City Council - September 09, 2026 9/9/2026

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ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1. Amending the 2026 spending and financing budgets in the Department of Public Works Sewers Accounting Unit to fix a net-zero error in the approved budget for 2026 Capital Sewer Projects and to transfer spending budget amounts between engineering funds.
- AO 26-33 Financial Analysis.pdf
2. Establishing one (1) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolution #- RES 26-1404.
- 2026 AO 26-62 YR STAR Financial Analysis (W1)-The United Church of God in Christ Inc 8.25.pdf
3. Amending the Financial Services technology budget to move funds in the new AU for grant management software, already included in the 2026 Adopted Budget.
- Fluxx AU.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
4. Approving the removal of railway tracks along Wabash Avenue under Ordinance No. 2728 (Nov. 21, 1907).
- Exhibit A.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
5. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the University Ave. from I35E to Layfayette Rd. street reconstruction project as part of the 2025 Saint Paul Streets and Sales Tax Street Program (Project No. 19272, Assessment No. 255204).
- Report of Completion.pdf
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
6. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the Pleasant Ave. From Victoria St. to St. Clair Ave. street reconstruction project as part of the 2025 Saint Paul Streets and Sales Tax Street Program (Project No. 19269, Assessment No. 255200).
- Report of Completion.pdf
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
7. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the Mill and Overlay in the Fourth/Howard Phase II area, as part of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program (Project No. MO2402B, Assessment No. 255508).
- Report of Completion.pdf
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
8. Waiving the signature requirement for the creation of the University and Snelling Commercial Development District, which shall be divided into four (4) quadrants.
- Exhibit 1.pdf
- Exhibit 2.png
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
9. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for alley improvements in the alley bounded by Hatch, Orchard, Kilburn, and Ryde (File No. 19266 Assessment No. 255001).
- Report of Completion.pdf
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
10. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for alley improvements in the alley bounded by Laurel, Selby, Mackubin, and Arundel (File No. 19245 Assessment No. 255000).
- Report of Completion.pdf
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
11. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for alley improvements in the alley bounded by Seventh, Woodward, Railroad, and Payne (File No. 19274 Assessment No. 255003).
- Report of Completion.pdf
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
12. Approving Ordinance Permits 20240010111, 20240010407, 20260010223, and 20260010224 for Roadway, Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, and Traffic related Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site (District 15, Ward 3).
- Permit 20240010111-Exhibit A-ForCouncil.pdf
- Permit 20240010407-Exhibit A-ForCouncil.pdf
- Permit 20260010223-Exhibit A-ForCouncil.pdf
- Permit 20260010224-Exhibit A-ForCouncil.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
13. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the Pelham Blvd: Franklin to Mississippi River Blvd. street reconstruction project as part of the 2026 Saint Paul Streets and Sales Tax Street Program (Project No. 19275, Assessment No. 265202).
- Report of Completion.pdf
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
14. Authorizing the Police Department to apply to the FY 2026 CPD Microgrants Program from the U.S. Department of Justice to increase the Recruitment Unit’s ability to engage potential candidates.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
15. Authorizing the Police Department to apply to the FY 2027 DWI Traffic Safety Officer Grants Program from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
16. Authorizing the Police Department to apply to the FY 2027 Violence Against Women Act Special Projects Grants Program from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
17. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the Wheelock/Grotto Phase II Area Paving and Lighting; and Mill and Overlay Project as part of the 2026 Saint Paul Streets and Sales Tax Street Program (Project No. 19277 and MO2604, Assessment No. 265200 and 265203).
- Report of Completion.pdf
- Assessment Roll Paving and Lighting.pdf
- Assessment Roll Mill and Overlay.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
18. Authorizing payment in the amount of $12,335.47 in full and final settlement of the claim of Cathryn Teigen.
- Release for Claim # C240401.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
19. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (A) licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-001912-2026) now held by Mexico 32 Cocina Limited Liability Company d/b/a Mexico 32 Cocina for the premises located at 883 Payne Ave.
- Business Detail Application.pdf
- License Application Notification.pdf
- License Condition Affidavit.pdf
- Resident List.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
20. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Entertainment (A), and Gambling Location licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-002583-2026) now held by Bright Falls LLC d/b/a Bird In Hand for the premises located at 472 Snelling Ave. S.
- Business Detail Application.pdf
- License Application Notification.pdf
- License Condition Affidavit.pdf
- Resident List.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
21. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale and Liquor On Sale - Sunday licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-002597-2026) now held by Santana Food LLC d/b/a La Cucaracha for the premises located at 36 Dale St. S.
- Business Detail Application.pdf
- License Application Notification.pdf
- Resident List.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
22. Approving a new location application for the Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (A) licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-002380-2026) for Taqueria Las Salsas de Doña Lulu LLC d/b/a Lulus Salsas for the premises located at 2233 Energy Park Dr. Ste. 100.
- Business Detail Application.pdf
- License Application Notification.pdf
- License Condition Affidavit.pdf
- Resident List.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
23. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $1,000.00 matrix penalty against the Tobacco Shop license (License ID #918832) held by Frontier JK Limited Liability Company d/b/a Frontier JK Limited Liability Company for the premises located at 623 Como Ave.
- Exhibit #1.pdf
- Exhibit #2.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
24. Approving the City and Xcel Energy Memorandum of Understanding.
- Xcel - MOU.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
25. Approving a partial waiver of the Sustainable Building Ordinance for the Baker Park restroom building at 209 Page St. W.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
26. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Daniel Edgerton, David Chung, Matthew Keliher, Dan Waddell, Kenlyn Kjesbo, and Stuart Orlowski and the reappointment of Lauren Dees-Erickson, William O'Brien, Pang Yang, and Makayla Cox as members of the Capital Improvement Budget Committee.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
27. Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Tom Aasheim, Jonathan Banks, Hanna Getachew-Kreusser, Katie Kapaun, Mary Rick, and Trish Stevens to the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
28. Authorizing the Saint Paul Police Department to donate a surplus patrol car to the Saint Paul Police Historical Society.
- Squad Donation Letter.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
29. Authorizing the City to accept a donation from the GovAI Coalition to reimburse the travel expenses of OTC Director Jaime Wascalus to GovAI Coalition-related events.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
30. Approving amendments to and authorizing the reissuance of Conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and authorizing the preparation of necessary documents and materials in connection with said amendments, 801 Mt Curve Boulevard, 2265 Hillcrest Avenue and 2285 Hillcrest Avenue (Emma Norton/Restoring Waters and Nellie Francis Court Projects), (District 15, Ward 3).
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
31. Approving the Labor Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association.
- Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Assn 2026-2028 Labor Agreement.pdf
- MMSA 2026-2028 Summary Agreement.pdf
- MMSA MOA Forestry On Call.pdf
- MMSA MOA Public Works Sewer On Call.pdf
- MMSA MOA RHI Pre65 Option.pdf
- MMSA MOA SPRWS Testing.pdf
- MMSA MOA ZooKeeper Holiday Pay.pdf
- MMSA MOA Street Maintenance On Call.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
32. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the United Association of Plumbers, Local 34, for the purpose of establishing mandatory contributions for the utilization of the Minnesota Paid Leave program.
- Plumbers Local 34 2026-2027 MOA Mandatory Contribution MN Paid Family Leave Program.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
ROLL CALL
FOR DISCUSSION
33. Recognizing the City’s participation in Welcoming Week 2026.
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
34. Amending RES 17-1065 and restoring the City of Saint Paul’s practice of honorary street co-naming.
- Passed 6-1-0 Adopted As Amended
35. Honoring Elder Professor Emeritus of History Mahmoud El-Kati through Co-Naming Milton Street and Iglehart Avenue.
- BIO OF ELDER MAHMOUD EL-KATI.pdf
- ELDER MAHMOUD EL-KATI STREET NAMING LETTER.pdf
- Passed 6-1-0 Adopted
36. Authorizing the Police Department to apply to the FY 2026 CPD Microgrants Program from the U.S. Department of Justice. (Laid over from September 2, 2026)
- sppd-docked-drone-program-one-pager-2026.pdf
- 463.06 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Deployment and Use REVISED 2.7.25.pdf
- Andrew Howard public comment.pdf
- Jake Gale public comment.pdf
- Christa Ernst public comment.pdf
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
37. 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
38. 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
39. 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
40. 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
41. 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
42. Approving the application of Blood Cancer United, Inc. for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for Light the Night event on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Regional Park.
- Application_LtN.pdf
- ENS1_LtN.pdf
- Map_LtN.pdf
- Owners_LtN.pdf
- Owner_LtN.pdf
- Applicant_LtN.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
43. Amending the Parks and Recreation 2026 Grant and Aid Fund for a $160,000 donation from Como Friends, a non-profit to promote, support, preserve and enhance the Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
- Como Friends Conservation Strategic Plan & Polar Bear 160K add 2026.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
44. Considering the appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to allow a curb cut located within 60 feet of a residentially zoned property to remain.
- 01_Appeal Application and Supporting Documents.pdf
- 02_Zoning Variance Application.pdf
- 03_Staff Report.pdf
- 04_Board of Zoning Appeals Resolution.pdf
- Combined BZA Public Comment.pdf
- 06_BZA General and Hearing Minutes_08032026.pdf
- 07_Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List.pdf
- 08_Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice.pdf
- 09_City Council Hearing Notice Mailing Map & List.pdf
- 10_City Council Hearing Public Hearing Notice.pdf
- City Council public comments.pdf
- Staff Presentation to Council.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Granted
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
45. Appeal of Rich C. Nelson to a Summary Abatement Order at 2348 BUFORD AVENUE.
- 2348 Buford Ave.appeal.8-20-26.pdf
- 2348 Buford Ave.photos 8-14-26.pdf
- 2348 Buford Ave Appeals Photos 8-24-26.pdf
- 2348 Buford St.PO statement.8-25-26.pdf
- 2348 Buford.PO photos.8-25-26.pdf
- 2348 Buford Ave.Nelson Ltr.8-28-26 (SAO).pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
46. Appeal of Mary Roach to a Summary Abatement Order at 1045 CHARLES AVENUE.
- 1045 Charles Ave.appeal 8-13-26.pdf
- 1045 Charles Ave.photos 8-6-26.pdf
- 1045 Charles Ave.Photos 8-17-26.pdf
- 1045 Charles Ave.Roach Ltr.8-24-26.pdf
- 1045 Charles Ave Appeals Photos 8-24-26.pdf
- 1045 Charles Ave.photo 8-25-26.pdf
- 1045 Charles Ave.Roach Ltr.8-28-26 (SAO).pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
47. Appeal of Robert Fox to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1640 EDGERTON STREET.
- 1640 Edgerton St. Appeal.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. Email re appeal 7-16-26.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. MNOI Appeal Arguments.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. MNOI Worksheet FINAL.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. MNOI DSI Final.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. Staff Determination Letter.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton st. Rowe Deposits Ledger.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. Staff Determination ASD.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. application worksheet 4-29-26.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. MNOI Attatchments.pdf
- Appeal - Tenant.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. Notice of Application letter.pdf
- photos from tenant.pdf
- Sass-Fox Emails 6-3-26 and 6-4-26.pdf
- Exception Request Emails - Fox. Sass - Full Email Chain.pdf
- FINAL.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. Fox ltr to CMs 9-1-26.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton Street- LHO Recomendation REVISED Letter 9-4-2026.pdf
- Email with REVISED letter LHO reccomendation 9-4-2026.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton Street- LHO Recomendation REVISED Letter to tenant 9-4-2026.pdf
- City Council Letter.Rev2.pdf
- Fox-Heintz email chain 9.9.2026.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
48. Appeal of Carli Valez, Tenant, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1640 EDGERTON STREET.
- Appeal - Tenant.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. Appeal.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. Email re appeal 7-16-26.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. MNOI Appeal Arguments.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. MNOI Worksheet FINAL.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. MNOI DSI Final.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. Staff Determination Letter.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton st. Rowe Deposits Ledger.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. Staff Determination ASD.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. Notice of Application letter.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. MNOI Attatchments.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. application worksheet 4-29-26.pdf
- photos from tenant.pdf
- Sass-Fox Emails 6-3-26 and 6-4-26.pdf
- Exception Request Emails - Fox. Sass - Full Email Chain.pdf
- FINAL.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton St. Fox ltr to CMs 9-1-26.pdf
- Email with REVISED letter LHO reccomendation 9-4-2026.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton Street- LHO Recomendation REVISED Letter 9-4-2026.pdf
- 1640 Edgerton Street- LHO Recomendation REVISED Letter to tenant 9-4-2026.pdf
- City Council Letter.Rev2.pdf
- Velez-Heintz email chain 9.9.2026.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
49. Appeal of Erin Metz Verdeja to a Summary Abatement Order at 1518 SELBY AVENUE.
- 1518 Selby Ave.appeal 7-16-26.pdf
- 1518 Selby Ave.photos sent by owner 7-15-26.pdf
- 1518 Selby Avenue.Metz Verdeja Ltr.7-31-26.pdf
- 1518 Selby Avenue.Metz Verdeja Ltr.8-7-26.pdf
- 1518 Selby Ave.photos 8-11-26.pdf
- 1518 Selby Ave map + photos.pdf
- 1518 Selby Avenue.Metz Verdeja Ltr.9-4-26.pdf
50. Making finding on the appeal of Anna Fraser to a nuisance abatement ordered for 844 STRYKER AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-72.
- 844 Stryker Ave.photos from inspector 8-11-26.pdf
- 844 Stryker Ave.email chain 8-25-26.pdf
- 844 Stryker Ave.Fraser Ltr.9-4-26.pdf
- 844 Stryker Ave.photos from inspector 9-1-26.pdf
- 844 Stryker Ave.contested written statement 9-9-26.pdf
- 844 Stryker Ave.owner photos 9-9-26.pdf
- Passed 7-0-0 Adopted
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City Council - September 09, 2026 9/9/2026

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Amending the 2026 spending and financing budgets in the Department of Public Works Sewers Accounting Unit to fix a net-zero error in the approved budget for 2026 Capital Sewer Projects and to transfer spending budget amounts between engineering funds.

2. Establishing one (1) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolution #- RES 26-1404.

3. Amending the Financial Services technology budget to move funds in the new AU for grant management software, already included in the 2026 Adopted Budget.

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 removal of railway tracks along Wabash Avenue under Ordinance No. 2728 (Nov. 21, 1907).

5. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the University Ave. from I35E to Layfayette Rd. street reconstruction project as part of the 2025 Saint Paul Streets and Sales Tax Street Program (Project No. 19272, Assessment No. 255204).

7. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for the Mill and Overlay in the Fourth/Howard Phase II area, as part of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program (Project No. MO2402B, Assessment No. 255508).

8. Waiving the signature requirement for the creation of the University and Snelling Commercial Development District, which shall be divided into four (4) quadrants.

9. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for alley improvements in the alley bounded by Hatch, Orchard, Kilburn, and Ryde (File No. 19266 Assessment No. 255001).

10. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for alley improvements in the alley bounded by Laurel, Selby, Mackubin, and Arundel (File No. 19245 Assessment No. 255000).

11. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for alley improvements in the alley bounded by Seventh, Woodward, Railroad, and Payne (File No. 19274 Assessment No. 255003).

14. Authorizing the Police Department to apply to the FY 2026 CPD Microgrants Program from the U.S. Department of Justice to increase the Recruitment Unit’s ability to engage potential candidates.

15. Authorizing the Police Department to apply to the FY 2027 DWI Traffic Safety Officer Grants Program from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

16. Authorizing the Police Department to apply to the FY 2027 Violence Against Women Act Special Projects Grants Program from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

18. Authorizing payment in the amount of $12,335.47 in full and final settlement of the claim of Cathryn Teigen.

19. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (A) licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-001912-2026) now held by Mexico 32 Cocina Limited Liability Company d/b/a Mexico 32 Cocina for the premises located at 883 Payne Ave.

20. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Entertainment (A), and Gambling Location licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-002583-2026) now held by Bright Falls LLC d/b/a Bird In Hand for the premises located at 472 Snelling Ave. S.

21. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale and Liquor On Sale - Sunday licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-002597-2026) now held by Santana Food LLC d/b/a La Cucaracha for the premises located at 36 Dale St. S.

22. Approving a new location application for the Liquor On Sale, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (A) licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-002380-2026) for Taqueria Las Salsas de Doña Lulu LLC d/b/a Lulus Salsas for the premises located at 2233 Energy Park Dr. Ste. 100.

24. Approving the City and Xcel Energy Memorandum of Understanding.

25. Approving a partial waiver of the Sustainable Building Ordinance for the Baker Park restroom building at 209 Page St. W.

26. Approving the Mayor's appointment of Daniel Edgerton, David Chung, Matthew Keliher, Dan Waddell, Kenlyn Kjesbo, and Stuart Orlowski and the reappointment of Lauren Dees-Erickson, William O'Brien, Pang Yang, and Makayla Cox as members of the Capital Improvement Budget Committee.

27. Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Tom Aasheim, Jonathan Banks, Hanna Getachew-Kreusser, Katie Kapaun, Mary Rick, and Trish Stevens to the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County.

28. Authorizing the Saint Paul Police Department to donate a surplus patrol car to the Saint Paul Police Historical Society.

29. Authorizing the City to accept a donation from the GovAI Coalition to reimburse the travel expenses of OTC Director Jaime Wascalus to GovAI Coalition-related events.

31. Approving the Labor Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association.

32. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the United Association of Plumbers, Local 34, for the purpose of establishing mandatory contributions for the utilization of the Minnesota Paid Leave program.

ROLL CALL

FOR DISCUSSION

33. Recognizing the City’s participation in Welcoming Week 2026.

34. Amending RES 17-1065 and restoring the City of Saint Paul’s practice of honorary street co-naming.

35. Honoring Elder Professor Emeritus of History Mahmoud El-Kati through Co-Naming Milton Street and Iglehart Avenue.

36. Authorizing the Police Department to apply to the FY 2026 CPD Microgrants Program from the U.S. Department of Justice. (Laid over from September 2, 2026)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

42. Approving the application of Blood Cancer United, Inc. for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for Light the Night event on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Regional Park.

43. Amending the Parks and Recreation 2026 Grant and Aid Fund for a $160,000 donation from Como Friends, a non-profit to promote, support, preserve and enhance the Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.

44. Considering the appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to allow a curb cut located within 60 feet of a residentially zoned property to remain.

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

45. Appeal of Rich C. Nelson to a Summary Abatement Order at 2348 BUFORD AVENUE.

46. Appeal of Mary Roach to a Summary Abatement Order at 1045 CHARLES AVENUE.

47. Appeal of Robert Fox to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1640 EDGERTON STREET.

48. Appeal of Carli Valez, Tenant, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1640 EDGERTON STREET.

49. Appeal of Erin Metz Verdeja to a Summary Abatement Order at 1518 SELBY AVENUE.

50. Making finding on the appeal of Anna Fraser to a nuisance abatement ordered for 844 STRYKER AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-72.

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