St. Paul public meetings in 2022

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss the pending litigation Cullars-Doty, et al v. City, et al. This session is being conducted pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(b).

• Closed session discussion regarding pending litigation: Cullars-Doty, et al v. City, et al

City Council

The City Council is reviewing budget reallocations for the Fire Department and Public Works. The meeting also includes decisions on various liquor licenses, property assessments, and a public hearing regarding a new reparations commission.

• Final adoption of an ordinance allowing restaurants to serve until 1:00 a.m. on January 1st
• Public hearing for the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission
• Approval of property clean-up and lead water service line replacement assessments
• Liquor license applications for businesses at 1571 Grand Avenue and 1415 University Avenue West
• Agreement with the City of Hastings for traffic and lighting maintenance

The Council held a public hearing and approved an amended version of an ordinance to establish the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission, with a final vote set for January 4, 2023. Other actions included approving the 2023 Legislative Agenda and various liquor and business licenses.

• Advanced ordinance to create Community Reparations Commission to final adoption on Jan 4 (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Legislative Agenda (6-0)
• Approved $1,010,999 for Fire Station 51 upgrade project (6-0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 9
• Approved ordinance allowing restaurants to serve food and beverages until 1:00 a.m. on Jan 1 (6-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for Bar Cart Lounge & Restaurant, Em Que Viet Restaurant & Bar, and The Black Hart Of Saint Paul
• Approved appointment of Andrea Ledger as Interim Director of the Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Jennifer Lor as Legislative Aide in Ward 6 (6-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will consider ratifying several special tax assessments for specific properties. The agenda also includes appeals regarding vacant building registrations, vehicle abatement orders, and fire certificates of occupancy.

• Ratification of special tax assessments for properties on Maryland Ave E, Mound St, Nebraska Ave E, Sherburne Ave, and White Bear Ave N.
• Ratification of property clean-up service assessments for September 2022.
• Appeal of a summary abatement order at 663 Lafond Avenue.
• Appeals regarding vacant building registration notices for Euclid St, Fifth St E, Jenks Ave, and Saratoga St S.
• Appeal of a fire certificate of occupancy correction notice at 884 Laurel Avenue.

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed several appealed special tax assessments and vacant building registrations. Most items were referred to the City Council with recommendations for fee reductions or compliance extensions. One summary abatement appeal was withdrawn.

• Recommended reducing vacant building fee at 1179 Sherburne Ave from $2,616 to $654
• Recommended reducing assessment at 1664 Nebraska Ave East to $50 or $189 based on future compliance
• Recommended lifting condemnation and granting 90-day waiver for 1093 Euclid Street
• Recommended releasing 1219 Fifth Street East from vacant building program if electrical permit is finaled by 1/11/23
• Recommended granting appeal for 707 Jenks Avenue with compliance deadline of 6/1/23
• Recommended waiving vacant building fee for 578 Saratoga Street S through 3/21/23
• Granted compliance extension to 1/3/23 and 6/1/23 for 884 Laurel Avenue
• Withdrawn: Appeal of Summary Abatement Order at 663 Lafond Avenue

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to allow restaurants to serve food until 1:00 a.m. on January 1st. The council will also reconsider $767,266 in grant funds for the curbside recycling program and set 2023 recycling service fees. Other items include trail agreements with Ramsey County and the creation of a reparations commission.

• Ordinance to allow restaurants to serve food until 1:00 a.m. on January 1st
• Reconsideration of $767,266 in SCORE grant funds for curbside recycling
• Cooperative agreements with Ramsey County for Como Avenue and Johnson Parkway Trail Projects
• Establishment of the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission
• Approval of 2023 election polling locations

The City Council approved the issuance of conduit revenue bonds for The Higher Ground Academy Charter School Project. Other actions included appointing an interim library director and authorizing various grants and trail projects. Several items, including a collective bargaining agreement, were laid over for future meetings.

• Approved conduit revenue bonds for Higher Ground Academy Charter School (5-2)
• Appointed Maureen Hartman as Interim Director of Saint Paul Public Libraries (7-0)
• Approved $767,266 in SCORE grant funds for curbside recycling as amended (7-0)
• Approved Cooperative Agreements with Ramsey County for Como Avenue and Johnson Parkway Trails
• Approved sound level variances for St. Paul Winter Carnival and Get Lucky event
• Granted a 180-day stay of enforcement of demolition for 587 Cook Avenue East
• Laid over Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 9
• Laid over ordinance to allow restaurants to serve food/beverages until 1:00 a.m. on Jan 1st

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA is considering several resolutions regarding bond issuances for charter school and multifamily housing projects. The meeting also includes discussions on modifying municipal parking ramp agreements and authorizing a land transfer to Concordia University.

• Bond issuance for The Higher Ground Academy Charter School at 1381 Marshall Avenue
• Modifications to management agreements for five municipal parking ramps
• Preliminary approval of bonds for Plato Apartments at Farwell Yards
• Preliminary approval of bonds for Sibley Court and Sibley Park Apartments
• Transfer of a vacant lot at 410 Griggs to Concordia University

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved several resolutions regarding charter school and multifamily housing bonds. The board also authorized modifications to parking operation agreements for five municipal ramps and a development agreement for 754 Randolph Avenue.

• Approved minutes of October and November 2022 meetings (7-0)
• Approved conduit charter school lease revenue bonds for Higher Ground Academy Charter School Project (5-2)
• Approved modifications to parking operation and management agreements for five municipal ramps (7-0)
• Approved modifications to development agreement and promissory note for 754 Randolph Avenue (7-0)
• Gave preliminary approval for conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Plato Apartments at Farwell Yards Project (7-0)
• Gave preliminary approval for conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Sibley Court and Sibley Park Apartments (7-0)
• Authorized acquisition of vacant lot at 410 Griggs from the City of Saint Paul for conveyance to Concordia University, St. Paul (7-0)

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee is meeting to receive several city updates. These include reports from Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health and discussions regarding opioid policy and infectious diseases.

• Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health update (SR 22-218)
• Environmental Service Center update
• Opioid policy update
• Infectious disease updates

The committee received and filed updates from Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health regarding opioid policy and infectious diseases. An update regarding the Environmental Service Center was also received and filed.

• Received and filed SR 22-218 updates on public health, opioid policy, and infectious diseases
• Received and filed SR 22-221 discussion item

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review several orders regarding the rehabilitation or removal of structures at various city properties. The agenda also includes appeals for vehicle abatements, vacant building registrations, and fire certificate revocations.

• Orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures at 523 Beaumont St and 1501 Clarence St
• Order for the removal of structures at 1600 7th Street West
• Appeals to summary abatement orders at 308 Superior St and 5 George St W
• Appeals regarding vacant building registration notices at 1219 Fifth St E and 1093 Euclid St
• Appeals of Fire Certificate of Occupancy revocations at 510 Snelling Ave N and 492 Prior Ave N

The hearing officer issued multiple extensions and deadlines for property owners to complete rehabilitations, clear debris, or remove unapproved structures. Several cases were referred back to the City Council for final votes on compliance and performance deposits.

• Laid over 523 Beaumont St rehab to 1/10/2023
• Laid over 1501 Clarence St cleanout update to 1/10/2023
• Referred 1508 Como Ave title/sale discussion to 3/14/2023
• Laid over 1366 Fremont Ave cleanout and inspection to 2/14/2023
• Referred 1802 Ross Ave work plan submission to 1/4/2023
• Referred 1600 Seventh St West demolition timeline to 3/14/2023
• Referred 346 Sherburne Ave electric bid submission to 1/4/2023
• Granted 318 Edmund Ave rehab extension to 3/28/2023 or forfeit $10,000

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will review several resolutions regarding water infrastructure, funding, and service agreements. Key items include a budget amendment for the McCarron’s Treatment Plant Improvement Project and grant pass-throughs for the Wilkinson Lake BMP Project. The meeting also includes a recommendation for new water revenue bond issuance.

• Recommendation for the issuance of Series 2023 Water Revenue and Refunding Bonds
• Budget amendment for the McCarron’s Treatment Plant Improvement Project
• Grant funding pass-through to VLAWMO for the Wilkinson Lake BMP Project
• Lease agreement to install AMI equipment on City siren poles
• Private Water Main Agreement with Thompson Square Townhome Association

The Board approved a recommendation to the City of Saint Paul for the issuance of Water Revenue and Refunding Bonds. Additionally, the Board adopted a consent agenda covering budget amendments, grant funding, and various service agreements.

• Recommended issuance of Series 2023 Water Revenue and Refunding Bonds (5-0-1)
• Amended 2022 Budget for McCarron’s Treatment Plant Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved grant funding pass-through to VLAWMO for Wilkinson Lake BMP Project (6-0)
• Approved lease with City of Saint Paul for AMI equipment on siren poles (6-0)
• Approved private water main agreement for 1555 Oakdale Avenue (6-0)
• Extended managed print services contract with Marco Inc. (6-0)
• Amended HR Green agreement for pump station assessments (6-0)
• Adjusted payment schedule for Gold Line BRT water system upgrades (6-0)

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing will discuss a gambling location license application for Revelry LLC, doing business as Brunson’s Pub. The discussion includes review of the application summary and associated documentation.

• Gambling Location License Application for Brunson’s Pub (Revelry LLC)

The board reviewed a license application for Revelry LLC, doing business as Brunson’s Pub. The application was received and filed.

• License application for Revelry LLC (d/b/a Brunson’s Pub) received and filed

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review various appealed special tax assessments for properties across Saint Paul. The meeting also includes ratifying assessment rolls for services such as vacant building registration, emergency boarding, and tree removal.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 1674 Orange Avenue East
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 2149 Geranium Avenue East
• Ratification of assessments for vacant building registration fees
• Ratification of assessments for emergency boarding services
• Ratification of assessments for removal of diseased or dangerous trees

The body reviewed several appealed special tax assessments for specific properties, resulting in approvals, deletions, or reductions. Multiple assessment rolls for city services were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Approved assessment for 1674 Orange Avenue East
• Deleted assessment for 2149 Geranium Avenue East
• Reduced assessment for 461/463 Oceola Avenue South from $2,616 to $872 (conditional on sale by 2/8/2023)
• Deleted assessment for 431 Wheeler Street North
• Approved assessment for 277 Aurora Avenue
• Reduced assessment for 1340 Searle Street from $248 to $159
• Laid over assessments for 1194 Hewitt Avenue and 802 Mound Street to 12/20/2022
• Referred six assessment rolls for vacant buildings, boarding, fire certificates, inspections, and tree removal to City Council

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will discuss a Class N license application for Real Big Huge Brewing Company, doing business as Wabasha Brewing Company. The review includes supporting documents such as floor plans and incident reports.

• Class N License Application for Real Big Huge Brewing Company (d/b/a Wabasha Brewing Company)

The board reviewed a license application for Real Big Huge Brewing Company, doing business as Wabasha Brewing Company. The application was received and filed.

• Received and filed license application for Real Big Huge Brewing Company/Wabasha Brewing Company (SR 22-213)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will consider a resolution to approve the final 2023 HRA budget. This item also includes certifying the final HRA property tax levy payable in 2023.

• Resolution 22-1820 approving the final 2023 HRA budget
• Certification of the final 2023 HRA property tax levy

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the final 2023 budget and certified the property tax levy for 2023. This action determines the agency's spending plan and tax requirements for the upcoming year.

• Approved final 2023 HRA budget and certified final 2023 property tax levy (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to adopt the 2023 municipal budget and certify the annual property tax levy. The agenda also includes a proposal to transfer $42,025,497 in American Rescue Plan funds for modernization and stabilization.

• Adoption of the 2023 City Budget and Tax Levy
• Transfer of $42,025,497 in American Rescue Plan funds
• Ordinance allowing restaurants to serve food until 1:00 a.m. on January 1st
• Approval of sidewalk infrastructure permits at the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site
• Setting 2023 rates for water, sewer, and storm sewer services

The City Council approved the 2023 City Budget and Tax Levy, along with budgets for the HRA, Public Library Agency, and RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority. The council also approved a five-year street reconstruction plan for 2023-2027 and set 2023 rates for water, sewer, and solid waste services.

• Adopted 2023 City Budget and 2023 City Tax Levy (7-0)
• Approved 2023 budgets for HRA, Public Library Agency, and RiverCentre (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Solid Waste fees (7-0)
• Approved Five-Year Street Reconstruction Plan for 2023-2027 (7-0)
• Authorized transfer of $42,025,497 in American Rescue Plan funds (7-0)
• Denied zoning variance appeal for 1841 Lincoln Avenue (3-4)
• Approved rezoning of 909 Selby Avenue / 180 Milton Street & 912 Selby Avenue to T2 traditional neighborhood (7-0)
• Referred razing order for 1011 Burns Avenue to Dec 13 hearing to allow property rehabilitation (7-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will consider adopting the 2023 budget and requesting property tax financing. The board will also discuss a finding to eliminate fees for faxing at Saint Paul Public Libraries. Additionally, members will review a proposal to write off library debt for 2022.

• Adoption of the 2023 Library Budget and request for property tax financing
• Eliminating fees for faxing at Saint Paul Public Libraries
• Approval of a library debt write-off for 2022
• Approval of August and September 2022 meeting minutes

Legislative Hearings

The scheduled legislative hearings for December 6, 2022, were canceled. The agenda included items regarding special tax assessments and orders to vacate, but no business was conducted or decided.

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is conducting a final public hearing regarding the proposed 2023 budget and tax levy. This session is part of the 'Truth in Taxation' process.

• Final Hearing on the proposed 2023 Budget and Tax Levy (PH 22-4)

The City Council conducted a final public hearing regarding the proposed 2023 Budget and Tax Levy. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded in these action-only minutes.

• Received and filed PH 22-4 (Final Hearing on proposed 2023 Budget and Tax Levy)

Audit Committee

The St. Paul Audit Committee meeting includes roll call and a discussion of item SR 22-212. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Discussion of SR 22-212

The Audit Committee met on December 5, 2022. The committee received and filed SR 22-212.

• Received and filed SR 22-212

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will review a Class N license application summary for David A Heu, doing business as Fun Auto. The agenda includes supporting documentation such as site plans and zoning maps.

• License Application SR 22-201 for David A Heu (d/b/a Fun Auto)

The board reviewed a license application for David A Heu doing business as Fun Auto. The application was received and filed.

• License application for David A Heu d/b/a Fun Auto received and filed

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing includes a review of license application SR 22-200 for Black Hart of Saint Paul LLC. The agenda lists various supporting documents and objections related to the application.

• License application SR 22-200 for Black Hart of Saint Paul LLC (d/b/a The Black Hart Of Saint Paul)

The city received and filed a license application for Black Hart of Saint Paul LLC, doing business as The Black Hart Of Saint Paul.

• License application for Black Hart of Saint Paul LLC (License ID# 20180001270) received and filed

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review several requests regarding property maintenance, including orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures. The agenda also includes appeals related to nuisance abatements, vehicle abatement, and water bill disputes. These hearings address code compliance and safety at various city properties.

• Denying a stay of enforcement for demolition at 587 Cook Avenue East
• Ordering the rehabilitation or removal of structures at 771 Iowa Avenue West
• Ordering the rehabilitation or removal of structures at 1802 Ross Avenue
• Reviewing a potential stay of enforcement for demolition at 1722 Reaney Avenue
• Appealing a water service bill for 401 Robert Street North

The hearing officer laid over multiple property rehabilitation and abatement cases to future dates, requiring owners to submit updated work plans, financing, and subcontractor bids. One property was released from the Vacant Building program pending a sale to a developer, and one fire certificate appeal was granted.

• Tabled demolition stay for 587 Cook Avenue East to 12/13/2022 pending $14,000 in additional financing
• Tabled rehab order for 771 Iowa Avenue West to 1/10/2023; owner must clean property by 12/20/2022
• Tabled rehab order for 1802 Ross Avenue to 12/13/2022 pending updated bids and schedule
• Tabled rehab order for 346 Sherburne Avenue to 12/13/2022 pending $5,000 deposit and bids
• Tabled rehab order for 342 Thomas Avenue to 1/10/2023 pending work plan and proof of funds
• Tabled rehab order for 1722 Reaney Avenue to 1/10/2023 pending updated work plan and affidavit
• Released 1318 Eleanor Avenue from Vacant Building program; compliance due 4/30/2023
• Granted appeal for 1059 Minnehaha Avenue East as orders were withdrawn by DSI

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will consider an appeal by Tiffany Lee concerning a Correction Notice and ReInspection Complaint for 955 Albemarle Street. This matter includes an order to vacate the property.

• Appeal of Tiffany Lee regarding a Correction Notice-ReInspection Complaint at 955 Albemarle Street
• Order to vacate related to Fire Certificate of Occupancy

The hearing officer denied an appeal by tenant Tiffany Lee regarding a correction notice and vacate order, noting the property is now in compliance. The matter was referred to the City Council with a return date of December 7, 2022.

• Denied appeal of correction notice and vacate order at 955 Albemarle Street
• Referred case to City Council for December 7, 2022

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss the proposed 2023 budget for the Office of Technology and Communications. The committee will also receive an update on the 2023 proposed budget process.

• Proposed 2023 budget presentation for the Office of Technology and Communications
• Update on the 2023 proposed budget process

The committee received and filed the proposed 2023 budget for the Office of Technology and Communications. A process update regarding the 2023 proposed budget was also received and filed.

• Received and filed Office of Technology and Communications Proposed 2023 Budget
• Received and filed 2023 Proposed Budget Process Update

City Council

The City Council will consider the appointment of Axel Henry as Chief of Police and an appeal regarding a building project at Pigs Eye Lake Island. The agenda also includes the transfer of $4,650,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for family and business support.

• Transfer of $4,650,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for family and business support
• Appointment of Axel Henry as Chief of Police
• Rezoning of 909 Selby Avenue and 912 Selby Avenue to T2 traditional neighborhood
• Transfer of $1,260,214 in CDBG funds for the Keystone Community Food Center
• Acceptance of a $150,000 McKnight Foundation Climate and Energy Program Grant

The City Council appointed Axel Henry as Chief of Police and approved $4.65 million in American Rescue Plan funds for family and business support. The council also processed numerous property tax assessment appeals and zoning requests. An appeal regarding a stop-work order for the Pigs Eye Lake Island Building Project was denied.

• Appointed Axel Henry as Chief of Police (7-0)
• Approved $4,650,000 transfer of American Rescue Plan funds for Family and Businesses support (7-0)
• Denied appeal to issue Stop Work Order on Pigs Eye Lake Island Building Project (6-1)
• Approved $1.7M transfer of CDBG and CDBG-CV funds for Keystone Community Food Center
• Approved rezoning of 909 Selby Avenue / 180 Milton Street & 912 Selby Avenue to T2 traditional neighborhood (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 McKnight Foundation Climate and Energy Program Grant (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 increase for Parks and Recreation Grant Fund for Marydale Park/Loeb Lake (7-0)
• Tabled zoning variance appeal for 1841 Lincoln Avenue to December 7, 2022

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will consider ratifying special tax assessments for property clean up services performed in August 2022. The meeting also includes appeals regarding nuisance and vehicle abatement orders at several locations.

• Ratification of property clean up tax assessments (File Nos. J2305A and J2306A)
• Appeal of a correction notice and vacate order for 955 Albemarle Street
• Nuisance abatement finding for 769 Hague Avenue
• Appeal of vehicle and summary abatement orders for 202 Goodrich Avenue
• Appeal of a vehicle abatement order for 1072 Third Street East

The Legislative Hearing Officer denied an appeal regarding a commercial vehicle in a residential area and granted an extension for compliance. Two property clean-up assessment ratifications were referred to the City Council. Other appeals were laid over to future dates.

• Denied appeal for vehicle abatement at 1072 Third Street East; granted compliance extension to January 1, 2023
• Referred ratification of Property Clean Up assessments (August 1-18, 2022) to City Council
• Referred ratification of Property Clean Up assessments (August 12-31, 2022) to City Council
• Referred finding on abated nuisance at 769 Hague Avenue to City Council
• Laid over appeal for 955 Albemarle Street to November 18, 2022
• Laid over appeal for 202 Goodrich Avenue to November 22, 2022

Licensing Hearing

The hearing includes a review of a Class N license application for Em Que Viet LLC, doing business as Em Que Viet Restaurant & Bar. The agenda contains supporting documentation including floor plans and zoning maps.

• Class N license application for Em Que Viet LLC (d/b/a Em Que Viet Restaurant & Bar)

The council received and filed the license application and supporting documents for Em Que Viet LLC. No substantive decision or vote outcome was recorded in the minutes.

• Received and filed license application for Em Que Viet LLC (Class N)

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee will discuss the 2023 proposed budget presentations. The meeting includes reviews for the Office of Financial Services and the Office of Financial Empowerment.

• 2023 Proposed Budget Presentation for Office of Financial Services (SR 22-202)
• 2023 Proposed Budget Presentation for Office of Financial Empowerment (SR 22-204)

The committee received and filed the 2023 proposed budgets for the Office of Financial Services and the Office of Financial Empowerment. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Received and filed Office of Financial Services 2023 Proposed Budget Presentation
• Received and filed Office of Financial Empowerment 2023 Proposed Budget Presentation

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA is reviewing budget amendments for its debt service and parking funds. The board will discuss tax credit reservations for Selby Wilkins and East 7th developments, along with loan modifications for Selby Commons. A public hearing will address bond issuance for the Higher Ground Academy Charter School Project.

• $1,260,214 CDBG loan and $439,786 CDBG-CV loan for Keystone Community Food Center
• 2023 Low Income Housing Tax Credit reservations for Selby Wilkins and East 7th developments
• Loan modifications for Selby Commons and Wilkins Townhomes Projects
• Preliminary approval of bonds for Higher Ground Academy Charter School Project
• Budget amendments for HRA Debt Service Fund and Parking Enterprise Fund

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved financing for the Keystone Community Food Center and reserved 2023 Low Income Housing Tax Credits for two developments. The board also approved loan modifications for Selby Commons and Wilkins Townhomes and gave preliminary approval for bonds for Higher Ground Academy Charter School.

• Reserved 2023 Low Income Housing Tax Credits for Selby Wilkins and East 7th developments (7-0)
• Approved loan modifications for Selby Commons and Wilkins Townhomes Projects (7-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,260,214 CDBG Loan and $439,786 CDBG-CV Loan for Keystone Community Food Center (7-0)
• Gave preliminary approval for conduit revenue bonds for Higher Ground Academy Charter School Project (5-2)
• Received and filed AO 22-68 amending 2022 HRA Debt Service Fund budget
• Received and filed AO 22-69 amending 2022 HRA Parking Enterprise Fund budget

City Council

The City Council is reviewing budget amendments to allocate $7,600,000.00 for Community Development Block Grant activities. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances regarding business license procedures and a public hearing for the Metro Transit Gold Line project.

• Allocating $7,600,000.00 to CDBG activity codes
• First reading of ordinances to update business license procedures
• Public hearing for the Metro Transit 10-mile Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit project
• Rezoning application for 909 Selby Avenue and 912 Selby Avenue
• Requesting $767,266 in SCORE grant funds for curbside recycling

The City Council adopted four ordinances to modernize liquor license procedures and eliminate petition requirements. The council also appointed Jaime Wascalus as Director and Chief Information Officer and approved several property-related assessments and nuisance abatements.

• Appointed Jaime Wascalus as Director and Chief Information Officer (7-0)
• Adopted four ordinances (Ord 22-46, 22-47, 22-48, 22-49) updating liquor license procedures (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 DOJ grant for Community Oriented Policing Services (7-0)
• Authorized Project Labor Agreement for Farwell Yards Project (Adopted)
• Granted rent stabilization appeal for 261 Fifth Street East, limiting increase to 8% (7-0)
• Authorized DSI cleanup of nuisance property at 913 Johnson Parkway (7-0)
• Approved 2023 City Council meeting schedule (Adopted)
• Laid over rezoning application for 909 Selby Avenue to November 16, 2022

Board of Water Commissioners

This agenda contains only the meeting header and date, with no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings will review orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures at 1802 Ross Avenue, 678 Snelling Avenue North, and 346 Sherburne Avenue. The agenda also includes findings on nuisance abatements and appeals regarding vacant building registrations and fire certificates of occupancy.

• Orders for building rehabilitation or removal at 1802 Ross Ave, 678 Snelling Ave N, and 346 Sherburne Ave
• Findings on appealed substantial abatements for 975 Hudson Road and 575 Park Street
• Appeal of a vehicle abatement order at 952 Euclid Street
• Appeals regarding vacant building registration at 995 Burns Avenue and 1006 Third Street East
• Appeals related to fire certificates of occupancy at 548 Minnehaha Ave E, 1059 Minnehaha Ave E, and 1143 Payne Ave

The Hearing Officer ordered the immediate condemnation of a third-floor stairway and required the unit be vacated by November 14, 2022. Several other property rehabilitation and vacancy appeals were laid over for further documentation or referred to the City Council.

• Ordered 548 Minnehaha Ave E third-floor unit vacated by 11/14/2022
• Condemned 548 Minnehaha Ave E third-floor stairway immediately
• Denied appeal for drive-through window at 1143 Payne Ave; granted extension to 12/9/2022 for other orders
• Granted 90-day vacancy fee waiver for 1006 Third St E to 1/31/2023
• Waived vacancy fee for 995 Burns Ave to 12/9/2022
• Granted compliance extension to 12/30/2022 for vehicle abatement at 952 Euclid St
• Tabled rehab orders for 1802 Ross Ave, 678 Snelling Ave N, and 346 Sherburne Ave
• Referred 975 Hudson Rd to City Council for 11/16/2022

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing includes a discussion regarding a Class N license application for Masooda Enterprises Inc., doing business as Bar Cart Lounge & Restaurant. The review involves examining floor plans, zoning maps, and protected use waivers for nearby schools.

• Class N License Application for Bar Cart Lounge & Restaurant
• Protected Use Waiver for Highland Park Montessori School
• Protected Use Waiver for Laura Jeffrey Academy

The board received and filed the license application and supporting documents for Masooda Enterprises Inc. No final decision on the application was recorded in the minutes.

• Received and filed Class N license application for Masooda Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Bar Cart Lounge & Restaurant

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Saint Paul Five Year Street Plan and Debt Strategy. The agenda also includes a review of the 2023-2027 PW 5-Year Capital Plan and a presentation on the 2023 Debt Budget.

• SR 22-198 City of Saint Paul Five Year Street Plan and Debt Strategy
• 2023-2027 PW 5-Year Capital Plan
• 2023 Debt Budget presentation to Council

The Budget Committee met on November 2, 2022. The committee received and filed the City of Saint Paul Five Year Street Plan and Debt Strategy.

• Received and filed City of Saint Paul Five Year Street Plan and Debt Strategy

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is reviewing proposed 2023 rates for water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste services. The agenda also includes discussions on a building project appeal at Pigs Eye Lake Island and various business license updates.

• Setting 2023 rates for sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water services
• Amending the CDBG budget to allocate $7,600,000.00 to activity codes
• Establishing new garbage service rates effective January 1, 2023
• Appeal regarding a Stop Work Order for the Pigs Eye Lake Island Building Project
• A $18,402.73 grant amendment for Fire Department radios and accessories

The City Council adopted an ordinance setting base level garbage service rates effective January 1, 2023. Several other 2023 utility rate proposals for water and sewer were held for final adoption in December. The council also approved various liquor licenses and zoning appeals.

• Adopted base level garbage service rates for Jan 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Highland Bridge Rowhomes Fifth Addition Final Plat (5-0)
• Approved $18,402.73 for Fire Department radios and accessories (5-0)
• Approved $85,000 grant for Upside: Leadership Programming for Middle-School Youth (5-0)
• Added two youth commissioners to the Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for Shamrock Plaza Liquors, Abulae, and Keys Restaurant (5-0)
• Ordered removal of a library box at 1155 Seminary Avenue by Dec 1 (5-0)
• Tabled 2023 Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Water charges until Dec 7 (5-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings body will consider ratifying several appealed special tax assessments for various properties. The agenda also includes hearings on appeals regarding vehicle abatement orders, vacant building registrations, and fire certificate revocations. Additionally, the body will review assessment rolls for services such as graffiti removal and emergency boarding.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties including 1051 Arkwright Street and 277 Aurora Avenue
• Review of assessment rolls for graffiti removal and emergency boarding services
• Appeal of a vehicle abatement order at 952 Euclid Street
• Appeal regarding a vacant building registration notice for 227 Fuller Avenue
• Appeal of a fire certificate of occupancy revocation at 510 Snelling Avenue North

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed multiple appeals regarding special tax assessments for vacant buildings, code violations, and garbage hauling. Several assessments were recommended for deletion or reduction, while others were ratified or laid over for further permit review. All recommendations were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended deleting $534 emergency boarding assessment for 1051 Arkwright St
• Recommended deleting $474 emergency abatement assessment for 1370 Carling Dr
• Recommended reducing vacant building fee from $2,284 to $1,142 for 284 Maple St
• Recommended deleting assessments for 120 Winona St E, 981 University Ave W, and 1671 University Ave W
• Recommended ratifying assessments for 277 Aurora Ave, 928 Flandrau St, 1374 Arlington Ave W, and 1393 Prosperity Ave
• Granted appeal to release 227 Fuller Ave from Vacant Building program
• Waived vacant building fee for 90 days for 373 Nebraska Ave W
• Granted compliance extension to Dec 1, 2022, for 1548 Reaney Ave #2

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will conduct rent stabilization appeal hearings. The agenda includes an appeal filed by Amleset Workneh regarding a determination for the property at 1461 Saint Paul Avenue, #12.

• Rent stabilization appeal for 1461 Saint Paul Avenue, #12

The Legislative Hearing Officer granted a rent stabilization appeal for the property at 1461 Saint Paul Avenue, #12. The matter was referred to the City Council with a due date of November 16, 2022.

• Granted appeal RLH RSA 22-7 regarding 1461 Saint Paul Avenue, #12
• Referred appeal to City Council for return by 11/16/2022

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing a presentation regarding the 2023 proposed budget for Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity. This item involves a formal budget presentation to the committee.

• Presentation of the 2023 proposed budget for Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (SR 22-194)

The Budget Committee received and filed the 2023 proposed budget presentation for Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Received and filed Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity 2023 Proposed Budget Presentation

City Council

The City Council will review budget amendments for public works and regional water services. The agenda includes ordinances for business license procedures and property rezoning. Public hearings will address garbage service rates and several grant applications.

• Rezoning 1883 Norfolk Avenue from one-family to medium-density residential
• Proposed changes to base level garbage service rates effective January 1, 2023
• $1,000,000 grant for the renovation of the historic Victoria Theater
• $570,111 FEMA grant for the Port Security Grant Program
• Liquor patio addition for The Black Hart of Saint Paul at 1415 University Avenue

The City Council approved a rezoning request for 1883 Norfolk Avenue and authorized several grants for theater renovation, fleet equipment, and public safety. The council also approved two multifamily rental housing development programs and various budget amendments.

• Approved rezoning of 1883 Norfolk Avenue from R3 to RM2 (7-0)
• Approved $1M state grant for Victoria Theater renovation (7-0)
• Approved $1M budget increase for Fleet Services equipment and telematics (7-0)
• Approved $570,111 FEMA Port Security Grant for Police and Emergency Management (7-0)
• Approved multifamily housing programs for 2285 Hillcrest Avenue and 801 Mt Curve Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 budget increase for Regional Water Services conservation efforts (7-0)
• Approved application for $167,000 Homeownership Grant and $100,000 Business Starts and Expansion Grant from Living Cities
• Approved amended Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for Violent Crime Enforcement Team

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will hold a special meeting for discussion. The agenda includes a resolution to honor the recipients of the 2022 Saint Paul Business Awards.

• Resolution 22-1674: Honoring the recipients of the 2022 Saint Paul Business Awards

The City Council met for a special meeting and adopted a resolution to honor the recipients of the 2022 Saint Paul Business Awards.

• Adopted RES 22-1674 honoring 2022 Saint Paul Business Awards recipients (7-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA is considering the establishment of the Farwell Yards Tax Increment Financing District and a temporary infrastructure spending plan. The board will also hold public hearings on revenue bonds and TIF agreements for two projects in Highland Park. Additionally, staff will provide an update on the 30% AMI Round Two Solicitation.

• Establishment of Farwell Yards Tax Increment Financing District
• Temporary TIF spending plan for infrastructure improvements near the Mississippi River
• Public hearing for Emma Norton/Restoring Waters Project at 801 Mt Curve Blvd and 2265 Hillcrest Ave
• Public hearing for Nellie Francis Court Project at 2285 Hillcrest Avenue
• Update on 30% AMI Round Two Solicitation

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the establishment of the Farwell Yards TIF District and infrastructure financing for a Riverfront area. The board also approved conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds and TIF agreements for two projects on Hillcrest Avenue.

• Approved Farwell Yards TIF District, TIF Plan, development agreement, and budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved Temporary TIF Spending Plan for infrastructure improvements in the Riverfront area and budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved multifamily housing revenue bonds and TIF agreement for 801 Mt Curve Boulevard and 2265 Hillcrest Avenue (7-0)
• Approved multifamily housing revenue bonds and TIF agreement for 2285 Hillcrest Avenue (7-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review multiple requests regarding building safety and compliance. This includes deciding on orders to rehabilitate or demolish structures, reviewing vacant building registration appeals, and addressing fire certificate of occupancy revocations.

• Orders to rehabilitate or remove structures at 523 Beaumont St and 1366 Fremont Ave
• Property repair orders for 694 Sherburne Ave and 678 Snelling Ave N
• Findings on nuisance abatement appeals for 698 Desoto St and 975 Hudson Rd
• Appeals of vacant building registration fees at 318 Edmund Ave and 227 Fuller Ave
• Appeals regarding fire certificate of occupancy revocations at 278 Seventh St E

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended the removal of structures at 1011 Burns Avenue and 686 Minnehaha Avenue West. Several other property owners were granted extensions for rehabilitation or compliance, while one restaurant was permitted to reopen temporarily pending a formal repair plan.

• Recommended removal of 1011 Burns Avenue within 15 days (no rehab option)
• Recommended removal of 686 Minnehaha Avenue West within 5 days (no rehab option)
• Granted 180 days to rehabilitate 694 Sherburne Avenue
• Recommended allowing repurchase of tax forfeited property at 334 Warwick Street
• Waived vacant building fee for 60 days for 318 Edmund Avenue
• Waived vacant building fee for 90 days for 568 Smith Avenue South
• Granted temporary 30-day reopening of restaurant at 510 Snelling Avenue North
• Granted compliance extensions for 124 Lexington Parkway North, 1145 Hudson Road, and 1042 Loeb Street

Audit Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Saint Paul Audit Committee for October 24, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided upon.

• Cancellation of the October 24, 2022, meeting

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings are scheduled to review and ratify various appealed special tax assessments. These items concern specific property assessments at multiple addresses across the city.

• Ratifying special tax assessment for 1016 Iglehart Avenue
• Ratifying special tax assessment for 779 Cortland Place
• Ratifying special tax assessment for 679 Maryland Avenue East
• Ratifying special tax assessment for 783 Hague Avenue
• Ratifying special tax assessment for 775 Hawthorne Avenue East

The Legislative Hearing Officer heard appeals on special tax assessments for unpaid garbage bills. Several assessments were reduced or deleted due to hauler billing errors, including double billing, wrong addresses, and late fees imposed despite good-faith payments. One item was laid over for a final attempt to resolve, and others were approved as recommended by staff. All decisions were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Laid over RLH TA 22-341 (1016 Iglehart Ave) to November 1, 2022 for final attempt to resolve
• Reduced assessment at 779 Cortland Place from $232.85 to $203.37, deleting late fees
• Reduced assessment at 679 Maryland Ave East from $111.04 to $95, deleting late fees
• Approved assessment at 783 Hague Avenue as recommended by staff
• Reduced assessment at 775 Hawthorne Ave East from $222.11 to $193.16, deleting late fees
• Reduced assessment at 75 Maryland Ave East from $333.12 to $96.56 due to triple billing
• Deleted assessment at 461 Osceola Ave South and pending Q3 2022 assessment for vacant property
• Deleted assessment at 1198 Burr Street due to double billing by hauler

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee received and filed the revised 2023 Human Resources budget presentation. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the item was discussed only.

• Received and filed 2023 HR budget presentation (discussion only)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing liquor license applications and property clean-up assessments. The agenda also includes public hearings for rezoning requests and capital budget amendments.

• Rezoning of 1883 Norfolk Avenue from one-family to medium-density residential
• $389,001 for the Fire Station 51 upgrade project
• $500,000 for Phase II of the Saint Paul - Changsha China Friendship Garden
• New rates for base level garbage service effective January 1, 2023
• $75,000 for pedestrian safety measures development

The City Council approved a $389,001 spending plan amendment for the Fire Station 51 upgrade project and denied a tenant appeal of an 8% rent increase at 787 Hampden Avenue, upholding the increase as justified under the city's rent stabilization ordinance. The Council also adopted a consent agenda including approvals for liquor licenses, property clean-up assessments, and bond issuance, and laid over several items including a rezoning request and garbage rate changes for further consideration.

• Approved $389,001 for Fire Station 51 upgrade project (RES PH 22-283).
• Denied tenant appeal of 8% rent increase at 787 Hampden Avenue #213, upholding the increase (RLH RSA 22-3).
• Granted in part a tenant appeal at 720 Seventh Street East #330, allowing a 6.12% rent increase instead of 7.1% (RLH RSA 22-2).
• Adopted consent agenda including liquor licenses for Emerald Lounge and Chances Tavern, and property clean-up assessments.
• Approved $75,000 from Dunlap and Associates for pedestrian safety measures (RES PH 22-308).
• Approved $500,000 for Phase II of the Saint Paul-Changsha China Friendship Garden (RES PH 22-304).
• Laid over to October 26, 2022, a rezoning request at 1883 Norfolk Avenue and garbage rate changes (Ord 22-42, Ord 22-44).
• Denied appeal of a zoning variance denial for off-street parking at 1712 Orange Avenue East (ABZA 22-3).

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will review appeals regarding fire certificates, correction orders, and vacant building registrations. The body will also consider ratifying special tax assessments and property clean-up service costs.

• Appeal of condemnation and order to vacate at 1300 Wilson Avenue #1211
• Ratification of special tax assessments for 928 Flandrau Street and 1043 Kent Street
• Ratification of property clean-up service assessments for July 2022
• Appeal of a fire certificate of occupancy correction notice at 258 Seventh Street West
• Appeals regarding vacant building registration notices at multiple locations

The Legislative Hearings Officer recommended granting several appeals, including a fire certificate appeal for a fence not on the owner's property, a vacant building fee waiver for a property with a deceased owner, and a tax assessment reduction for a property where the owner made a good-faith cleanup effort. Other items were laid over or continued for further review.

• Granted appeal of fire certificate correction notice for fence at 258 7th St W, denied appeal for roof/framing orders with extension to Nov 21, 2022
• Waived vacant building fee for 90 days for 1039 Bradley St (Quality Residences LLC)
• Granted appeal and released 38 Maryland Ave E from vacant building program after sale
• Waived vacant building fee for 90 days for 904 Wilder St S, property to remain Cat 2 VB with CCI
• Continued special tax assessment for 1437 Charles Ave to Apr 19, 2023, with potential $200 reduction if no violations
• Deleted special tax assessment for 1043 Kent St due to owner's good-faith cleanup efforts
• Granted appeal of correction order for 1155 Seminary Ave with compliance deadline Dec 1, 2022
• Laid over appeal for 928 Flandrau St to Nov 1, 2022 for Somali interpreter

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will hear an appeal regarding a rent stabilization determination at 261 Fifth Street East, Unit #604. The appeal is brought by Jack Cann of the Housing Justice Center on behalf of tenant Angela Wilhight.

• Appeal of rent stabilization determination for 261 Fifth Street East, Unit #604

The Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings considered an appeal filed by Jack Cann of the Housing Justice Center on behalf of tenant Angela Wilhight regarding a rent stabilization determination at 261 Fifth Street East, Unit #604. The matter was referred to the City Council with a due back date of November 2, 2022. No decision was made at this hearing; a recommendation is forthcoming.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board is discussing guidelines for the 2023 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program. The board will also consider authorizing up to $1,000,000 in funding for a development at 652 Sherburne Avenue. Additionally, an update was provided regarding a Request for Offers for the former Hafner’s site at 1570 White Bear Avenue.

• Resolution approving guidelines for the 2023 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program
• Funding of up to $1,000,000 for the project at 652 Sherburne Avenue
• Extension of The Sherburne Collective as Tentative Developer for 652 Sherburne Avenue
• Request for Offers issued for 1570 White Bear Avenue

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved guidelines for the 2023 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program citywide. It also extended The Sherburne Collective's tentative developer designation for 652 Sherburne Avenue and committed up to $1,000,000 for the project. Minutes from the September 2022 HRA Board meetings were approved. A Request for Offers has been issued for 1570 White Bear Avenue (the former Hafner’s site).

• Approved minutes of September 2022 HRA Board meetings (7-0)
• Approved 2023 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program guidelines, citywide (7-0)
• Extended The Sherburne Collective as Tentative Developer of 652 Sherburne Avenue and committed up to $1,000,000 for the project (7-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hold discussions regarding the budgets of various departments that operate neighborhood safety programs. The committee is also scheduled to receive a Council Budget Committee update.

• Budget discussion for neighborhood safety programs (SR 22-192)
• Council Budget Committee Update

The Budget Committee met to discuss budgets with departments operating neighborhood safety programs. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the item was received and filed. The meeting adjourned after the discussion.

• Received and filed budget committee update on neighborhood safety programs

City Council

The City Council will review a request to rezone 1883 Norfolk Avenue from one-family to medium-density residential. The agenda also includes accepting over $1 million in grants for firefighter training and equipment. Additionally, the council will hold public hearings on sound variances for events at Allianz Field and Upper Landing Park.

• Rezoning 1883 Norfolk Avenue from R3 to RM2 residential
• $1,055,454.54 grant for firefighter training and equipment
• Sound level variance applications for Monster Series LLC and MN United FC
• Lease agreement with First Tee - Minnesota
• License application for 3MC Auto Repair at 881 Newcomb Street

The City Council voted 7-0 to accept the installation of Gateway Park and Uŋčí Makhá Park on the Ford (Highland Bridge) site, completing a key community amenity. The council also approved a joint grant application with Reconnect Rondo for a Reconnecting Communities grant, with the city contributing $100,000 of the $500,000 local match. Several items were laid over, including health insurance contribution rates and a liquor license adverse action.

• Accepted Gateway Park and Uŋčí Makhá Park installation on Ford Site (7-0)
• Approved joint application with Reconnect Rondo for Reconnecting Communities grant (7-0)
• Supported Ramsey County's Reconnecting Communities grant application for Rice Street Reconstruction (7-0)
• Laid over health insurance contribution rates to Oct 19
• Laid over liquor license adverse action for Bark and The Bite to Oct 19
• Approved sound level variances for Monster Series LLC and Minnesota United FC (7-0 each)
• Adopted nuisance abatement finding for 319 Fuller Avenue, authorizing DSI cleanup (7-0)
• Approved multiple property assessment ratifications and appeals as amended

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and approve several budget amendments. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Lead Free SPRWS Program and an appeal regarding a water service bill.

• $250,000 increase to the 2022 spending budget from Metropolitan Council Grant funds
• Termination of a public water utility easement at 1500 Commerce Drive in Mendota Heights
• Appeal regarding a water service bill at 543 Central Avenue West
• Update on the Lead Free SPRWS Program

The Board of Water Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from September 6, 2022, financial statements for August 2022, and several administrative orders amending the 2022 spending budget. They also adopted a resolution to vacate a public water utility easement at 1500 Commerce Drive in Mendota Heights and approved an amended resolution regarding a water service bill appeal at 543 Central Avenue West.

• Approved minutes of the September 6, 2022 meeting.
• Approved financial statements for August 2022.
• Adopted Administrative Order No. 6 amending the 2022 spending budget for PFA note costs.
• Adopted Administrative Order No. 7 transferring budget from Auto Truck Maintenance to Compressor Maintenance.
• Adopted Administrative Order No. 8 increasing the 2022 spending budget by $250,000 in Metropolitan Council Grant funds.
• Adopted resolution to vacate and terminate a public water utility easement at 1500 Commerce Drive, Mendota Heights.
• Adopted as amended an appeal resolution for Bettie Lewis regarding a water service bill at 543 Central Avenue West.

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will review several requests regarding building maintenance and code compliance. The agenda includes orders for the removal or repair of structures, nuisance abatement findings, and appeals related to vacant buildings.

• Orders for rehabilitation or removal of structures at 342 Thomas Ave, 523 Beaumont St, and 1508 Como Ave
• Denial of a stay of enforcement for demolition at 587 Cook Avenue East
• Order for the removal of structures at 1600 Seventh Street West
• Appeals regarding vacant building registration at 40 Magnolia Ave W and 1790 University Ave W
• Appeals for fire certificates of occupancy at 124 Lexington Pkwy N and 258 Seventh St W

The Legislative Hearing Officer considered numerous appeals of orders to rehabilitate or raze vacant and nuisance properties. Most cases were laid over or referred back to future hearings with specific conditions, such as cleaning out properties, posting performance deposits, submitting financial documentation, or obtaining surveys. One property at 331 Lawson Avenue West was recommended for demolition within five days with no option to repair, and a vacant building registration appeal for 1790 University Avenue West was granted conditioned on a building permit being pulled by January 16, 2023.

• 342 Thomas Ave: Referred back to LH Oct 25, 2022, with conditions (pay taxes, submit financing, work plan)
• 523 Beaumont St: Laid over to LH Oct 25, 2022, with conditions (cleanout by Oct 21, financial statement)
• 1508 Como Ave: Laid over to LH Dec 13, 2022, with conditions (clear title, submit bids by Dec 9)
• 587 Cook Ave E: Referred back to LH Nov 22, 2022, with conditions (financial docs, signed PA, PD, affidavit)
• 39 Hilltop Ln: Granted 180 days to rehab
• 331 Lawson Ave W: Recommended removal within 5 days, no option to repair
• 1790 University Ave W: Vacant building appeal granted, release conditioned on building permit by Jan 16, 2023
• 258 7th St W: Laid over to LH Oct 18, 2022, for survey submission

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will vote on ratifying appealed special tax assessments for various properties throughout the city. The agenda also includes ratifying assessments related to the costs of collecting delinquent garbage bills from April to June 2022.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 1233 Arkwright Street and 1933 Berkeley Avenue
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 741 Flandrau Street
• Ratification of assessments for the cost of collecting delinquent garbage bills (April–June 2022)

The Legislative Hearing Officer heard 13 appealed special tax assessments for delinquent garbage bills, making recommendations to the City Council. Most assessments were either approved, reduced, or deleted based on staff recommendations, with several involving disputes over responsibility between current and previous property owners. One case was laid over due to inability to reach the property owner.

• Approved assessment at 1233 Arkwright St. (owner purchased property after service period)
• Reduced assessment at 1933 Berkeley Ave. from $218.28 to $189.81 (removed late fees)
• Approved assessment at 205 George St. W. (current owner responsible for pending assessment)
• Reduced assessment at 473 Howell St. S. from $321.24 to $279.36 (removed late fees due to hauler error)
• Deleted assessment at 690 Hoyt Ave. E. ($4.66 removed at hauler's request)
• Deleted assessment at 750 Stewart Ave. (death of previous owner)
• Deleted assessment at 741 Flandrau St. (inherited property, death of family member)
• Deleted assessment at 732 Jenks Ave. (death of previous owner, squatter situation)

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will discuss a Class N license application for P & S Enterprises Inc, doing business as HAAS Collision & Glass. The agenda includes a review of the application summary and supporting documentation.

• Class N License Application (SR 22-182) for P & S Enterprises Inc, d/b/a HAAS Collision & Glass

The Licensing Hearing received and filed the license application summary for P & S Enterprises Inc, doing business as HAAS Collision & Glass, owned by Patrick O’Shaughnessy. No substantive decisions were made; the item was procedural only.

• Received and filed license application summary for HAAS Collision & Glass

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review presentations regarding the 2023 proposed budgets. This includes discussions on the Sales Tax 2023 Proposed Budget and the Capital Improvement 2023 Proposed Budget.

• SR 22-190 Sales Tax 2023 Proposed Budget presentation
• SR 22-191 Capital Improvement 2023 Proposed Budget presentation

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will discuss the conveyance of 38 city-owned properties to the St. Paul Public School District. The agenda also includes a $500,000 grant application for the Chinese Garden project and various property assessments for city services. A public hearing is scheduled regarding an appeal of a stop work order for the Pigs Eye Lake Island Building Project.

• Authorization to apply for $500,000 in DEED funds for the Chinese Garden project
• Discussion on conveying 38 City-owned properties to St. Paul Public Schools
• Approval of up to $25,000 for neighborhood safety wraparound supports
• Public hearing regarding a stop work order appeal for Pigs Eye Lake Island
• Authorization for Police Department to accept ARPA grant funds

The City Council voted 6-0 to authorize the transfer of 38 city-owned properties to the St. Paul Public School District. The council also adopted a resolution recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day and approved numerous consent agenda items including liquor licenses, assessments, and budget amendments. A public hearing on the Pigs Eye Lake Island building project appeal was closed and laid over to October 19.

• Approved conveyance of 38 city-owned properties to St. Paul Public School District (6-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 for wraparound supports for individuals and families in crisis (consent)
• Approved $500,000 DEED grant application for Chinese Garden Phase II (consent)
• Approved liquor outdoor service area license for Emerald Lounge at 455 7th St W (consent)
• Approved adverse action against Speedway #4023 tobacco license at 577 Smith Ave (6-0)
• Approved $1,171,450 budget amendment for Parks and Recreation from Como Friends (6-0)
• Laid over Pigs Eye Lake Island building project appeal to October 19 (6-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over hearings regarding special tax assessments for several properties. The agenda also includes reviews of vacant building registration appeals and nuisance abatement orders.

• Ratifying special tax assessments for properties on Maryland Ave E, White Bear Ave N, Laurel Ave, Robie St W, and Rose Ave E
• Ratifying assessment rolls for vacant building registration fees and boarding services
• Making findings on nuisance abatement orders for 319 Fuller Avenue and 1930 Nortonia Avenue
• Reviewing vacant building registration appeals for properties on Fuller Avenue, Hope Street North, and Selby Avenue
• Reviewing an appeal regarding a Fire Certificate of Occupancy at 1300 Wilson Avenue

The Legislative Hearings officer laid over two appealed vacant building special tax assessments (1079 Maryland Ave E and 820 White Bear Ave N) to December 20, 2022, to allow owners to complete permits and potentially prorate fees. The officer also reduced one fire certificate of occupancy fee from $387 to $230 due to a clerical error, and approved several other assessments and nuisance abatement findings. No final council votes were taken at this hearing.

• Laid over appealed assessment at 1079 Maryland Ave E to Dec 20, 2022 for permit status check
• Laid over appealed assessment at 820 White Bear Ave N to Dec 20, 2022 for permit status check
• Reduced fire certificate fee at 459 Laurel Ave from $387 to $230
• Approved assessment for cleanup at 150 Robie St W
• Approved assessment for cleanup at 792 Rose Ave E
• Found nuisance not abated at 319 Fuller Ave; authorized city action
• Found nuisance not abated at 1930 Nortonia Ave; authorized city action
• Laid over vacant building appeal at 227 Fuller Ave to Oct 18, 2022

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will discuss a Class N license application for Nice Guys LLC, doing business as Chances Tavern. The agenda includes reviewing supporting documents such as floor plans and District Council correspondence regarding a 45 day waiver.

• Class N license application for Nice Guys LLC (d/b/a Chances Tavern)

The Licensing Hearing received and filed the license application summary for Nice Guys LLC, doing business as Chances Tavern, for a Class N license. No decision was made; the matter was only discussed and the documents were received and filed before adjournment.

• Received and filed the license application summary for Nice Guys LLC d/b/a Chances Tavern (License ID# 20220000957, owner Scott Hanlon).
• No vote or final action was taken on the Class N application.

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

Legislative hearing officers will conduct a rent stabilization appeal hearing. The case involves an appeal by Jack Cann of the Housing Justice Center representing tenant Angela Wilhight at 261 Fifth Street East.

• Rent stabilization appeal for 261 Fifth Street East, Unit #604

The hearing officer laid over the appeal of tenant Angela Wilhight regarding a rent stabilization determination at 261 Fifth Street East, Unit #604, to October 13, 2022, for additional analysis and discussion. The appeal involves whether utility allocations and parking fees constitute rent under the city's rent stabilization ordinance. Staff determined that Rayette Lofts could be approved for a 9.59% increase under a staff determination, but Unit #604 was not included in that application; it was part of a separate self-certification request. No final decision was made at this hearing.

• Laid over RLH RSA 22-4 appeal to October 13, 2022, at 9 a.m.
• Staff determined Rayette Lofts eligible for 9.59% rent increase under staff determination application
• Unit #604 not included in staff determination list; included in self-certification request
• Hearing officer allowed expansion of appeal issues to include utility and parking fee questions

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will review several housing and property items. This includes a tax increment financing agreement for 830 Cretin Avenue and funding for Midway Residence improvements. The board will also discuss parking agreements and loan modifications.

• TIF development agreement for The Lumin at Highland Bridge at 830 Cretin Avenue
• Borrowing funds from MN Housing Finance Agency and Ramsey County for Midway Residence improvements
• Temporary parking license agreement for HRA property at 694 Minnehaha Avenue E.
• Modifications to a HOME loan for Seventh Landing at 1364 West 7th Street
• Public hearing regarding the sale of a vacant lot at 473 Hatch Avenue

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved borrowing $8.5 million from Minnesota Housing and Ramsey County for Midway Residence upgrades, a tax increment financing deal for The Lumin at Highland Bridge, a temporary parking license for Hope Community Academy, loan modifications for Seventh Landing, and a partial sustainable building waiver for two properties. All resolutions passed 7-0 except RES 22-1513 which passed 6-0 with one commissioner absent from the vote.

• Approved borrowing $8.5M from Minnesota Housing and Ramsey County for Midway Residence improvements (6-0)
• Approved TIF development agreement for The Lumin at Highland Bridge at 830 Cretin Avenue (7-0)
• Approved temporary parking license agreement with Hope Community Academy at 694 Minnehaha Avenue E. (7-0)
• Approved modifications to 2002 HOME loan for Seventh Landing at 1364 West 7th Street (7-0)
• Approved partial waiver of Sustainable Building Ordinance and additional financing for 947 Sylvan Street and 964 Woodbridge Street (7-0)
• Approved sale of vacant splinter parcel at 473 Hatch Avenue (7-0)

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee will discuss the 2023 proposed budgets for the City Attorney's Office and the Office of Neighborhood Safety. The meeting includes a review of budget presentation materials for these offices.

• Proposed 2023 budget for the City Attorney's Office and the Office of Neighborhood Safety (SR 22-189)

The Budget Committee received and filed the 2023 proposed budgets for the City Attorney's Office and the Office of Neighborhood Safety. No votes or decisions were taken on the budgets; the item was purely procedural.

• Received and filed 2023 proposed budget for City Attorney's Office
• Received and filed 2023 proposed budget for Office of Neighborhood Safety

City Council

The City Council will review the 2023 Operating Plan for the Downtown Improvement District and various property tax assessments. The agenda also includes discussions regarding appointments for interim directors of technology and public libraries.

• $600,000 street reconstruction bond transfer to the 2019 Lexington Project
• Acceptance of $300,000 in additional MCES grant funding for Inflow and Infiltration projects
• Adoption of the 2023 Operating Plan for the Downtown Improvement District
• $90,000 amendment to the Making A Difference grant from the Minnesota Department of Health
• Appointments for Interim Directors of Technology and Communication and Public Libraries

The St. Paul City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a resolution supporting nuclear war prevention, along with numerous other items such as accepting grant funds, authorizing agreements, and approving appointments. The council also adopted the 2023 Downtown Improvement District operating plan and approved several public hearing items, all by 7-0 votes.

• Adopted resolution supporting nuclear war prevention (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Downtown Improvement District operating plan and service charge (7-0)
• Authorized $300,000 MCES grant for inflow/infiltration project (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Drew Nelson as Interim Director of OTC (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Barb Sporlein as Interim Director of Public Libraries (7-0)
• Established Early Learning Legislative Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved $600,000 street reconstruction bond transfer to Lexington Project (7-0)
• Approved District Energy St. Paul heating and cooling rate amendments for FY2023 (7-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings committee will consider several orders regarding the removal or rehabilitation of structures at various locations. The agenda also includes recommendations for repurchasing tax-forfeited properties and reviewing a correction order appeal.

• Amending a demolition stay for 587 Cook Avenue East to grant 180 days
• Ordering the rehabilitation or removal of structures at 39 Hilltop Lane
• Granting 180-day stays for rehabilitation or removal orders at 1803 Ivy Avenue East and 1802 Ross Avenue
• Recommending the repurchase of tax-forfeited property at 0 Atwater Street to Ramsey County
• Reviewing an appeal regarding a correction order at 1197 Burnquist Street

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed multiple property rehabilitation and demolition orders, granting 180-day extensions for rehab at several properties and laying over others for further documentation. The hearing also recommended allowing repurchase of two tax-forfeited properties and granted a fence repair extension.

• Laid over demolition stay for 587 Cook Ave E to Oct 11 (RLH RR 22-52)
• Granted 180 days rehab for 39 Hilltop Ln (RLH RR 22-53)
• Granted 180 days rehab for 1803 Ivy Ave E (RLH RR 22-42)
• Laid over 1802 Ross Ave to Oct 11 (RLH RR 22-43)
• Laid over 694 Sherburne Ave to Oct 11 (RLH RR 22-19)
• Granted 180 days rehab for 1457 Third St E (RLH RR 22-24)
• Laid over 342 Thomas Ave to Oct 11 (RLH RR 22-54)
• Recommended repurchase of 0 Atwater St and 824 Como Ave

Licensing Hearing

The Saint Paul Licensing Hearing will discuss a Class N license application for 3MC Auto Repair LLC. The agenda includes a review of the application summary and associated site documentation.

• Class N License Application for 3MC Auto Repair LLC (License ID# 20220001315)

The Licensing Hearing received and filed the license application for 3MC Auto Repair LLC (d/b/a 3MC Auto Repair, Miguel Huinil, co-owner). No decision was made on the Class N Application; it was only discussed and the supporting documents were received and filed. The meeting then adjourned.

• Received and filed the license application for 3MC Auto Repair LLC (License ID# 20220001315).

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will discuss a Class N license application for Hogan Bard LLC, doing business as Emerald Lounge. The discussion includes an outdoor seating plan and a sidewalk seating application.

• Class N License Application for Hogan Bard LLC (d/b/a Emerald Lounge)
• Outdoor Seating Plan
• Public Works Sidewalk Seating Application

The Licensing Hearing for Hogan Bard LLC, d/b/a Emerald Lounge, was held on September 22, 2022. The minutes list multiple documents received and filed, including a license application, objection and support letters, and various permits. No vote or final decision on the license is recorded in the minutes.

• Received and filed Class N application for Emerald Lounge
• Received and filed Outdoor Seating Plan
• Received and filed Public Works Sidewalk Seating Application
• Received and filed STAMP Activity Report
• Received and filed Letter of Objection
• Received and filed Letter of Support
• Received and filed Letter of Good Faith Effort
• Meeting adjourned without recorded vote or decision

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will hold a closed-door meeting to discuss two pending litigation cases. The session is being held pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(b).

• Discussion of pending litigation: H.B.A., Inc., et al v. City, et al
• Discussion of pending litigation: Cullars-Doty, et al v. City, et al

The Saint Paul City Council met in closed session under Minnesota law to discuss pending litigation in two cases: H.B.A., Inc., et al v. City, et al and Cullars-Doty, et al v. City, et al. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was adjourned after roll call.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was solely a closed discussion of pending litigation.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is discussing the 2023 proposed budgets for Public Works and the Saint Paul Police Department. The agenda also notes a City Council vote scheduled for this afternoon regarding levy limits for the HRA, Library, and City.

• SR 22-184: Public Works 2023 Proposed Budget
• SR 22-176: Saint Paul Police Department 2023 Proposed Budget

The Budget Committee received and filed the 2023 proposed budgets for the Public Works and Saint Paul Police Department. No votes or decisions were taken on the budgets during this meeting. The meeting was procedural only, with discussion and receipt of the budget documents.

• Received and filed Public Works 2023 Proposed Budget (no vote)
• Received and filed Saint Paul Police Department 2023 Proposed Budget (no vote)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board of Commissioners will conduct a follow-up discussion regarding the 2023 budget presentation for the HRA and PED. The board will also consider a resolution to approve the 2023 maximum property tax levy.

• Resolution RES 22-1423 to approve the 2023 maximum property tax levy for the HRA
• Follow-up discussion regarding the 2023 HRA and PED budget presentation

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners approved a resolution setting the 2023 maximum property tax levy for the HRA. The vote was unanimous, 7-0. The board also received and filed a follow-up from the HRA and PED 2023 budget presentation.

• Approved 2023 maximum property tax levy for HRA (7-0)
• Received and filed follow-up from HRA and PED 2023 budget presentation

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is reviewing several items, including property tax levies for the City and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. A public hearing will be held regarding amendments to the rent stabilization ordinance. The council is also considering budget reallocations for Parks and Recreation and various liquor license waivers.

• Public hearing on rent stabilization ordinance amendments
• Expansion of Commercial Development District at 2078 Ford Parkway
• Reallocation of $170,000 within the Parks and Recreation budget
• Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for ARPA workforce programs
• Liquor license waivers for Em Que Viet Restaurant & Bar and Black Stack Brewing

The City Council approved a 2023 maximum property tax levy for the City and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), both by 7-0 votes. Council members expressed interest in keeping the actual levy increase below 15%. The council also adopted amendments to the rent stabilization ordinance (Chapter 193A) by a 5-2 vote, with Councilmembers Jalali and Yang voting no.

• Approved 2023 maximum property tax levy for the City (7-0)
• Approved 2023 maximum property tax levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (7-0)
• Adopted amendments to rent stabilization ordinance (Chapter 193A) (5-2)
• Approved $2.56M in Parks and Trails Legacy Funds for parks projects (6-0)
• Approved $170K budget reallocation for Parks and Recreation (Received and Filed)
• Approved joint ARPA workforce initiative with Ramsey County (Consent Agenda)
• Approved property cleanup assessments for July 2022 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved sound level variances for Oysterfest and University of St. Thomas events (6-0)

Library Board

The St. Paul Library Board will meet to discuss a request regarding property taxes. The board will consider resolution 22-1459, which requests that the City levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency.

• Requesting that the City levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency (RES 22-1459)

The Library Board adopted Resolution 22-1459, requesting that the City levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency. The vote was unanimous, 7-0.

• Adopted Resolution 22-1459 requesting property tax levy for Saint Paul Public Library Agency (7-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will consider ratifying several special tax assessments for various properties across the city. The body will also hear appeals regarding vacant building registrations, vehicle abatement orders, and fire certificates of occupancy.

• Ratification of special tax assessments for properties on Reaney Avenue, Lawson Avenue West, Thomas Avenue, Marion Street, Robie Street West, Seventh Street West, Stryker Avenue, and Aurora Avenue.
• Ratification of property clean-up service assessments for June 2022.
• Appeal regarding a summary and vehicle abatement order at 913 Johnson Parkway.
• Appeals to vacant building registration notices for properties on Bradley Street, Edmund Avenue, Magnolia Avenue West, Margaret Street, and Parkview Avenue.
• Appeals regarding orders to vacate and fire certificates of occupancy for Mendota Street and University Avenue West.

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings considered 21 appealed special tax assessments, vacant building fees, and fire code violations. The hearing officer recommended reducing assessments for properties at 329 Lawson Ave W (from $2,284 to $951), 733 Thomas Ave (from $1,642 to $1,004), and 874 Marion St (from $582 to $291). Several other items were laid over for further review or compliance deadlines. All recommendations are referred to the City Council for final action.

• Approved assessment of $564 for 1176 Reaney Ave; referred to City Council due 1/4/2023
• Reduced assessment from $2,284 to $951 for 329 Lawson Ave W; referred to City Council due 10/12/2022
• Reduced assessment from $1,642 to $1,004 for 733 Thomas Ave (first file); referred to City Council due 10/12/2022
• Approved assessment of $534 for 733 Thomas Ave (second file); referred to City Council due 10/12/2022
• Reduced assessment from $582 to $291 for 874 Marion St, payable over 5 years; referred to City Council due 9/28/2022
• Deleted assessment for graffiti removal at 201 Seventh St W; referred to City Council due 10/12/2022
• Approved assessment of $322 for 522 Aurora Ave, with conditional reduction to $161 if no further violations by 3/15/2023; referred to City Council due 1/4/2023
• Granted extension to 10/3/2022 for compliance at 913 Johnson Pkwy; referred to City Council due 9/28/2022

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss Mayor Melvin Carter's 2023 Proposed Budget. This item includes an opportunity for the public to share feedback with the City Council.

• Mayor's 2023 Proposed Budget (SR 22-183)

The Budget Committee received and filed the Mayor's 2023 Proposed Budget (SR 22-183). No votes or decisions were made on the budget itself; the item was received for public input and future discussion. The meeting was largely procedural.

• Received and filed Mayor's 2023 Proposed Budget (SR 22-183)

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will discuss a Class N license application for 859 Randolph Ave Corp, doing business as The Spot Bar. The agenda includes reviewing site plans, incident reports, and four recorded objections.

• Class N license application for The Spot Bar (859 Randolph Ave Corp)
• Review of four filed objections

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing considered the Class N license application for The Spot Bar at 859 Randolph Ave. The hearing received and filed the application and supporting documents, including an outdated site plan, updated site plan, STAMP activity report, incident report, objections, zoning map, and other materials. No decision was made; the matter was simply received and filed.

• Received and filed license application for The Spot Bar (859 Randolph Ave) — no vote or action taken

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

Legislative Hearing Officers will preside over three separate appeals regarding rent stabilization determinations. These hearings involve reviewing rental rate determinations for properties on Hampden Avenue, Seventh Street East, and Birmingham Street.

• Appeal for 787 Hampden Avenue #213
• Appeal for 720 Seventh Street East #330
• Appeal for 325 Birmingham Street

The hearing officer heard three rent stabilization appeals but made no final decisions, referring all to the City Council. One appeal involved a Section 8 landlord seeking a 15% increase; the hearing officer recommended 11.31% based on staff analysis, but the final decision awaits Council action. The other two appeals had recommendations forthcoming and were referred to Council for October 2022.

• Appeal RLH RSA 22-31 (787 Hampden Ave #213) heard; recommendation forthcoming, referred to City Council due back 10/19/2022
• Appeal RLH RSA 22-22 (720 7th St E #330) heard; recommendation forthcoming, referred to City Council due back 10/19/2022
• Appeal RLH RSA 22-5 (325 Birmingham St) heard; hearing officer recommended 11.31% increase (not final), referred to City Council due back 9/21/2022

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will review a staff report regarding the 2023 HRA-PED budget presentation. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes from August 2022.

• Presentation of the 2023 HRA-PED budget
• Approval of August 2022 meeting minutes

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the minutes from its August 2022 meetings unanimously (7-0). Commissioners also received and filed a staff report on the 2023 budget for the Planning and Economic Development (PED) department. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 2022 HRA meetings (7-0)
• Received and filed 2023 PED budget presentation

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 proposed budget for Parks and Recreation. The presentation will be delivered by Director Andy Rodriguez.

• SR 22-180 Parks and Recreation 2023 Proposed Budget Presentation

The Budget Committee received and filed a presentation on the proposed 2023 Parks and Recreation budget. No votes or decisions were taken; the item was for discussion only.

• Received and filed Parks and Recreation 2023 proposed budget presentation

City Council

The council will consider the final adoption of an ordinance amending rent stabilization laws. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding the expansion of the Highland Area Commercial Development District. Additionally, the council will review budget amendments for sewer maintenance and various local license applications.

• Final adoption of rent stabilization ordinance (Ord 22-37)
• Expansion of Highland Area Commercial Development District
• $10,000 grant for Loeb Lake habitat restoration
• Establishment of Farwell Yards Tax Increment Financing District
• Budget amendment for Department of Public $Public Works Sewers Utility Fund

The City Council amended the rent stabilization ordinance (Ord 22-37) with a 7-0 vote, adding a cap on increases within vacancy decontrol language, then laid it over for one week for public hearing and final adoption on September 21. The council also approved a labor agreement with carpenters, established the Farwell Yards TIF district, and ratified assessments for lead water line replacements and sewer repairs. A public hearing on expanding the Highland Area Commercial Development District was laid over for one week.

• Amended rent stabilization ordinance (Ord 22-37) with cap on vacancy decontrol increases (7-0)
• Laid over rent stabilization ordinance for final adoption on September 21
• Approved labor agreement with North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters (Consent Agenda)
• Established Farwell Yards Tax Increment Financing District (7-0)
• Ratified assessments for lead water line replacements (RES PH 22-259) (7-0)
• Ratified assessments for sanitary sewer line repairs (RES PH 22-260) (7-0)
• Approved sound level variances for Twin Cities Marathon and Allianz Field events (7-0)
• Laid over tobacco license revocation for Tom and Joe's Market to September 21 (7-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will review requests for remove/repair orders for various structures throughout the city. The meeting also includes findings on appealed nuisance abatements and a property repurchase recommendation.

• Orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures at 1508 Como Ave., 733 Fairview Ave N., and 1600 Seventh St W.
• Orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures at 1006 Third St E., 1457 Third St E., 39 Hilltop Lane, and 342 Thomas Ave.
• Findings on appealed nuisance abatements for 288 Avon St N. and 655 Jessamine Ave E.
• Recommendation to Ramsey County regarding a property repurchase application for 923 Westminster St.

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended the City Council order demolition of properties at 39 Hilltop Lane and 342 Thomas Avenue within 15 days with no option to repair, due to long-term vacancy, unpaid taxes, and lack of owner response. Several other properties were granted extensions for rehabilitation after owners showed progress or submitted plans. One repurchase application for a tax-forfeited property at 923 Westminster Street was recommended for approval.

• Recommended demolition within 15 days with no option to repair for 39 Hilltop Lane (vacant since 2013, no owner appeared)
• Recommended demolition within 15 days with no option to repair for 342 Thomas Avenue (vacant since 2019, no owner appeared)
• Granted 180 days to rehab for 733 Fairview Avenue North (owner submitted plans and financing)
• Granted 180 days to rehab for 1006 Third Street East (pending financial statement and schedule)
• Laid over 1508 Como Avenue to October 11, 2022 for title status update
• Laid over 1600 Seventh Street West to October 11, 2022 for rehabilitation update
• Recommended allowing repurchase of tax-forfeited property at 923 Westminster Street
• Granted additional 90 days to complete rehab at 288 Avon Street North (60% complete)

Audit Committee

The Saint Paul Audit Committee will conduct a roll call and discuss item SR 22-179. The agenda also notes that mask requirements for City-controlled facilities have been lifted per Executive Order 2022-17.

• Discussion of SR 22-179

The Audit Committee met on September 12, 2022, with two councilmembers present and three community advisors attending. The only substantive action was receiving and filing SR 22-179. No votes, approvals, or denials occurred.

• Received and filed SR 22-179 (no vote recorded)

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

Legislative Hearing Officers will conduct appeals regarding rent stabilization determinations. The hearings involve properties at 261 Fifth Street East and 325 Birmingham Street.

• Appeal for 261 Fifth Street East, Unit #604
• Appeal for 325 Birmingham Street

The hearing officer laid over two rent stabilization appeals for further discussion. The first appeal, concerning a tenant's challenge to utility fees being added to rent at Rayette Lofts, was continued to September 29. The second appeal, by a landlord seeking a rent increase above the approved 10.85% to match Section 8 standards, was referred to the City Council for a decision on September 21. No final decisions were made.

• Laid over appeal RLH RSA 22-4 (Rayette Lofts utility fee dispute) to September 29, 2022
• Referred appeal RLH RSA 22-5 (North End Apartments rent increase) to City Council for September 21, 2022

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review the final presentation for the Saint Paul Fire Department 2023 proposed budget. The committee will also receive an update on housing data regarding building permits issued. The discussion of the Saint Paul Police Department 2023 proposed budget was rescheduled to a future date.

• Saint Paul Fire Department 2023 Proposed Budget presentation
• Update on housing data and building permits issued
• Rescheduled: Saint Paul Police Department 2023 Proposed Budget

The Budget Committee received and filed the Saint Paul Fire Department 2023 proposed budget and an update on housing data. The Saint Paul Police Department 2023 proposed budget discussion was rescheduled to a future date. No votes were taken; all items were informational.

• Received and filed Saint Paul Fire Department 2023 proposed budget
• Received and filed update on housing data
• Rescheduled Saint Paul Police Department 2023 proposed budget discussion

City Council

The September 7, 2022, City Council agenda contains only procedural items and a notice of cancellation. A closed-door meeting to discuss pending litigation in Gregory Gartner v. City of Saint Paul, et al. was cancelled.

• Cancelled closed-door meeting regarding Gregory Gartner v. City of Saint Paul, et al.

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a proposed $202,000 budget transfer from the Office of Technology and Communications to the Police Department for two civilian technology positions. The agenda also covers transit improvements with Ramsey County and various liquor license applications.

• $202,000 budget transfer to move two civilian technology positions to the Police Department
• Cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit improvements
• Liquor and gambling license application for Shadey’s Tavern Inc. at 674 Dodd Road
• Approval of 2022 Round 1 Cultural STAR Grant Program awards
• Denial of rezoning for 918 Fifth Street East from RT1 to RM1

The City Council debated and amended the rent stabilization ordinance (Ord 22-37) for over an hour, approving four amendments and rejecting three others, then laid it over for final adoption on September 14. The council also approved a new police union contract (RES 22-1274) and denied a rezoning request at 918 Fifth Street East (RES 22-1352). All other consent and public hearing items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved police union collective bargaining agreement (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 918 Fifth Street East from RT1 to RM1 (7-0)
• Approved $202,000 budget transfer for civilian tech positions to Police Department (7-0)
• Approved T-Mobile lease amendment for emergency generator at cell site (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Round 1 Cultural STAR grant awards (7-0)
• Approved liquor license for Shadey's Tavern at 674 Dodd Road (7-0)
• Approved liquor license for Saint Paul Brewing at 688 Minnehaha Avenue (7-0)
• Approved sound level variances for six events including Allianz Field and Harriet Island (7-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will review a staff report regarding the 2023 Library Budget Proposal. The board will also discuss an amendment to the 2022 financing and spending plans for Library Agency Special Projects.

• Amendment to 2022 Financing and Spending Plans in the Library Agency Special Projects
• Staff Report on 2023 Library Budget Proposal

The Library Board unanimously adopted Resolution PH 22-268, amending the 2022 Financing and Spending Plans for Library Agency Special Projects. The board also received and filed a staff report on the 2023 Library Budget Proposal. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution PH 22-268 amending 2022 Financing and Spending Plans (6-0)
• Received and filed Staff Report SR 22-170 on 2023 Library Budget Proposal

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on 2023 water charges and review recommendations for the 2023 budget to be sent to the City Council. The agenda also includes an appeal regarding a water service bill at 543 Central Avenue West.

• Public hearing on 2023 water charges
• Recommendation of 2023 budget to Saint Paul City Council
• Private Water Main Agreement for 1500 Commerce Drive
• Lease amendment for property at 750 Snelling Avenue South
• Water service bill appeal for 543 Central Avenue West

The Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend the 2023 budget and 2023 water charges to the Saint Paul City Council for approval. They also closed a public hearing on water charges, approved consent agenda items including financial statements and a private water main agreement, and received informational reports on an AMI presentation, general manager's report, and injury/vehicle summaries.

• Recommended 2023 budget to City Council (4-0)
• Recommended 2023 water charges to City Council (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on 2023 water charges (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved July 2022 financial statements (4-0)
• Approved private water main agreement with St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. for 1500 Commerce Drive, Mendota Heights (4-0)
• Approved lease amendment with City of Saint Paul for property at 750 Snelling Avenue South (4-0)
• Laid over appeal of water service bill at 543 Central Avenue West

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will consider the ratification of several appealed special tax assessments for various properties. The session also includes appeals regarding vacant building registrations, correction orders, and fire certificates of occupancy.

• Ratification of special tax assessments for 1610 Blair Avenue
• Ratification of assessment rolls for demolition services from May to June 2022
• Appeal of a vacant building registration requirement at 40 Magnolia Avenue West
• Ratification of graffiti removal service assessments from May to June 2022
• Appeal regarding a correction notice for 415 Clarence Street

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings office heard appeals on special tax assessments for properties at 1610 Blair Avenue, 1444 Como Boulevard East, 329 Lawson Avenue West, 232 Maria Avenue, 733 Thomas Avenue, 1931 Clear Avenue, 797 Park Street, and 1146 Ross Avenue. The hearing officer recommended approval for some assessments, deletion for others, and laid over or referred several items to the City Council for final action. The meeting also addressed summary abatement orders, correction notices, and vacant building registration appeals.

• Approved assessment at 1610 Blair Avenue (File J2213B) — referred to City Council due 10/12/2022
• Deleted assessment at 1444 Como Boulevard East (File VB2212) — referred to City Council due 9/14/2022
• Laid over assessment at 329 Lawson Avenue West (File VB2213) to LH September 20, 2022
• Deleted assessment at 232 Maria Avenue (File J2212B) — referred to City Council due 9/14/2022
• Approved assessment at 1931 Clear Avenue (File CRT2210) — referred to Legislative Hearings due 10/12/2022
• Approved assessment at 797 Park Street (File J2213E) — referred to City Council due 10/12/2022
• Deleted assessment at 1146 Ross Avenue (File J2213E) — referred to City Council due 10/12/2022
• Granted extension to October 4, 2022 for compliance at 319 Fuller Avenue (Summary Abatement Order)

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The scheduled Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings for September 1, 2022, were cancelled and rescheduled. The agenda included appeals regarding rent stabilization determinations at 787 Hampden Avenue #213 and 720 Seventh Street East #330.

• Appeal for 787 Hampden Avenue #213 (RLH RSA 22-3)
• Appeal for 720 Seventh Street East #330 (RLH RSA 22-2)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss the Mayor's 2023 budget proposal and the Department of Safety and Inspection's 2023 budget proposal. These discussions involve reviewing proposed city spending for the upcoming year.

• Mayor's 2023 Budget Proposal (SR 22-163)
• Department of Safety and Inspection 2023 Budget Proposal (SR 22-166)

The Budget Committee received and filed the Mayor's 2023 Budget Proposal and the Department of Safety and Inspection's 2023 Budget Proposal. No votes or decisions were taken on the proposals.

• Received and filed Mayor's 2023 Budget Proposal
• Received and filed Department of Safety and Inspection 2023 Budget Proposal

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA is reviewing resolutions for multifamily housing revenue bonds at the Soul Project and Dale Street project. The board will also discuss a $62,386 CDBG loan for code repairs at 1676 White Bear Ave. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the Dale Street project.

• $62,386 CDBG loan for code repairs at 1676 White Bear Ave
• Bond issuance and sale for the Soul Project at 176 South Robert Street
• Public hearing for bond issuance and CDBG loan for 313 Dale Street North

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved three items: a $62,386 CDBG loan to V&I Best Steak House for code repairs at 1676 White Bear Ave, conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Soul Project at 176 South Robert Street, and conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds plus a CDBG loan for the Dale Street project at 313 Dale Street North. All resolutions passed 5-0 with two commissioners absent.

• Approved $62,386 CDBG loan to V&I Best Steak House for code repairs at 1676 White Bear Ave (5-0)
• Approved conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Soul Project at 176 South Robert Street (5-0)
• Approved conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds and CDBG loan for Dale Street project at 313 Dale Street North (5-0)

City Council

The scheduled City Council meeting for August 24, 2022, was cancelled. A closed-door meeting will be held instead to discuss pending litigation.

• Closed-door meeting to discuss pending litigation

City Council

The City Council is reviewing amendments to rent stabilization laws and a $7.85 million transfer of ARPA funds for the 176 Robert project. The agenda also includes several public hearings regarding sound level variances and sidewalk construction on Upper Afton Road.

• Transfer of $7,850,000 in ARPA funds to the 176 Robert project
• Amendments to rent stabilization ordinances
• $150,000 grant for the Youth Excel Initiative in Parks and Recreation
• Rezoning of 533 & 567 Randolph Avenue to transitional industrial
• Sidewalk construction agreement for Upper Afton Road

The City Council held a public hearing on a proposed rent stabilization ordinance (Ord 22-37) but took no vote, laying it over to September 7 for amendments and final action. The Council also approved a $7.85 million transfer of American Rescue Plan funds to the 176 Robert affordable housing project, accepted a police peer-support software donation, and referred two property rehabilitation cases to future hearings. Several items were laid over, including the police union contract and civil service rule changes.

• Public hearing on rent stabilization ordinance continued to Sept 7; no vote taken (5-0)
• Transferred $7,850,000 in ARPA funds to 176 Robert affordable housing project (Consent Agenda, 5-0)
• Accepted in-kind donation of PeerConnect app software for Police Department EAP (Consent Agenda, 5-0)
• Approved $150,000 grant from National League of Cities for Youth Excel Initiative (Consent Agenda, 5-0)
• Rezoned 533 & 567 Randolph Avenue from T2 to IT transitional industrial (5-0)
• Laid over police union collective bargaining agreement to Sept 7 (Consent Agenda)
• Referred 733 Fairview Ave N rehabilitation to Sept 13 legislative hearing pending documentation (5-0)
• Referred 1600 Seventh St W removal to Sept 13 legislative hearing after owner agreed to deposit and inspection (5-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will consider orders for the removal or rehabilitation of various structures. The meeting also includes appeals regarding vacant building registrations, fire certificates of occupancy, and nuisance abatements.

• Denying a stay of enforcement for demolition at 587 Cook Avenue East
• Ordering rehabilitation or removal of structures at 781 Cook Avenue East
• Ordering rehabilitation or removal of structures at 694 Sherburne Avenue
• Appeal of vacant building registration for 1882 Ashland Avenue
• Appeal of fire correction notice and condemnation at 920 Clark Street

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended demolition of the property at 132 Western Avenue South after the owner stated he could not afford rehabilitation. The matter will go to the City Council on September 7, 2022. Several other properties received extensions or layovers pending submission of financing, work plans, and performance deposits.

• Recommended demolition of 132 Western Ave S within 15 days, owner agreed (referred to Council 9/7/2022)
• Laid over 587 Cook Ave E to 9/27/2022 pending performance deposit and financing by noon 8/24/2022
• Granted 180 days for 781 Cook Ave E pending affidavit of financing (referred to Council 9/7/2022)
• Laid over 1803 Ivy Ave E to 9/27/2022 pending financing, affidavit, work plan, and performance deposit
• Laid over 1802 Ross Ave to 9/27/2022 pending financing, affidavit, work plan, and CCI application
• Laid over 694 Sherburne Ave to 9/27/2022 pending updated bids, financing, affidavit, and zoning application
• Granted appeal for 1882 Ashland Ave, released from Vacant Building program
• Granted appeal for 920 Clark St, order to vacate lifted pending provisional Certificate of Occupancy

Organizational Committee

The committee will receive updates regarding homelessness and unsheltered policies in Saint Paul and Ramsey County. The agenda also includes an overview of truck parking ordinance changes and final reports from Right Track interns.

• Update on Saint Paul and Ramsey County homelessness and unsheltered policies (SR 22-149)
• Overview of truck parking ordinance changes (SR 22-151)
• Final reports from Right Track Interns (SR 22-155)
• Updates on boards, commissions, committees, and activities (SR 22-158)

The Organizational Committee met and received several informational reports, including an update on homelessness and unsheltered policies with Ramsey County, an overview of truck parking ordinance changes, final reports from Right Track interns, and updates on boards and commissions. No votes or formal decisions were taken; all items were received and filed.

• Received and filed SR 22-149: Saint Paul and Ramsey County update on homelessness and unsheltered policies
• Received and filed SR 22-151: Truck parking ordinance changes overview
• Received and filed SR 22-155: Right Track Interns final reports
• Received and filed SR 22-158: Updates on boards, commissions, committees, activities, and other

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will review several infrastructure and zoning proposals. This includes approving costs for replacing lead water service lines on private properties and a rezoning request for Randolph Avenue. The council will also consider budget reallocations and local business license modifications.

• Rezoning of 533 & 567 Randolph Avenue to transitional industrial
• Approving costs for lead water service line replacement on private properties
• $24,475 donation from Saint Paul Police Foundation for trauma kits
• Agreement with Ramsey County for Marion at Ravoux Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Amending caterer's permit requirements in the Legislative Code

The St. Paul City Council approved a supplemental resolution for sewer revenue bonds (Series 2022B Green Bonds) and adopted numerous consent agenda items including agreements with Ramsey County for pedestrian and traffic signal projects, acceptance of donations for police trauma kits and fire department training, and approval of labor agreements with plasterers and painters unions. The council also laid over a rezoning request at 533 & 567 Randolph Avenue and continued a public hearing on a tobacco license revocation.

• Adopted supplemental resolution for Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022B (Green Bonds) (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Ramsey County for Marion at Ravoux Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Authorized agreement with Ramsey County for Energy Park Drive, Cleveland and Selby Traffic Signal Interconnect Project
• Approved $24,475 donation from Saint Paul Police Foundation for police trauma kits
• Approved labor agreements with Operative Plasterers Local 265 and Painters District Council 82 (laid over from Aug 10)
• Laid over rezoning at 533 & 567 Randolph Avenue from T2 to IT transitional industrial to Aug 24
• Continued public hearing on tobacco license revocation for Tom and Joe's Market to Sept 14
• Approved sound level variances for Cherokee Regional Park, State Capitol, Harriet Island, and Urban Academy

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body is reviewing several appealed special tax assessments for various Saint Paul properties. The agenda also includes appeals regarding vehicle abatement orders and fire certificates of occupancy.

• Ratifying special tax assessments for properties including 1641 Fremont Avenue and 754 Blair Avenue
• Ratifying assessments for property clean-up services conducted between April and June 2022
• Reviewing an appeal to a Summary Abatement Order at 392 Holly Avenue
• Reviewing an appeal to a Correction Order at 228 Exchange Street South
• Reviewing an appeal for a Fire Certificate of Occupancy at 213 Fourth Street East, Unit 201

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended reducing or deleting several appealed special tax assessments for property cleanups, with conditions for some. One assessment was reduced from $480 to $240 if the owner installs no-dumping signs and motion lights, with a further reduction to $100 if no violations occur. Another was deleted because the cleanup occurred on a neighbor's property. A third was reduced from $407 to $203.50 due to mailing issues. Other assessments were approved or deleted as recommended. All matters were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Reduced assessment at 1641 Fremont Ave from $480 to $240, with further reduction to $100 if no violations by Feb 15, 2023 (conditions: signs, lights)
• Deleted assessment at 754 Blair Ave (cleanup was on neighbor's property)
• Deleted assessment at 264 Earl St
• Approved assessment at 380 Londin Pl (no one appeared)
• Deleted assessment at 672 Magnolia Ave E (property sold before order)
• Reduced assessment at 1565 McLean Ave from $407 to $203.50 (mailing issue)
• Approved assessment at 1160 Norton St ($928)
• Granted extension to Aug 1, 2023 for retaining wall repair at 228 Exchange St S

City Council

The agenda consists of a closed-door meeting and standard procedural items. The council will meet in a closed session to discuss the Woodstone v. City of Saint Paul litigation.

• Closed door meeting regarding Woodstone v. City of Saint Paul litigation

City Council

The council will consider amending rent stabilization laws and reviewing several sound level variance applications. Members will also discuss appointing an interim Ward 1 councilmember.

• Amending rent stabilization laws (Ord 22-37)
• Rezoning 533 & 567 Randolph Avenue to transitional industrial
• Sound level variance applications for Allianz Field and the State Capitol
• Appointing an interim Ward 1 councilmember
• $17,450 grant from the Knight Foundation for YouthLens360 videos

The St. Paul City Council appointed Russel Balenger as interim Ward 1 councilmember, filling the remainder of Dai Thao's term, and he was sworn in. The council adopted a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, including authorizing a police grant application, approving labor agreements, and accepting property assessments. A rent stabilization ordinance was reconsidered and laid over to August 24 for a public hearing. Several public hearing items were approved, including sound level variances and a subdivision.

• Appointed Russel Balenger as interim Ward 1 councilmember (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda with 24 items, including police grant application and labor agreements (6-0)
• Reconsidered rent stabilization ordinance, laid over to August 24 for public hearing (6-0)
• Approved sound level variance for Church of St. Bernard (6-0)
• Approved subdivision at 300-304 Ryan Avenue (6-0)
• Approved sound level variance for Fancy Beauty Bar (6-0)
• Approved sound level variances for Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field (6-0)
• Approved $17,450 Knight Foundation grant for YouthLens360 videos (6-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting consists of procedural items. The Board will review the Executive Director's Report and approve minutes from July 2022 meetings.

• Approval of July 2022 meeting minutes
• Executive Director's Report

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met on August 10, 2022, and approved the minutes of its July 2022 meetings by a 5-0 vote. The board also received and filed the Executive Director's Report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 2022 HRA meetings (5-0)
• Received and filed Executive Director's Report

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee is reviewing an overview of the 2022 and 2023 budget council phase process, identified as SR 22-145. The agenda includes a presentation regarding this budget process.

• Overview of the 2022 and 2023 budget council phase process (SR 22-145)

The Organizational Committee received and filed a presentation on the 2022 budget and the 2023 budget council phase process. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting; it was informational only.

• Received and filed 2022-2023 budget process presentation

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings will review several orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures at various locations. The agenda also includes appeals regarding fire inspection correction notices and vacant building registrations.

• Order for rehabilitation or removal of structures at 781 Cook Ave E.
• Order for rehabilitation or removal of structures at 1803 Ivy Ave E.
• Review request for a potential stay of demolition enforcement at 587 Cook Ave E.
• Appeal of a vacant building registration notice at 1082 Euclid Street.
• Appeals regarding fire inspection correction notices at 1145 Hudson Road

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings on August 9, 2022, handled multiple property maintenance and demolition appeals. The hearing officer laid over several remove/repair orders to allow owners more time to comply, referred others to the City Council with recommendations for demolition, and granted appeals with specific conditions, such as waiving a vacant building fee until October 1 and setting a 50% reduction deadline for a hoarding case. No final decisions were made by the council at this hearing; all items were either laid over or referred to future council meetings.

• Laid over demolition review for 587 Cook Ave E to Aug 23 for owner to submit rehab documents
• Laid over rehab/removal order for 781 Cook Ave E to Aug 23 for work plan and financing
• Referred removal order for 733 Fairview Ave N to City Council with recommendation to remove without rehab option
• Referred removal order for 1803 Ivy Ave E to City Council for Aug 10 hearing
• Laid over removal order for 1457 Third St E to Sept 13 for bids and title update
• Laid over removal order for 132 Western Ave S to Aug 23 for missing documents
• Granted appeal for 575 Park St with condition to receive CC Certificate by Sept 7
• Granted appeal for 595 Park St with condition to post additional $5,000 performance deposit by Sept 2

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider amendments to funding agreements with the Metropolitan Council and a T-Mobile site lease expansion. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a water service bill appeal at 543 Central Avenue West. Discussion items include an engineering update and the 2023 SPRWS budget.

• Amendment to funding agreement for Gold Line BRT water system upgrades
• Expansion of T-Mobile Central LLC site lease area
• Grant agreement for a water demand reduction program
• Discussion of the 2023 SPRWS Budget
• Public hearing on a water service bill appeal at 543 Central Avenue West

The Board of Water Commissioners adopted the consent agenda, approving minutes, financial statements, and five resolutions including amendments to a Met Council funding agreement, a T-Mobile lease, a wellhead protection plan, and a water demand reduction grant. A water service bill appeal at 543 Central Ave W was laid over. No substantive discussion items were decided; engineering and budget updates were received and filed.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting
• Approved June 2022 financial statements
• Approved Amendment #1 to Subordinate Funding Agreement #2 with Metropolitan Council for Gold Line BRT water upgrades
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Site Lease Agreement with T-Mobile Central LLC for ground lease expansion
• Approved Wellhead Protection Plan Part II Amendment for submission to MN Dept. of Health
• Approved grant funding agreement with Metropolitan Council for water demand reduction program
• Laid over appeal of Bettie Lewis to water service bill at 543 Central Ave W

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is considering final adoption of rezoning for Ramsey Street and Pleasant Avenue. The agenda also includes public hearings for sound level variances and a request to vacate part of Iglehart Avenue. Additionally, the council will review labor agreements and police department grant applications.

• Rezoning 311-319 Ramsey Street and 391-411 Pleasant Avenue to T1 traditional neighborhood
• Right-of-way acquisition for Larpenteur Avenue reconstruction
• $5,000 disc golf course donation for Hillcrest Knoll Park
• Ordinance amendments regarding rent stabilization and World Cup event hours
• Police Department applications for DWI and traffic safety grant funding

The City Council voted 5-0 to lay over proposed amendments to the rent stabilization ordinance to August 17 for a public hearing. The amendments include a 20-year new construction exemption, partial vacancy decontrol, and an affordable housing exemption. Councilmember Jalali expressed opposition, citing concerns about impacts on low-income renters. The council also adopted several consent agenda items, including resolutions authorizing police grant applications and approving a rezoning at 311-319 Ramsey Street.

• Laid over rent stabilization amendments to Aug. 17 (5-0)
• Adopted rezoning at 311-319 Ramsey St. and 391-411 Pleasant Ave. to T1 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Ramsey County's Battle Creek Regional Park Master Plan Amendment (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing SPPD to apply for DWI/Traffic Safety Officer program funds
• Adopted resolution authorizing SPPD to apply for Enforcement Grant Program funds
• Adopted resolution authorizing agreement with Ramsey County for Larpenteur Ave. right-of-way acquisition
• Adopted resolution accepting $5,000 disc golf course donation for Hillcrest Knoll Park
• Denied rezoning at 918 Fifth St. East from RT1 to RM1 (5-0)

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will conduct interviews with finalists for the interim Ward 1 councilmember position. This process is part of resolution SR 22-141.

• Interviews for interim Ward 1 councilmember candidates (SR 22-141)

The Organizational Committee met and conducted interviews of finalist candidates for the interim Ward 1 councilmember position. The item was received and filed, with no formal decision or appointment made during this meeting. The meeting adjourned after the interviews.

• Interviewed finalists for interim Ward 1 councilmember (received and filed)

Library Board

The Saint Paul Library Board will meet to approve minutes from June 2022. The agenda includes resolutions regarding library volunteers and staff safety, as well as amending the agency's rules of procedure.

• Amending the Saint Paul Public Library Agency Bylaws
• Appointing officers of the Library Board
• Resolution recognizing Saint Paul Public Library Volunteers
• Resolution honoring library staff commitment to safer libraries
• Approval of June 2022 meeting minutes

The Saint Paul Library Board met on August 3, 2022, and adopted several resolutions. The board approved minutes from June 2022, recognized library volunteers, honored staff commitment to safer libraries, amended the agency's bylaws regarding rules of procedure, and appointed board officers. All decisions were adopted with 5-0 votes except the staff recognition resolution, which passed 4-1 with Commissioner Jalali voting nay.

• Adopted June 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing library volunteers (5-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring staff commitment to safer libraries (4-1)
• Adopted bylaws amendment establishing rules of procedure (5-0)
• Adopted resolution appointing board officers (5-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over hearings regarding various property tax assessments and nuisance abatement appeals. The agenda includes ratified assessments for services such as graffiti removal, demolition, and emergency boarding. Additionally, the body will consider appeals related to fire certificates of occupancy.

• Ratification of special tax assessments for properties on Burgess Street and Iglehart Avenue
• Deletion of a special tax assessment for 850 Edmund Avenue
• Ratification of assessments for demolition services at 120 Winter St
• Review of nuisance abatement orders for properties on Edmund Avenue, Topping Street, and Temple Court
• Appeals regarding fire certificates of occupancy for Wells Street and Earl Street

The Legislative Hearings officer recommended actions on several appealed special tax assessments for vacant building fees and other charges. One assessment was continued to April 2023, another was conditionally reduced, and several were deleted due to waivers. One appeal of a summary abatement order was granted on condition of applying for a code compliance inspection.

• Continued 586 Burgess St. vacant building assessment to April 5, 2023 (owner appeared)
• Conditionally reduced 935 Iglehart Ave. assessment from $2,616 to $872 if code compliance cert by Sept. 14
• Deleted assessments at 850 Edmund Ave., 420 Ohio St., 652 Sherburne Ave., 1080 University Ave. W. (waivers on file)
• Reduced 514 Thomas Ave. assessment from $159 to $50
• Granted appeal of boarding order at 839 Edmund Ave. on condition of CCI application by Sept. 2
• Denied appeal of fire certificate revocation at 608 Wells St. (property now in compliance)
• Laid over 1191 Earl St. fire certificate appeal to Aug. 23 for engineering analysis

Audit Committee

The St. Paul Audit Committee will meet on August 1, 2022. The agenda is sparse, listing only a roll call and discussion regarding SR 22-140. No additional details about the content of this item are provided in the document.

• Discussion of SR 22-140

The Audit Committee met on August 1, 2022, with two councilmembers present and four community advisors. The only substantive action was receiving and filing SR 22-140, a routine procedural item. No other decisions were made.

• Received and filed SR 22-140

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing will discuss a Class N license application for Jodana Inc, doing business as Keenan’s 620 Club / Keenan’s Bar & Grill. The agenda includes a review of application materials such as floor plans and incident reports.

• Class N license application for Jodana Inc (Keenan’s 620 Club / Keenan’s Bar & Grill)

The Licensing Hearing on August 1, 2022, considered the license application for Jodana Inc, doing business as Keenan's 620 Club / Keenan's Bar & Grill. The item was discussed and the attached documents were received and filed. No formal decision or vote was recorded in the minutes.

• Received and filed license application materials for Jodana Inc (d/b/a Keenan's 620 Club)

Licensing Hearing

The City of Saint Paul Licensing Hearing will review a Class N license application for Shadey’s Tavern Inc., doing business as Shadey’s Tavern. The agenda includes a summary of the application and related objection reports.

• Class N License Application for Shadey’s Tavern Inc. (License ID# 20210000229)

The Licensing Hearing on July 28, 2022, considered the Class N license application for Shadey's Tavern Inc., owned by Lee Sontoya. The item was listed under 'Discussion' and the minutes record only that attachments were received and filed, with no vote or final action taken. The meeting adjourned without a substantive decision on the application.

• Received and filed license application materials for Shadey's Tavern Inc. (no vote taken)

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will receive an overview and update regarding SR 22-137 from Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health. The agenda also includes roll call and the next meeting date.

• Overview and update from Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health (SR 22-137)

The Organizational Committee received and filed an overview and update from Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health (SR 22-137). No substantive decisions were made; the item was informational only. The meeting then adjourned.

• Received and filed SR 22-137 Public Health overview and update

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is reviewing budget amendments, zoning changes, and various permit requests. Key discussions include a large grant for the CollegeBound program and property rezonings on Ramsey Street and Pleasant Avenue. The council will also consider sound variance applications for several local events.

• $3.15 million Bush Foundation grant for CollegeBound Saint Paul
• Rezoning of 311-319 Ramsey Street and 391-411 Pleasant Avenue
• Two-year lease agreement with Minnesota State Agricultural Society for police impound lot
• $22,000 for futsal court improvements at Valley/Mt. Airy
• Sound variance requests for Allianz Field and the Lowertown Blues Festival

The St. Paul City Council approved several items, including a resolution denying a stay on the revocation of RAS Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant's licenses, and adopted an amended version of the Council Rules of Procedure. It also approved a resolution committing to explore early care and education accessibility for all families via an advisory committee. Several ordinances and resolutions were laid over to August 3, 2022, for final adoption or further discussion.

• Denied stay on license revocation for RAS Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant (6-0)
• Adopted amended Council Rules of Procedure (6-0)
• Adopted resolution to explore early care and education accessibility via advisory committee (6-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with Neil Frank and LouAnn Marshman (6-0)
• Approved two-year lease with Minnesota State Agricultural Society for police impound lot (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Amy Brendmoen to Port Authority (6-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for Immigrant and Refugee Services (6-0)
• Laid over rezoning at 311-319 Ramsey St and 391-411 Pleasant Ave to Aug 3 (6-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA is considering a resolution to approve a development and loan agreement for a project at 421 East 7th Street using tax increment financing. The board will also receive an update on the Housing Trust Fund and Housing Strategy.

• Development and loan agreement for 421 East 7th Street
• Housing Trust Fund & Housing Strategy Update
• Executive Director's report

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a development and loan agreement under tax increment financing for a project at 421 East 7th Street, including a waiver of the 45-day notice period and use of a project labor agreement. The resolution passed 6-0 with one absence. The board also received and filed the Housing Trust Fund & Housing Strategy Update and the Executive Director's report.

• Approved development and loan agreement for 421 East 7th St (6-0)
• Authorized waiver of 45-day ENS notice period
• Approved use of project labor agreement
• Approved HRA budget amendment
• Received and filed Housing Trust Fund & Housing Strategy Update
• Received and filed Executive Director's report

Legislative Hearings

The legislative hearing will consider various requests regarding building removals, repairs, and nuisance abatements. This includes reviewing orders for structures on Cook Avenue East, Fairview Avenue North, and Ross Avenue. The agenda also covers appeals related to vacant buildings and fire safety certificates.

• Review of a demolition stay request for 587 Cook Avenue East
• Order for rehabilitation or removal of structures at 781 Cook Ave E
• Order for razing and removal of structures at 1802 Ross Avenue
• Appeal of a vehicle abatement order at 1712 Orange Avenue East
• Review of vacant building registrations at 1047 Arcade Street

The Legislative Hearing Officer laid over most remove/repair orders to allow owners to post performance deposits, submit work plans, and obtain code compliance inspections. One property at 1600 Seventh Street West was recommended for removal within 15 days due to owner inaction. Several appeals for summary abatement and vacant building orders were granted with extended compliance deadlines.

• Laid over demolition order for 587 Cook Ave E to Aug 9, requiring signed agreement and $5,000 deposit
• Laid over demolition orders for 781 Cook Ave E, 733 Fairview Ave N, 1803 Ivy Ave E, 1006 Third St E to Aug 9 or Aug 23
• Referred 1802 Ross Ave to Council Aug 10 with option to continue if $5,000 deposit and CCI by Aug 5
• Recommended removal of 1600 Seventh St W (Burger King) within 15 days
• Granted appeal for 769 Hague Ave with compliance deadline Sept 9, 2022
• Granted appeal for 1930 Nortonia Ave with compliance deadline Oct 1, 2022
• Granted appeal for 1712 Orange Ave E with compliance deadline Sept 16, 2022
• Granted appeal for 139 Dunlap St N with compliance deadline Nov 1, 2022

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body is reviewing appeals regarding special tax assessments. The meeting includes items to ratify assessments for specific property locations.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 393 Stryker Avenue
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 113 Cook Avenue West
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 692 Point Douglas Road South
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 1609 Sherburne Avenue

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended reducing the appealed special tax assessment for 1609 Sherburne Avenue from $74.94 to $20, reflecting a service hold during the former owner's tenure. The matter was referred to the City Council for final action on August 17, 2022.

• Reduced special tax assessment from $74.94 to $20 (recommended)
• Referred to City Council for final action on 8/17/2022

City Council

The City Council is considering transferring millions of dollars from American Rescue Plan funds toward neighborhood safety and workforce support. The agenda also includes a proposal to order a special election regarding a property tax levy for childcare education.

• Transfer of $10,000,000 in ARPA funds for Neighborhood Safety investments
• Transfer of $15,300,000 in ARPA funds for Workforce Support investments
• Rezoning of 311-319 Ramsey Street and 391-411 Pleasant Avenue
• Special election proposal for a childcare education fund levy
• Professional services agreement with Baker Tilly LLP for housing development review

The City Council approved transferring $25,640,299 in American Rescue Plan funds to Neighborhood Safety, Workforce Support, and DSI License Services accounts. The council also adopted a rezoning for 150 Water Street West, approved several sound level variances, and laid over two items for further consideration.

• Approved $10M ARPA transfer for Neighborhood Safety investments (5-0)
• Approved $15.3M ARPA transfer for Workforce Support investments (5-0)
• Approved $340,299 ARPA transfer for DSI License Services (5-0)
• Adopted rezoning at 150 Water Street West from IT to T3 (5-0)
• Approved sound variance for Agape Love Church at 995 University Ave, as amended (5-0)
• Approved adverse action against Duke's Cars and Towing auto repair license (5-0)
• Laid over Council Rules of Procedure amendment to July 27 (5-0)
• Laid over early childhood education ballot question to July 27 (5-0)

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will review a CAO staff report regarding the City's Immigrant and Refugee Program. This item provides an update related to SR 22-131.

• Update on the City's Immigrant and Refugee Program (SR 22-131)
• Review of Ramsey County/Saint Paul annual report

The Organizational Committee received and filed a staff report on the City's Immigrant and Refugee Program, including the Ramsey County–Saint Paul annual report and related documents. No substantive decisions were made; the item was informational only.

• Received and filed SR 22-131 update on the City's Immigrant and Refugee Program

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will consider ratifying several appealed special tax assessments for various properties. The agenda also includes reviews of vacant building registrations and appeals regarding fire certificates of occupancy.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties including 16 Acker St W and 479 Lawson Ave W
• Ratification of property clean-up service assessments from March to May 2022
• Appeal of vacant building registration at 1446 Rice Street
• Appeal regarding revocation of fire certificate of occupancy at 1005 Conway Street
• Appeal regarding a fire safety inspection appointment at 2200 Scheffer Avenue

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings officer acted on multiple appealed special tax assessments, approving some, deleting others, and reducing one. Also addressed vacant building registration appeals and a fire certificate of occupancy revocation. All actions were referred to the City Council with specific due-back dates.

• Approved assessment at 16 Acker St W (referred to Council, due 9/7/2022)
• Approved assessment at 479 Lawson Ave W (referred to Council, due 9/7/2022)
• Deleted assessment at 657 Canton St (referred to Council, due 8/17/2022)
• Deleted assessment at 1160 Maryland Ave E (referred to Council, due 8/3/2022)
• Deleted assessment at 859 Galtier St (received and filed)
• Laid over assessment at 850 Edmund Ave to 8/2 for hauler records (referred to Council, due 8/3/2022)
• Reduced assessment at 501 Hopkins St from $546 to $346, with further reduction possible (referred to Council, due 9/7/2022)
• Approved assessment at 962 University Ave W (referred to Council, due 8/3/2022)

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

Legislative Hearing Officers will conduct appeals regarding rent stabilization determinations. The hearings involve properties at 787 Hampden Avenue #213 and 720 Seventh Street East #330.

• Rent stabilization appeal for 787 Hampden Avenue #213
• Rent stabilization appeal for 720 Seventh Street East #330

The Legislative Hearing Officer laid over both rent stabilization appeals (787 Hampden Avenue #213 and 720 Seventh Street East #330) to September 1, 2022, for further discussion. No final decision was made on either appeal. The hearings involved tenant challenges to 8% rent increases granted via self-certification under the city's rent stabilization ordinance.

• Laid over appeal RLH RSA 22-3 (787 Hampden Avenue #213) to September 1, 2022
• Laid over appeal RLH RSA 22-2 (720 Seventh Street East #330) to September 1, 2022

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council is reviewing several budget amendments, including large transfers of American Rescue Plan funds for infrastructure and social programs. The agenda also includes public hearings on community plans and various license applications.

• $10,500,000 ARP fund transfer for Water Lead Pipe Replacement
• $4,000,000 ARP fund transfer for the Guaranteed Income Program
• Order for a November 8, 2022, special election regarding an early care and education fund
• Approval of construction for the Capital City Bikeway Project
• $3,000,000 grant application to the Bush Foundation for CollegeBound Saint Paul

The City Council approved transferring $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds for water lead pipe replacement and $4 million for a guaranteed income program, along with $5 million for an asset management system and $177,046 for public safety radios. Several other resolutions were adopted, including a settlement agreement, grant applications, and license actions. Two items were laid over to future meetings, and a public hearing on the Rent Stabilization Stakeholder Group report was received and filed.

• Approved $10.5M ARP transfer for water lead pipe replacement (5-0)
• Approved $4M ARP transfer for Guaranteed Income Program (4-1)
• Approved $5M ARP transfer for Asset Management System (5-0)
• Approved $177,046 ARP transfer for public safety radios (5-0)
• Adopted Saint Anthony Park Community Plan as addendum to Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved Capital City Bikeway Project construction and property acquisition (5-0)
• Approved adverse action against tobacco license for Snap Market at 957 Rice St (5-0)
• Laid over resolution supporting Ramsey County's Battle Creek Regional Park Master Plan Amendment to July 27, 2022

Organizational Committee

The St. Paul Organizational Committee will review a monthly director's update and receive reports regarding various committees, boards, and activities.

• SR 22-107 Monthly Director's Update
• SR 22-110 Update on committees, activities, boards, and other

The Organizational Committee met on July 13, 2022, and received two informational updates: the Monthly Director's Update (SR 22-107) and an update on committees, activities, boards, and other matters (SR 22-110). Both were received and filed without discussion or vote. No substantive decisions were made.

• Received and filed Monthly Director's Update (SR 22-107)
• Received and filed update on committees, activities, boards, and other (SR 22-110)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA is reviewing resolutions regarding property use and housing program funding. This includes approving temporary licenses for businesses at 694 Minnehaha Avenue E and a budget amendment for the Inspiring Communities Homeownership Program.

• $1,500,000 HOME funds loan for Stryker Senior Housing project
• $2,000,000 Housing Trust Fund budget amendment for homeownership
• $1,067,400 redevelopment budget establishment via MN Housing Finance Agency
• Temporary license agreement with 11 Wells Spirits Company, LLC at 694 Minnehaha Avenue E
• Temporary license agreement with Saint Paul Brewing at 694 Minnehaha Avenue E

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a $1.5 million HOME loan for the Stryker Senior Housing project, removing a $200,000 CDBG loan. It also approved temporary license agreements with two breweries for HRA-owned property and adopted the Inspiring Communities Homeownership Program Manual with additional funding. All resolutions passed 5-0, with two commissioners absent.

• Approved minutes of June 2022 HRA meetings (5-0)
• Approved temporary license agreement with 11 Wells Spirits Company for 694 Minnehaha Ave E (5-0)
• Approved temporary license agreement with Flat Earth Holdings dba Saint Paul Brewing until Oct 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M HOME loan for Stryker Senior Housing, removing $200K CDBG loan (5-0)
• Approved Inspiring Communities Homeownership Program Manual and $1,067,400 budget, plus $2M additional Housing Trust Fund allocation (5-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will review orders to rehabilitate or remove several buildings in Saint Paul. The agenda also includes findings on nuisance abatements and appeals regarding vacant building registrations and fire safety certificates.

• Orders to rehabilitate or remove structures at 781 Cook Ave E, 694 Sherburne Ave, 1803 Ivy Ave E, and 1802 Ross Ave
• Findings on nuisance abatements for 864 Marion St and 1179 Seventh St E
• Appeals of summary abatement orders at 769 Hague Ave, 1930 Nortonia Ave, and 1712 Orange Ave E
• Appeals regarding vacant building registrations at 657 Canton St, 933 Payne Ave, and 1446 Rice St
• Appeal of a fire certificate of occupancy revocation at 1005 Conway St

The Legislative Hearings officer recommended removal of structures at 781 Cook Avenue East and 1802 Ross Avenue, and made a finding on a nuisance abatement at 864 Marion Street, all with no option to repair. Several other property abatement and vacant building appeals were laid over to future hearings for further discussion or documentation. One vacant building appeal at 657 Canton Street was granted, releasing the property from the program.

• Removal order for 781 Cook Ave E, no repair option (referred to City Council)
• Removal order for 1802 Ross Ave, no repair option (referred to City Council)
• Nuisance abatement finding for 864 Marion St: removal within 15 days (referred to City Council)
• Nuisance abatement for 1179 Seventh St E resolved, matter closed
• Appeal of Sally Klein at 769 Hague Ave laid over to July 26
• Appeal of Mary Tate at 1930 Nortonia Ave laid over to July 26
• Appeal of Salamatu Forte at 1712 Orange Ave E laid over; order to be reissued as correction
• Appeal of Darleen Tareeq at 657 Canton St granted; property released from vacant building program

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss the proposed 2023 budget and a letter from North Oaks Company regarding water acquisition and supply alternatives. The agenda also includes an action item concerning the retirement of Engineering Division Manager Dave Wagner.

• Discussion of the 2023 proposed budget
• North Oaks Company letter regarding water acquisition and supply alternatives
• Retirement of Engineering Division Manager Dave Wagner
• Baker Tilly presentation
• Approval of May 2022 financial statements

The Board of Water Commissioners approved a consent agenda including minutes, financial statements, and a resolution for the retirement of Dave Wagner, Engineering Division Manager. They also received and filed presentations on the 2023 budget and a letter from North Oaks Company regarding water acquisition, with no decisions made on those items.

• Approved June 7, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 2022 financial statements (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-1084 on Dave Wagner's retirement (4-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review and ratify multiple appealed special tax assessments for various properties. The agenda also includes ratifying assessments for the cost of collecting delinquent garbage bills from January to March 2022.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties including 210 Avon Street North and 1615 Bayard Avenue
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 640 Holly Avenue and 795 Hyacinth Avenue East
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 1223 Farrington Street and 329 Lawson Avenue West
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 1681 Minnehaha Avenue East, 1043 Beech Street, and 692 Point Douglas Road South
• Ratification of costs for the collection of delinquent garbage bills from January to March 2022

The Legislative Hearings officer and staff reviewed 15 appealed special tax assessments and delinquent garbage bill collections. Most individual property assessments were either deleted, reduced, or approved, and all were referred to the City Council for final action due back by August 17, 2022. One assessment was laid over to a later hearing pending additional documentation. The garbage bill collection assessments were also referred to the City Council without modification.

• Reduced assessment at 210 Avon St N from $180.39 to $45.03
• Reduced assessment at 1615 Bayard Ave from $139.80 to $68.20
• Deleted assessment at 640 Holly Ave
• Deleted assessment at 795 Hyacinth Ave E
• Deleted assessment at 564 Montcalm Pl
• Approved assessment at 1223 Farrington St
• Laid over assessment at 692 Point Douglas Rd S to July 21, 2022
• Referred 3 delinquent garbage bill collection assessments to City Council

Legislative Hearings

The legislative hearings will address several special tax assessment ratifications and deletions for various properties. The agenda also includes appeals regarding vacant building registrations, nuisance abatements, and fire certificate of occupancy revocations. Some items are noted as requiring follow-up inspections or being rescheduled.

• Ratifying special tax assessments for 1762 Englewood Avenue and 323 Forest Street
• Deleting the special tax assessment for 991 Farrington Street due to a fee refund
• Ratifying assessments for city services including graffiti removal and tree removal
• Appeals regarding fire certificate of occupancy revocations at 776 Bush Avenue
• Nuisance abatement findings for properties on Tuscarora Avenue and James Avenue

The July 5, 2022 Legislative Hearings considered appeals of special tax assessments, vacant building fees, and abatement orders. The hearing officer recommended approving some assessments, reducing others, and continuing several cases to future dates pending compliance. All recommendations were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Approved assessment for 1762 Englewood Ave (referred to Council 7/20)
• Approved assessment for 467 Ivy Ave E, payable over 3 years (referred 8/17)
• Reduced assessment for 323 Forest St from $2,284 to $380 (referred 8/17)
• Reduced assessment for 587 Marion St from $893 to $440 (referred 8/17)
• Deleted assessment for 991 Farrington St (referred 7/20)
• Deleted assessment for 165 McKnight Rd N (referred 8/17)
• Continued 788 Charles Ave to 2/22/23, delete if no violations (referred 8/17)
• Granted extension to 7/21 for 776 Bush Ave vacate (referred 7/20)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review multiple requests for orders to rehabilitate or raze buildings at various locations, including Como Avenue and University Avenue West. The meeting also includes findings on nuisance abatement appeals and vacant building registration appeals.

• Orders to repair or remove structures at 1508 Como Ave., 781 Cook Ave E., 1457 3rd St E., 1941 University Ave W, 1807 7th St E, and 132 Western Ave S.
• Findings on nuisance abatement appeals for 439 Herschel St, 575 Park St, 595 Park St, and 521 York Ave.
• Appeals regarding vacant building registrations at 181 Sherburne Ave and 839 Edmund Ave.
• Appeal of a water service bill for 543 Central Avenue West.

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings on June 28, 2022, handled several property rehabilitation and razing orders, mostly laying them over for further action. The hearing officer granted 180-day extensions for two properties (1941 University Ave W and 1807 Seventh St E) and recommended granting an additional 180 days for another (521 York Ave), subject to City Council approval. One appeal of a vacant building registration was granted (181 Sherburne Ave), and another was partially granted with a fee waiver and vacate deadline (839 Edmund Ave). A water service bill appeal was denied.

• Laid over 1508 Como Ave rehab order to Sept 13, 2022, pending title clearance and building-only inspection
• Laid over 781 Cook Ave E rehab order to July 12, 2022, for status update on rehab vs. removal
• Laid over 1457 Third St E rehab order to July 26, 2022, pending work plans and title update
• Granted 180 days to rehab accessory structure at 1941 University Ave W (referred to Council)
• Granted 180 days to rehab or remove structures at 1807 Seventh St E (referred to Council)
• Laid over 132 Western Ave S to Aug 9, 2022, pending performance deposit and code compliance inspection
• Granted appeal of vacant building registration at 181 Sherburne Ave, transferred to code enforcement with Dec 1, 2022 deadline
• Waived vacant building fee for 90 days and granted until July 15, 2022, to vacate 839 Edmund Ave

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

Legislative Hearing Officers will hear an appeal by Matthew and Jim Lindquist regarding a rent stabilization determination at 1029 Raymond Avenue.

• Appeal of rent stabilization determination for 1029 Raymond Avenue

The Legislative Hearing Officer heard an appeal by owners Matthew and Jim Lindquist of a rent stabilization determination for 1029 Raymond Avenue. No decision was made; the matter was referred to the City Council with a recommendation due by July 13, 2022, and a Council hearing on July 20, 2022. The owners requested a 15% rent increase, citing market rates and renovation costs, but the officer deferred a decision pending further analysis.

• Referred RLH RSA 22-11 to City Council (due 7/20/2022)
• Requested tenant lease renewal schedule from property owner by COB July 13
• Accepted 2020 as base year for rent calculations (no 2019 data available)
• Deferred decision on 15% rent increase request pending further analysis

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing will discuss a license application summary for Taste of Rondo LLC, doing business as Taste of Rondo Restaurant. The review includes documentation such as floor plans, activity reports, and zoning maps.

• License application SR 22-120 for Taste of Rondo LLC

The Licensing Hearing on June 23, 2022, was convened to discuss the license application for Taste of Rondo LLC (d/b/a Taste of Rondo Restaurant). The minutes list the application and attachments but record no substantive decision, vote, or outcome. The item was received and filed, and the hearing adjourned.

• Received and filed license application materials for Taste of Rondo LLC

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget adjustments involving American Rescue Plan funds, including a $20 million transfer for city payroll. The agenda also includes a public hearing on rezoning 150 Water Street West and the approval of e-scooter services.

• Transfer of $20,000,000 in ARPA funds to City Payroll
• Rezoning of 150 Water Street West from industrial to traditional neighborhood
• Approval of e-scooter sharing services with Spin for the 2022 season
• Allocation of federal rental assistance funds to the Tenant Assistance Program
• $2,534,489 transfer of ARPA funds for the Twelve22 Apartment project

The City Council approved a $83,320,812 federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds budget amendment to respond to COVID-19 impacts, along with related ARP fund transfers and technical amendments. The council also adopted numerous consent agenda items, including property clean-up assessments, grant approvals, and a $20M transfer to the Capital Project Fund. Several items were laid over or continued, including a rezoning request and an ordinance on small brewers.

• Approved $83,320,812 ARP budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved $20M transfer of ARP funds for City Payroll (5-0)
• Approved $2,534,489 ARP transfer for Twelve-22 Apartment project (5-0)
• Approved $20M General Fund transfer to Capital Project Fund
• Approved e-scooter agreement with Spin for 2022 season
• Approved conduit revenue bonds for MOA WP Owner, LLC and Go Wild, LLC
• Continued rezoning at 150 Water Street West to July 20, 2022
• Laid over ordinance on small brewers to July 13, 2022

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA is reviewing a citywide spending plan and budget amendment. The board will also discuss extending developer designation for 1180 and 1186 Prosperity Avenue and a joint agreement with Ramsey County for Project Home. A public hearing is scheduled regarding revenue bonds for the Twelve22 Apartment Project.

• Citywide spending plan and budget amendment (RES 22-955)
• Developer designation extension for 1180 and 1186 Prosperity Avenue (RES 22-951)
• Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for Project Home at 1880 Randolph Avenue (RES 22-957)
• Revenue bonds and TIF loan for Twelve22 Apartment Project at 1222 University Avenue West (RES PH 22-173)

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority adopted four resolutions, including a citywide spending plan and budget amendment, an extension for MWF Properties as tentative developer, a joint powers agreement with Ramsey County for housing at Interfaith Action's Project Home, and authorization for conduit housing revenue bonds for the Twelve22 Apartment Project. All items passed unanimously with 6 yeas and 0 nays; Commissioner Yang was absent.

• Adopted spending plan and HRA budget amendment (6-0)
• Extended MWF Properties designation as tentative developer for 1180 and 1186 Prosperity Avenue (6-0)
• Authorized joint powers agreement with Ramsey County for Project Home at 1880 Randolph Avenue (6-0)
• Approved conduit housing revenue bonds and Pooled TIF Loan for Twelve22 Apartments at 1222 University Avenue West (6-0)

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will hold a presentation regarding the River Learning Center under SR 22-124. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and scheduling the next meeting.

• Presentation on the River Learning Center (SR 22-124)

The Organizational Committee received and filed a presentation on the River Learning Center. No substantive decisions were made; the item was informational only.

• Received and filed River Learning Center presentation (SR 22-124)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will consider ratifying several appealed special tax assessments for various properties. The agenda also includes findings on nuisance abatement appeals and reviews of vacant building registration notices.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties including 32 Belvidere St E and 518 Selby Ave
• Ratification of property clean-up service assessments for March 2022
• Findings on nuisance abatement appeals for 2285 and 2291 Rockwood Avenue
• Appeal regarding a vacant building registration notice at 1457 Pacific Street
• Appeal regarding a vacant building registration notice at 839 Edmund Avenue

The appeal of a Vacant Building Registration Notice for 839 Edmund Avenue was laid over to June 28, 2022, with a property reinspection scheduled for June 22 at 10 am. The hearing officer allowed the owner to submit a work plan to address code violations, with enforcement stayed for one week. The property remains under a condemnation order due to gas and other safety issues.

• Laid over appeal to June 28, 2022 at 1 pm
• Scheduled reinspection of property for June 22 at 10 am
• Stayed enforcement for one week pending work plan
• Allowed owner to submit repair plan for code violations

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

Legislative hearing officers will conduct rent stabilization appeal hearings. The agenda includes an appeal by Matthew and Jim Lindquist regarding a determination at 1029 Raymond Avenue.

• Rent stabilization appeal for 1029 Raymond Avenue

The appeal of a rent stabilization determination for 1029 Raymond Avenue was laid over to June 28, 2022, for further discussion. The owners sought a 15% rent increase, but DSI denied it due to insufficient documentation. The hearing officer requested additional financial details, including a reasonable rate of return calculation and clarification of ownership structure. No final decision was made.

• Laid over appeal to June 28, 2022, for further discussion
• Requested additional financial documentation from owner
• Discussed ownership structure (trust deed vs. warranty deed)
• No decision on 15% rent increase request

Audit Committee

The Saint Paul Audit Committee meeting includes a discussion regarding SR 22-119. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items, including roll call and determining the next meeting date.

• Discussion of SR 22-119

The Audit Committee meeting scheduled for June 16, 2022, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made; the only item listed, SR 22-119, was received and filed as part of the agenda but no action was taken.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Saint Paul Reparations Legislative Advisory Committee report. The agenda includes ordinances to allow Sunday sales in micro-distilleries and amendments to brewery regulations. The council will also consider various property assessments and budget reallocations.

• Ordinance allowing Sunday sales in micro-distilleries
• $625,000 budget reallocation for Parks and Recreation
• Adverse action against RAS Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant LLC license
• Sound level variance applications for Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field
• $30,000 grant application for the Office of Financial Empowerment

The City Council voted 6-0 to approve adverse action against the liquor and entertainment licenses of RAS Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant LLC at 2516 7th Street West, following missed deadlines and unresolved violations. The council also adopted several ordinances, including allowing Sunday sales in micro-distilleries and expanding the Office of Financial Empowerment's duties to support early learning. Numerous assessments, sound level variances, and other routine items were approved.

• Approved adverse action against RAS Restaurant & Lounge liquor and entertainment licenses (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance allowing Sunday sales in micro-distilleries (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance expanding Office of Financial Empowerment duties to support early learning (6-0)
• Adopted resolutions setting public hearings for lead water service line and sewer repair assessments (6-0)
• Approved sound level variances for Minnesota United FC, Hmong Freedom Festival, and St. Anthony Park Foundation (6-0)
• Ratified assessments for street maintenance, alley improvements, and sewer services (6-0)
• Laid over maintenance labor agreements and ordinance on small brewers to June 22
• Administered oath of office to Angie Wiese as Director of Safety & Inspections

Organizational Committee

The committee will receive a report from the Saint Paul Legislative Advisory Committee on Reparations. This includes reviewing an ordinance draft and a companion report.

• Report from the Saint Paul Legislative Advisory Committee on Reparations
• Review of reparations ordinance draft

The Organizational Committee received and filed a report from the Saint Paul Legislative Advisory Committee on Reparations, including presentation slides, a companion report, a draft ordinance, and a transmitting letter. No vote was taken on the report's recommendations; the item was only received and filed.

• Received and filed SR 22-117, the report from the Saint Paul Legislative Advisory Committee on Reparations

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review orders regarding the rehabilitation or removal of various structures across the city. The agenda also includes appeals related to nuisance abatements, vacant building registrations, and permit denials.

• Orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures at 694 Sherburne Avenue
• Orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures at 678 Snelling Avenue North
• Review of a request for a stay of demolition enforcement at 1628 Darlene Street
• Appeals regarding nuisance abatements, including properties on Jameson Street and Marion Street
• Appeal of a fire certificate of occupancy correction notice at 1606 Hewitt Avenue

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings on June 14, 2022, addressed numerous property maintenance and nuisance abatement cases. Most items were laid over to future hearings pending additional documentation, such as financing proof or permit status. A few matters were resolved, including a nuisance abatement at 1013 Jameson Street and 1514 Van Buren Avenue, and a fence variance was granted at 273 Lafayette Frontage Road West.

• Laid over rehab order at 694 Sherburne Ave to July 12 for signatures and financing
• Referred 678 Snelling Ave N to City Council July 20 pending roof repair permit
• Laid over 1457 Third St E to June 28 for quit-claim deed status
• Laid over 1941 University Ave W to June 28 for proof of financing
• Laid over 781 Cook Ave E to June 28 for foreclosure update
• Granted 180-day rehab extension for 1628 Darlene St (CPH June 22)
• Found nuisance abated at 1013 Jameson St and 1514 Van Buren Ave
• Granted fence variance at 273 Lafayette Frontage Rd W with 7-ft height

City Council

The City Council meeting includes discussions on budget amendments for financial services and public works. The agenda features public hearings regarding Sunday sales in micro-distilleries and sound variances for El Burrito Mercado. Additionally, the council will consider property assessments and labor agreements.

• Preliminary order for Capital City Bikeway construction and property rights
• Ordinance for Sunday sales in micro-distilleries
• Sound variance request for El Burrito Mercado at 175 Cesar Chavez Street
• Budget amendments for Financial Services and Public Works
• Bus pad improvements at Arlington Hills Community Center

The City Council adopted an interim ordinance requesting a Planning Commission study of non-conventional residential housing unit products, after initially tabling it to allow stakeholders to discuss potential changes. The council also approved numerous consent agenda items, including various property assessments, mutual aid agreements, and labor agreements. Several items were laid over to future meetings, including a rate of pay resolution and two ordinances.

• Adopted interim ordinance for zoning study of non-conventional housing (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 19 items including property assessments and mutual aid agreements (6-0)
• Laid over RES 22-850 (rate of pay for Assistant Division Manager) to June 15, 2022
• Laid over Ord 22-26 (Sunday sales in micro-distilleries) to June 15, 2022
• Laid over Ord 22-28 (Office of Financial Empowerment duties) to June 15, 2022
• Adopted sound level variances for El Burrito Mercado summer music series (6-0)
• Adopted as amended order for rehabilitation/removal at 587 Cook Ave E, removing 15-day deadline (6-0)
• Adopted legislative hearing consent agenda with multiple property assessment actions (6-0)

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will receive an update regarding the Office of Neighborhood Safety (SR 22-116). The agenda also includes an ONS Council update.

• Update on the Office of Neighborhood Safety (SR 22-116)
• ONS Council update

The Organizational Committee received and filed an update on the Office of Neighborhood Safety (SR 22-116). No substantive decisions were made; the item was informational only. The meeting adjourned after setting the next meeting date.

• Received and filed update on Office of Neighborhood Safety (SR 22-116)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA is discussing a resolution to authorize the issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds for the Career Pathways Charter School Project. The meeting also includes an update on the 30% AMI Program and the Executive Director's report.

• Resolution authorizing lease revenue bonds for the Career Pathways Charter School Project at 1355 West Pierce Butler Route
• Update on the 30% AMI Program
• Approval of May 2022 meeting minutes

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of conduit charter school lease revenue bonds for the Career Pathways Charter School Project at 1355 West Pierce Butler Route. The vote was 5-1, with Commissioner Jalali dissenting. The board also approved the May 2022 meeting minutes and received staff and executive director reports.

• Approved minutes of May 2022 HRA meeting (6-0)
• Authorized conduit charter school lease revenue bonds for Career Pathways Charter School Project (5-1)
• Received 30% AMI Program update (received and filed)
• Received Executive Director's report (received and filed)

Legislative Hearings

The meeting involves ratifying several special tax assessments for various properties across the city. Officials will also hear appeals regarding vacant building registrations, abatement orders, and correction notices.

• Ratification of special tax assessments for properties including 554 Charles Avenue and 1762 Englewood Avenue
• Ratification of assessments for vacant building registration fees and emergency boarding services
• Appeals to summary abatement orders at 1798 James Avenue and 1696 Juliet Avenue
• Appeals regarding vacant building registration notices for properties including 1457 Pacific Street
• Appeals to correction notices for 1169 Breen Street and 1384 Margaret Street

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed 32 appealed special tax assessments, vacant building registrations, and abatement orders. She recommended deleting several vacant building fees where properties were in the program only briefly or where staff errors occurred, and laid over or continued other cases for further review. All recommendations were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Deleted vacant building fee at 554 Charles Ave (referred to Council)
• Laid over vacant building fee at 1762 Englewood Ave to July 5 for fire report review
• Deleted vacant building fee at 970 Reaney Ave (referred to Council)
• Deleted vacant building fee at 617 Sims Ave due to staff waiver error (referred to Council)
• Reduced appealed assessment at 850 Randolph Ave from $520 to $242 (referred to Council)
• Approved $502 vehicle abatement assessment at 564 Blair Ave (referred to Council)
• Granted appeal and released 976 Bush Ave from vacant building program (referred to Council)
• Waived vacant building fee 90 days at 922 Woodbridge St (referred to Council)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners is reviewing a budget amendment for up to $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds. The agenda also includes funding agreements for Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit and a private water main agreement for the Mendota Plaza development. Additionally, the board will address a water service bill appeal at 463 Como Avenue.

• Budget amendment for up to $10.5M in American Rescue Plan funds
• Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit water system upgrade funding agreement
• Private water main agreement for Mendota Plaza development
• Design-build agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc.
• Water service bill appeal at 463 Como Avenue

The Board of Water Commissioners approved a consent agenda including minutes, financial statements, and several resolutions, and adopted two action items: a $10.5M American Rescue Plan budget amendment and an amended design-build agreement for the McCarron’s Treatment Process Improvements Project. All votes were 4-0 with three members absent. The board also received the General Manager's report and Pipeline Express newsletters as informational items.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, April financials, Gold Line BRT funding agreement, Mendota Plaza private water main agreement, recognition program, and retirement resolution (4-0)
• Adopted RES 22-895 accepting $10.5M in ARP funds and amending budget (4-0)
• Adopted RES 22-896 amended design-build agreement with CH2M Hill for McCarron’s project (4-0)
• Adopted as amended appeal of water service bill at 463 Como Avenue (4-0)
• Received and filed General Manager's report and Pipeline Express newsletters

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will conduct a roll call and discuss item SR 22-113. The agenda contains no other specific topics for decision.

• SR 22-113 Audit Committee

The Audit Committee met with two of three councilmembers present and four community advisors. The only substantive item was SR 22-113, which was received and filed, meaning no decision was made on it. The meeting adjourned without any votes or other actions.

• Received and filed SR 22-113 (no vote recorded)

Library Board

The Library Board will consider authorizing an agreement with the MN Department of Natural Resources for State Park Passes. The meeting also includes a review of the Library Safety Strategy and updates regarding the George Latimer Central Library.

• Authorization of an agreement with the MN Department of Natural Resources for State Park Passes
• Library Safety Strategy staff report
• George Latimer Central Library Nicholson Commons Design Project and Innovation Lab re-launch updates
• Library design updates

The St. Paul Library Board approved a resolution authorizing the library agency to execute an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for state park passes. The board also adopted the minutes from the April 6, 2022 meeting. Three staff reports on library safety, Central Library updates, and design updates were received and filed without action.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2022 Library Board meeting (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with MN DNR for state park passes (5-0)
• Received and filed Library Safety Strategy report
• Received and filed George Latimer Central Library updates
• Received and filed Library Design Updates

City Council

The City Council will vote on several department appointments and labor agreements under the consent agenda. The council is also scheduled to discuss the Hillcrest Master Plan, including zoning amendments and changes to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• $58 million budget amendment for McCarron’s Treatment Plant Improvement Project
• Adoption of the Hillcrest Master Plan and related zoning amendments
• Appointment of Jeremy Ellison as Interim Chief of the Police Department
• $2,000,000 DOJ grant application for Community Oriented Policing Services
• Amending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to allow larger block sizes

The City Council adopted the Hillcrest Master Plan and related zoning amendments, allowing for larger block sizes in industrial areas and updating the zoning map and code for the Hillcrest area. The council also approved several appointments, including a new interim police chief, and authorized various agreements and grants. Two labor agreements were laid over for adoption at the next meeting, and one sound variance request was denied.

• Adopted Hillcrest Master Plan as amended (5-0)
• Adopted Ord 22-24 Hillcrest Rezoning Study amendments (5-0)
• Adopted Ord 22-25 Hillcrest Zoning Code amendments (5-0)
• Adopted RES PH 22-127 amending 2040 Comprehensive Plan for larger industrial block sizes (5-0)
• Approved Jeremy Ellison as Interim Chief of Police (5-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 COPS grant application (5-0)
• Denied sound variance for RJMP Group Inc at Billy's on Grand (1-4)
• Laid over two labor agreements to June 8 (5-0)

Organizational Committee

The scheduled meeting of the St. Paul Organizational Committee for June 1, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided upon during this session.

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed-door meeting to discuss pending litigation involving the City of Saint Paul and First Baptist Church. The agenda also includes roll call and adjournment.

• Closed session regarding Christina Anderson, et al v. City of Saint Paul and First Baptist Church, et al v. City of Saint Paul

The St. Paul City Council met on May 25, 2022, and held a closed-door session to discuss pending litigation in two cases: Christina Anderson, et al. v. City of Saint Paul and First Baptist Church, et al. v. City of Saint Paul. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting; the only action was the roll call and adjournment.

• Held closed session to discuss pending litigation (Christina Anderson et al. v. City; First Baptist Church et al. v. City)
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Hillcrest Master Plan and associated zoning changes. The council is also considering an interim ordinance to study non-conventional residential housing units. Other business includes approving various labor agreements and federal grant applications.

• Public hearings for Hillcrest rezoning, master plan, and zoning code amendments
• Interim ordinance for a study of non-conventional residential housing units
• Approval of labor agreements for Fire Fighters Local 21 and Pipefitters Local 455
• Sound level variance applications for Dual Citizen Brewing Company and Mears Park
• FEMA grant applications for Port Security and Emergency Management

The City Council approved an interim ordinance requesting a Planning Commission study of non-conventional residential housing unit products, amending it and laying it over for a second reading on June 1. The council also closed public hearings and laid over several items, including the 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendment, Hillcrest rezoning and zoning code amendments, and the Hillcrest Master Plan, all to June 1. Additionally, the council adopted resolutions recognizing Chief Todd Axtell's retirement, approving sound level variances for Lowertown Blues and OSP Events, and granting a temporary liquor license to the Thai Cultural Council for the Songkran Festival.

• Approved interim ordinance for zoning study of non-conventional housing (6-0, laid over to June 1)
• Laid over 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendment for larger industrial block sizes (6-0)
• Laid over Hillcrest Rezoning Study amendments (6-0)
• Laid over Hillcrest Zoning Code Study amendments (6-0)
• Laid over Hillcrest Master Plan adoption (6-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Chief Todd Axtell's retirement (6-0)
• Approved sound variance for Lowertown Blues at Dual Citizen Brewing (6-0)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Thai Cultural Council Songkran Festival (6-0)

Organizational Committee

The committee will receive a programming update from the Office of Financial Empowerment. The meeting also includes a presentation by the GREATER MSP Partnership regarding economic, demographic, and development trends.

• Office of Financial Empowerment programming update (SR 22-104)
• GREATER MSP Partnership presentation on economic, demographic, and development trends (SR 22-97)

The Organizational Committee met and received two informational updates. The Office of Financial Empowerment presented a programming update, and the GREATER MSP Partnership presented on economic, demographic, and development trends. Both items were received and filed with no formal decisions made.

• Received and filed Office of Financial Empowerment programming update (SR 22-104)
• Received and filed GREATER MSP Partnership presentation on economic, demographic, and development trends (SR 22-97)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA is considering a resolution for preliminary approval to issue conduit revenue bonds for the Career Pathways Charter School Project at 1355 West Pierce Butler Route. The agenda also includes an executive director's report and the approval of minutes from March and April 2022.

• Preliminary approval for Career Pathways Charter School Project bonds
• Approval of March and April 2022 meeting minutes
• Executive Director's report

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of conduit revenue bonds for the Career Pathways Charter School Project at 1355 West Pierce Butler Route. The vote was 5-1, with Commissioner Jalali dissenting and Commissioner Yang absent. The board also approved the minutes of the March and April 2022 meetings and received the Executive Director's report.

• Approved minutes of March and April 2022 HRA meetings (6-0)
• Approved preliminary conduit revenue bonds for Career Pathways Charter School Project (5-1)
• Received and filed Executive Director's report

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review orders for the rehabilitation or removal of multiple buildings. The agenda also includes appeals regarding vacant building registrations and summary abatement orders.

• Orders to rehabilitate or remove structures at 694 Sherburne Ave, 1941 University Ave W, and 733 Fairview Ave N
• Request for a potential stay of demolition enforcement at 1628 Darlene Street
• Finding on nuisance abatement for 864 Marion Street
• Appeals of summary abatement orders for 2291 and 2285 Rockwood Avenue
• Appeals regarding vacant building registration notices at 1171 Ross Ave and 385 University Ave W

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings on May 24, 2022, handled multiple property rehabilitation and demolition orders, mostly laying them over to future hearings pending owner compliance with conditions such as posting performance deposits, submitting work plans, and addressing tax delinquencies. No final demolition or rehabilitation decisions were made; all matters were referred to the City Council or continued to later Legislative Hearing dates.

• Laid over RLH RR 22-19 (694 Sherburne Ave) to June 14, 2022, for update on duplex zoning
• Laid over RLH RR 21-60 (1941 University Ave W) to June 14, 2022, for work plan and engineering analysis
• Referred RLH RR 22-283 (733 Fairview Ave N) to City Council with condition to post $5,000 performance deposit by June 20, 2022
• Referred RLH RR 22-294 (1807 Seventh St E) to City Council with multiple conditions including $5,000 deposit and tax payment
• Referred RLH RR 22-305 (1006 Third St E) to City Council with condition to post $5,000 performance deposit by June 20, 2022
• Referred RLH RR 22-24 (1457 Third St E) to City Council due back June 8, 2022, for ownership resolution
• Laid over SR 22-91 (1628 Darlene St) to June 14, 2022, for stay of demolition review
• Laid over RLH RR 22-25 (864 Marion St) to June 14, 2022, for updated work plan and financing