City Council - June 11, 2025   6/11/2025

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 670 Sims Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

• 670 Sims Ave.OTA 5-28-25

2. Amending the 2025 Department of Safety and Inspections spending budget to transfer $56,475 to the Animal Service AU for the purchase of vehicles.

• Vehicle Purchase AO FA

3. Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Funding for Nanny's Jamaican Kitchen, North End Market, Lay's Food Market, and 1019 Arcade St (Metro Wireless), projects selected by CDBG subgrantee NENO and ESNDC for their Business Investment Fund (BIF) programs.

• AO 25-29 Financial Analysis CDBG (NENO & ESNDC BIF)

4. Approving the 2025 Fund 100 - General Fund for the Fire Department to more accurately record expenditures.

• General Fund 2025 Budget Reallocation - May 2025.pdf

5. Amending the 2025 Public Works Sewers Utility Fund Storm Sewer System Charge to accurately reflect Street Sweeping costs within the single Other Services Account.

• Sewers - Street Sweeping Account Correction.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

6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean up services during April 9 to 28, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2523R, Assessment No. 258557)

• Report of Completion J2523R.258557
• Assessment Roll J2523R.258557

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during March 5 to 31, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2510, Assessment No. 258209)

• Report of Completion CRT2510.258209
• Assessment Roll CRT2510.258209

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during December 23 to January 22, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2511E, Assessment No. 258318)

• Report of Completion J2511E.258318
• Assessment Roll J2511E.258318

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

9. Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during August 2, 2024 to February 25, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2509P, Assessment No. 258408)

• Report of Completion J2509P.258408
• Assessment Roll J2509P.258408

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

10. Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) from April 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for July 8, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 20, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2505T, Assessment No. 259006)

• Report of Completion 2505T.259006
• Assessment Roll 2505T.259006

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

11. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for July 10, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 13, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2503A1, Assessment No. 250116)

• Assessment Roll CG2503A1.250116.rpt
• Report of Completion CG2503A1.250116

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

12. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for July 10, 2025 and City Council public hearing for August 13, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2503A2, Assessment No. 250117)

• Assessment Roll CG2503A2.250117.rpt
• Report of Completion CG2503A2.250117

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

13. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against Grand Stop Llc d/b/a Grand Stop (License ID #130003229) for the premises located at 236 Grand Avenue.

• Exhibit # 1
• Exhibit # 2

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

14. Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association, Local 633.

• 2028 Labor Agreement
• 2028 SUMMARY AGREEMENT SHEET

15. Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Lucy Bar & Restaurant LLC (License ID# 20240001343), d/b/a Tin Cups Plus, to add a Gambling Location license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (B) licenses, located at 1220 Rice Street.

• Minutes
• Signed Conditions Affidavit
• License_Application
• Floor_Plan
• Street_Photo
• STAMP_Activity_Report
• Incident_Report
• Letter of Objection
• District_Council_Correspondence
• District Council Support Letter from Liqour License Application
• Aerial_Photo
• Zoning_Map
• Plat_Map
• 100'_Property_Ownership
• AMANDA_Print_Screen
• Class N Notice
• Notice of License Hearing
• License Hearing Sign-In Sheet
• Confirmation of charitable gambling partner

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

16. Approving the appointment of Noah McVay as community advisor to the Audit Committee and as a non-voting member for a term of three years.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

17. Accepting the gift of airfare, lodging, meals, and other travel expenses from the Kansas City Fire Department for Fire Captain Brittney Baker to participate as an assessor for the Fire EMS Captain Assessment.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

18. Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota - Department of Transportation to provide emergency fire response and annual fire drills.

• MN DOT Fire Protection Services - updated.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

19. Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of a nozzle valued at $739.90 from Dinges Fire Company.

• Dinges Fire Company Nozzle Donation.pdf
• Dinges Fire Company Nozzle Donation Information.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

20. Authorizing the City Attorney's Office to apply for the 2026 Crime Victim Services 12-Month Renewal 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

21. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) license now held by The Lucious Crab Inc d/b/a The Lucious Crab Inc (License ID #20250000523) for the premises located at 501 University Ave W.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

22. Approving the application for a license approval for Midcity Kitchen LLC d/b/a Midcity Kitchen LLC for the Wine On Sale, Malt On Sale (Strong) and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license, (License ID #20250000349) for the premises located at 693 Raymond Ave.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification
• Letter of Support

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

23. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor - Micro Distillery Cocktail Room, Liquor-Off Sale Micro Distillery, Liquor On Sale, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio) license now held by The 11 Wells Spirits Company LLC d/b/a The 11 Wells Spirits Company LLC (License ID #20250000209) for the premises located at 704 Minnehaha Ave E.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification
• District Council Support Letter

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

24. Authorizing reimbursement up to $600 per event for the purchase of snacks and refreshments for community listening sessions hosted by the Reparations Commission.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

25. Recognizing Principal Dr. Fatima Lawson for her outstanding contributions to education and as a proud recipient of the 2024 National Distinguished Principal Award.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

26. Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of April 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2025.

• Minutes 4.2.2025
• Minutes 4.9.2025
• Minutes 4.16.2025
• Minutes 4.23.2025

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

27. Recognizing June as Black Music Month and Saint Paul Artists in the City of Saint Paul.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

28. Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson to the Board of Water Commissioners for a temporary term beginning on June 17, 2025.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

29. 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 June 24, 2025.

• 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.

First Reading

30. Amending the Appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter, and Section 409.20 of the Legislative Code to create an additional Commercial Development District at 1624/1626 White Bear Avenue North.

• Exhibit #1
• Exhibit #2
• Exhibit #3
• Exhibit #4
• Exhibit #5
• Exhibit #6
• Exhibit #7
• Staff Report
• Alberto Bertomeu public comment
• John Purdy public comment
• Chai Lee public comment
• Memo from business owners

SUSPENSION ITEMS

ITEMS FOR RECONSIDERATION

Approving the application of The United Hmong Family, Inc. for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on June 27-29, 2025 at 1151 Jessamine Avenue West - McMurray Fields.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Owners List
• Notice to Owners
• Letter to Applicant

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

Approving the application of Hot Summer Jazz Festival for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on June 20 and 21, 2025 at 221 5th Street East. - Mears Park.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Owners List
• Notice to Owners
• Letter to Applicant

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

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

31. Approving the Highland Bridge Rowhomes Seventh Addition Final (Combined) Plat.

• Highland Bridge Plat Staff Report
• Final Version
• Application for Final Plat
• Approved Preliminary Plat

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

32. Authorizing an increase in the Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Fund in the amount of $14,000 to reflect funds received from the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) grant program, to support the BIPOC Parks Ambassadors Program, and authorizing the proper City Officials to enter into a grant agreement with the CRWD that includes indemnification language.

• Parks Ambassador Program 2025-6 CRWD Grant FS $14K

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

33. Authorizing the Office of Financial Services, in coordination with the Mayor’s Office, to accept a grant award of $120,000 from the Ford Foundation to support the City’s budget engagement sessions and related efforts to ensure reflective governance.

• Ford Foundation Grant Award letter Nov 2024
• Financial Analysis RES PH 25-80 Accepting Ford Foundation grant

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

34. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $241.61 for the donation from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation to support the live fire burn training for firefighters.

• Saint Paul Fire Foundation Donation $241.61.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

35. Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) to accept and amend the 2025 Special Fund Budget for four donations from the Saint Paul Police Foundation (SPPF).

• 05_2025 SPPF Schulze Letter
• 4 SPPF Donations Budget Financial Analysis 5.29.pdf
• SPPF Q2 2025 Donations Letter .docx

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM

43. Appeal of Gladys Igbo to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 385 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST.

• 385 University Ave W.appeal.5-6-25.pdf
• 385 University Ave W.Revocation Notice 9-6-17.pdf
• 385 University Ave W.Fire Referral Response Ltr 5-31-22.pdf
• 385 University Ave W.Receipt-Bldg permit 8-9-24.pdf
• 385 University Ave W.Igbo Ltr.5-16-25
• 385 University Ave W.Igbo Ltr.5-23-25
• 385 University Ave W.Code Compliance1-17-23.pdf
• 385 University Ave W.Igbo Ltr.5-30-25
• 385 University Ave W.Igbo Ltr.7-18-25
• 385 University Ave W.Igbo Ltr.8-8-25
• 385 University Ave W.Igbo Ltr.8-22-25
• 385 University Ave W.Zane permit email.8-19-25
• 385 University Ave W.Zane CCC email.8-25-25
• 385 University Ave W.Igbo Ltr.8-26-25
• 385 University Ave W.Cert of Code Compliance 12-3-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Referred

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

36. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1367 BREDA AVENUE. (File No. J2505R1, Assessment No. 258531) (Continue public hearing to June 11, 2025)

• 1367 Breda Ave.SA Letter 7-3-24.pdf
• 1367 Breda Ave.SA Letter 7-4-24.pdf
• 1367 Breda Ave.Photo 7-3-24.pdf
• 1367 Breda Ave.Photo 7-12-24.pdf
• 7-26-2024 Garbage Invoice.pdf
• 1367 Breda Ave.Contractor Photos 7-26-24.pdf

37. Appeal of Lita Fierro to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint-Condemned at 927 DESOTO STREET.

• 927 Desoto St.appeal.5-23-25.pdf
• 927 Desoto St.Corr Notice 12-16-24.pdf
• 927 Desoto St.Corr Notice 3-10-25.pdf
• 927 Desoto St.photos 12-13-24.pdf
• 927 Desoto St W.Fierro Ltr.5-30-25
• 927 Desoto St W.Fierro Ltr Rev.6-2-25
• 927 Desoto St.Recorded Probate Order 7-12-25.pdf
• 927 Desoto St.Fierro Ltr.9-26-25
• 927 Desoto St.Williams email & photos 12-9-25.pdf
• 927 Desoto St.Summary Abatement Order 11-19-25.pdf

38. Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 145 LAWSON AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 25-23.

• 145 Lawson Ave E.West Ltr.3-14-25.pdf
• 145 Lawson Ave E.West Ltr.6-6-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

39. Appeal of Rosa Gomez to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint at 1123 PAYNE AVENUE, UNIT 2.

• 1123 Payne Ave.appeal.4-25-25.pdf
• 1123 Payne Ave.Corr Notice 3-8-25.pdf
• 1123 Payne Ave.Corr Notice 1-27-25.pdf
• 1123 Payne Ave.Corr Notice 1-9-25.pdf
• 1123 Payne Ave.Photos 1-8-25.pdf
• 1123 Payne Ave.Gomez Hussein Ltr.5-9-25
• 1123 Payne Ave.Gomez Hussein Ltr.5-16-25
• 1123 Payne Ave.Gomez Hussein Ltr.5-23-25
• 1123 Payne Ave.Gomez Hussein Ltr.5-30-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

40. Appeal of James Parker, tenant, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1220 SHERBURNE AVENUE.

• 1220 Sherburne Ave.appeal 5-5-25
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Parker Ltr.5-16-25
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Bono email 5-23-25.pdf
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Photos 5-22-25.pdf
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Bono email 5-23-25.pdf
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Photos 5-22-25.pdf
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Parker Ltr.5-30-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

41. Appeal of Dayana Valmyr, owner, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1220 SHERBURNE AVENUE.

• 1220 Sherburne Ave.appeal 5-7-25
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Valmyr Ltr.5-16-25
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Window bid 5-20-25.pdf
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Valmyr email 5-20-25.pdf
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Photos by Owner 5-20-25.pdf
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Eviction Complaint 5-6-25.pdf
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Electrical permit for unit 6.pdf
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Window bid 5-20-25.pdf
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Bono email 5-23-25.pdf
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Photos 5-22-25.pdf
• 1220 Sherburne Ave.Valmyr Ltr.5-30-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

42. Appeal of Otto Hiller to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 1331 STILLWATER AVENUE.

• 1331 Stillwater Ave.appeal.5-22-25.pdf
• 1331 Stillwater Ave.Fire Investigation Report 5-12-24.pdf
• 1331 Stillwater Ave.Fire Photos. 5-13-24.pdf
• 1331 Stillwater Ave.Photos 5-14-24.pdf
• 1331 Stillwater Ave.Street View from 2024.pdf
• 1331 Stillwater Ave.Hiller Ltr.5-30-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

ADJOURNMENT

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