City Council - February 11, 2026   2/11/2026

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 299 Sherburne Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

• 299 Sherburne St.OTA 1-12-26

2. Accepting Minnesota Public Finance Authority funding to partially finance the replacement of lead services for a value of $35,000,000.

• Financial Analysis

3. Amending the 2026 General Fund and Special Fund budgets for the Planning and Economic Development Department.

• PED Revenue Adjustments

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

4. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during August 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 10, 2026 and City Council public hearing for April 15, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2604B, Assessment No. 268103)

• Report of Completion J2604B_268103
• Assessment Roll J2604B_268103

• Failed 6-0-0 Adopted

5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during October 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 10, 2026 and City Council public hearing for April 15, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2606B, Assessment No. 268105)

• Report of Completion J2606B_268105
• Assessment Roll J2606B_268105

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

6. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during November 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 10, 2026 and City Council public hearing for April 15, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2607B, Assessment No. 268106)

• Report of Completion J2607B_268106
• Assessment Roll J2607B_268106

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during December 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 10, 2026 and City Council public hearing for April 15, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2608B, Assessment No. 268107)

• Report of Completion J2608B_268107
• Assessment Roll J2608B_268107

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services in December 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 10, 2026 and City Council public hearing for April 15, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments for 692 6th Street East. (File No. J2601C, Assessment No. 262000)

• Report of Completion J2601C.262000
• Assessment Roll J2601C.262000

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

9. Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the I35E bridge over Shepard Road Project.

• MnDOT 1059844 AGR CITY OF SAINT PAUL.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

10. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Liquor On Sale-100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale-2AM Closing, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (A) & Gambling Location licenses of B H & M INC d/b/a Born’s Dutch Bar (License ID #0016222) for the premises located at 899 Rice Street.

• Exhibit 1
• Exhibit 2

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

11. Approving the application for change of ownership of the Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) license (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-000524-2026) now held by JJJ & L LLC d/b/a Vina Vietnamese Restaurant for the premises located at 756 Cleveland Ave S.

• Business Details Application
• License Application Notification
• License_Condition_Affidavit_Signed_2026-01-27
• 1.21.2026- Email of Support from Highland District Council

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

12. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale-2AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), Gambling Location & Entertainment (B) license (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-000346-2025) now held by JRDM Investments LLC d/b/a La Oficina Bar for the premises located at 202 Cesar Chavez St.

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

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

13. Approving the reimbursement for the 2026 Ward 7 Let’s Talk event series.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

FOR DISCUSSION

14. Defending the U.S. Constitution and the Rule of Law.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

15. Outlining the City's 2026 Legislative Agenda. (Laid over from January 21, 2026)

• (December 2025) 2026 Saint Paul City Council Legislative Priorities Presentation
• (December 2025) 2026 City Council Legislative Priorities
• (January 2026) 2026 Legislative Priorities Summary
• (January 2026) 2026 City of Saint Paul Legislative Priorities Presentation_01.21.pdf
• (February 2026) Saint Paul Legislative Platform
• (Adopted Version) 2026 Saint Paul Legislative Platform (to adopt 2/10)

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

16. Amending Appendix A-2 of the Administrative Code relating to City Council Committees. (Laid over from January 28, 2026)

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted As Amended

17. Establishing the Festivals and Events Security Credit. (Laid over from February 4, 2026)

• Establishing the Festivals and Events Security Credit
• Security Questions
• Security Credit Questions
• GABA public comment
• Mercedes Yarbrough public comment
• Dayna Martinez public comment
• Fanfare Attractions Public Comment Message
• Fanfare Attractions Public Comment Powerpoint

• Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over

18. Denouncing the Trump Administration’s Attack on Gender Affirming Care for Youth.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

SUSPENSION ITEM

Urging hotels to not house federal immigration agents.

• Passed 6-0-0 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

19. Adding Chapter 268A to the Legislative Code to require law enforcement officers performing law enforcement duties to visibly display identification on the outermost layer of their uniform.

• Ord 26-6
• Ord 26-6 public comments

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

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

20. Amending Section 86.01(a) of the Saint Paul Administrative Code to Authorize up to Three (3) Assistants to the Mayor to Execute Certain Contracts Made in the Name of the City of Saint Paul and Authorized by the City Council and Further Amending Section 86.01 (a) to Increase the Dollar Value Amount for Contracts that May be Executed by Designees.

• Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption

21. Adding Chapter 268B to the Legislative Code to require law enforcement officers to conduct law enforcement operations without a mask or facial covering unless certain exceptions apply.

• Ord 26-7

• Passed 5-0-0 Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption

22. Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept grant funding in the amount of $275,000.00 from the State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (authorization to enter into a grant agreement detailing the requirements of said grant, and to amend the Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Fund to reflect said funds) to invest in forestry planning and management of the tree canopy throughout Saint Paul.

• Releaf Community Forestry Grant 2025 DNR

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

23. Approving the application of JR Mac’s for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the St Patrick’s Day Tent events on March 14, 2026 and March 17, 2026 at 1420 7th St W - JR Mac’s.

• St. Patrick's Day Tent Application
• ENS1
• Map
• JR Macs St Patricks Day 2026 Prop Owner Notification
• Owners List
• JR Macs St Patricks Day 2026 Letter to Applicant
• Fort Road Fed public comment

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

24. Approving the application of Burger Moe’s for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the St Patrick’s Day/Lucky Palooza event on March 14, 2026, at 242 7th St. W - Burger Moe’s parking lot.

• LuckyPalooza and St. Patrick's Day Event Application
• ENS1
• Map
• Property Owner Notification_Burger Moe's Lucky PaloozaSt Patrick's Day 03_14_2026
• Owners List
• Letter to Applicant_Burger Moe's Lucky PaloozaSt Patrick's Day 03_14_2026

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

25. Approving the application of Patrick McGovern’s Pub for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the St. Patrick’s Day/Lucky Palooza events on March 14 and March 17, 2026, at 225 7th St. W - Patrick McGovern’s Pub parking lot.

• Lucky Palooza and St. Patrick's Day Application
• ENS1
• Map
• PatrickMcGoverns LuckyPalooza
• Owners List
• PatrickMcGoverns LuckyPalooza
• Fort Road Fed public comment

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

26. Approving the application of JR Mac’s for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the St Patrick’s Day Tent events on March 14, 2026 and March 17, 2026 at 1420 7th St W - JR Mac’s. (to be withdrawn as duplicate)

• St. Patrick's Day Tent Application
• ENS1
• Map
• JR Macs St Patricks Day 2026 Prop Owner Notification
• Owners List
• JR Macs St Patricks Day 2026 Letter to Applicant
• Fort Road Fed public comment

27. Considering the appeal of the Minnesota Department of Administration to the Board of Zoning Appeals lack of an approval of a zoning variance to permit a 10' tall fence between the surface parking facility and Phalen Boulevard and Barclay Street. (Public hearing closed and laid over from February 11, 2026)

• Appeal Application and Supporting Documents
• Zoning Variance Application
• Staff Report
• Board of Zoning Appeals Resolution
• Combined BZA Public Comment
• Written Comments Referenced at BZA Hearing
• BZA Meeting Minutes January 5, 2026
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice
• City Council Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List
• City Council Public Hearing Notice
• 60-day extension letter
• Ianni Houmas public comment
• DSI presentation to Council
• MN Dept of Admin presentation to Council

• Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over

28. Public hearing on grievances about federal immigration operations.

• Public comments

• Passed 6-0-0 Continue Public Hearing

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

29. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 677 CALIFORNIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2512A, Assessment No. 255834) (Amend to delete)

• 677 California Ave E.email chain 10-13-25.pdf
• 677 California Ave E.email chain 10-21-25.pdf
• 667 California Ave E.email chain 11-12-25.pdf

30. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1069 CASE AVENUE. (File No. VB2601A, Assessment No. 268902)

• 1069 Case Ave.email chain 10-14-25.pdf
• 1069 Case Ave.Rolf-Vang email 1-20-26.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

31. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 562 GALTIER STREET. (File No. J2513R2, Assessment No. 258559) (Public hearing continued to October 22, 2025)

• 562 Galtier St.SA Ltr+photo 10-23-24.pdf
• 562 Galtier St.photos 10-23-24.pdf
• 562 Galtier St.Photo 10-30-24.pdf
• 562 Galtier St.contractor photos 11-11-24.pdf
• 11-11-2024 Kamish Garbage Invoice (1).pdf
• 562 Galtier St.Zimny email.3-24-25

32. Appeal of Florence Cherry Kimmel to a Fire Inspection Report, which includes condemnation, at 787 HOWELL STREET NORTH: Final Determination.

• 787 Howell Street N.Safety Inspection Order 2-5-26.pdf
• 787 Howell St N.photos 2-5-26.pdf
• 787 Howell Ave.Rose Ltr.2-6-26
• 787 Howeel St N.photos 2-6-26.pdf
• 787 Howell Ave.Rose Ltr.2-13-26
• 787 Howell Ave.Rose Ltr.2-20-26
• 787 Howell Ave.Rose Ltr.3-6-26
• 787 Howell Ave.Rose Kimmel Ltr.3-27-26 (C of O)

33. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 360 KENNARD STREET. (File No. J2512B2, Assessment No. 258118)

• 360 Kennard St.Naylor email 8-12-25.pdf
• 360 Kennard St.Vang email 10-9-25.pdf
• 360 Kennard St.Vang email 12-11-25.pdf
• 1749 Wilson Ave.Police Report 3-4-25.pdf
• 360 Kennard St.Google Map.pdf

34. Appeal of Joseph Garrick and Mary Skweres to a Summary Abatement Order at 1377 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST.

• 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.appeal.1-15-26
• 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.photos 1-16-26.pdf
• 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.photos 1-17-26.pdf
• 1377 Minnehaha Ave E.Skweres Ltr.1-29-30

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

35. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1324 PAYNE AVENUE. (File No. VB2601C, Assessment No. 268904)

• 1324 Payne Ave.email chain 11-10-25.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

36. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1155 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. J2511R2, Assessment No. 258552) (Public hearing continued to September 10, 2025)

• 1155 Reaney Ave.SA Ltr+photo 10-8-24.pdf
• 1155 Reaney Ave.photos 10-7-24.pdf
• Kamish Invoice 10-23-2024 Cleanups.pdf
• 1155 Reaney Ave.Zimny email.2-21-25

37. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 650 SIMS AVENUE (File No. 2507T1, Assessment No. 259012)

• Dangerous Tree Photo 05.13.25
• Hugo Invoice 06.20.2025
• 650 Sims Ave- Abatement Cost Form 06.20.2025
• 650 Sims Ave.Zimny email.9-29-25
• 650 Sims Ave.email chain 12-11-25.pdf
• 650 Sims Ave.Forestry photos sent 12-11-25.pdf
• Dangerous Branches - Before and After.pdf

38. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 676 THIRD STREET EAST. (File No. J2504E1, Assessment No. 258313)

• 676 Third St E.SA Letter 6-6-24.pdf
• 676 Third St E.Photos 6-6-24.pdf
• 676 Third St E.SA Letter 6-14-24.pdf
• 676 Third St E.EC Letter & Bill 6-14-24.pdf
• 676 Third St E.Photos 6-14-24.pdf

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