St. Paul, NE

Legislative Hearings

Budget Committee

Library Board

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

City Council

Legislative Hearings

The City of Saint Paul Legislative Hearings will consider six appealed special tax assessments for properties on Dayton, Selby, Suburban, Minnehaha, and Sherburne Avenues. The body will decide whether to ratify, reduce, or delete each assessment. All items are routine administrative appeals regarding garbage collection billing.

• 325 Dayton Avenue — ratify appealed assessment (File No. CG26Q1B1)
• 961 Selby Avenue — ratify appealed assessment (File No. CG26Q1B1)
• 2099 Suburban Avenue — ratify appealed assessment (File No. CG26Q1B5)
• 1206 Minnehaha Avenue East — reduce assessment (File No. CG26Q1B5)
• 686 and 719 Sherburne Avenue — delete assessments (File No. CG26Q1B5)

Licensing Hearing

The City of Saint Paul will hold a licensing hearing to discuss the application for VB Mart LLC, doing business as Stop & Shop. The agenda includes a review of the license summary, floor plans, and a letter of objection. No final decision is recorded in the provided text.

• Discussion of SR 26-180 for VB Mart LLC d/b/a Stop & Shop
• Review of License ID# DSIBLLOFS-001693-2026 & DSIBLTOBAC-001319-2026
• Consideration of a Letter of Objection
• Review of Ordinance Separation Requirements for Malt-Off Sale

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hear a staff report on the Planning and Economic Development and HRA budget, followed by an update on Tax Increment Financing (TIF). No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• SR 26-173: Planning and Economic Development and HRA Budget Presentation
• SR 26-172: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Update

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council will vote on a resolution calling for the city and Ramsey County to end contracts with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology provider. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for housing and demolition projects, several property abatement appeals, and a settlement in a lawsuit. Public hearings cover topics like a residential parking permit boundary change, a final plat at 500 Broadway St., and multiple sound level variances for events.

• $254,961 CDBG allocation for rehab of 47 Douglas St.
• $785,598 LAHA affordable housing gap subsidy
• $140,000 CDBG funding for DSI demolitions
• Resolution to end contracts with Flock Safety
• Settlement in lawsuit Ger Vang v. Charles Lemon and City of Saint Paul

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear two staff reports: one on the city's response after closing encampments, and another on Catholic Charities operations. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information.

• SR 26-177: Post encampment closure response
• SR 26-178: Catholic Charities Operations Update

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) 2027 budget presentation. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The agenda includes only this presentation and standard procedural items.

• SR 26-179: DSI 2027 Budget Presentation

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on police surveillance technology and data privacy. The hearing is sponsored by Councilmembers Bowie and Yang and will include live testimony limited to two minutes per person, as well as written comments submitted before the meeting. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for public input only.

• Public hearing PH 26-16 on police surveillance technology and data privacy
• Live testimony limited to two minutes per person
• Written comments accepted until 12:00 pm the day before the meeting
• Sponsored by Councilmembers Bowie and Yang

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings will consider ratifying special tax assessments for demolishing vacant, nuisance, or hazardous structures from June 2026. The meeting also includes appeals from property owners regarding nuisance abatements, tall grass/weed notices, summary abatement orders, and vacant building registration requirements.

• Ratification of demolition assessments for June 2026 (File No. J2608C, Assessment No. 262007)
• Appeal of Delmy Muniz to nuisance abatement at 1689 Stillwater Avenue
• Appeal of Mary Olson to tall grass/weed notice at 555 Ashland Avenue
• Appeal of Rich C. Nelson to summary abatement at 2348 Buford Avenue
• Appeals of vacant building registration requirements at 12 Oakley Avenue and 713 Preble Street

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The City of Saint Paul is holding rent stabilization appeal hearings for two appeals related to a rent stabilization determination at 1640 Edgerton Street. One appeal is filed by Robert Fox, and the other by tenant Carli Valez. The hearings will consider the appeals and supporting documents.

• Appeal of Robert Fox to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1640 Edgerton St.
• Appeal of Carli Valez, Tenant, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1640 Edgerton St.
• Hearing at Room 330 City Hall & Court House, 15 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN
• Documents include MNOI worksheet, staff determination letter, and tenant photos

The hearing officer denied appeals by Robert Fox and tenant Carli Valez regarding a rent stabilization determination at 1640 Edgerton Street. Both denials were referred to the City Council, with a due back date of September 2, 2026.

• Denied Robert Fox's appeal of rent stabilization determination at 1640 Edgerton St.
• Denied Carli Valez's appeal of rent stabilization determination at 1640 Edgerton St.
• Referred both denials to City Council, due back 9/2/2026

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will hold a discussion and receive a presentation on connected and automated vehicles (SR 26-169). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this informational item and routine procedural actions.

• Presentation on connected and automated vehicles (SR 26-169)

The Policy Committee met and received a presentation on Connected and Automated Vehicles (SR 26-169), which was received and filed. No substantive decisions were made; the item was informational only.

• Received and filed SR 26-169, Connected and Automated Vehicles presentation

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes establishing 17 new projects through the STAR Economic Development Program, along with several budget reallocations, assessments, and license approvals. Public hearings will address a new sewer connection charge district, sound level variances, and various property assessments.

• Establishing 17 new projects through the STAR Economic Development Program (AO 26-58)
• Approving $26,625 settlement for claim of Emily Trudeau (RES 26-1261)
• Approving rate changes for Assistant Chief of Police and Senior Zoo Keeper (RES 26-1281, RES 26-1294)
• Approving new liquor licenses for El Jalisco Grill and Bar (296 Larpenteur Ave E) and Avalon (80 4th St W) (RES 26-1335, RES 26-1336)
• Public hearing on establishing Como-Eustis Special Sanitary Sewer Availability Connection Charge District (RES PH 26-149)

The St. Paul City Council met on August 19, 2026, with five members present and two absent. The council adopted the consent agenda, which included 17 items such as approving a $26,625 settlement for a claim, several property assessments, and liquor license approvals. Several items were laid over for future consideration, including pay rate changes and a collective bargaining agreement. The council also held public hearings and adopted resolutions on various topics, including a special sewer district and sound level variances.

• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $26,625 settlement for Emily Trudeau claim (consent)
• Approved liquor license change for El Jalisco Grill and Bar (consent)
• Approved new liquor license for Avalon LLC (consent)
• Laid over pay rate change for Assistant Chief of Police to Aug 26
• Laid over collective bargaining agreement with Classified Confidential Employees Association to Aug 26
• Adopted Como-Eustis Special Sanitary Sewer Availability Connection Charge District (6-0)
• Adopted sound level variance for Walk for Recovery event (6-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss the Mayor's proposed FY2027 budget overview and review the 2026 budget to actuals. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Mayor's Proposed FY2027 Budget Overview (SR 26-170)
• 2026 Budget to Actuals (SR 26-171)

The Budget Committee met and received the Mayor's Proposed FY2027 Budget Overview and the 2026 Budget to Actuals report. Both items were received and filed, with no substantive decisions made.

• Received and filed Mayor's Proposed FY2027 Budget Overview (SR 26-170)
• Received and filed 2026 Budget to Actuals (SR 26-171)

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings on August 18, 2026, will hear appeals on a special tax assessment, a condemnation order, nuisance abatements, summary abatement orders, and a fire certificate of occupancy correction. The body will make findings on several nuisance abatement appeals and decide on the other contested orders.

• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment for 777 Ohio St. (File J2602A, Assessment No. 268503)
• Appeal of Brent Rekstad to condemnation and order to vacate at 1083 Bradley St.
• Findings on nuisance abatement appeals for 1597 Charles Ave. and 1312 Scheffer Ave.
• Appeals of summary abatement orders at 1552 Canfield Ave. and 1045 Charles Ave.
• Appeal of Greg Heck, Montrose Pl LLC, to fire certificate of occupancy correction at 221 Montrose Pl.

The Legislative Hearings approved the appealed special tax assessment of $6,868 for sewer work at 777 Ohio Street, despite multiple failed attempts to contact the property owner. The assessment will be sent to the City Council on September 2, 2026. The property had been condemned due to severe sanitary issues, and the work was completed as an abatement.

• Approved special tax assessment of $6,868 for 777 Ohio St (RLH TA 26-158)
• Laid over appeal of Brent Rekstad for 1083 Bradley St to Sept 1, 2026 (RLH VO 26-31)
• Found nuisance abated for 1597 Charles Ave (RLH SAO 26-76)
• Found nuisance not abated for 1312 Scheffer Ave (RLH SAO 26-75)
• Granted appeal for 1552 Canfield Ave with conditions, extended to Sept 18, 2026 (RLH SAO 26-77)
• Laid over appeal of Mary Roach for 1045 Charles Ave to Aug 25, 2026 (RLH SAO 26-78)
• Granted appeal of Greg Heck for 221 Montrose Pl (RLH FCO 26-71)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting scheduled for August 14, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for August 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. No agenda items were discussed.

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will hold hearings on appealed special tax assessments for delinquent garbage and yard waste collection bills, covering properties across Saint Paul. It will also consider ratifying assessment rolls for the city's cost of collecting these delinquent bills for January to March 2026. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on individual property assessments.

• Ratify appealed special tax assessments for 16 properties, including 761 Hague Ave., 961 Selby Ave., 1760 7th St. E., and 692 Arlington Ave. E.
• Ratify assessment rolls for delinquent garbage bills (File Nos. CG26Q1B1-B5) and yard waste bills (File No. YW26Q1B1) for Q1 2026.
• Hearings scheduled at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m. for individual property appeals.
• Items marked 'TO DELETE' appear to be removed from the agenda.

The Legislative Hearings office reviewed appealed special tax assessments for delinquent garbage and yard waste bills. Most appealed assessments were recommended for deletion or reduction, with two laid over for further review. The assessments and recommendations were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Reduced assessment at 761 Hague Ave from $116.94 to $58.47
• Laid over assessment at 961 Selby Ave to Aug 27, 2026
• Deleted assessment at 1760 Seventh St E
• Reduced assessment at 692 Arlington Ave E from $86.08 to $69.65
• Deleted assessments at 1931 Hawthorne Ave E, 940 Idaho Ave E, 925 Magnolia Ave E, 1045 Magnolia Ave E, 1993 Sheridan Ave, 1392 Sixth St E, 423 Fry St, 429 Fry St, 2103 Iglehart Ave, 504 Mississippi River Blvd S, 1053 Rose Ave E
• Laid over assessment at 2099 Suburban Ave to Aug 27, 2026
• Referred all six delinquent garbage and yard waste assessment rolls to City Council

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The City of Saint Paul is holding a hearing on an appeal by Matthew and James Lindquist against a rent stabilization determination for units 6 and 8 at 1507 7th Street West. The agenda includes the appeal application, staff determination letter, and final staff report. This is a specific appeal hearing, not a general policy discussion.

• Appeal of Matthew and James Lindquist to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1507 7th St W, Units 6 and 8
• Staff Determination Letter dated 6-24-2026
• Final Staff Report dated 8-13-2026
• Warranty Deed dated 5-28-26
• Assignment of Lease & Rents dated 5-27-26

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will receive presentations on two items: an update to the Sustainable Building Ordinance and a proposed Tenant Bill of Rights. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Sustainable Building Ordinance update presentation (SR 26-166)
• Tenant Bill of Rights presentation (SR 26-167)

The Policy Committee met and received two informational presentations. The Sustainable Building Ordinance update (SR 26-166) and the Tenant Bill of Rights presentation (SR 26-167) were both received and filed. No substantive decisions were made; the items were informational only.

• Received and filed Sustainable Building Ordinance update presentation (SR 26-166)
• Received and filed Tenant Bill of Rights presentation (SR 26-167)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to receive a staff report and presentation from the Rice Larpenteur Alliance, including their 2025 annual report. No votes or formal actions are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of the presentation, roll call, and setting the next meeting date.

• Staff Report SR 26-163: Rice Larpenteur Alliance Presentation
• Presentation of Rice Larpenteur Alliance 2025 Annual Report
• Next meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority received and filed the Rice Larpenteur Alliance annual report following a presentation by Executive Director Kim O'Brien. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Received and filed Rice Larpenteur Alliance annual report (unanimous)

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council is meeting to act on a consent agenda that includes police budget reallocations, labor agreements with firefighters and deputy chiefs, and several property assessment approvals. They will also hold public hearings on alley vacation, sound variances, and a lawsuit settlement. The agenda is largely routine, with most items bundled for a single vote.

• Authorizing Police Department to reallocate activity budget in the Police General Fund
• Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fire Fighters Local 21 (2026-2028)
• Approving settlement in lawsuit Jon Berry v. City of St. Paul and Councilmember Anika Bowie
• Imposing $40,201.23 restitution on ST. PAWS LLC for code violations
• Public hearing to vacate alley at 779 Lexington Parkway South

The St. Paul City Council adopted an ordinance eliminating the provisional 90-day minimum wage rate for workers aged 14-17, effective after publication. The council also approved several collective bargaining agreements, including with the fire fighters' union, and settled a lawsuit against the city and Councilmember Anika Bowie. All votes were unanimous among the seven members present.

• Adopted Ord 26-31 eliminating provisional 90-day minimum wage for workers aged 14-17 (7-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 21 (7-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 635 (7-0)
• Approved settlement of lawsuit Jon Berry v. City of St. Paul and Councilmember Anika Bowie (7-0)
• Adopted RES 26-1311 finding ST. PAWS LLC violated Legislative Code and imposing $40,201.23 restitution (7-0)
• Approved MnDOT agreement for traffic signal interconnect construction on Trunk Highway 61 (7-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-148 ratifying assessments for sanitary sewer replacement for Metro Transit Gold Line project (7-0)
• Adopted as amended appeal of Lucky Tiger Jack Rosenbloom to summary abatement order at 369 Dale St N, granting compliance until Oct 26, 2026 (6-1)

Board of Water Commissioners

The St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including a $10 million water revenue note, a joint powers agreement with Dakota County, and an engineering services contract for reservoir overflow work. The board will also receive a presentation on the proposed 2027 budget and hear informational reports on injuries, vehicle accidents, and general operations.

• Water revenue note up to $10,000,000
• Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for Projects No. 63-033 and 04-018
• Professional Services Agreement with SEH for Hillcrest and West Side Reservoir Overflow Reconfiguration Project
• 2027 Budget Presentation and Proposal
• Employee Injury and Vehicle Accident Summaries for 1st Quarter 2026

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings will consider appeals and findings on property maintenance orders, including remove/repair orders, nuisance abatements, tall grass notices, vacant building registrations, and a fire inspection report. The agenda is primarily routine enforcement and appeals, with no major policy decisions.

• Remove/repair order for 914 Central Ave W. (RLH RR 26-14)
• Appeal of summary abatement at 1518 Selby Ave. (RLH SAO 26-60)
• Appeal of tall grass notice at 844 Stryker Ave. (RLH SAO 26-72)
• Appeal of vacant building registration at 1400 Hewitt Ave. (RLH VBR 26-16)
• Ratifying assessment for boarding fees (RLH AR 26-61, Assessment No. 268119)

The Legislative Hearings officer heard appeals on property maintenance, vacant building registrations, and fire safety orders. Several property owners received extensions to comply with abatement orders, while two vacant building registration appeals were denied. One appeal was denied but the fee was waived for 90 days, and another was denied but permits were allowed to continue.

• Referred 914 Central Ave W to City Council with condition to apply for CCI by Aug 17 or remove within 15 days
• Continued 180-day abatement at 947 Fremont Ave but forfeited $2,500 of remaining $10,000 performance deposit
• Granted to Aug 28 for compliance at 844 Stryker Ave including removing rocks/obstructions and cutting grass below 8 inches
• Granted to Oct 15 for back yard compliance at 2103 Sherwood Ave on condition front right-of-way is compliant by Sept 25
• Granted to Sept 4 for compliance at 449 Van Dyke St for storage pod removal
• Denied appeal of vacant building registration at 1400 Hewitt Ave but waived fee for 90 days to Oct 31
• Denied appeal of vacant building registration at 272 Richmond St but allowed permits to continue
• Granted to Oct 1 for furnace/HVAC compliance and Aug 31 for other orders at 368 Front Ave

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The City of Saint Paul’s Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings will review an appeal filed by Corey Johnson regarding a rent increase at 200 Winthrop Street South. The hearing will assess changes in space or services and determine the maximum allowable rent based on provided documentation.

• Appeal of Corey Johnson to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 200 Winthrop St. S.
• Review of requested rent increase for Apt. 216
• Assessment of changes in space or services at 200 Winthrop St. S. Apt. 216
• Determination of MNOI (Maximum Net Operating Income) for the property
• Review of Haven Rent Roll documentation

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denying Corey Johnson's appeal of a rent stabilization determination for 200 Winthrop St. S. Apt. 216. No appellant appeared at the hearing, and staff confirmed the rent increase was acceptable. The matter is referred to the City Council for a final decision on August 19, 2026.

• Recommended denial of appeal for 200 Winthrop St. S. Apt. 216 (no vote recorded)
• Referred to City Council for final decision on 8/19/2026

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee will hear updates on the Evie Carshare program and District Councils. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

The Budget Committee met and received two informational updates: one on the Evie Carshare Program and one on District Councils. Both items were received and filed, with no formal decisions or votes taken.

• Received and filed update on Evie Carshare Program (SR 26-161)
• Received and filed update on District Councils (SR 26-162)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several budget reallocations and labor agreements. The body will also consider a proposal to eliminate the provisional 90-day minimum wage for workers aged 14 to 17 and a ballot initiative regarding tenant repair rights.

• RES 26-1253: Placing a ballot question on the November 3, 2026 ballot regarding Tenant Right to Repair
• Ord 26-31: Proposal to eliminate the provisional 90-day minimum wage for workers ages 14-17
• RES 26-1180: Acceptance of $1,250,000 federal grant for Fire Department Burn Building Restoration
• RES 26-1177: Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fire Fighters Local 21 (2026-2028)
• AO 26-50: Allocation of $200,000 from Downtown Vitality Fund and $880,000 from Supportive Housing Fund for emergency shelter operations

The City Council voted 5-2 against placing a tenant right-to-repair ballot question on the November 2026 ballot, with Councilmembers Yang and Kim voting in favor. The council also adopted several ordinances, including changes to golf course regulations and a requirement for council approval of mixed municipal solid waste contracts. Numerous resolutions were approved, including settlements, grants, and license changes, while three collective bargaining agreements were laid over to August 12.

• Rejected ballot question on tenant right-to-repair (5-2)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 65 on golf courses (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring council approval of mixed municipal solid waste contracts (7-0)
• Approved $1.25M federal grant for Fire Department Burn Building restoration
• Approved settlement in Joseph Washington lawsuit
• Approved Project Labor Agreement for Merriam Park Skate Park
• Laid over firefighter collective bargaining agreement to Aug 12
• Approved $2.285M donation from Como Friends for Como Zoo

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss a resolution regarding a rehabilitation project. The board will also review and approve the meeting minutes from July 2026.

• Resolution 26-1263: Additional funding for rehabilitation project at 47 Douglas Street

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved additional funding for a rehabilitation project at 47 Douglas Street in Ward 2, District 9. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the four commissioners present. The meeting also approved the July 2026 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved additional funding for rehabilitation project at 47 Douglas Street (4-0)
• Approved July 2026 HRA meeting minutes (4-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss newcomer services and the Strengthening Libraries as Spaces of Belonging Project. The board is considering a resolution to amend the library agency's financing and spending plan to incorporate grant funds.

• Resolution 26-178: Amending financing and spending plan by $920,000.00 for Mellon Foundation grant funds
• Staff Report 26-154: Newcomer Services
• Staff Report 26-156: Strengthening Libraries as Spaces of Belonging Project

The Library Board approved a resolution amending the library agency's financing and spending plan by $920,000 to reflect a multi-year transfer of grant funds from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, received via The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes, referred a Newcomer Services staff report to a future meeting, and received and filed a report on the Strengthening Libraries as Spaces of Belonging Project. All votes were 6-0, with Board Member HwaJeong Kim absent.

• Approved resolution amending library financing/spending plan by $920,000 for Mellon Foundation grant transfer (6-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (6-0)
• Referred Newcomer Services staff report to Library Board, due back 10/7/2026 (6-0)
• Received and filed Strengthening Libraries as Spaces of Belonging Project report (6-0)

Legislative Hearings

The body is reviewing appeals regarding special tax assessments and summary abatement orders. It will also hear appeals from property owners regarding notices of condemnation and orders to vacate.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 1654 Bush Avenue and 777 Ohio Street
• Ratification of assessments for removal of diseased or dangerous trees from May 2026
• Appeal of condemnation and order to vacate at 1083 Bradley Street
• Appeal of a correction notice and vacate order at 1103 Chatsworth Street North
• Appeal of fire inspection condemnation and order to remain vacant at 1875 Nebraska Avenue East

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings on August 4, 2026, addressed multiple property-related appeals, including special tax assessments, condemnation orders, and nuisance abatements. Key actions included ratifying a tree assessment with a 10-year payment plan, granting extensions for compliance, and denying an appeal of a fire inspection report. Several items were laid over for lack of contact with property owners.

• Ratified special tax assessment for 1654 Bush Ave, payable over 10 years
• Laid over assessment for 777 Ohio St to Aug 18 (unable to reach owner)
• Referred tree removal assessment for May 2026 to City Council
• Referred condemnation appeal for 1083 Bradley St to City Council with conditions
• Granted extension to Sept 1 for vehicle abatement at 1689 Stillwater Ave
• Granted appeal of fire condemnation at 1875 Nebraska Ave E
• Denied appeal of fire inspection at 1400 Hewitt Ave
• Found nuisance not abated at 2177 Fairmount Ave

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to continue a public hearing regarding the Mayor's Encampment Plan. Residents may provide live testimony or submit written comments for the public record.

• Public hearing on the Mayor's Encampment Plan (PH 26-14)

The City Council held a special meeting to continue the public hearing regarding the Mayor's Encampment Plan. The item was received and filed.

• Public hearing on the Mayor's Encampment Plan (PH 26-14) received and filed

Licensing Hearing

The City of Saint Paul Licensing Hearing will consider the license application for Asian Flame LLC, doing business as Asian Flame. The agenda includes several attachments such as a floor plan, site plan, incident report, and three objections. The hearing will determine whether to approve or deny the license.

• License application for Asian Flame LLC (License ID# DSIBLLIQ-000682-2026) by owner May Vang
• Three objections listed as attachments to the agenda

The Licensing Hearing on July 30, 2026, took up a single item: the license application summary for Asian Flame LLC (d/b/a Asian Flame), owned by May Vang. The item was received and filed, with no vote or decision on the license itself. The meeting then adjourned.

• Received and filed license application summary for Asian Flame LLC (SR 26-157)

Legislative Hearings

This meeting will decide on ratifying special tax assessments for two appealed properties (565 Aldine St and 2012 Como Ave) and a roll of demolition assessments from May 2026. It will also hear appeals of correction orders for tall grass and summary abatement orders for property violations at several addresses. A public hearing for 1312 Scheffer Ave is continued to August 5, 2026.

• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment for 565 Aldine St (also known as 571 Aldine St)
• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment for 2012 Como Ave
• Ratifying demolition assessment roll for May 2026 (File J2607C, Assessment 262006)
• Appeal of Kinnell Tackett to a notice to cut tall grass and weeds at 444 Johnson Pkwy
• Appeals of summary abatement orders for 1312 Scheffer Ave (continued), 1597 Charles Ave, 369 Dale St N, and 1518 Selby Ave

The body processed several appeals regarding special tax assessments, abatement orders, and fire condemnation notices. Most items were referred to the City Council with recommendations to approve, delete, or grant extensions for compliance.

• Recommended approval of special tax assessment for 565 Aldine Street
• Recommended deletion of special tax assessment for 2012 Como Avenue
• Recommended compliance extension to August 14, 2026 for 1312 Scheffer Avenue
• Recommended compliance extensions to August 14 and September 4, 2026 for 1597 Charles Avenue
• Appeal for 2098 Pinehurst Avenue withdrawn
• Recommended granting appeal of Fire Inspection Notice of Condemnation for 1875 Nebraska Avenue East
• Laid over appeal for 1518 Selby Avenue to August 4, 2026
• Laid over appeal for 1875 Nebraska Avenue East (Justin Rasmussen) to August 4, 2026