AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-84.
- 2348 Buford Ave.appeal.8-20-26.pdf
- 2348 Buford Ave.photos 8-14-26.pdf
- 2348 Buford Ave.Nelson Ltr.8-28-26 (SAO).pdf
- 2348 Buford Ave.Yang email & photos 9-14-26.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
40. Making finding on the appeal of Barbara Clark to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1552 CANFIELD AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-77. (Nuisance is abated)
- 1552 Canfield Ave.Clark Ltr.8-24-26 (SAO).pdf
- 1552 Canfield Ave.update photos 9-21-26.pdf
41. Making finding on the appeal of Mary Roach to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1045 CHARLES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-78.
- 1045 Charles Ave.Roach Ltr.8-28-26 (SAO).pdf
- 1045 Charles Ave.Yang email & photos 9-14-26.pdf
- 1045 Charles Ave.Roach Ltr.9-18-26.pdf
- 1045 Charles Ave.Yang email 9-23-26.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
42. Second Making finding on the appeal of Liam Magistad to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1597 CHARLES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-61.
- 1597 Charles Ave.Magistad Ltr.7-31-26.pdf
- 1597 Charles Ave.Photos 8-17-26.pdf
- 1597 Charles Ave.Magistad Ltr.8-24-26.pdf
- 1597 Charles Ave.Vang email 9-16-26.pdf
- 1597 Charles Ave.Magistad Ltr.9-18-26.pdf
- 1597 Charles Ave.Yang email 9-23-26.pdf
- 1597 Charles Ave photos 9-23-26.pdf
- 1597 Charles Ave.chain email 9-23-26.pdf
43. Making finding on the appeal of Jane Myers nuisance abatement ordered for 1521 HAGUE AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-58.
- 1521 Hague Ave.Myers Ltr.7-17-26.pdf
- 1521 Hague Ave.Martin email with photos 9-15-26.pdf
- 1521 Hague Ave.Martin email 9-23-26.pdf
44. Making finding on the Appeal of Kinnell Tacket to a nuisance abatement ordered for 444 JOHNSON PARKWAY in Council File RLH CO 26-4.
- 444 Johnson Pkwy.Tackett Ltr.8-6-26.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
46. Making finding on the appeal of Barry Campbell to a nuisance abatement ordered for 449 VAN DYKE STREET in Council File RLH SAO 26-71.
- 449 Van Dyke St.Campbell Ltr 8-13-26.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
47. Ratifying the assessment for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of June 2026. (File No. J2608C, Assessment No. 262007)
- 262007.J2608C- Ratification Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
ADJOURNMENT
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City Council - September 23, 2026 9/23/2026

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Amending the Citywide Capital Maintenance budget for the Fleet Services division in the Office of Financial Services

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

5. Authorizing the acceptance of $66,027.29 from the MN Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for solar installation at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility and authorizing the execution of a grant agreement.

6. Accepting the gift of travel expense and tuition from the Knight Foundation in partnership with the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University for Mayor Kaohly Her to attend the Leading a Government Residents Can See and Trust program from 9/28/2026 - 9/29/2026.

8. Memorializing a City Council decision to grant the appeal of Joe Bennett from the Board of Zoning Appeals decision denying a zoning variance to convert an existing lit freestanding sign to dynamic display at 1305 7th Street West.

9. Setting a public hearing date of November 4, 2026 for 2027 Water Rates and Charges and 2027 Water Fees and Charges.

10. Accepting the gift of travel expense and tuition from the Knight Foundation in partnership with Harvard University for Mary Xiong to attend the Responsive Cities Network Sprint convening from 9/29/2026 - 09/30/2026.

11. Authorizing approval of settlement and payment in full and final settlement of the employment-related claim involving former Saint Paul Fire Department employee, Jodie Carroll against the City of St. Paul.

12. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Police Federation to provide an accelerated program for Police. (To be laid over one week for adoption)

13. Approving the application for a Gambling Location license (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-003262-2026) to be added to the existing Liquor On Sale and Liquor On Sale--Sunday licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-000216-2025) held by NS LLC d/b/a Pizza Maya for the premises located at 1324 7th St. W.

14. Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2025 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant from the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal Division to provide hazardous materials training and purchase equipment.

15. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Council President Rebecca Noecker to the Saint Paul Port Authority Board of Commissioners for a temporary term beginning on September 24, 2026.

16. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson to the Board of Water Commissioners for a temporary term beginning on September 24, 2026.

18. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Brian Brown, Mattias Kostov, and Rafe Stanley to the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board.

19. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Jon Commers to the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (SPPHA).

20. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a gift of travel and lodging from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund for two staff members to attend the 2026 Bank On Leadership Training (BOLT) convening in Charlotte, North Carolina.

FOR DISCUSSION

22. Approving adverse action against the Tobacco Shop license (License ID #20100004254) held by Northern Tier Retail LLC d/b/a Speedway #4420 for the premises located at 1125 7th St. W. (Licensee will speak to Council on her own behalf).

23. Proclaiming September 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day in the City of Saint Paul.

RECESS The City Council will recess to convene as the Library Board to take up RES 26-1594, Requesting that the City levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency. They will then adjourn the Library Board meeting and reconvene as the City Council.

ROLL CALL

Budget Items

24. Approving a 2027 maximum property tax levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).

25. Approving a 2027 maximum property tax levy for the City.

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

26. Amending Appendix B of the Legislative Code relating to Northern States Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Gas Franchise.

27. Amending Appendix C of the Legislative Code relating to Northern States Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Electric Franchise.

28. Amending the Legislative Code by adding a new Appendix B-2 relating to Northern States Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Gas Franchise Fee.

29. Amending the Legislative Code by adding a new Appendix C-2 relating to Northern States Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Electric Franchise Fee.

First Reading

30. Amending Chapter 51.01 of the Administrative Code, titled Disposition of City Property, Authority and procedure, to allow for conveyance of real property used by the Saint Paul Regional Water Services, to the Board of Water Commissioners.

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

31. Amending Chapter 63 of the Legislative Code pertaining to salt storage regulation.

32. Ratifying the assessment for benefits, costs and expenses for the Seventh Place Mall operation and maintenance costs for 2025. File No. 18428-25, Assessment No. 257200.

33. Ratifying the assessment for benefits, costs and expenses for the Seventh Place Mall operation and maintenance costs for 2026. File No. 18428-26, Assessment No. 267200.

34. Ratifying the assessment for benefits, costs, and expenses for the Grand/Snelling parking lot operation and maintenance costs for 2027. (File No. 18746-26, Assessment No. 267202)

35. Amending the 2026 Public Works General Fund Street Lighting Maintenance Accounting Unit budget by $450,000 to provide electrician support for the Regional Water Services (SPRWS) Lead Replacement Project.

37. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept grant funding in the amount of $2,926,000 from the State of Minnesota and to establish a budget in the Grant Fund to reflect said funds to support arts and cultural heritage at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.

38. Amending the 2026 Saint Paul Regional Water Services budget resulting in an increase in spending and financing of $53,000 for a Metropolitan Council grant.

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

45. Making finding on the appealed of Thomas Turbes to a nuisance abatement ordered for 2203 SELBY AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-56.

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

39. Making finding on the appeal of Rich C. Nelson to a nuisance abatement ordered for 2348 BUFORD AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-84.

40. Making finding on the appeal of Barbara Clark to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1552 CANFIELD AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-77. (Nuisance is abated)

41. Making finding on the appeal of Mary Roach to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1045 CHARLES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-78.

42. Second Making finding on the appeal of Liam Magistad to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1597 CHARLES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-61.

43. Making finding on the appeal of Jane Myers nuisance abatement ordered for 1521 HAGUE AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-58.

44. Making finding on the Appeal of Kinnell Tacket to a nuisance abatement ordered for 444 JOHNSON PARKWAY in Council File RLH CO 26-4.

46. Making finding on the appeal of Barry Campbell to a nuisance abatement ordered for 449 VAN DYKE STREET in Council File RLH SAO 26-71.

47. Ratifying the assessment for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of June 2026. (File No. J2608C, Assessment No. 262007)

ADJOURNMENT