St. Paul public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and adopt the 2025 Budget. The session includes a report and discussion regarding possible budget-related vetoes issued by the Mayor.

• Adoption of the 2025 Budget (RES 24-1763)
• Discussion of Mayor's line item vetoes (SR 24-220)

The St. Paul City Council voted 7-0 to override the mayor's line-item vetoes on five 2025 budget items, restoring funding for the City Council Office Redesign Project, the Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity Director position, Events & Festivals Programming, the Council Audit Committee, and the Saint Paul Children's Collaborative. The council also received and filed a report on possible budget-related vetoes. The meeting was a special session focused on these budget matters.

• Overrode mayor's veto of City Council Office Redesign Project funding (7-0)
• Overrode mayor's veto of Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity Director funding (7-0)
• Overrode mayor's veto of Events & Festivals Programming funding (7-0)
• Overrode mayor's veto of Council Audit Committee funding (7-0)
• Overrode mayor's veto of Saint Paul Children's Collaborative funding (7-0)
• Received and filed report on possible budget-related vetoes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to set base garbage service rates for 2025. It will also hear an appeal of a zoning board decision denying two variance requests for a new multifamily dwelling at 1963 Grand Avenue. Consent agenda items include multiple budget reallocations, license approvals, and assessments for cleanup services.

• Public hearing to set new base garbage service rates effective April 1, 2025
• Appeal of Benegas Properties for two zoning variances at 1963 Grand Avenue
• Reallocating $200,000 from General Professional Services to EAMS capital project
• Amending agreement with HOURCAR for shared electric vehicle fleet
• Supporting Port Authority acquisition of former Kmart site at 245 Maryland Avenue East

The City Council voted 6-1 to grant an appeal by Benegas Properties, LLC, overturning the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of two variances for a new multi-family dwelling at 1963 Grand Avenue. The council also adopted a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including licenses, assessments, and grant applications. A wage agreement for Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417 was laid over to January 8, 2025.

• Granted appeal for variances at 1963 Grand Ave (6-1)
• Adopted consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved Sweeney's Saloon liquor and tobacco licenses
• Approved HOURCAR shared electric vehicle fleet agreement amendment
• Approved Parks and Rec grant applications (up to $500,000)
• Supported Port Authority acquisition of former Kmart site
• Adopted wage and benefit policy for non-represented personnel
• Laid over Sprinkler Fitters wage agreement to Jan 8, 2025

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will vote on two resolutions: one to subordinate a $400,000 CDBG loan for the Dayton's Bluff Construction Training Center, and another to authorize the use of unobligated tax increment for infrastructure improvements at The Heights development, along with a budget amendment. The agenda also includes presentations on a new business assistance fund for LaNoire Bridal and a year-end review, as well as recognitions of retiring staff.

• Subordination of $400,000 CDBG loan to Dayton's Bluff Construction Training Center (District 4, Ward 7)
• Authorization of tax increment financing for infrastructure improvements at The Heights (District 2, Ward 6) with HRA budget amendment
• Introduction of LaNoire Bridal Business Assistance Fund (presentation)
• 2024 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Year End Review (presentation)
• Recognition of retiring employees Diane Nordquist and Dan Bayers

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved three resolutions and received two staff reports. The most consequential action was approving an amended subordination of a $400,000 CDBG loan to the Dayton's Bluff Construction Training Center. The board also approved using unobligated tax increment for infrastructure at The Heights and recognized two retiring city employees. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved amended subordination of $400,000 CDBG loan to Dayton's Bluff Construction Training Center (4-0)
• Approved use of unobligated tax increment for infrastructure at The Heights and HRA budget amendment (4-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Diane Nordquist on her retirement (5-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Dan Bayers on his retirement (6-0)
• Received and filed introduction to LaNoire Bridal Business Assistance Fund
• Received and filed 2024 HRA Year End Review

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will vote on ratifying appealed special tax assessments for numerous properties, including 554 Arundel Street, 1631 Charles Avenue, and 1425 Galtier Street. The agenda also includes ratifying assessment rolls for garbage cleanup and tall‑grass removal services, and hearing appeals of code‑enforcement orders such as vacate notices and summary abatement orders.

• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 554 Arundel St (File No. VB2504, Assessment No. 258803)
• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 1631 Charles Ave (File No. J2507T, Assessment No. 258515)
• Ratify assessment roll for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services Aug 12‑26 2024 (File No. J2507R, Assessment No. 258512)
• Appeal of Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate for 973 Front Ave (Sponsor Kim)
• Appeal of Vacant Building Registration Renewal for 729 Hawthorne Ave E (Sponsor Yang)

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed 37 appealed special tax assessments, vacant building registrations, and abatement orders. She recommended deleting assessments for properties at 554 Arundel St., 1631 Charles Ave., 2356 Charles Ave., 627 Virginia St., 1011 4th St. E., 559 Idaho Ave. E., and 251 Deubener Pl., and reducing assessments at 460-464 Maryland Ave. W. and 96 Wheelock Pkwy. E. Several other appeals were approved, laid over, or granted waivers. All recommendations are referred to the City Council for final action.

• Deleted assessment at 554 Arundel St. (notice sent to previous owner)
• Deleted assessment at 1631 Charles Ave. (notice issues, large charge for work)
• Deleted assessment at 2356 Charles Ave. (notice sent to wrong owner)
• Reduced assessment at 460-464 Maryland Ave. W. from $215 to $75
• Deleted assessment at 627 Virginia St. (notice issues)
• Deleted assessment at 1011 4th St. E. (should have been written to neighbor)
• Deleted assessment at 559 Idaho Ave. E. (no notice sent)
• Deleted assessment at 251 Deubener Pl. (lack of documentation)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will discuss and potentially approve the scope of work for a Capital Improvement Budget study presented by Wilder Research. The committee will also receive an update on the Parks and Library Implementation List and discuss the topic selection schedule for 2025. The draft 2025 Audit Committee schedule is on the agenda for consideration.

• Capital Improvement Budget Project Scope of Work FINAL with presentation by Heather Britt, Wilder Research
• Update on Parks and Library Implementation List
• Discuss Topic Selection Schedule for future audits
• Audit Committee Schedule 2025 draft
• Resolution SR 24-216 (agenda item)

The Audit Committee met on December 17, 2024, with five members present and two absent. The agenda included a draft 2025 meeting schedule, an update on the Parks and Library Implementation List, and a final Capital Improvement Budget Project Scope of Work. All items were received and filed; no substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Received and filed 2025 Audit Committee schedule draft
• Received and filed Parks and Library Implementation List update
• Received and filed Capital Improvement Budget Project Scope of Work FINAL

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will consider a Class N license application submitted by Minipac LLC, owned by Tareq Alajrami. The hearing includes a review of various supporting documents such as floor plans and incident reports.

• Class N License Application for Minipac LLC (License ID# 20240001961)

The Licensing Hearing on December 16, 2024, took up a single item: the license application summary for Minipac LLC, doing business as Minipac, owned by Tareq Alajrami. The item was received and filed, with no decision made to approve or deny the license. The meeting then adjourned.

• Received and filed license application summary for Minipac LLC (SR 24-217)

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will consider a Class N license application for D X LLC, doing business as Rite Liquor. The owner of the establishment is Dennis Xiong.

• Class N License Application for D X LLC (d/b/a Rite Liquor)

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing on December 16, 2024, received and filed the license application summary for D X LLC, doing business as Rite Liquor, owned by Dennis Xiong. No substantive decisions were made; the item was only received and filed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Received and filed license application summary for D X LLC (Rite Liquor)

Charter Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding CCI 24-8. This item proposes an amendment to Chapter 6.03.1 of the Saint Paul Charter concerning the imposition of civil penalties for ordinance violations.

• Public hearing on proposed Charter Amendment CCI 24-8
• Amendment to Chapter 6.03.1 regarding civil penalties for city ordinance violations
• Approval of the November 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The Charter Commission held a public hearing and voted 12-3 to recommend amending Chapter 6.03.1 of the Saint Paul Charter to allow civil penalties for violations of city ordinances. Three public speakers supported the amendment, one opposed. The motion was approved and will be forwarded for further action.

• Approved minutes of November 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended amendment to Chapter 6.03.1 on civil penalties (12-3)

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The City of Saint Paul is conducting a rent stabilization appeal hearing. Tenants James W. Bush and Linda D. Dear are appealing a rent stabilization determination for apartments 10 and 11 at 1391 Hazelwood Street.

• Appeal of rent stabilization determination for 1391 Hazelwood Street, Apartments 10 and 11

The Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings denied an appeal by tenants James W. Bush and Linda D. Dear regarding a rent stabilization determination at 1391 Hazelwood Street, Apartments 10 and 11. The denial allows an 8% rent increase, inclusion of a parking fee, and an additional 8% increase to be determined. The matter was referred to the City Council with a due back date of January 15, 2025.

• Denied appeal of James W. Bush and Linda D. Dear (RLH RSA 24-12)
• Allowed 8% rent increase at 1391 Hazelwood Street
• Allowed inclusion of parking fee
• Allowed additional 8% increase to be determined
• Referred to City Council due back 1/15/25

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body is hearing an appeal by Amber Duncan against a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 973 Front Avenue. The agenda contains only this single item, with multiple supporting documents attached. No other business is scheduled.

• Appeal of Amber Duncan to Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 973 Front Avenue

The Legislative Hearing Officer granted property owner Amber Duncan an extension until December 13, 2024, to repair the furnace, install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and plug space heaters directly into wall outlets. The property remains under a condemnation and vacate order, but the owner can work on the property during the day. The matter was referred to the City Council for a public hearing on December 18, 2024.

• Granted extension to December 13, 2024, for furnace repair and safety measures (unanimous)
• Referred appeal to City Council public hearing on 12/18/2024
• Required space heaters be plugged directly into wall outlets
• Required installation of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
• Directed owner to work with House Calls and CAP for services
• Required securing of chest freezer in garage
• Denied emergency summary abatement for yard cleanup

Library Board

The Library Board will vote on a resolution adopting the 2025 budget and requesting property tax financing. The board will also consider approving a debt write-off for 2024 and receive a staff report on 2024 library highlights. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of November 6, 2024 Library Board minutes
• Resolution 24-1792 adopting 2025 budget and requesting property tax financing
• Resolution 24-1807 approving library debt write-off for 2024
• Staff report on 2024 Library Highlights

The Library Board adopted its 2025 budget and requested property tax financing, approved a debt write-off for 2024, and received a staff report on 2024 library highlights. All votes were 5-0 with two members absent.

• Adopted 2025 Library Budget and property tax financing request (5-0)
• Approved Library Debt Write Off for 2024 (5-0)
• Approved November 6, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed 2024 Library Highlights report

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA will vote on the final 2025 budget and property tax levy. The board will also review proposed changes to the Homeowner Rehab and Downpayment Assistance Program guidelines.

• Approval of the final 2025 HRA budget and property tax levy
• Amendments to Homeowner Rehab and Downpayment Assistance Program Guidelines
• Public hearing for revenue bonds for Children’s Health Care at 345 Smith Avenue
• Introduction of Tax Increment Financing spending plan for The Heights
• Introduction of Dayton's Bluff Construction Training Center Subordination

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved its final 2025 budget and certified the property tax levy payable in 2025. It also amended guidelines for the Homeowner Rehab and Downpayment Assistance programs, and authorized conduit revenue bonds for Children's Health Care. Two staff reports were received and filed with no action.

• Approved final 2025 HRA budget and certified property tax levy (6-0)
• Amended Homeowner Rehab Program and Downpayment Assistance Program guidelines (6-0)
• Authorized conduit revenue bonds for Children's Health Care at 345 Smith Avenue (6-0)
• Received and filed TIF spending plan report for The Heights
• Received and filed Dayton's Bluff Construction Training Center subordination report

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will vote on the 2025 budget, utility rate increases, and various grants. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings, and ordinances.

• Approving the 2025 City Tax Levy and Adopting the 2025 Budget
• Setting 2025 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer rates
• Approving $5,015,327.11 grant for Kellogg-3rd Bridge Project
• Approving $2,000,000 FEMA grant for firefighter equipment
• Rezoning property at 470 White Bear Avenue North to RM2

The City Council adopted the 2025 budget with amendments, the 2025 city tax levy, and set 2025 sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water rates. It also approved the 2025 budgets for Saint Paul Regional Water Services, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, the RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority, and the Public Library Agency. Several other items were approved, including grants for the Kellogg-3rd Bridge project, a settlement agreement, and a rezoning, while some items were laid over or withdrawn.

• Adopted 2025 City Budget as amended (5-1)
• Adopted 2025 City Tax Levy as amended (6-0)
• Set 2025 sanitary sewer and storm sewer rates (6-0)
• Established 2025 water charges (6-0)
• Approved Saint Paul Regional Water Services 2025 Budget (6-0)
• Approved final 2025 HRA budget and property tax levy (6-0)
• Approved $5,015,327 and $3,500,000 state grants for Kellogg-3rd Bridge Project
• Granted interim use permit to Model Cities for overnight shelter at 420 Roy Street (6-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to review financial statements and budget amendments. The body will consider a permit agreement for a community garden on Board property and a funding agreement regarding Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit water system upgrades.

• Permit Agreement with Rice Street Gardens for a community garden on Board property
• Budget Amendment No. 10 to reallocate $200,000 to EAMS capital project and transfer $450,000 from materials to services
• Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit Subordinate Funding Agreement No. 3 Amendment No. 1 for water system upgrade reimbursements
• Budget Amendment No. 9 for a Met Council grant
• Approval of October 2024 Financial Statements

The Board of Water Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial statements, budget amendments, and a Gold Line BRT funding agreement. They also approved a permit agreement with Rice Street Gardens for a community garden on Board property. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with three members absent.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial statements, and resolutions (4-0)
• Approved RES 24-1735: October 2024 financial statements
• Approved RES 24-1736: Budget Amendment No. 9 for Met Council grant
• Approved RES 24-1789: Gold Line BRT Subordinate Funding Agreement Amendment No. 1
• Approved RES 24-1831: Budget Amendment No. 10 reallocating $200,000 and transferring $450,000
• Approved RES 24-1790: Permit agreement with Rice Street Gardens for community garden (4-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer is presiding over cases regarding the rehabilitation or removal of structures and appeals to abatement orders. The body will review specific property disputes involving fire certificates of occupancy and vacant building registrations.

• Order for rehabilitation or razing of structures at 674 Magnolia Avenue East
• Order for rehabilitation or razing of structures at 1784 Norfolk Avenue
• Vehicle Abatement Order appeal for 1449 Breda Avenue
• Summary and Vehicle Abatement Order appeal for 1875 North Park Drive
• Vacant Building Registration Renewal and Summary Abatement Order appeal for 729 Hawthorne Avenue East

The Legislative Hearings recommended the City Council order the removal of the structure at 1784 Norfolk Avenue within 15 days with no option to repair, and granted a 180-day extension for rehab at 674 Magnolia Avenue East pending submission of required documents. Several other appeals were laid over or referred to future hearings.

• Granted 180-day rehab extension for 674 Magnolia Ave E pending docs (referred to Council)
• Recommended removal of 1784 Norfolk Ave within 15 days, no repair option (referred to Council)
• Laid over vehicle abatement appeal at 1449 Breda Ave to Jan 14, 2025
• Laid over abatement appeals at 1875 North Park Dr to Dec 17, 2024
• Laid over vacant building fee appeal at 729 Hawthorne Ave E to Dec 17, 2024
• Denied appeal of fire correction notice at 1743 Sherwood Ave; compliance by Feb 14, 2025

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to certify the 2025 HRA property tax levy and approve the final 2025 budget. The body will also consider administrative orders to adjust the 2024 Debt Service and Parking Enterprise funds.

• Resolution RES 24-1769: Final 2025 HRA budget and property tax levy
• AO 24-82: Amending 2024 HRA Debt Service Fund Budget
• AO 24-83: Amending 2024 HRA Parking Enterprise Fund Budget
• SR 24-195: Downpayment Assistance & Home Rehab Program updates
• SR 24-200: Introduction to Conduit Revenue Bonds for Children's Health Care

City Council

The City Council will vote on the 2025 city budget and property tax levy, along with setting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water charges for 2025. They will hold a public hearing on a rezoning of 470 White Bear Avenue from H2 to RM2 for a church. The consent agenda includes various grant authorizations, agreements, and license actions.

• Approving the 2025 City Tax Levy and adopting the 2025 Budget.
• Setting 2025 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer rates.
• Establishing 2025 Water Charges.
• Public hearing on rezoning 470 White Bear Avenue North from H2 to RM2.
• Authorization for River Balcony project grant application up to $1,000,000.

Legislative Hearings

The City of Saint Paul Legislative Hearing Officer will hold hearings on December 3, 2024, to consider ratifying or deleting appealed special tax assessments for properties at several addresses, including multiple items for 2023 Magnolia Avenue East. The meeting also includes a finding on a nuisance abatement at 470 Goodrich Avenue, an appeal of a vacant building registration at 150-152 Page Street West, and an appeal of a correction notice at 735 Cook Avenue East. All items are routine property code enforcement matters.

• Multiple appealed special tax assessments for 2023 Magnolia Avenue East (files J2502B, J2503B, J2501R, J2502E, J2503E, etc.)
• Nuisance abatement finding at 470 Goodrich Avenue
• Vacant building registration appeal at 150-152 Page Street West
• Correction notice appeal (with condemnation) at 735 Cook Avenue East
• Assessment rolls for boarding, fire fees, inspection, vacant building, and graffiti removal

City Council

The City Council holds the final Truth in Taxation hearing on the proposed 2025 Budget and Tax Levy, where residents may testify in person, by phone, or submit written comments. This is the public hearing required before adoption of the levy and budget.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 Budget and Tax Levy (Truth in Taxation)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will hold hearings on property maintenance enforcement actions, including orders to repair or raze structures, nuisance abatement findings, and appeals of vacant building registration fees and orders to vacate. The most detailed item involves 887 Charles Ave, where the city council is considering amending a prior order to allow removal only instead of full rehabilitation.

• 887 CHARLES AVENUE: amend to removal only from prior repair-or-razing order
• 925 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST: proposed order to repair or raze structures
• 706 CONWAY STREET: nuisance abatement finding on substantial abatement
• 317 DALY STREET: appeal of summary abatement order by Elizabeth Eirwood
• 511 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST: appeal of revocation of fire certificate of occupancy and order to vacate

Charter Commission

The Charter Commission is meeting to elect officers and receive an introductory presentation from the City Attorney's Office. The body will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the city charter concerning civil penalties.

• Public hearing on CCI 24-8: amendment to Chapter 6.03.1 regarding civil penalties for city ordinance violations
• Election of Charter Commission officers (CCI 24-5)
• Charter Commission 101 presentation by City Attorney's Office (CCI 24-7)
• Approval of September 5, 2023 meeting minutes (CCI 24-4)

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing considers a Class N license application for Sweeney's Saloon, owned by William Rolf. The agenda includes multiple attachments such as incident reports, objections, and zoning maps.

• Class N License Application for Sweeney's LLC, d/b/a Sweeney's Saloon
• Two objections submitted, one after the comment period
• Includes STAMP Activity Report and Incident Report

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will conduct a public hearing regarding the Commercial Corridors Fund. The board will also consider budget amendments for three Tax Increment Financing districts and review updates to home rehab and downpayment assistance programs.

• Public hearing on the Commercial Corridors Fund
• Budget amendment for Block 4 Redevelopment TIF District
• Budget amendment for TIF District No. 1 (North Quadrant)
• Budget amendment for Straus Building TIF District
• Updates to Downpayment Assistance & Home Rehab Program

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee will consider the Office of Financial Empowerment’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. It will also review the Office of Financial Services’ year‑end financial projections for 2024. Finally, the committee will hold a follow‑up discussion on the police department’s budget. The meeting recesses after the second item and reconvenes at 1:00 PM for the third item.

• Review SR 24-196: Office of Financial Empowerment proposed budget for 2025
• Review SR 24-197: Office of Financial Services year‑end projection for 2024
• Discussion SR 24-198: Police budget follow‑up

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes an in‑kind donation of $30,000 design services for the Linwood Recreation Center and several appointments to city committees. It will vote on multiple resolutions approving assessments to fund rubbish, garbage, and tall‑grass removal services for 2024. A key item is the final adoption of an ordinance amending the gas and electric franchises granted to Northern States Power Company. The council will also authorize grant applications for storm‑water planning and other capital projects.

• Amending the gas and electric franchises for Northern States Power Company (Ord 24-32).
• Authorizing an in‑kind donation of $30,000 structural engineering services for Linwood Recreation Center (RES 24-1600).
• Approving assessments to fund rubbish/garbage clean‑up and tall‑grass removal services for 2024 (Resolutions 24-1637 to 24-1641).
• Approving appointments to the Capital Improvement Budget Committee and the Parks and Recreation Commission (Res 24-1600, 24-1690).
• Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency storm‑water planning grant (Res 24-1674).

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will consider ratifying several appealed special tax assessments for properties, including for tall grass/weed removal and rubbish/garbage cleanup. The agenda also includes appeals of correction notices, vacant building registration fees, and fire certificate of occupancy orders. Some items are marked as late additions or slated for deletion.

• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment for 1528 Huron St. (File No. J2504T)
• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment for 1367 Breda Ave. (File No. J2505R)
• Appeal of Barbara Ritt to a Correction Notice at 914 Charlotte St.
• Appeal of Patrick Cusick to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning at 517 Iowa Ave E.
• Appeal of Jaswant Teekasingh to Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy at 159 Pennsylvania Ave W.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss and possibly vote on several items: appointing a recording secretary, a fourth amendment to the tax increment financing plan for the Shepard Davern Rental Housing Project (District 15, Ward 3), the acquisition of 415 Clarence Street and relocation of its contract-for-deed holder (District 4, Ward 7), and a presentation on the proposed 2025 HRA and PED budget. Public comment on public hearing items may be submitted in writing or by voicemail before the meeting.

• Resolution 24-1659: Fourth amendment to TIF plan for Shepard Davern Rental Housing Project with budget amendment
• Resolution 24-1661: Acquisition of 415 Clarence Street and relocation of contract-for-deed holder
• Staff Report 24-158: HRA and PED 2025 Budget Presentation
• Resolution 24-1656: Appointment of Recording Secretary (procedural)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review proposed budgets for the Saint Paul Port Authority and the RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority for the 2025 fiscal year.

• SR 24-193: Port Authority proposed 2025 budget
• SR 24-194: RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority proposed 2025 budget
• SR 24-194: RCVA Resolution 24-008 for Board approval of 2025 annual budget

City Council

The City Council will vote on final adoption of amendments to the gas and electric franchises granted to Northern States Power Company (Xcel Energy). A public hearing will be held on a proposal to amend drive-through and walk-up service window regulations. The council will also discuss a $6.8 million HOME-ARP budget allocation for affordable housing and a rezoning request at 470 White Bear Avenue. Many items on the consent agenda involve grants, appointments, and license transfers.

• Final adoption of Ord 24-32 amending Xcel Energy gas/electric franchises
• Public hearing on Ord 24-26 to amend drive-through and walk-up service window regulations
• RES PH 24-281: $6,789,929 HOME-ARP capital improvement budget allocation
• Ord 24-33: Rezone 470 White Bear Ave N from H2 to RM2 for Church of St. Pascal Baylon
• RES 24-1651: Issuance and sale of Recycling and Solid Waste Revenue Bonds Series 2024E

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board will vote on a professional services agreement with Ferguson Enterprises LLC to supply water meters and components. It will also consider authorizing engineering firms for soil borings related to the 2025 lead service line replacement project. Additional items include routine approvals of minutes, financial statements, and informational reports.

• Approve contract with Ferguson Enterprises LLC for water meter materials (Resolution 24-1675)
• Authorize Gale‑Tec Engineering, Inc. for soil borings for 2025 lead service line replacement (Resolution 24-1676)
• Authorize American Engineering Testing for soil borings for 2025 lead service line replacement (Resolution 24-1677)
• Approve September 2024 financial statements
• Approve minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting

Legislative Hearings

The city is conducting hearings to decide on the rehabilitation or removal of a structure and to review appeals regarding vehicle and nuisance abatements. The body will also hear appeals concerning fire certificates of occupancy and orders to vacate for specific properties.

• Order for rehabilitation or razing of structure at 887 Charles Avenue
• Appeal of vehicle abatement orders at 1449 Breda Avenue and 231 Annapolis Street East
• Appeal of revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and order to vacate at 365 Sherburne Avenue
• Appeal of Fire Certificate of Occupancy with deficiencies at 948 Cook Avenue East
• Appeal of correction notice-reinspection complaint at 1250 Minnehaha Avenue East

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee will discuss proposed budgets for the Regional Water Services and City Attorney's Office for 2025. The meeting includes presentations and attachments for both departments.

• SR 24-190: Regional Water Services proposed budget for 2025
• SR 24-191: City Attorney's Office proposed budget for 2025
• SR 24-190: SPRWS Budget Presentation
• SR 24-191: CAO Budget Presentation
• SR 24-191: ETHOS -- Reflections and Feedback from participants victims and circle members

The Budget Committee received and filed the proposed 2025 budgets for Regional Water Services and the City Attorney's Office. No votes were taken and no decisions were made beyond accepting the reports for review.

• Received and filed Regional Water Services proposed 2025 budget (SR 24-190)
• Received and filed City Attorney's Office proposed 2025 budget (SR 24-191)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss and vote on the approval of the Collection Development Policy. The agenda also includes a review of upcoming library events for November 2024.

• RES 24-1598: Approval of the Collection Development Policy
• SR 24-186: Collection Development Policy Overview
• SR 24-184: Upcoming Library Events

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss the proposed acquisition of 415 Clarence Street and receive updates on the Inspiring Communities/Small-Scale Development Strategy and Ramsey County housing programs. A presentation on the HRA-PED 2025 budget, laid over from the previous meeting, is also scheduled. The board will vote to approve minutes from seven prior meetings.

• Introduction to acquisition of 415 Clarence Street (SR 24-187)
• Inspiring Communities / Small-Scale Development Strategy update (SR 24-188)
• Ramsey County update on housing programs LAHA/DPA/RA (SR 24-189)
• HRA-PED 2025 Budget Presentation, laid over from Oct. 23 (SR 24-158)
• Approval of HRA minutes from September and October 2024

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will consider a consent agenda approving Cultural STAR and Neighborhood STAR grants, bridge project agreements, and various property assessments. A discussion item involves an early childhood education program plan. Public hearings include amending Xcel Energy's franchise. The council will vote on final adoption of a wage theft ordinance and first readings of drive-through zoning amendments and a rezoning at 470 White Bear Ave N.

• Final adoption of wage theft ordinance (Ord 24-27)
• Public hearing on amending Xcel Energy's gas and electric franchise (Ord 24-32)
• Accepting $2,900 donation from Duluth & Case Recreation Center Booster Club (RES 24-1597)
• Approving liquor license for Xieng Khouang Restaurant at 1756 Old Hudson Rd (RES 24-1581)
• Authorizing cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for Dale Street Bridge Project (RES 24-1466)

Legislative Hearings

The body is hearing appeals regarding special tax assessments, nuisance abatements, and vacant building registrations. The meeting also includes the ratification of several assessment rolls for city services and a water bill appeal.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties including 2117 Mohawk Avenue and 916 University Avenue West
• Ratification of assessment rolls for vacant building registration fees, graffiti removal, and fire certificate of occupancy fees
• Nuisance abatement appeal findings for 1478 Ames Avenue and 1529 Grantham Street
• Vacant building registration appeals for 494 Edmund Avenue and 1271 Marion Street
• Water service bill appeal for 1369 Windy Ridge Place

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss two items. The session includes a presentation from Heading Home Ramsey and a review of the 2025 proposed budget for the Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO).

• Heading Home Ramsey presentation (SR 24-178)
• Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) proposed budget for 2025 (SR 24-185)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider decertifying the Koch Mobil Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District and approve a $3.3 million loan package for the Mary Hall project. The board will also discuss amendments to a rental housing TIF district and the 2025 budget.

• Decertification of Koch Mobil Redevelopment TIF District
• Approval of $2.16M Pooled TIF Loan for Mary Hall project
• Approval of $1.16M LCA loan for Mary Hall project
• Introduction to Formal Amendment to Shepard Davern Rental Housing TIF District
• HRA - PED 2025 Budget Presentation

City Council

The City Council will consider a new ordinance regarding wage theft and discuss amending the City Charter concerning administrative citations. The body is also deciding on various property assessments, business license transfers, and labor agreements.

• Public hearing for an ordinance adding Chapter 224A titled Wage Theft to the Legislative Code
• Spending plan of $482,510.25 for the Hidden Falls Drive Reconstruction project
• Tree planting grant funds in the amount of $90,749
• Budget increase of $60,000 for Regional Water Services postage fees
• Project Labor Agreement for the rehabilitation of the Mary Hall building at 438 Dorothy Day Place

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Committee will consider orders to rehabilitate or raze structures at 455 Robert St S and 925 Magnolia Ave E, make findings on a nuisance abatement for 733 Fairview Ave N, and hear appeals of correction notices, vacant building registrations, and fire‑certificate vacate orders. The committee will also vote on appealed special tax assessments for properties on Edgerton, Maryland, Mechanic, Reaney, and Virginia streets.

• Order to rehabilitate or raze structures at 455 Robert St S within 15 days after the Aug 2 2023 City Council hearing
• Order to rehabilitate or raze structures at 925 Magnolia Ave E within 15 days after the Dec 4 2024 City Council hearing
• Finding on nuisance abatement for 733 Fairview Ave N (Council File RLH RR 24‑26)
• Appeal of correction notice for 997 Sherburne Ave (RLH CO 24‑13)
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 1225 Edgerton St (File CG2403A1, Assessment 240115)

Legislative Hearings

The City of Saint Paul will hold hearings to ratify appealed special tax assessments for five properties. The body will consider ratifying assessments at 1033, 1669, and 836 Maryland Avenue East, 1209 Dayton Avenue, and 1056 Oxford Street North.

• Ratify assessment at 1033 Maryland Avenue East
• Ratify assessment at 1669 Maryland Avenue East
• Ratify assessment at 1209 Dayton Avenue
• Ratify assessment at 836 Rose Avenue East
• Ratify assessment at 1056 Oxford Street North

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed 2025 budgets for two city departments. The session includes presentations for Human Resources and the Office of Technology and Communications.

• Human Resources proposed budget for 2025 (SR 24-181)
• Office of Technology and Communications proposed budget for 2025 (SR 24-180)

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will meet behind closed doors on October 16, 2024 to receive an IT security briefing. The briefing will cover the city's current and future risk for cyber events and intrusion, a summary of past cyber‑attacks and the city's response, and an overview of an OTC strategy for mitigating municipal cyber‑attack risks. No formal actions or votes are indicated on the agenda.

• IT security briefing covering cyber risk, past attacks, and mitigation strategy

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will consider a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request labeled SR 24-175. It will also discuss the introduction of SR 24-174 to decertify the Koch Mobil TIF district. Finally, the board will present the PED 2025 budget under SR 24-158, which was previously laid over from the October 9 board meeting.

• SR 24-175 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 201 – sponsor Noecker
• SR 24-174 Introduction to Koch Mobil TIF District Decertification – sponsor Noecker
• SR 24-158 HRA - PED 2025 Budget Presentation – sponsor Noecker (laid over from Oct 9, 2024 board meeting)

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance adding a chapter on wage theft to the city code. The meeting includes several consent agenda items authorizing grants, labor agreements, and project funding, as well as public hearings on property maintenance appeals.

• First reading of Ordinance 24-27 adding a Wage Theft chapter to Title XXIII
• Authorizing $130,000 reallocation within the Highland Nine Hole Golf Budget
• Authorizing $118,230 HMEP grant for firefighter training
• Authorizing $118,230 Heavy Duty On-road Replacement Grant for vehicle replacement
• Authorizing $17,513 in salary savings to pay rent for the Office of Neighborhood Safety

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the scope of the CIB topic and a proposed 2025 meeting calendar. The body will also recognize Jenna McCullough for her work with city staff and customer service managers.

• CIB Topic - Scope discussion with Wilder Research
• Proposed 2025 Audit Committee meeting calendar
• Resolution 24-1495 honoring Jenna McCullough
• Customer and Constituent Workgroup Summary Presentation 2024

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings will consider ratifying special tax assessments for 16 properties and two assessment rolls, along with making findings on 5 nuisance abatement appeals and one correction order.

• Ratifying special tax assessments for 16 properties including 155 Ruth St N, 460 Prior Ave N, and 809 Thomas Ave
• Ratifying assessment rolls for rubbish/garbage clean up and tall grass/weed removal
• Making findings on 5 nuisance abatement appeals including 1240 Blair Ave and 121 Curtice St E
• Addressing an appeal of a Correction Order at 1396 Sargent Ave
• Hearing an appeal of a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 145 Belvidere St E

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to recognize the recipients of the 2024 Saint Paul Business Awards. The session consists of a single discussion item regarding these honors.

• RES 24-1478: Honoring the recipients of the 2024 Saint Paul Business Awards

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed 2025 budget for the Department of Safety and Inspections. The session includes a council presentation regarding the department's financial planning.

• Proposed 2025 budget for the Department of Safety and Inspections (SR 24-172)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several budget amendments, grant acceptances, and housing loans. The body will also hold public hearings regarding street paving assessments and sound level variances.

• Acceptance of $35,000,000 from Minnesota Public Finance Authority for lead service replacement
• Approval of a $3,350,000 ARPA loan for the Kimball Court housing project at 545 Snelling Avenue North
• Final adoption of rezoning for 629 Bush Ave to transitional industrial district
• Public hearings for paving and lighting assessments on Annapolis Street
• Acceptance of a $50,000 grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for Local Climate Action

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board will vote on Resolution 24-1491 to fund a $3,350,000 loan from American Rescue Plan Act (SLFRF) funds and extend terms on an existing HOME loan for the Kimball Court project at 545 Snelling Avenue N. The board will also receive an introduction to the Mary Hall project at 438 Dorothy Day Place, a Full Stack Update, and a presentation of the HRA 2025 budget. All items are scheduled for discussion at the October 9, 2024 meeting.

• Resolution 24-1491: loan of $3,350,000 for Kimball Court project, 545 Snelling Ave N
• Introduction to Mary Hall project at 438 Dorothy Day Place
• Full Stack Update presentation
• HRA 2025 Budget presentation
• D11 Hamline Midway Neighborhood Profile attached to Resolution 24-1491

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider recommending the 2025 budget to the Saint Paul City Council. The meeting includes discussions on proposed changes to the water shut-off process and a private water main agreement.

• Recommendation of the 2025 budget to Saint Paul City Council (RES 24-1484)
• Private Water Main Agreement for 1530 Oakdale Avenue in West Saint Paul (RES 24-1482)
• 2024 Budget Amendment No. 8 to increase spending and financing for postage (RES 24-1483)
• Proposed changes to the water shut-off process (CO 24-54)
• Approval of August 2024 Financial Statements (RES 24-1481)

Legislative Hearings

The city is conducting hearings to determine the rehabilitation or removal of structures and to rule on various abatement appeals. The body will also hear appeals regarding vacant building registrations and fire certificate revocations.

• Order for rehabilitation or razing of 674 Magnolia Avenue East
• Substantial nuisance abatement findings for 678 Snelling Avenue North, 346 Sherburne Avenue, and 733 Fairview Avenue North
• Vacant building registration appeals for 697 Surrey Avenue, 188 Acker Street, 899 Burr Street, and 912 Fry Street
• Appeal of a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 365 Sherburne Avenue
• Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order at 1040 Bush Avenue

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings Committee will vote on ratifying appealed special tax assessments for three private properties: 1223 Farrington Street, 735 Maryland Avenue East, and 1056 Oxford Street North. The committee will also ratify assessments covering the City’s cost of collecting delinquent garbage bills for service periods from April to June 2024. All items are listed as special tax assessments with associated file and assessment numbers.

• Ratify appealed Special Tax Assessment for 1223 Farrington Street (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)
• Ratify appealed Special Tax Assessment for 735 Maryland Avenue East (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)
• Ratify appealed Special Tax Assessment for 1056 Oxford Street North (File No. CG2403A2, Assessment No. 240116)
• Ratify assessment for City’s cost of collecting delinquent garbage bills April‑June 2024 (File No. CG2403A1, Assessment No. 240115)
• Ratify assessment for City’s cost of collecting delinquent garbage bills April‑June 2024 (File No. CG2403A2, Assessment No. 240116)

Library Board

The St. Paul Library Board will convene to approve minutes from its September 4 meeting and receive a staff report on materials management. No substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes (Min 24-38)
• Review of Materials Management Overview (SR 24-150)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 proposed budget for the Office of Financial Services. The session includes presentations on the 2025 Debt Budget and the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget.

• SR 24-166: Office of Financial Services Department Budget
• SR 24-168: 2025 Debt Budget
• SR 24-169: 2025 Capital Improvement Budget

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider approving two loans totaling $5,475,000 to fund a multi-family housing project at 2260 Bohland Avenue. The body will also introduce the Kimball Court project and present the 2025 budget.

• Resolution to approve $4.9M SLFRF loan for 2260 Bohland Avenue
• Resolution to approve $575K Livable Communities loan for 2260 Bohland Avenue
• Introduction to Kimball Court project at 545 Snelling Avenue N
• Presentation of HRA PED 2025 Budget
• Presentation on Consolidated Plan & Outreach

City Council

The City Council will vote on various budget amendments, business licenses, and sound variances. Key actions include a large affordable housing loan and a rezoning request for a property on Bush Avenue.

• Transfer of $4,900,000 in ARPA funds for the CB Ford Site II housing project at 2260 Bohland Avenue
• Rezoning application for 629 Bush Ave from residential and light industrial to transitional industrial
• Public hearing for 2025 Water Charges set for November 6, 2024
• Budget reallocation of $40,000 for public website maintenance
• District Energy St. Paul, Inc. requests to amend 2025 heating and cooling rates

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings body will decide whether to ratify 26 appealed special tax assessments for properties cited for nuisances, vacant building registrations, or code violations. The hearings cover properties across multiple neighborhoods, including Exchange Street South, Maryland Avenue East, and Seventh Street West.

• Ratify special tax assessment for 276 Exchange St S (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801)
• Ratify special tax assessment for 1033 Maryland Ave E (File No. J2501B, Assessment No. 258100)
• Ratify special tax assessment for 1297 Seventh St W (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801)
• Ratify nuisance abatement finding for 1529 Grantham St (Council File RLH SAO 24-52)
• Appeal of Vacant Building Registration Notice at 933 Beech St (RLH VBR 24-61)

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The St. Paul Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings will review two tenant appeals challenging rent increases at 296 Bates Avenue. The hearings are conducted by the Legislative Hearing Officer and focus on whether the proposed rent hikes comply with the city's rent stabilization rules.

• Appeal of Daniel Oberhauser (Unit 8) to Rent Stabilization Determination
• Appeal of Jorge Sosa (Unit 9) to Rent Stabilization Determination
• Hearing Officer: Marcia Moermond
• Location: Room 330 City Hall & Court House (15 West Kellogg Blvd.)

The Legislative Hearing Officer heard two appeals from tenants at 296 Bates Avenue against a rent stabilization determination that allowed up to an 8% rent increase. No final decision was made; the officer will review the MNOI and issue a recommendation, with the appeals referred to the City Council for a public hearing on October 23, 2024.

• Referred RLH RSA 24-7 (Unit 8) to City Council due back 10/23/2024
• Referred RLH RSA 24-8 (Unit 9) to City Council due back 10/23/2024
• Housing Hub to provide MNOI records to hearing officer
• Hearing officer to issue recommendation letter by Friday following hearing

City Council

The City Council is deciding on the 2025 maximum property tax levies for the City and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The body will also consider a request for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency to levy property taxes. Other business includes zoning changes and various license approvals.

• 2025 maximum property tax levy for the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority
• First reading of ordinance to rezone 629 Bush Ave to transitional industrial district
• Proposed $1,500,000 increase in Fleet Services Fund for vehicle and equipment replacements
• Application for $96,000 grant for native woodland habitat restoration at Swede Hollow Park
• Sound level variances for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and Minnesota United FC

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee will discuss the 2025 Public Works operating budget and hear a presentation of the proposed budget. The committee will also review the 5-year capital improvement plan.

• Public Works 2025 Proposed Budget presentation
• 5-year capital improvement plan review (SR 24-165)
• Public Works operating budget discussion (SR 24-159)

Library Board

The Library Board is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency. The board will convene during the City Council meeting.

• RES 24-1424: Requesting that the City levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency

The Library Board adopted Resolution 24-1424, requesting that the City levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency. The vote was unanimous, 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted RES 24-1424 requesting property tax levy for Saint Paul Public Library (7-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss the 2025 maximum property tax levy and the 2025 budget. The board will also consider a resolution regarding loan terms and rent increases for a property in District 12.

• 2025 maximum property tax levy for the HRA, Citywide
• HRA - PED 2025 Budget Presentation
• Extension of terms and rent increase from 50% AMI to 60% AMI for a deferred loan at 1068 Raymond Avenue

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee will hold a presentation and public hearing to discuss and accept comments on the Mayor's 2025 Proposed Budget. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the City Hall and Court House.

• Public hearing on Mayor's 2025 Proposed Budget
• Presentation on the 2025 Budget
• Discussion and public comment session
• Meeting location: City Hall and Court House, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard
• Meeting location: El Rio Vista Recreation Center, 179 Robie St

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Committee will consider a removal/repair order for 674 Magnolia Avenue East, directing rehabilitation or demolition within fifteen days after the November 6 public hearing. It will also make findings on several appealed substantial nuisance abatements for properties on Charles, Goodrich, Minnehaha, Rose, Sherburne, Snelling, Third, Woodbridge, and other streets. Additional items include appeals of summary abatement orders, correction notices, vacant building registration renewals, and fire‑certificate revocations.

• Removal/Repair Order: rehabilitate or raze structures at 674 Magnolia Ave E within 15 days after the Nov 6 public hearing (Council File RLH RR 24-34).
• Finding on appealed substantial nuisance abatement for 939 Charles Ave (Council File RLH RR 24-6).
• Appeal of Gonzalo R. Sanchez to a Summary Abatement Order at 1040 Bush Ave (Council File RLH SAO 24-34).
• Appeal of Shai Lebovich & Carolyn Brown to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 188 Acker St (Council File RLH VBR 24-50).
• Appeal of Angela Seard for Willow & Brook to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Revocation and Order to Vacate at 518 Dayton Ave (Council File RLH VO 24-29).

Licensing Hearing

The City of Saint Paul Licensing Hearing will consider the application for a Class N license for Los Ocampo Mexican Restaurant, d/b/a Los Ocampo Mexican Restaurant. The agenda lists supporting documents such as floor plans, street photos, zoning map, and a letter of concern. The hearing is scheduled for 3:00 PM on September 19, 2024 in Legislative Hearing Room 330.

• Review of License Application ID# 20240001327 for Los Ocampo Mexican Restaurant
• Examination of floor plan and zoning map for the proposed location
• Consideration of a Letter of Concern submitted with the application

Licensing Hearing

The Saint Paul Licensing Hearing will review a Class N license application from Takeabreath LLC, doing business as Hotworx, for an adult fitness studio at 15 West Kellogg Boulevard. The hearing includes submitted materials such as a business plan, floor plan, incident report, and objections from neighborhood coalitions.

• Review of Class N license application for Takeabreath LLC (Hotworx), owner Natalia Gaston
• Objections filed by Hamline Midway Coalition and Union Park District Council
• Review of incident report, street photo, and zoning map for the property

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will vote on a 2025 meeting calendar, a public hearing for sewer rate increases, and a cannabis ordinance. The agenda includes approvals for budget reallocations, public works equipment purchases, and various liquor and parking licenses.

• Approving 2025 City Council meeting schedule
• Setting public hearing for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rates
• Reallocating $211,466 for Public Works equipment
• Amending cannabis cultivation and processing laws
• Authorizing $500,000 match for Digital Equity Grant

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council will hold a closed‑door session under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3(b). The meeting is scheduled to discuss the pending lawsuit Veith v. City of Saint Paul. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed‑door discussion of pending litigation in Veith v. City of Saint Paul

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss a resolution to extend a temporary license agreement for bike racks on HRA-owned property. The board will also receive staff reports regarding 1068 Raymond Avenue and Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

• License agreement extension for bike racks at 694 Minnehaha Avenue East with Kaleidoscope Brewing LLC
• Staff report on 1068 Raymond Avenue
• Update on Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed 2025 budgets for the Saint Paul Police Department and the Saint Paul Fire Department. The committee will review final updated budgets and organizational charts presented by each department.

• SR 24-153: Police Department proposed 2025 budget
• SR 24-154: Fire Department proposed 2025 budget

The Budget Committee received and filed the proposed budgets for the Police Department and Fire Department. No substantive decisions were made; the items were only received and filed for further discussion.

• Received and filed Police Department proposed budget (SR 24-153)
• Received and filed Fire Department proposed budget (SR 24-154)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will discuss the final report on collaboration between the Public Library and Parks and Recreation, along with updates on Community Investment Bond (CIB) projects and community engagement efforts.

• Public Library and Parks and Recreation Collaboration and Efficiency Study - Final Report
• CIB Study - Status Update
• Community Engagement - Status Update
• Other Business
• Department Efficiency and Collaboration Study document

The Audit Committee met and received the final report on the Public Library and Parks and Recreation Collaboration and Efficiency Study, presented by Wilder Research. The committee also received status updates on the CIB study and community engagement. No formal votes or decisions were taken; all items were received and filed.

• Received and filed Public Library and Parks and Recreation Collaboration and Efficiency Study final report
• Received status update on CIB Study
• Received status update on Community Engagement

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings body will ratify 14 appealed special tax assessments for properties where the city performed nuisance abatement work such as tall grass removal, rubbish cleanup, and code enforcement. The meeting will also hear appeals on a nuisance abatement order, a condemnation notice, and a vacant building registration.

• Ratify special tax assessment for 515 Beaumont St. (File No. J1501E)
• Ratify special tax assessment for 694 Western Ave N. (File No. J2424R)
• Ratify special tax assessment for 87 Cook Ave W. (File No. J2501R)
• Ratify special tax assessment for 1199 Reaney Ave. (File No. J2501R)
• Ratify nuisance abatement order for 1302 Bayard Ave. (File No. RLH SAO 24-47)

The Legislative Hearings Officer reviewed 22 appealed special tax assessments, nuisance abatement orders, and vacant building registrations. The officer recommended deleting five assessments due to errors or lack of documentation, approved several others, and laid over or continued others for further review. One appeal of a condemnation order was denied with a compliance deadline.

• Deleted assessment at 515 Beaumont St. (excessive consumption fee)
• Deleted assessment at 87 Cook Ave. W. (wrong address notified)
• Deleted assessment at 1173 Seventh St. W. (no after photos)
• Deleted assessment at 935 Woodbridge St. (work done at wrong address)
• Deleted assessment at 819 Aurora Ave. (wrong item removed)
• Denied appeal of condemnation at 995 Wakefield Ave.; compliance by Sept 25, vacate by Sept 30
• Granted vacant building appeal at 1823 Hewitt Ave.; released from program
• Continued assessment at 1733 Beech St.; reduce to $268 if no violations by May 3, 2025

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will discuss several ordinance items, including a resolution to amend Legislative Code Chapters 60, 63, 65, and 66 related to adult-use cannabis. Other items include adopting an early childhood program plan recommendation, amending the liquor license rules for Union Depot and the Science Museum, and several sound‑level variance applications and special tax assessments.

• Ord 24-21: Amend Legislative Code chapters on adult-use cannabis (sponsor: Jalali)
• RES 24-1340: Accept early care and education program plan recommendation (sponsors: Noecker, Yang, Kim)
• Ord 24-22: Amend Section 409.01 to allow unlimited catered events for Union Depot and Science Museum liquor licenses (sponsor: Noecker)
• RES PH 24-230: Approve sound‑level variance for Stone Saloon at 445 Smith Avenue North
• RLH TA 24-221: Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 1762 Englewood Avenue

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review Ramsey County tax trends and the proposed budget for the Office of Neighborhood Safety. The committee will also discuss the Mayor's proposed climate initiatives for 2025.

• Ramsey County tax trends (SR 24-137)
• Office of Neighborhood Safety proposed budget (SR 24-138)
• Mayor's proposed climate initiatives (SR 24-139)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2025 water charges. It will also consider resolutions to amend the 2024 water services budget, authorize engineering services with Black & Veatch, and recommend the 2025 budget and water charges to the City Council. Additional discussion items include land at Rice Street and Roselawn Avenue, a General Manager's report, Pipeline Express updates, and code change presentations.

• Public hearing on 2025 water charges (RES PH 24-240)
• Resolution 24-1332 authorizing professional services with Black & Veatch
• Resolution 24-1333 recommending 2025 budget to City Council
• Resolution 24-1334 recommending 2025 water charges to City Council
• Informational item on land at Rice Street and Roselawn Avenue (CO 24-43)

The Board of Water Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution recommending the 2025 budget and another recommending 2025 water charges to the Saint Paul City Council. They also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, financial statements, a budget amendment, and a professional services contract. A public hearing on 2025 water charges was held and closed.

• Adopted 2025 budget recommendation to City Council (7-0)
• Adopted 2025 water charges recommendation to City Council (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financials, budget amendment, and engineering services contract (7-0)
• Held public hearing on 2025 water charges

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer is reviewing orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures at three properties. The body will also hear appeals regarding nuisance abatements, vacant building fees, and fence variances.

• Orders for rehabilitation or razing of structures at 887 Charles Avenue, 291 Stinson Street, and 929 York Avenue
• Findings on appealed substantial abatements for 594 Brunson Avenue, 1726 Fourth Street East, and 1262 Minnehaha Avenue East
• Appeal of a Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 995 Wakefield Avenue
• Appeal of a Vacant Building Registration Fee at 1033 Maryland Avenue East
• Appeal of a fence variance denial at 247 Finn Street South

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings on September 10, 2024, handled appeals and orders related to property maintenance, including remove/repair orders, nuisance abatements, and vacant building registrations. The hearing officer recommended extensions for compliance on several properties, denied one appeal, and laid over others for further review. All recommendations are referred to the City Council for final action.

• Referred 887 Charles Ave. remove/repair order to Council with deadline for evidence by Oct. 2
• Referred 291 Stinson St. to Council; removal recommended unless $5,000 deposit posted
• Referred 929 York Ave. to Council; $5,000 deposit required by Sept. 16
• Granted extension to Jan. 1, 2025 for rehab at 1726 Fourth St. E.; continued $5,000 deposit
• Granted compliance extension to Oct. 11, 2024 for 327 Maple St. (correction, summary, vehicle orders)
• Granted compliance extension to Oct. 4, 2024 for tall grass at 2016 Fremont Ave.
• Granted compliance extension to Oct. 11, 2024 for vegetation at 121 Curtice St. E.
• Denied appeal of vacant building fee at 1033 Maryland Ave. E.; property to be Cat 1 VB

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee will hear a presentation of the Parks and Recreation Department’s proposed 2025 budget. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• SR 24-133 Parks and Recreation Department 2025 proposed budget presentation

The Budget Committee received and filed the Parks and Recreation Department's proposed 2025 budget. No vote was taken on the budget itself; the item was only received and filed for further consideration.

• Received and filed Parks and Recreation 2025 proposed budget (SR 24-133)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve minutes from August 2024 meetings. The board will also receive a staff briefing regarding the Commercial Corridor Strategy.

• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes
• Staff briefing on the Commercial Corridor Strategy

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will vote on consent-agenda items including paving assessments for Annapolis Street and other services, and will hold public hearings on ordinance amendments for cannabis and liquor licensing. The meeting also includes appeals of vacant building notices and a rehabilitation order for a property at 455 Robert Street South.

• Ratify paving assessments for Annapolis Street (Phase I, Part B) from Humboldt Avenue to Robert Street
• Ratify paving assessments for Annapolis Street (Phase II) from Robert Street to Kansas Avenue
• Amend cannabis-related legislative code chapters
• Allow Union Depot and Science Museum unlimited catered events with liquor licenses
• Appeal of vacant building registration notice at 219 Belvidere Street East

Library Board

The Library Board is meeting to discuss the 2025 Library Budget Proposal. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting.

• Staff Report SR 24-124 regarding the 2025 Library Budget Proposal
• Approval of August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (Min 24-35)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings Committee will vote on ratifying appealed special tax assessments for three properties: 1020‑1022 Aurora Avenue, 574‑576 Sherburne Avenue, and 284 Maple Street. The meeting also includes hearings on correction order appeals, summary abatement appeals, and vacant building registration appeals. All items are listed on the agenda for the September 3, 2024 session.

• Ratify appealed Special Tax Assessment for 1020 & 1022 Aurora Avenue (File No. VB2410B, Assessment No. 248827)
• Ratify appealed Special Tax Assessment for 574‑576 Sherburne Avenue (File No. VB2411, Assessment No. 248817)
• Ratify appealed Special Tax Assessment for 284 Maple Street (File No. J2410E, Assessment No. 248316)
• Appeal of Ray Krueger to a Correction Notice and Summary Abatement Order at 327 Maple Street
• Appeal of Chad Chahov to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Condemnation Order at 1546 Wilson Avenue

The Legislative Hearings officer reviewed 16 appealed special tax assessments, correction orders, and vacant building registrations. She recommended reducing a vacant building fee from $2,616 to $875 for 1020/1022 Aurora Avenue, approving a $659 vehicle abatement assessment, and continuing a hearing for 574 Sherburne Avenue to November 6, 2024. Several other items were laid over or granted extensions, with all recommendations referred to the City Council for final action on September 18, 2024.

• Reduced vacant building assessment at 1020/1022 Aurora Ave from $2,616 to $875 (referred to Council)
• Approved $659 vehicle abatement assessment at 1020/1022 Aurora Ave (referred to Council)
• Continued hearing for 574 Sherburne Ave to November 6, 2024; offered 50% fee reduction if code compliance by then
• Recommended deletion of assessment at 284 Maple St pending ownership documentation (referred to Council)
• Approved $659 vehicle abatement assessment at 284 Maple St (referred to Council)
• Recommended deletion of assessment at 1063 Minnehaha Ave W (referred to Council)
• Granted extensions for correction order at 327 Maple St with staggered deadlines through October 1, 2025
• Laid over correction order appeal at 493 Van Buren Ave to September 24, 2024

Budget Committee

The committee will hear an overview from the Office of Financial Services on the Mayor's proposed 2025 budget. The discussion centers on the budget highlights presented in the attached documents. No decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be for informational review.

• SR 24-130 – Office of Financial Services presentation of Mayor's 2025 budget recommendations

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider a request for Host Approval for Bank Qualified bonds to finance the Hourcar project at 880 Duluth Street. The meeting is scheduled for 2:00 PM on August 28, 2024, at City Hall.

• SR 24-126: Request for Host Approval for Bank Qualified (BQ) Bonds for Hourcar project
• Project location: 880 Duluth Street
• Public comment deadline: 12:00 p.m. the day before the meeting

City Council

The council will vote on authorizing a contract with Minnesota Commercial Railway for the Cleveland Railroad Crossing Improvement Project. It will also consider several resolutions including a stipend increase for audit committee advisors, liquor license approvals for The High Hat Café, and multiple sound‑level variance applications. Additional items include a $500 penalty and license suspension for Twins Market & Meat and a $1.2 million budget amendment for the Parks and Recreation department.

• RES 24-1196 – Authorize agreement with Minnesota Commercial Railway for Cleveland Railroad Crossing Improvement Project
• RES 24-1203 – Approve liquor license conditions for The High Hat Café at 485 Selby Avenue
• RES 24-1233 – Direct $500 penalty and 10‑day license suspension for Twins Market & Meat at 1055 4th Street East
• RES PH 24-55 – Increase Parks and Recreation budget by $1,211,812 using fund balance and grant funds
• RES 24-1259 – Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with IBEW Local 110 (May 2024‑April 2027)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer is reviewing appeals regarding summary abatement orders, vacant building registrations, and a vacate order. The body will determine findings on nuisance abatements and hear appeals from property owners.

• Appeal of Summary Abatement Order at 1111 Argyle Street
• Appeal of Summary Abatement Order at 1009 Fairmount Avenue
• Finding on nuisance abatement for 1818 Blair Avenue
• Appeal of Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1823 Hewitt Avenue
• Appeal of Correction Notice and vacate order at 293 Burlington Road

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing will consider ratifying appealed special tax assessments for several properties, including 99 Orange Avenue West, 586 Burgess Street, and 1029 Hudson Road. It will also vote on assessment rolls for services such as graffiti removal and vacant building registration fees. Additionally, the council will hear an appeal of a vacant building registration notice for 1546 Wilson Avenue.

• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 99 Orange Ave W (File No. J2420R, Assessment No. 248524)
• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 586 Burgess St (File No. VB2501, Assessment No. 258800)
• Ratify appealed special tax assessment for 1029 Hudson Rd (File No. J2424R, Assessment No. 248530)
• Ratify assessment roll for Graffiti Removal services (File No. J2501P, Assessment No. 258400)
• Appeal of vacant building registration notice for 1546 Wilson Ave (File No. RLH VBR 24-54)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss a loan for property acquisition and the reservation of tax credits for a development project. These items impact housing development in District 11 and District 4.

• Proposed $315,000 loan to New Verticals Development LLC for acquisition costs at 1749 Thomas Avenue
• Reservation of 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credits for East 7th Development at 892 East 7th Street

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on several budget reallocations, including a $367,772 adjustment for the Public Library Agency. The body will also set public hearing dates for various property assessments related to lead water lines, sanitary sewers, and rubbish cleanup.

• Reallocation of $367,772 within the 2024 Saint Paul Public Library Agency budget
• Proposed assessments for lead water service line replacements and sanitary sewer repairs on private properties
• Auto Repair Garage license for Fernando & Sons Auto Repair Inc at 670 Snelling Avenue N
• Liquor licenses for Razava Bread Company at 685 Grand Avenue
• Budget amendments for Fire Station 7 and the 2024 Bicycle Facility Improvements Program

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a closed door session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss pending litigation in the case of Ahmed Ali v. City of Saint Paul, et al.

• Closed door meeting regarding Ahmed Ali v. City of Saint Paul, et al.

Legislative Hearings

The city is conducting hearings to ratify appealed special tax assessments for multiple properties. The body will also review appeals regarding nuisance abatements, vacant building registrations, and a fire certificate of occupancy revocation.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties including 298 University Ave W, 593 Magnolia Ave E, and 955 May St
• Ratification of assessment rolls for rubbish clean up, sanitary sewer repairs, and miscellaneous abatement services
• Appeal of nuisance abatement order for 670 Sims Avenue
• Vacant building registration appeals for 729 Fourth St E, 219 Belvidere St E, 576 Lexington Pkwy N, and 81 Rose Ave E
• Appeal of fire certificate of occupancy revocation and order to vacate at 518 Dayton Avenue

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to discuss funding and management for lead service replacement. The agenda includes authorizations for professional engineering services and agreements with MnDOT for roadway reconstruction.

• Acceptance of $35,000,000 from Minnesota Public Finance Authority for lead service replacement
• Issuance of a grant anticipation note not to exceed $7,500,000
• Professional services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Lead Free SPRWS program management
• Professional services agreement with Black & Veatch for engineering services
• MnDOT Agreements No. 1057038 and 1056981 regarding Trunk Highway 61 and Trunk Highway 5

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing will review a Class N license application for The High Hat Café LLC, owned by Michael Noyes. The hearing will consider the application summary, objections, and supporting documents before deciding on approval.

• Class N license application for The High Hat Café LLC (License ID#20240001112)
• Owner: Michael Noyes, contact: 651-271-6177
• Public hearing with potential objections and district council correspondence

Organizational Committee

The committee will hear an introduction and overview from Metro Transit General Manager Lesley Kandaras. Members will also provide updates on various boards, commissions, and committees.

• Metro Transit introduction and overview with General Manager Lesley Kandaras (SR 24-121)
• Councilmember updates on boards, commissions, and committees (SR 24-120)
• Right Track and Summer Interns Final Presentations (SR 24-125)

City Council

The City Council is considering several funding transfers, grant acceptances, and street assessment ratifications. The body will also hold public hearings on sound variances and an amendment to the EG East Grand Avenue Overlay District.

• Transfer of $7,108,636 in ARPA funds for a housing project at 892 E 7th St
• Grant of $1,458,000 for the Twin Cities Electric Vehicle Mobility Network
• Grant of $260,000 for Fire Department hazardous materials training and equipment
• Grant of $150,000 for emergency preparedness via the Cities for Financial Empowerment Grant
• Public hearing for the redevelopment of the superblock bounded by Snelling Ave, University Ave, Pascal Ave, and St. Anthony Ave

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss and vote on a $7,108,636 loan from American Rescue Plan Act funds to develop a multi-family housing project at 892 East 7th Street. The meeting will also include briefings on 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credits, a property at 1749 Thomas Ave, and planning studies.

• $7,108,636 loan from ARPA funds for 892 East 7th Street housing project
• Tax increment financing spending plan authority for $684,569
• Briefing on reservation of 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credits
• Briefing on 1749 Thomas Ave property
• Planning Studies 101 presentation

Legislative Hearings

The City of Saint Paul is conducting legislative hearings to determine the rehabilitation or removal of several structures. The body will also hear appeals regarding nuisance abatements, vacant building registration fees, and fire certificate of occupancy revocations.

• Orders for rehabilitation or removal of structures at 887 Charles Ave, 1117 Jenks Ave, 455 Robert St S, 291 Stinson St, and 929 York Ave
• Nuisance abatement findings for 188 Acker St E, 1726 Fourth St E, and 594 Brunson Ave
• Appeals of summary abatement orders at 1040 Bush Ave, 1478 Ames Ave, 1746 Lincoln Ave, and 1941 Stanford Ave
• Vacant building registration fee and notice appeals for properties on Euclid St, Montrose Pl, Charles Ave, and Fourth St E
• Appeals of Fire Certificate of Occupancy revocations and orders to vacate at 251 Maria Ave and 518 Dayton Ave

Licensing Hearing

The City of Saint Paul is holding a licensing hearing to discuss a Class N license application for Bikkurim-Baldingers 1888 LLC, doing business as Razava Bread Company.

• Class N License Application for Razava Bread Company (ID#20240001073)

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing will review a Class N license application for Fernando & Sons Auto Repair Inc, including site plans, incident reports, and district correspondence. The hearing will take place in Room 330 at City Hall.

• Class N license application for Fernando & Sons Auto Repair Inc (License ID#20240001116)
• Review of site plan, incident report, and district correspondence
• Hearing at Room 330, City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will receive a presentation from staff on the work of the Reparations Commission to date and future planning. Members will also hear the monthly Director’s Update and Councilmember updates on boards, commissions, and committees.

• SR 24-113: Reparations Commission update and future work planning
• SR 24-111: Monthly Director’s Update

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve July 2024 meeting minutes. The board will also receive an introduction to the Economic Development Division Strategic Plan.

• Approval of July 2024 meeting minutes
• Introduction to the Economic Development Division Strategic Plan

City Council

The St. Paul City Council will decide on multiple liquor license applications, a sidewalk easement for a school project, and grant funding for youth employment and library repairs. Several items involve approving fees and assessments for city services billed to properties, while others include appointments to city boards and a ballot question for future election timing.

• Approve liquor licenses for Local Rumor (1811 Selby Ave) and Victoria Theater Arts Center (825 University Ave W)
• Accept $3,000 grant from Blaze Credit Union for Right Track youth employment program
• Accept sidewalk easement from Saint Paul Academy and Summit School for 1150 Goodrich Ave improvement
• Approve $150,000 Cities for Financial Empowerment Grant for emergency preparedness infrastructure
• Direct City Clerk to place ballot question on November 5, 2024, to change election years

Library Board

The Saint Paul Library Board will meet to approve the minutes from its July 10 meeting and receive a staff report on library technology. No major decisions are scheduled, and the meeting will adjourn after routine business.

• Approval of July 10, 2024, Library Board minutes
• Review of Library Technology staff report (SR 24-107)
• Presentation of upcoming August library events

Legislative Hearings

The city is reviewing appeals for special tax assessments related to property maintenance, graffiti removal, and tree services. The body will also hear appeals regarding vacant building registrations and orders to vacate properties due to fire certificate of occupancy issues.

• Appeals of special tax assessments for properties including 842 Lafond Ave, 1020 Aurora Ave, and 342 Bates Ave
• Ratification of assessment rolls for vacant building registration fees and graffiti removal
• Appeals of notices to cut tall grass at 1818 Blair Ave and 1156 Saint Clair Ave
• Appeals of vacant building registration notices at 1478 Blair Ave and 134 Montrose Place
• Appeals of orders to vacate at 293 Burlington Rd, 604 Oakdale Ave, and 1352 Seventh St W

Legislative Hearings

The City of Saint Paul Legislative Hearing Officer will consider ratifying special tax assessments for 19 properties, including appeals for graffiti removal, emergency boarding, and fire code violations. The body will also hear appeals regarding vacant building registrations and orders to vacate.

• Ratify special tax assessments for 19 properties
• Hear appeal of graffiti abatement order at 1040 Bush Avenue
• Hear appeal of vacant building registration at 2334 Doswell Avenue
• Hear appeal of fire certificate of occupancy revocation at 251 Maria Avenue
• Lay over appeal of summary abatement order at 1040 Bush Avenue to Aug 13

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The City of Saint Paul is conducting a rent stabilization appeal hearing. Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond will review an appeal filed by Colin Gulling regarding a rent determination.

• Appeal of Colin Gulling regarding rent stabilization determination at 1184 Seminary Avenue

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings body will hold a public hearing to ratify three appealed special tax assessments for properties at 818 Charles Avenue, 159 Granite Street, and 1243 Thomas Avenue. Each assessment was previously appealed, and the hearing will review supporting documents before a vote.

• Ratify special tax assessment for 818 Charles Avenue (File No. CG2402A2)
• Ratify special tax assessment for 159 Granite Street (File No. CG2402A2)
• Ratify special tax assessment for 1243 Thomas Avenue (File No. CG2402A2)

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council will vote on a $403,564 amendment to the General Government Capital Maintenance Programs. It will also consider several consent‑agenda items, including a $109,694.80 police foundation donation, a $30,000 youth employment grant, and the use of a Project Labor Agreement for United Village Redevelopment. Additional items include approval of a bike‑lane installation on Concordia and Rondo Avenues.

• Approve $403,564 amendment to General Government Capital Maintenance Programs (RES PH 24-179)
• Authorize $109,694.80 donation from Saint Paul Police Foundation for ballistic shields and breaching tools (RES PH 24-175)
• Accept $30,000 grant from Saint Paul Foundation for Right Track youth employment program (RES 24-1040)
• Authorize use of a Project Labor Agreement for United Village Redevelopment Phase 1 at 1566 University Ave West (RES 24-1033)
• Approve installation of a bike lane on Concordia Avenue and Rondo Avenue (Concordia‑Rondo Ave Bikeway Project) (RES PH 24-156)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss a staff report regarding the 30% AMI Deeply Affordable Housing ARPA Fund. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Staff Report SR 24-105: Introduction to the 30% AMI Deeply Affordable Housing ARPA Fund

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review six orders requiring the rehabilitation or demolition of unsafe residential structures within 15 days of prior City Council public hearings. The meeting also includes appeals of nuisance abatements, vacant building registrations, fire occupancy vacate orders, and a fence variance denial.

• Order to raze or repair 887 Charles Avenue (RLH RR 24-17)
• Order to raze or repair 1156 Lincoln Avenue (RLH RR 24-20)
• Order to raze or repair 41 Miller Crest Lane (RLH RR 24-23)
• Order to raze or repair 2117 Mohawk Avenue (RLH RR 24-24)
• Order to raze or repair 455 Robert Street South (RLH RR 23-31)

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council will decide on a new downtown improvement tax district, amend housing rehabilitation budgets, and approve labor agreements including a sheet metal workers contract. The meeting also includes public hearings on sound variances for events and ordinance final readings.

• $45,000 CDBG funding for 655 Payne Ave (La Palma) and $270,090 for American House rehabilitation
• New 2025 operating plan and service charge for the proposed Comprehensive Downtown Improvement Special Service District
• Maintenance Labor Agreement (2024-2027) with International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, Local 10
• $1,941,711 correction to the Electric Vehicle Maintenance fund budget
• $285,000 state grant for St. Paul Police Department traffic safety enforcement

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss and likely vote on two resolutions: one to approve an easement agreement for a property at 475 Cedar Street and another to subordinate a $1,400,000 TIF loan for Listening House of St. Paul at 421 7th Street East. A staff presentation will also provide an overview of HUD grants.

• Easement agreement at 475 Cedar Street, District 17, Ward 2
• Subordination of $1,400,000 TIF loan for Listening House of St. Paul at 421 7th Street East
• HUD grant overview presentation

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body is reviewing appeals for special tax assessments and summary abatement orders. The meeting includes decisions on ratifying assessments for specific properties and hearing appeals regarding correction notices and nuisance abatements.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties including 927 Desoto Street, 1841 Dayton Avenue, and 298 University Avenue West
• Ratification of assessment rolls for property clean up at 927 Desoto Street and rubbish clean up for rolls J2422R and J2423R
• Appeal by Gonzalo R. Sanchez regarding a Summary Abatement Order at 1040 Bush Avenue
• Findings on appealed nuisance abatements for 408 Hazelwood Street and 1472 Sherburne Avenue
• Appeal by Lesley Anizor regarding a Correction Notice at 692 Wilson Avenue

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review the mid‑point report on parks and libraries. It will discuss the feasibility of the Community Investment Board (CIB) as the next topic, including scope, the two‑year project cycle, public engagement, and equity outcomes. The committee will also consider how the CIB budget compares to the city’s operating and capital budgets and examine committee composition and process improvements.

• Midpoint report on parks and libraries
• Feasibility of the Community Investment Board (CIB) scope
• Effectiveness of the two‑year cycle for city and community‑submitted projects
• Public engagement and equity assessment for CIB grants
• Comparison of CIB spending to the city’s operating and capital budgets

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will review several appealed special tax assessments related to delinquent garbage hauling. The hearings include ratifying specific property assessments and the city's costs for collecting delinquent bills.

• Ratification of assessment for 299 Burlington Road
• Ratification of assessment for 1223 Farrington Street
• Ratification of assessment for 1042 Hague Avenue, Unit C
• Ratification of assessment for 104 Larpentuer Avenue West
• Ratification of assessments for city costs of collecting delinquent garbage bills from January to March 2024

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will consider a Class N license application for Local Legend Hospitality LLC, doing business as Local Rumor. The application includes plans for sidewalk seating and is subject to various objections and support letters.

• Class N License Application for Local Legend Hospitality LLC (d/b/a Local Rumor)

Library Board

The St. Paul Library Board will approve the minutes from its June 5 meeting, review a staff report on public service operations, and discuss upcoming library events before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting (Min 24-25)
• Review staff report SR 24-88 on public service operations
• Review staff report SR 24-89 covering upcoming library events

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA is considering resolutions to reserve funds for projects in Districts 2, 4, and 5. Staff will also present a briefing regarding an easement agreement at 475 Cedar Street.

• Resolution to reserve funds for Saint Paul projects applying for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency funding
• Authorization to apply for up to $2,000,000 from the Minnesota Housing Community Homeownership Impact Fund
• Briefing on a proposed easement agreement between HRA and Central Towers Limited Partnership at 475 Cedar Street

City Council

The City Council is considering various financial actions including a Fire and Safety Department budget amendment and several grant applications. The agenda includes multiple property assessments for services like tree removal, graffiti removal, and sewer line repairs.

• Amending the 2024 General Fund budget for the Fire and Safety Department
• Applying for up to $50,000 from the Otto Bremer Trust for Sprockets
• Applying for Metropolitan Council grant funds for Hamm's Brewery Redevelopment and East Side Tennis and Community Center
• Authorizing up to $25,000 for Department of Public Works activities and incentives
• Accepting a $2,000,000 USDA Forest Service grant for tree canopy management

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions regarding grant funding, budget amendments, and utility easements. Action items include the issuance of grant anticipation notes for lead pipe replacement projects and a water revenue note not to exceed $29,000,000.

• Issuance of a water revenue note up to $29,000,000
• Grant funding for a water demand reduction program with Metropolitan Council
• Grant for an ArcGIS Story Map for wellhead protection strategies via MDH
• Planning grant for stormwater best management practices at McCarrons Treatment Plant
• Release of a public water utility easement at 510 White Bear Avenue South

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several hearings regarding building maintenance, safety, and nuisance abatements. Items include orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures, appeals of summary abatement orders, and vacant building registration disputes.

• Rehabilitation or removal orders for 887 Charles Ave., 1156 Lincoln Ave., 41 Miller Crest Lane, and 2117 Mohawk Ave.
• Nuisance abatement findings for 733 Fairview Avenue North and 2135 Case Avenue
• Summary abatement and vehicle abatement appeals for 1040 Bush Ave., 1302 Bayard Ave., and 1163 Minnehaha Ave. W.
• Tall grass and weed notice appeal for 253 Prescott St.
• Correction notice appeal for 692 Wilson Ave.

Licensing Hearing

The agenda outlines a regulatory hearing to review a Class N license application for MC’s Hog LLC, d/b/a Handsome Hog, located at 15 West Kellogg Boulevard. The file includes seven public objections, zoning maps, and a stamp activity report for review. The agenda does not record a final vote or decision.

• SR 24-97 Class N license application for MC’s Hog LLC, d/b/a Handsome Hog
• License ID 20240000668 and contact details for president Patrick Conroy
• Seven filed objections to the application
• Supporting documents including floor plans, zoning maps, and a 100-foot property ownership record

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond will preside over a rent stabilization appeal. The hearing involves an appeal by Colin Gulling regarding a determination for the property at 1184 SE Seminary Avenue.

• Rent stabilization appeal: 1184 SE Seminary Avenue

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including police grant reallocations, labor agreements, and various public hearings. Key discussions involve special assessment policies and large-scale funding amendments for parks and forestry.

• Police Department budget reallocation for 2023 Pathways To Policing Grant
• Correction of $185,000.00 budget activity for 2023 Homeland Security Bomb Grant
• Application for up to $2,000,000 from Minnesota Housing Community Homeownership Impact Fund
• Amendment of Parks and Recreation spending plan by $5,500,000 for Point Douglas Regional Trail
• Amendment of Parks and Recreation spending plan by $3,200,000 for Como Geothermal Project

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss a resolution to subordinate a $2,602,255 Community Development Block Grant loan to Keystone Community Services for a project at 1790-1800 University Ave W. The board will also review updates on four other housing and community projects: Listening House, United Village, Catholic Charities, and Hamm’s East End apartments. The agenda lists these items for discussion and introduction, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Subordination of a $2,602,255 CDBG loan to Keystone Community Services at 1790-1800 University Ave W
• Review of Listening House TIF loan subordination
• Updates on United Village, Catholic Charities, and Hamm’s East End apartments financing

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several hearings regarding property maintenance and compliance. Items include orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures, nuisance abatement findings, and various property registration appeals.

• Removal/repair orders for 1117 Jenks Avenue
• Removal/repair orders for 378 Sims Avenue
• Removal/repair orders for 303 Charles Avenue
• Nuisance abatement finding for 1971 Nortonia Avenue
• Summary Abatement Order appeal for 1040 Bush Avenue

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will discuss the CIB process. The meeting also includes an introduction to the Wilder study regarding parks and libraries.

• CIB Process discussion
• Parks and Libraries Study - Introduction to Wilder

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several matters including the ratification of appealed special tax assessments. The agenda also includes appeals regarding vacant building registrations, fire certificates of occupancy, and nuisance abatements.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties on Beech Street, Dayton Avenue, Desoto Street, Fremont Avenue, University Avenue West, Cook Avenue West, Lexington Parkway North, and Sherburne Avenue
• Ratification of assessment rolls for property clean up and rubbish/garbage services
• Appeal of a notice to cut tall grass or weeds at 1990 Nokomis Avenue
• Appeals regarding vacant building registration requirements at 1818 Grand Avenue, 2117 Mohawk Avenue, and 933 Payne Avenue
• Appeal of a fire inspection correction notice at 1058 Selby Avenue

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including a public hearing regarding a site plan appeal for a new multipurpose arena at the University of St. Thomas. Other business includes street reconstruction approvals, various liquor and business license applications, and budget amendments.

• Public hearing on a site plan appeal for a new multipurpose arena at 2260 Summit Avenue
• Approval of the 2024 Saint Paul Streets Program reconstruction
• Application for $72,000 in solar installation grants for Fire Station 51
• Donation of $5,000 to the Martin Luther King Recreation Center for a new scoreboard
• Budget increase of $3,598,936 for the Office of Neighborhood Safety

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will discuss the 2023-2024 citywide snow operations accomplishments. The discussion includes an overview of SR 24-87 and a new rotating one-side parking ban.

• SR 24-87 Snow Operations Overview
• New Snow Operations - Rotating 1-side Parking Ban

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the sale and conveyance of 560 Brunson Street. This item includes authorization for a development agreement, a subsidy cap waiver, and redevelopment expenditures.

• Public hearing for the sale and redevelopment of 560 Brunson Street
• Introduction to GloryVille, 1570 White Bear Ave
• Introduction to Highland Bridge (CommonBond II)
• Introduction to Keystone CDBG Loan Subordination

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several matters regarding property rehabilitation, razing, and removal orders. The agenda also includes appeals for vehicle abatement, vacant building registrations, and fire certificate corrections.

• Remove/repair or razing orders for 887 Charles Avenue
• Remove/repair or razing orders for 1117 Jenks Avenue
• Remove/repair or razing orders for 378 Sims Avenue (amended to remove within 15 days)
• Remove/repair or razing orders for 1156 Lincoln Avenue
• Remove/repair or razing orders for 41 Miller Crest Lane

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will receive briefings on several property projects. These include updates on 560 Brunson Street, an introduction to Central Station, and a briefing regarding host approval for Sibley Park and Sibley Court.

• Briefing on 560 Brunson Street
• Introduction to Central Station
• Briefing on Host Approval for Sibley Park and Sibley Court, 484 Temperance and 211 East 7th

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes staff reports regarding upcoming library events and a presentation on youth and family services.

• Approval of May 1, 2024, Library Board Minutes
• Staff Report SR 24-71: Upcoming Library Events
• Staff Report SR 24-72: Youth and Family Services presentation

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will meet to discuss an overview of administrative citations and the charter process. This discussion is listed under item SR 24-79.

• Overview of Administrative Citations and the Charter Process (SR 24-79)

City Council

The City Council is considering the issuance of various General Obligation bonds for several purposes. The agenda also includes multiple budget amendments for water services, community safety, and grant funding, alongside public hearings regarding property transfers and sound variances.

• Issuance of General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds, Series 2024A
• Issuance of General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2024B
• $3,598,936 budget increase for the Office of Neighborhood Safety Special Fund
• $72,000 grant application for rooftop solar at North End Community Center
• Conveyance of city-owned property at 1199 Rice Street to Ramsey County

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several sessions regarding property assessments, building registrations, and fire safety compliance. The body is scheduled to ratify multiple special tax assessments for services including graffiti removal, tree removal, and emergency boarding.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties on Carroll Avenue, Dayton Avenue, Englewood Avenue, Euclid Street, Thomas Avenue, Breda Avenue, Earl Street, Marshall Avenue, and Sherburne Avenue
• Ratification of assessment rolls for vacant building registration fees, emergency boarding services, fire certificate of occupancy fees, inspection/abatement services, graffiti removal, and tree removal
• Appeal of a summary abatement order at 2135 Case Avenue
• Appeal of a vacant building registration notice at 705 Dayton Avenue
• Appeal of a fire inspection correction notice at 1352 Seventh Street West, Unit 1

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider issuing up to $58,000,000 in water revenue bonds for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding an appeal of a water service bill at 703 Case Avenue.

• Issuance of water revenue bonds not to exceed $58,000,000 for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
• Appeal of Clement Marriott to a water service bill at 703 Case Avenue
• Approval of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of April 2024 financial statements

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will review a Class N license application for Dilla Sport Bar And Restaurant Inc, owned by Beko Tufa. The agenda includes various supporting documents such as floor plans and incident reports.

• Class N License Application for Dilla Sport Bar And Restaurant Inc (License ID# 20240000267)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several matters regarding property code compliance. The agenda includes orders for the rehabilitation or razing of structures at multiple locations, nuisance abatement findings, and appeals regarding grass cutting and vacant building registrations.

• Remove/repair or razing order for 1117 Jenks Avenue
• Remove/repair or razing order for 455 Robert Street South
• Remove/repair or razing order for 378 Sims Avenue
• Remove/repair or razing order for 887 Charles Avenue
• Nuisance abatement finding for 1043 Beech Street

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will hear a joint presentation regarding the coordinated response to the opioid epidemic. The presentation involves staff from the City of Saint Paul, the County, and Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS).

• Joint presentation on coordinated opioid epidemic response (SR 24-70)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will discuss a resolution regarding financing for the American House at 352 Wacouta Street. The agenda also includes introductions to conduit revenue bonds and the HRA budget process.

• $270,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) loan for American House at 352 Wacouta Street
• Introduction to Conduit Revenue Bonds
• Introduction to the HRA Budget Process

City Council

The City Council is considering several budget adjustments for public works, parks, and neighborhood safety. The agenda also includes various loan approvals, license changes, and sound level variance requests.

• $520,000 in CDBG loans for Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services
• $270,000 CDBG loan for the American House Project at 352 Wacouta Street
• $1,000,000 grant application for City-owned property asset scans
• $3,598,936 increase to the Office of Neighborhood Safety budget
• Sound level variance for Skinner’s Pub at 919 Randolph Avenue

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will consider several appeals regarding special tax assessments, nuisance abatements, and vacant building registrations. The body will also review fire certificate of occupancy correction notices for specific properties.

• Ratification of special tax assessments for 68 Douglas Street and 232 Exchange Street South, Unit B
• Ratification of property clean-up service assessments for 927 Desoto Street
• Nuisance abatement finding for 183 Wyoming Street East
• Vacant building registration appeal for 273 Cottage Avenue West
• Fire certificate of occupancy appeals for 913 Johnson Parkway and 9 Warren Street

Audit Committee

The St. Paul Audit Committee will discuss the process for selecting projects in the Capital Investment Budget. The committee will also review potential scopes for a staff salary study and examine city hiring and retention practices.

• Library & Park Efficiency Study update
• Capital Investment Budget project selection and prioritization
• Staff salary study scope and funding
• City hiring timelines and employee turnover

City Council

The City Council is considering several public hearings, including a zoning variance appeal for a proposed restaurant at 1566 University Avenue West. The agenda also includes multiple items regarding special tax assessments, sound level variances, and police department budget reallocations.

• Zoning variance appeal for a proposed restaurant at 1566 University Avenue West
• Sound level variance applications for Allianz Field and Skinner’s Pub
• Fire protection system assessment for 1730 Old Hudson Road
• Sanitary sewer line repair assessments for 297 Syndicate Street South and 1024 Reaney Avenue
• Fire Department reimbursement of $18,871.30 for Minnesota Task Force One

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will receive a briefing regarding American House. The meeting also includes an introduction to the Down Payment Assistance & Homeowner Rehab Program. No formal decisions are listed for this session.

• Briefing on American House (SR 24-64)
• Introduction to Down Payment Assistance & Homeowner Rehab Program (SR 24-65)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board will consider a development agreement with the Saint Paul Port Authority regarding the former Hillcrest Golf Course property. Other items include a professional services agreement for electronic payment system integration and a discussion on non-payment disconnection policies.

• Development agreement with Saint Paul Port Authority for 'The Heights' property
• Professional Services Agreement with Advance Utility Systems for electronic payment integration
• Master contracts with multiple firms for engineering services
• Budget amendment for principal and interest due on PFA note DW08
• Discussion of Disconnection Due to Non-payment Policy

Legislative Hearings

The City of Saint Paul Legislative Hearings will conduct hearings on appeals regarding administrative orders for property rehabilitation, demolition, nuisance abatements, vehicle removal, correction notices, and fire certificate revocations at multiple addresses. These proceedings determine whether the city will uphold, modify, or revoke code compliance and safety mandates.

• Hearings on rehabilitation or demolition orders for properties at 706 Conway St., 378 Sims Ave., and 1156 Lincoln Ave.
• Review of appealed nuisance abatement orders at 1356 Reaney Ave. and 265 Page St W, plus a vehicle abatement appeal at 1020 Aurora Ave.
• Appeals regarding correction notices and fire certificate revocations at 901 Snelling Ave N and 123 Wheeler St S.
• Recommendation review for tax-forfeited property repurchase application at 732 State Street.
• Compliance review for previous orders at 1695 Seventh St E/W following a prior April hearing.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several budget amendments for community development and emergency grants. The agenda includes public hearings for sound level variances, police department grant budgets, and various property assessment approvals.

• Amending HOME Project Budgets by $249,672.61
• Additional $30,000 for Ramsey County Lead Hazard Control Program
• Acceptance of a $100,000 donation from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund
• Acceptance of a $40,000 donation from the Midway Men's Club
• Fire Department grant amendment of $51,078.80

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will hold a presentation regarding City processes and procedures used to support events and festivals. This item is scheduled for discussion.

• Presentation on City processes and procedures to support events and festivals (SR 24-63)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will consider resolutions regarding the sale of two parcels and the issuance of revenue bonds. Staff will also present introductions for mixed-use developments on Arcade Street and East 7th Street.

• Sale of HRA-owned parcels at 729 Burr Street and 930 York Avenue
• Issuance of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Brooklyn Park AH II, LLLP
• Introduction to mixed-use development at 1170 Arcade Street
• Introduction to mixed-use development at 892 East 7th Street

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings will consider several appeals regarding special tax assessments for various properties. The agenda also includes reviews of vehicle abatement orders, vacant building registrations, and fire certificate of occupancy revocations.

• Ratifying special tax assessments for properties including 308 Edmund Avenue and 503 Fred Street
• Reviewing an appeal for a vehicle abatement order at 408 Hazelwood Street
• Considering vacant building registration appeals for 705 Dayton Avenue and 140 Isabel Avenue East
• Reviewing a Fire Certificate of Occupancy revocation appeal for 891 Iglehart Avenue
• Ratifying assessments for services including graffiti removal and tree abatement

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will review the city's licensing and appeals processes. The meeting also includes a monthly update from the Director and reports on various boards, commissions, and committees.

• Overview of the City’s Licensing and Appeals Processes (SR 24-58)
• Monthly Director's Update (SR 24-59)
• Councilmember updates on boards, commissions, and committees (SR 24-60)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will review staff reports regarding community inspiration at 729 Burr and 930 York. The meeting also includes briefings on the Hamm’s Redevelopment and recycled bonds for the Decatur Landing II Project.

• Inspiring Communities presentation (729 Burr & 930 York)
• Briefing on Hamm’s Redevelopment
• Briefing on Recycled Bonds (Decatur Landing II Project)

Library Board

The Library Board will review the minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting. The board will also discuss staff reports regarding economic opportunity at SPPL and upcoming library events.

• Approval of April 3, 2024 Library Board Minutes
• Staff Report SR 24-57: Economic Opportunity at SPPL
• Staff Report SR 24-56: Upcoming Library Events

City Council

The City Council is reviewing rezoning applications for properties on Marshall Avenue and East 7th Street. The agenda includes ratifying assessments for lead water service line and sanitary sewer repairs on private properties. Additionally, the council will consider budget amendments for CDBG projects at 47 Douglas and 652 Sherburne.

• Rezoning of 1984 Marshall Avenue from RM1 to RM2 residential
• Rezoning of 892 East 7th Street from B3 business to T3 neighborhood
• Ratifying assessments for lead water service line replacements on private properties
• Amending CDBG budgets with $95,000 for 47 Douglas and $949,500 for 652 Sherburne
• Approving a parking ramp license at 241 Kellogg Boulevard East

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will consider ratifying an appealed special tax assessment for garbage hauling at 672 Rivoli Street. This item involves the review of a specific garbage hauling assessment.

• Ratification of the appealed special tax assessment for 672 Rivoli Street

Organizational Committee

The committee will hold a discussion regarding an overview of the Saint Paul District Councils System. The session includes a presentation by the District Council.

• SR 24-51: Overview of the Saint Paul District Councils System

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will discuss a proposed loan of up to $75,000 from the Business Assistance Fund to TKP, LLC dba Ruam Mit. The meeting also includes an introduction to Qualified Allocation Program (QAP) and Housing Tax Credits.

• Loan of up to $75,000 to TKP, LLC dba Ruam Mit at 367 Wabasha St N.
• Introduction to QAP & Housing Tax Credits (4% & 9% Programs)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning property at 892 East 7th Street. The council is also set to discuss an update to the Saint Paul Bicycle Plan. Other agenda items include union wage adjustments and various business license applications.

• Rezoning of 892 East 7th Street from B3 to T3
• Update to the Saint Paul Bicycle Plan
• Wage and fringe adjustments for several labor unions
• New Health/Sport Club license for The Mali Center at 576 Front Avenue
• Ordinance amendment for multi-day amplified sound permits

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several matters including orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures, nuisance abatement findings, and appeals regarding vacant buildings. The body will also consider recommendations to Ramsey County regarding applications to repurchase tax forfeited properties.

• Remove/repair orders for 1117 Jenks Avenue
• Remove/repair orders for 802 Mound Street
• Remove/repair orders for 857 Lafond Avenue
• Potential stay of demolition enforcement for 1058 Jessie Street
• Nuisance abatement findings for 621 Bidwell Street and 1356 Reaney Avenue

Organizational Committee

The committee will discuss an update regarding the Climate Justice Advisory Board's 2024 year in review. The agenda also includes a roll call and adjournment.

• Climate Justice Advisory Board Year in Review 2024 (SR 24-49)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will review staff reports regarding a business assistance loan request and the Inspiring Communities program. The meeting also includes the approval of March 2024 meeting minutes.

• Introduction to Ruam Mit Business Assistance Fund (BAF) loan request
• Introduction to Inspiring Communities
• Approval of March 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is considering several items, including a $25,000 budget amendment for street lighting maintenance to prevent wire theft. The agenda also includes public hearings on the Saint Paul Bicycle Plan update and various rezoning requests. Additionally, the council will review union wage adjustments and new business licenses.

• $25,000 budget amendment for street lighting wire-theft prevention
• Final adoption of electric vehicle charging infrastructure ordinance
• Rezoning application for 964 Payne Avenue to community business
• Public hearing on the Saint Paul Bicycle Plan update
• Sound level variance applications for El Burrito Mercado and Mears Park

Audit Committee

This meeting consists of procedural discussions regarding future committee business. Members will share proposed topics for discussion and review the rubric used to select them.

• Discussion of proposed meeting topics
• Review of a topic selection rubric

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners is reviewing a $35,000,000 loan application to help finance the replacement of lead services. The agenda also includes lease agreements for equipment installation at public housing sites and the appointment of a General Manager.

• $35,000,000 loan application for lead service replacement
• Lease agreements for AMI equipment at 727 Front Avenue, 825 Seal Street, and 1300 Wilson Avenue
• Grant application to the Metropolitan Council Clean Water Fund for water demand reduction
• Appointment of a General Manager
• Contract amendment for Robert Street bridge water main repair

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings will consider several appeals regarding special tax assessments, vacant building registrations, and fire certificate revocations. These hearings include reviews of property clean-up services and sewer repairs.

• Ratifying a special tax assessment for 267 Belvidere Street East
• Ratifying property clean-up service assessments from December 2023
• Ratifying sewer repair assessments at 687 Sims Ave
• Appeal of a vacant building registration notice for 825 University Avenue West
• Appeal regarding the revocation of a fire certificate of occupancy for 786 Robert Street South

City Council

The City Council is considering several budget reallocations for the Police Department and Fire Department, including a $4.6 million FEMA grant application to hire 12 firefighters. The agenda also includes public hearings on rezoning at 964 Payne Avenue and various city assessments.

• Police Department reallocation of $15,000 for COSSAP program
• Police Department reallocation of $30,000 for Bomb Squad expenses
• Fire Department FEMA grant application for $4,623,953 to hire 12 firefighters
• Fire Department FEMA grant application for $170,000 for Project Safe Haven
• Rezoning of 964 Payne Avenue from H2 residential to B2 community business