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

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed multiple appealed special tax assessments, vacant building registrations, and nuisance abatements, forwarding recommendations to the City Council. Several assessments were approved, reduced, or deleted due to lack of notice or new ownership, while specific properties received extended compliance deadlines for repairs.

• Recommended City Council approve special tax assessment of $654 for 1122 Maryland Avenue East (RLH TA 24-394)
• Recommended reducing Vacant Building fee assessment from $5,077 to $2,538 for 2117 Mohawk Avenue (RLH TA 24-441)
• Recommended approving Vacant Building fee assessment of $2,618 for 1769 Saint Anthony Avenue (RLH TA 24-455)
• Recommended approving demolition assessment of $91,000 made payable over 10 years for 916 University Avenue West (RLH TA 24-406)
• Laid over assessment for 1055 Fourth Street East to December 17, 2024 (RLH TA 24-472)
• Recommended deleting assessment for 1264 Payne Avenue due to lack of proper notice (RLH TA 24-474)
• Recommended reducing assessment to $1,184 for 2023 Magnolia Avenue East (RLH TA 24-462)
• Recommended reducing boarding assessment to $1,692 for 2023 Magnolia Avenue East (RLH TA 24-464)

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)

The City Council held a final public hearing on the proposed 2025 Budget and Tax Levy, also known as the Truth in Taxation hearing. City Council Chief Budget Officer Jay Willms presented a staff report, 56 people spoke, and Council President Jalali gave remarks before the item was received and filed.

• Received and filed final hearing on the proposed 2025 Budget and Tax Levy

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

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed several property compliance cases, granting extensions for repairs and rehabilitation contingent on updated work plans, engineering reports, and permit filings. Several matters were laid over to future dates to allow property owners time to submit required documentation, including bids and structural assessments. One appeal regarding a vacant building registration fee was denied.

• Granted 180-day extension for 887 Charles Ave pending work plan (12/6 deadline)
• Referred 925 Magnolia Ave E to Jan 14 hearing for further compliance review
• Confirmed nuisance abated at 706 Conway St
• Granted extension to Dec 20 for debris removal at 317 Daly St
• Denied appeal for vacant building registration fee at 517 Iowa Ave E
• Laid over 150 & 152 Page St W to Dec 3 for work plan submission
• Set Feb 1, 2025 deadline for specific repairs at 511 Minnehaha Ave E
• Rescheduled 735 Cook Ave E hearing to Dec 3 at owner's request

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)

The Charter Commission elected Varco as Chair, Montgomery as Vice Chair, and Wasley as Secretary, all by unanimous vote. It approved the September 5, 2023 meeting minutes. A public hearing was held on a proposed charter amendment to allow civil penalties for ordinance violations, but the item was laid over to the next meeting.

• Elected Varco as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Montgomery as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Wasley as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved September 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Laid over CCI 24-8 civil penalties amendment to next meeting

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

The Licensing Hearing on November 25, 2024, was held, and the only item was the license application for Sweeney's LLC, doing business as Sweeney's Saloon. The application was received and filed, with no further action taken. No substantive decisions were made.

• Received and filed license application for Sweeney's Saloon

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

The Budget Committee received and filed three items: the proposed 2025 budget for the Office of Financial Empowerment, the Office of Financial Services year-end projection, and a follow-up discussion on the police budget. No votes were taken; all items were received and filed as informational.

• Received and filed SR 24-196, Office of Financial Empowerment proposed 2025 budget
• Received and filed SR 24-197, Office of Financial Services Year-End Projection
• Received and filed SR 24-198, Police budget follow-up discussion

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).

The St. Paul City Council adopted an ordinance amending the city's gas and electric franchises with Northern States Power Company on a 5-0 vote, with two members absent. It also laid over a $6,789,929 HOME-ARP fund allocation to December 11 and a garbage rate ordinance to December 4 for a second reading. A proposed tobacco shop relocation ordinance was withdrawn, and the council approved a $50,000 racial equity grant for the Office of Financial Services. Most other items passed on consent, including park plans, appointments, and nuisance abatement resolutions.

• Adopted Ord 24-32 amending gas and electric franchises with Northern States Power (5-0, 2 absent)
• Laid over RES PH 24-281 allocating $6,789,929 in HOME-ARP funds to December 11 (3-2, 2 absent)
• Laid over Ord 24-36 setting base garbage service rates to December 4 for second reading
• Withdrew Ord 24-34 on tobacco shop relocation
• Adopted RES PH 24-285 accepting a $50,000 racial equity grant and amending the 2024 budget (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including park plans, appointments, and service cost assessments (5-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted as amended RLH RR 24-46 finding nuisance abated at 346 Sherburne Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted legislative hearing consent agenda including several nuisance and vacant building appeals (7-0)

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.

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended reducing or deleting several appealed special tax assessments for property maintenance violations, including a reduction from $365.25 to $162 for a wildflower lawn at 1528 Huron Street and a conditional reduction from $345 to $100 for a couch removal at 1367 Breda Avenue. Other assessments were recommended for deletion due to inspector errors or lack of proper notice. Several cases were laid over for further review, and one appeal was denied.

• Reduced assessment at 1528 Huron St from $365.25 to $162 (referred to Council)
• Conditional reduction at 1367 Breda Ave from $345 to $100 if no violations by June 11, 2025
• Deleted assessment at 923 Woodbridge St (tires abated, table was new violation)
• Deleted assessment at 233 Maryland Ave W (staff acted outside authority)
• Deleted assessment at 1568 Chamber St (inspector error)
• Deleted assessment at 1219 Fifth St E (no notice for couch violation)
• Approved assessment at 1099 Geranium Ave E ($345) but deleted prior $345 assessment for lack of notice
• Granted appeal at 914 Charlotte St (parking existed prior to 2017)

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)

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a tax increment financing plan amendment and budget change for the Shepard Davern Rental Housing Project. The board also authorized the acquisition of a property on Clarence Street and appointed a recording secretary.

• Appointed Recording Secretary of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (7-0)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to TIF Plan for Housing TIF District No. 2 (Shepard Davern Rental Housing Project) and HRA Budget Amendment (7-0)
• Approved acquisition of 415 Clarence Street and relocation of its contract for deed holder (7-0)

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

The Budget Committee received and filed the proposed 2025 budgets for the Port Authority and the RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority. No changes were made and no votes were taken on the budgets themselves.

• Received and filed Port Authority proposed 2025 budget (SR 24-193)
• Received and filed RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority proposed 2025 budget (SR 24-194)

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

The City Council amended the gas and electric franchise ordinance for Northern States Power, approving a version that adds conditions, then laid it over for final adoption on November 20. The council also continued the public hearing on drive-through and walk-up service regulations to September 2025, and continued the rezoning request for Church of St. Pascal Baylon to December. Several consent agenda items were adopted, including grants, appointments, and license approvals.

• Amended gas/electric franchise ordinance (Version 3) 4-3, laid over to Nov 20
• Continued public hearing on drive-through/walk-up ordinance to Sept 3, 2025 (6-1)
• Continued rezoning for Church of St. Pascal Baylon to Dec 4, 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including grants, appointments, and licenses (7-0)
• Approved Recycling and Solid Waste Revenue Bonds Series 2024E (7-0)
• Approved sound level variance for Salvation Army Tree of Lights (6-0)
• Approved $6.79M HOME-ARP budget allocation, laid over to Nov 20 (7-0)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to Shepard Davern TIF Plan (7-0)

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

The Board of Water Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, financial statements, and contracts for water meter materials and soil borings for lead service line replacement. A presentation from Rondo Community Land Trust was received and filed, along with informational reports.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024 meeting
• Approved September 2024 financial statements
• Approved contract with Ferguson Enterprises LLC for water meter materials
• Approved professional services with Gale-Tec Engineering for soil borings
• Approved professional services with American Engineering Testing for soil borings
• Received and filed Rondo Community Land Trust presentation
• Received and filed General Manager's Report and Pipeline Express

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

The Legislative Hearing Officer laid over the remove/repair order for 887 Charles Avenue to November 26, 2024, requiring the owner to submit a detailed building bid, updated contractor bids including double permit fees, an updated schedule, and proof of financing by November 22. The hearing also resolved several nuisance abatement appeals, granting conditions for vehicle abatement and fire certificate of occupancy appeals.

• Laid over 887 Charles Ave rehab to Nov 26; owner must submit detailed plans by Nov 22
• Referred 802 Mound St nuisance abatement finding to City Council (nuisance abated)
• Referred 1356 Reaney Ave nuisance abatement finding to City Council (nuisance abated)
• Laid over 1449 Breda Ave vehicle abatement appeal to Dec 10 for further discussion
• Granted 231 Annapolis St vehicle abatement appeal on condition lumber moved and area kept clear
• Referred 1478 Ames Ave nuisance abatement finding to City Council (1/3 abated)
• Lifted revocation of Fire C of O at 365 Sherburne Ave with deadlines (Nov 22, Jan 1, Jun 1)
• Granted 948 Cook Ave E Fire C of O appeal to Jan 1, 2025, with temporary window fix by Nov 22

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

The Library Board approved the Collection Development Policy (RES 24-1598) and received the related staff report (SR 24-186). The board also approved the October 2, 2024 meeting minutes and received a report on upcoming library events. The meeting was procedural and brief, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved October 2, 2024 Library Board minutes (4-0, 3 absent)
• Adopted Collection Development Policy (RES 24-1598)
• Received and filed Collection Development Policy overview (SR 24-186)
• Received and filed upcoming library events report (SR 24-184)

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the September and October 2024 meeting minutes. Staff reports on the 415 Clarence Street acquisition and Ramsey County housing programs were received and filed. The Inspiring Communities/Small-Scale Development Strategy update and the 2025 budget presentation were referred to future meetings.

• Approved September & October 2024 HRA meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed staff report on acquisition of 415 Clarence Street
• Referred Inspiring Communities/Small-Scale Development Strategy update to 11/20/2024
• Received and filed Ramsey County update on Housing Programs (LAHA/DPA/RA)
• Referred HRA-PED 2025 Budget Presentation to 11/13/2024

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)

The St. Paul City Council adopted a new ordinance adding Chapter 224A on Wage Theft, approved the 2024 Cultural and Neighborhood STAR grant awards, and authorized cooperative agreements for the Dale Street and Kellogg-3rd Bridge projects. The council also approved several fee and rate settings for 2025, including recycling, solid waste, and sewer rates, and laid over the gas and electric franchise amendment for final adoption. A special tax assessment for 574 Sherburne Avenue was deleted, and a nuisance abatement case at 346 Sherburne Avenue was laid over for two weeks.

• Adopted Wage Theft ordinance (Ord 24-27) 7-0
• Approved 2024 Cultural STAR grants (RES 24-1459)
• Approved 2024 Neighborhood STAR grants (RES 24-1460) 7-0
• Authorized Dale Street Bridge cooperative agreement with Ramsey County (RES 24-1466)
• Authorized Kellogg-3rd Bridge grant agreement with State of Minnesota (RES 24-1514)
• Set 2025 Solid Waste Service Fee (RES PH 24-264) 7-0
• Deleted special tax assessment for 574 Sherburne Avenue (RLH TA 24-313) 6-0
• Laid over gas and electric franchise amendment (Ord 24-32) to Nov 13

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

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed multiple appealed special tax assessments, nuisance abatements, vacant building registrations, and a water bill appeal during the November 5, 2024 hearings. Several items were laid over for further review or upcoming inspections, while others were referred to the City Council with recommendations for approval, deletion, or denial.

• Laid over RLH TA 24-441 (2117 Mohawk Ave.) to December 3, 2024
• Laid over RLH TA 24-423 (1528 Huron St.) to November 19, 2024
• Referred RLH TA 24-439 (2130 Ivy Ave. E.) to City Council due back February 5, 2025
• Referred RLH TA 24-413 (460 Prior Ave. N.) to Legislative Hearings due back January 29, 2025
• Referred RLH TA 24-437 (981 Saint Albans St. N.) to City Council due back February 5, 2025
• Laid over RLH TA 24-406 (916 University Ave. W.) to December 3, 2024
• Referred RLH TA 24-346 (443 Johnson Pkwy.) to City Council due back January 8, 2025
• Referred RLH TA 24-431 (1177 Albemarle St.) to City Council due back February 5, 2025

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)

The Budget Committee received and filed a presentation regarding Heading Home Ramsey and the proposed 2025 budget for the Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO). No other substantive actions were taken.

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

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority adopted three resolutions, including a $2,159,382 pooled TIF loan for the Mary Hall project at 438 Dorothy Place. It also approved decertifying the Koch Mobil Redevelopment TIF District and authorized easements for the Rice Street Reconstruction Project and Gold Line BRT utilities. Staff reports on the Shepard Davern TIF amendment and ADU toolkit were received and filed, while the 2025 budget presentation was referred to the next meeting.

• Approved decertification of Koch Mobil Redevelopment TIF District (6-0)
• Approved $2,159,382 pooled TIF loan for Mary Hall project (6-0)
• Approved easements for Rice Street, Gold Line BRT, and utility lines (6-0)
• Received and filed Shepard Davern Rental Housing TIF amendment intro
• Received and filed Additional Dwelling Unit Toolkit intro
• Referred 2025 HRA-PED budget presentation to 11/6/2024

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

The City Council approved a 19-item consent agenda, including a Project Labor Agreement for the Mary Hall rehabilitation and a maintenance labor agreement with Plumbers Local 34. A wage theft ordinance (Ord 24-27) was laid over for final adoption on November 6 after a public hearing. The council also denied several vacant building and nuisance appeals, and ordered removal of a structure at 455 Robert Street South within 15 days.

• Adopted consent agenda with 19 items (7-0)
• Approved Project Labor Agreement for Mary Hall rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved Maintenance Labor Agreement with Plumbers Local 34 (7-0)
• Laid over wage theft ordinance to Nov 6 for final adoption (7-0)
• Denied vacant building fee appeal at 912 Fry Street (5-0)
• Ordered removal of structure at 455 Robert Street South within 15 days (6-0)
• Denied vacant building registration appeal at 697 Surrey Avenue (5-0)
• Laid over nuisance abatement appeal at 327 Maple Street for two weeks (6-0)

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)

The Legislative Hearing Officer referred the remove/repair order for 455 Robert Street South to the City Council with a recommendation to remove the structure within 15 days, with no option to repair. The property owner and potential purchaser disputed who should pay for a nuisance abatement plan, and the sale may fall through. Other items included appeals for correction orders, vacant building registrations, and special tax assessments, with various outcomes.

• Referred 455 Robert St. S remove/repair order to Council with recommendation to remove within 15 days, no repair option
• Laid over 925 Magnolia Ave. E remove/repair order to Nov 26, 2024, requiring performance deposit and new code compliance inspection
• Referred 733 Fairview Ave. N nuisance abatement finding to Council due Nov 13, 2024, pending inspection
• Denied appeal of correction notice at 997 Sherburne Ave., granted compliance deadline of March 1, 2025
• Granted appeal and released 1024 Minnehaha Ave. E from vacant building program, with deadlines of Nov 8, 2024 and May 1, 2025
• Granted appeal and released 1024 Minnehaha Ave. E (tenant appeal) from vacant building program, with same deadlines
• Referred 511 Minnehaha Ave. E fire certificate revocation appeal to Council, pending inspection and owner's plan
• Deleted special tax assessments at 1225 Edgerton St., 75 Maryland Ave. E, 1894 Mechanic Ave., 674 Virginia St.; reduced assessment at 1803 Reaney Ave. E

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

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting or reducing four appealed special tax assessments for properties in St. Paul, with all cases referred to the City Council for final action on November 6, 2024. One assessment was withdrawn after the owner paid the balance. No final decisions were made at this hearing; all recommendations are pending Council approval.

• Recommended deletion of assessment at 1033 Maryland Avenue East (RLH TA 24-4161)
• Recommended reduction of assessment at 1669 Maryland Avenue East from $266.01 to $15.18 (RLH TA 24-4172)
• Recommended deletion of assessment at 1209 Dayton Avenue (RLH TA 24-4193)
• Recommended deletion of assessment at 836 Rose Avenue East (RLH TA 24-4184)
• Withdrawn assessment at 1056 Oxford Street North (RLH TA 24-392)

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)

The Budget Committee received and filed the proposed 2025 budgets for Human Resources (SR 24-181) and the Office of Technology and Communications (SR 24-180). No changes were made and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

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

The City Council held a closed-door meeting to receive an IT security briefing on the city's cyber risks, past attacks, and mitigation strategies. No formal decisions were made; the briefing was received and filed.

• Received and filed IT security briefing (SR 24-179)

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)

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met on October 16, 2024, with six commissioners present and one absent. The board received and filed two staff reports on tax increment financing (TIF) matters, including an introduction to the Koch Mobil TIF District decertification. The 2025 HRA-PED budget presentation was referred to the next meeting on October 23, 2024. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural or informational.

• Received and filed SR 24-175 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 201
• Received and filed SR 24-174 Introduction to Koch Mobil TIF District Decertification
• Referred SR 24-158 HRA - PED 2025 Budget Presentation to 10/23/2024

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

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing a historic agreement to co-manage Bruce Vento Sanctuary with Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi, honoring Indigenous Peoples Day. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including grant applications for contamination cleanup and fire department training, and laid over three labor agreements to October 23. A property at 887 Charles Avenue was referred to a November 12 legislative hearing for a potential development agreement to avoid demolition.

• Adopted resolution recognizing co-management agreement with Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi for Bruce Vento Sanctuary (7-0)
• Approved application for Tax Base Revitalization Account funds for contamination cleanup at 42 Water Street West
• Approved application to DEED for contamination cleanup at 530 Wheeler Street and 42 Water Street West
• Laid over Maintenance Labor Agreement with Plumbers Local 34 and Sprinkler Fitters Local 417 to October 23
• Approved HMEP grant application for $118,230 for firefighter training
• Laid over AFSCME MOA for DSI Fire Safety Inspector reclassification to October 23
• Approved liquor license ownership change for Ethiopian Mesob Restaurant at 1220 Rice Street
• Referred 887 Charles Avenue rehabilitation to November 12 legislative hearing (6-1)

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

The Audit Committee met and adopted a resolution honoring Jenna McCullough for her work on customer service training. The committee also received and filed the draft 2025 meeting calendar. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted RES 24-1495 honoring Jenna McCullough (5-0)
• Received and filed draft 2025 Audit Committee meeting calendar

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

The Legislative Hearings officer reviewed 16 appealed special tax assessments, recommending approval for some, deletion for others, and continuances with conditional reductions for a few. All recommendations were referred to the City Council for final action, with due dates ranging from October 23, 2024, to January 29, 2025. The hearing also addressed nuisance abatement findings, a correction order appeal, a vacant building registration appeal, and a fence variance request.

• Recommended approval of assessment at 291 Bates Ave (fridge removal)
• Recommended deletion of assessment at 809 Thomas Ave (no after photo)
• Recommended deletion of assessment at 1333 Edmund Ave (no notice sent)
• Recommended deletion of assessment at 1127 Winthrop St S (work done before order)
• Recommended approval of assessment at 908 Edmund Ave (vehicle abatement)
• Recommended approval of assessment at 1386 Edmund Ave (unimproved surface parking)
• Recommended approval of assessment at 2016 Fremont Ave (tall grass/weeds)
• Recommended approval of assessment at 115 Magnolia Ave W (debris removal)

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

The Saint Paul City Council held a special meeting to formally recognize the winners of the 2024 Saint Paul Business Awards. The council adopted a resolution honoring the recipients.

• Adopted resolution honoring 2024 Saint Paul Business Award recipients (7-0)

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)

The Budget Committee met and received the Department of Safety and Inspections proposed budget (SR 24-172), which was received and filed. No substantive decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Received and filed DSI proposed budget (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

The St. Paul City Council adopted a $3.35 million American Rescue Plan Act loan for the Kimball Court housing project and ratified assessments for Annapolis Street paving projects. The council also approved a rezoning for 629 Bush Ave and accepted a $35 million state funding grant for lead service replacement. A legislative hearing regarding the demolition of a vacant building at 887 Charles Avenue was laid over for one week to allow the owner to submit required work plans and financing evidence.

• Approved $3.35M ARPA loan for Kimball Court housing at 545 Snelling Ave North
• Ratified assessments for Annapolis Street paving (Phases I & II) (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 629 Bush Ave to IT transitional industrial district (7-0)
• Received and filed $35M MN Public Finance Authority funding for lead service replacement
• Approved MOOV Rideshare license application (7-0)
• Laid over demolition order for 887 Charles Ave to Oct 16 for owner documentation
• Granted 180 days for rehabilitation of 1117 Jenks Ave (amended)
• Reduced special tax assessment for 68 Douglas Street (amended)

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution recommending funding a $3,350,000 loan from American Rescue Plan Act (SLFRF) funds and extending terms for an existing HOME Loan for the Kimball Court project at 545 Snelling Avenue N. The vote was unanimous (7-0). Staff reports on the Mary Hall project and Full Stack update were received and filed, and the 2025 HRA-PED budget presentation was referred to the next meeting on 10/16/2024.

• Approved $3.35M ARPA loan and HOME loan term extension for Kimball Court (7-0)
• Received and filed staff report on Mary Hall project at 438 Dorothy Day Place
• Received and filed Full Stack Update
• Referred 2025 HRA-PED budget presentation to 10/16/2024 meeting

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)

The Board of Water Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included recommending a 2025 budget to the Saint Paul City Council. Other approved items included minutes, August financial statements, a private water main agreement, and a budget amendment for postage. A discussion on proposed changes to the shut-off process was received and filed, along with informational reports.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 meeting
• Approved August 2024 financial statements
• Approved private water main agreement with Thompson Square East Townhome Association (Resolution 24-1482)
• Approved 2024 Budget Amendment No. 8 for postage spending (Resolution 24-1483)
• Approved recommending 2025 budget to City Council (Resolution 24-1484)

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

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denying Sharon Lee Anderson's appeal of the Vacant Building registration for 697 Surrey Avenue after a contentious hearing. The officer also recommended denying appeals for vacant building registrations at 188 Acker Street and 912 Fry Street, while waiving the fee for 899 Burr Street through December 1, 2024. Several property maintenance cases were continued or laid over for further discussion.

• Denied appeal of vacant building registration at 697 Surrey Ave (recommended)
• Denied appeal of vacant building registration at 188 Acker St, but allowed permits to be pulled
• Denied appeal of vacant building registration fee at 912 Fry St
• Waived vacant building fee at 899 Burr St through Dec 1, 2024
• Laid over case at 733 Fairview Ave N to Oct 22, 2024
• Laid over fire certificate revocation at 365 Sherburne Ave to Nov 12, 2024
• Granted deadlines for electrical, furnace, and exterior work at 1040 Bush Ave
• Recommended forfeiting $5,000 of $10,000 performance deposit at 346 Sherburne Ave

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)

The Legislative Hearings officer recommended denying an appeal of a special tax assessment for 1223 Farrington Street, noting the bill was already paid by the State of Minnesota. An appeal for 735 Maryland Avenue East was also recommended for denial, as the current owner is responsible for the delinquent balance left by the previous owner. A third appeal for 1056 Oxford Street North was laid over to October 17, 2024, pending further documentation from the garbage hauler. Two assessment rolls for delinquent garbage bills were referred to the City Council for ratification.

• Appeal denied for assessment at 1223 Farrington Street (paid by State of Minnesota)
• Appeal denied for assessment at 735 Maryland Avenue East (owner responsible for prior owner's balance)
• Appeal laid over to Oct 17, 2024 for 1056 Oxford Street North (NSF charges to be removed pending documentation)
• Assessment roll CG2403A1 referred to City Council (due 11/6/2024)
• Assessment roll CG2403A2 referred to City Council (due 11/6/2024)

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)

The St. Paul Library Board met on October 2, 2024, with four members present and two absent. The board unanimously approved the September 4, 2024, meeting minutes. A staff report on materials management was received and filed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 4, 2024, Library Board minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed 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

The Budget Committee received and filed three budget items: the Office of Financial Services Department Budget, the 2025 Debt Budget, and the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received and filed without amendment or vote.

• Received and filed Office of Financial Services Department Budget (SR 24-166)
• Received and filed 2025 Debt Budget (SR 24-168)
• Received and filed 2025 Capital Improvement Budget (SR 24-169)

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution recommending City Council approval of a $4.9 million American Rescue Plan Act loan and a $575,000 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account loan for a multi-family housing project at 2260 Bohland Avenue. The vote was 7-0. Staff reports on the Kimball Court project, the Consolidated Plan, and the 2025 budget were received or referred, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved resolution recommending $4.9M ARPA loan and $575K Met Council loan for 2260 Bohland Ave housing project (7-0)
• Received and filed staff report on Kimball Court project at 545 Snelling Avenue N
• Received and filed staff report on Consolidated Plan and outreach
• Referred HRA-PED 2025 Budget Presentation to HRA, due back 10/9/2024

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

The City Council approved a $4.9 million transfer from the 30% AMI Deeply Affordable Housing account for an affordable housing project loan at CB Ford Site II (2260 Bohland Avenue). The council also adopted a consent agenda including several licenses, budget amendments, and a resolution declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A tobacco license appeal was laid over to October 9, and a rezoning application at 629 Bush Ave was laid over for final adoption.

• Approved $4.9M transfer for CB Ford Site II affordable housing loan (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including 8 traffic signal controllers transfer (6-0)
• Approved liquor license for Los Ocampo Mexican Restaurant (6-0)
• Declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (7-0)
• Laid over tobacco license appeal for The One Stop Market to Oct 9 (7-0)
• Laid over rezoning at 629 Bush Ave to Oct 9 for final adoption (6-0)
• Approved sound variance for Wabasha Brewing Co (7-0)
• Denied vacant building fee appeal for 1033 Maryland Ave E (6-0)

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)

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings officer reviewed 33 appealed special tax assessments and other property-related items, making recommendations to the City Council. Key actions included reducing a vacant building fee from $2,618 to $600, deleting several assessments (e.g., for welfare check boardings, neighbor's garbage cans, and a misaddressed notice), and laying over others for further review. The officer also recommended approval for several boarding and fire certificate fees, and set deadlines for compliance on correction orders.

• Reduced vacant building assessment at 276 Exchange St S from $2,618 to $600
• Approved emergency boarding assessment at 276 Exchange St S ($474)
• Approved boarding assessment at 1033 Maryland Ave E
• Laid over assessment at 1122 Maryland Ave E to Dec 3 for police report
• Deleted vacant building fee at 1297 Seventh St W
• Deleted welfare check boarding assessment at 1714 Van Buren Ave
• Approved boarding assessment at 1645 White Bear Ave N ($474)
• Reduced assessment at 1659 Edmund Ave from $398 to $239

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

The City Council approved the 2025 maximum property tax levy for the City at 7.9%, after an amendment to increase it to 8.1% was withdrawn. The council also approved the HRA's 2025 maximum levy, several licenses, and various resolutions, including a $96,000 grant application for Swede Hollow Park. A rezoning request was laid over for second reading, and a property condemnation appeal was laid over pending a progress inspection.

• Approved 2025 maximum property tax levy for City at 7.9% (7-0)
• Approved 2025 maximum property tax levy for HRA (7-0)
• Approved $96,000 grant application for Swede Hollow Park habitat restoration (7-0)
• Approved liquor license for Gopuff at 129 State Street (7-0)
• Approved denial of Laundry Lounge license at 1047 University Ave W (7-0)
• Laid over rezoning at 629 Bush Ave to October 2 (first reading)
• Laid over condemnation appeal at 995 Wakefield Ave to October 2, with inspection scheduled
• Approved $1.5M fleet fund increase for vehicle replacements (7-0)

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)

The Budget Committee received and filed the Public Works operating budget (SR 24-159) and the 5-year capital improvement plan (SR 24-165). No substantive decisions were made; both items were accepted for discussion without amendment or vote.

• Received and filed Public Works operating budget (SR 24-159)
• Received and filed 5-year capital improvement plan (SR 24-165)

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority adopted two resolutions: approving a 2025 maximum property tax levy for the HRA, citywide, and approving the extension of terms and rent increase from 50% to 60% AMI for an HRA deferred loan at 1068 Raymond Avenue, including assuming and subordinating existing HRA debt to new owners. The 2025 budget presentation was referred to the HRA, due back on 10/2/2024.

• Approved 2025 maximum property tax levy for HRA, citywide (7-0)
• Approved extension of terms and rent increase to 60% AMI for HRA loan at 1068 Raymond Avenue (6-0)
• Referred HRA-PED 2025 Budget Presentation to HRA, due back 10/2/2024

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).

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings on September 24, 2024, handled appeals and findings on nuisance abatement orders. Several cases were laid over to October 8, 2024, for updates on foreclosure, rehab progress, or owner contact. Other cases were referred to City Council with recommendations for extensions, performance deposit forfeitures, or compliance deadlines. No final decisions were made by the hearings officer; all matters require City Council action.

• Laid over 674 Magnolia Ave E to Oct 8 for foreclosure update
• Referred 939 Charles Ave to Council with forfeiture schedule if not complete by Oct 16
• Referred 195 Goodrich Ave to Council recommending 180-day extension
• Referred 1262 Minnehaha Ave E to Council with nuisance abated
• Referred 401 Rose Ave E to Council recommending additional $5,000 deposit and 180-day extension
• Laid over 346 Sherburne Ave to Oct 8 with recommendation to forfeit $5,000 and post new $5,000
• Laid over 678 Snelling Ave N to Oct 8 for rehab status update
• Referred 829 Third St E to Council with forfeiture schedule if not complete by Nov 6

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

The Licensing Hearing received and filed the license application summary for Los Ocampo Mexican Restaurant 2 Inc, doing business as Los Ocampo Mexican Restaurant, owned by Julian Ocampo. No substantive decisions were made; the item was discussed and filed.

• Received and filed license application summary for Los Ocampo Mexican Restaurant (SR 24-156)

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

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing on September 19, 2024, was procedural only. The sole item was the license application from Takeabreath LLC (d/b/a Hotworx), which was received and filed with no decision made.

• Received and filed license application from Takeabreath LLC (Hotworx)

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

The City Council adopted amendments to city code chapters 60, 63, 65, and 66 pertaining to adult-use cannabis, with all seven members voting in favor. The council also approved the redevelopment of the superblock bounded by Snelling, University, Pascal, and St. Anthony Avenues, and ratified numerous special tax assessments for street maintenance, sewer repairs, and other services. Several items were laid over or continued to future meetings, including a liquor license for Gopuff and a union wage correction agreement.

• Adopted adult-use cannabis ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Approved superblock redevelopment final order (7-0)
• Ratified mill and overlay assessments for Victoria Ave, East Shore Dr, Fairview Ave, Como/Valentine, Cretin/Bayard (7-0 each)
• Approved $211,466 equipment purchase for Public Works (received/filed)
• Laid over Gopuff liquor license to Sept 25 (7-0)
• Laid over Sheet Metal union wage agreement to Sept 25
• Adopted 2025 Council meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved EV charging grant applications with Minneapolis (7-0)

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)

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved an amendment to extend a temporary license agreement for bike racks at 694 Minnehaha Avenue East. The board also received and filed staff reports regarding 1068 Raymond Avenue and an update on Tax Increment Financing.

• Approved bike rack license extension at 694 Minnehaha Ave E (7-0)
• Received and filed staff report on 1068 Raymond Avenue
• Received and filed staff report on Tax Increment Financing

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

The St. Paul City Council amended rules allowing unlimited catered events at Union Depot and the Science Museum of Minnesota, advanced adult-use cannabis regulations to a final vote, and approved sound variances for local businesses. The Council also handled several property maintenance, tax assessment, and vacant building appeals, including laying over a correction notice appeal for 692 Wilson Avenue.

• Laid over early care and education program plan recommendation to November 6, 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance allowing unlimited catered events at Union Depot and Science Museum of Minnesota (6-0)
• Amended adult-use cannabis ordinance and laid over to September 18, 2024 for final adoption (6-0)
• Approved sound level variance for Waldmann Brewery at 445 Smith Avenue North (6-0)
• Approved sound level variance for Anderson Race Management at Minnesota State Capitol Grounds (6-0)
• Ratified appealed special tax assessment for 1762 Englewood Avenue, payable over 5 years (6-0)
• Denied vacant building appeal for 1478 Blair Avenue and ordered property vacated by September 16, 2024 (6-0)
• Laid over correction notice appeal for 692 Wilson Avenue to October 9, 2024 (5-0)

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)

The Budget Committee received and filed three informational reports: Ramsey County tax trends, the Office of Neighborhood Safety proposed budget, and the Mayor's proposed climate initiatives. No votes or decisions were taken on these items; the meeting was procedural only.

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

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met with five commissioners present and two excused. The board approved the August 2024 meeting minutes unanimously and received a staff briefing on the Commercial Corridor Strategy, which was filed without a vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 2024 HRA meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed Commercial Corridor Strategy briefing

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

The St. Paul City Council adopted the consent agenda, approving numerous items including street paving assessments, vacant building registration fees, demolition costs, and collective bargaining agreements. The council also continued the public hearing on the adult-use cannabis ordinance to September 11, 2024, and referred a nuisance abatement plan for 455 Robert Street South to the October 22 Legislative Hearing.

• Adopted consent agenda (4-0, 3 absent)
• Continued public hearing on adult-use cannabis ordinance to Sept 11 (5-0)
• Laid over Union Depot/Science Museum catered events ordinance to Sept 11 (5-0)
• Approved sound level variances for Sept 14, 15, 18 events (5-0)
• Approved conduit revenue bonds for HourCar project at 880 Duluth St (5-0)
• Referred 455 Robert St South nuisance abatement plan to Oct 22 Legislative Hearing (5-0)
• Adopted legislative hearing consent agenda as amended (5-0)

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)

The Library Board met with four members present and three absent. It approved the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting by a 5-0 vote (with two members absent). The board also received and filed a staff report on the 2025 Library Budget Proposal. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Library Board minutes for August 7, 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed staff report on 2025 Library Budget Proposal

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

The Budget Committee received and filed an overview of the Mayor's budget recommendations from the Office of Financial Services. No decisions were made on the budget itself; the item was informational only.

• Received and filed SR 24-130, overview of Mayor's 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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met with five commissioners present and two excused. The only substantive item was a staff report introducing a request for Host Approval for Bank Qualified Bonds for the Hourcar project at 880 Duluth Street, which was received and filed. No other decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned.

• Received and filed staff report SR 24-126 on BQ bonds for Hourcar project at 880 Duluth Street

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)

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included agreements for the Cleveland Railroad Crossing Improvement Project, liquor licenses for The High Hat Café, and penalties for two tobacco shops. Several items were laid over to September 4, including collective bargaining agreements and a cannabis ordinance amendment. Public hearings were held on various items, including a sewer revenue bond issuance and several property assessments.

• Adopted agreement with Minnesota Commercial Railway for Cleveland Railroad Crossing Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for The High Hat Café at 485 Selby Avenue (6-0)
• Directed 10-day suspension and $500 penalty for Twins Market & Meat tobacco license (6-0)
• Directed 10-day suspension for MNA Grocery tobacco license (6-0)
• Adopted Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 2024D (Green Bonds) as amended (6-0)
• Laid over cannabis ordinance amendment to September 4 (first reading)
• Continued public hearing on vacant building appeal at 1478 Blair Avenue to September 11
• Ratified special tax assessment at 185 Maria Avenue, payable over 2 years (6-0)

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

The Legislative Hearings officer denied appeals on two summary abatement orders for boulevard plantings, noting compliance or granting extended deadlines, and upheld a vacate order for a property without a Fire Certificate of Occupancy. One appeal was rescheduled, and another was laid over for further review. The recommendations will go to the City Council for final action.

• Denied appeal of Stephen Greenwood for boulevard plantings at 1111 Argyle St., noting abatement (RLH SAO 24-55)
• Granted appeal of Harold Oppenheim to September 20 for compliance on boulevard plantings at 1009 Fairmount Ave. (RLH SAO 24-56)
• Rescheduled appeal of Edward Albrecht to September 3 (RLH SAO 24-52)
• Recommended authorizing abatement of tall grass/weeds at 1818 Blair Ave. after September 4 (RLH SAO 24-57)
• Laid over appeal of John Hutton on vacant building registration at 1823 Hewitt Ave. to September 17 (RLH VBR 24-53)
• Denied appeal of James Cran; property at 293 Burlington Rd. must be vacated by October 15 (RLH VO 24-23)

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)

The Legislative Hearings officer recommended deleting special tax assessments for properties at 99 Orange Avenue West, 1029 Hudson Road, and 500 Jackson Street, and referred several other assessments to the City Council. Several cases were laid over for further discussion, including a vacant building appeal at 1546 Wilson Avenue. No final decisions were made; all actions are recommendations to the City Council.

• Recommended deleting assessment for 99 Orange Avenue West (SR 24-129)
• Recommended deleting assessment for 1029 Hudson Road (RLH TA 24-333)
• Recommended deleting assessment for 500 Jackson Street (RLH TA 24-325, waiver on file)
• Recommended approving assessment for 586 Burgess Street, payable over 5 years (RLH TA 24-335)
• Recommended approving assessment for 412 Case Avenue, payable over 10 years (RLH TA 24-330)
• Laid over assessment for 694 Western Avenue North to Sept 17 (RLH TA 24-334)
• Laid over assessment for 515 Beaumont Street to Sept 17 (RLH TA 24-320)
• Laid over vacant building appeal for 1546 Wilson Avenue to Sept 3 (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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a $315,000 loan to New Verticals Development LLC for acquisition costs at 1749 Thomas Avenue, and reserved 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credits for the East 7th Development at 892 East 7th Street. Both resolutions passed 5-0 with two commissioners absent.

• Approved $315,000 loan to New Verticals Development LLC for acquisition at 1749 Thomas Avenue (5-0)
• Reserved 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credits for East 7th Development at 892 East 7th Street (5-0)

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

The St. Paul City Council met on August 21, 2024, with five members present and two absent. The council adopted the consent agenda as amended, which included numerous routine items such as approving assessments for property services, accepting donations, and making appointments to various boards. The council also held public hearings and approved all items on the agenda, including budget amendments and grant acceptances.

• Adopted consent agenda as amended (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved assessment for Grand/Snelling parking lot O&M for 2025 (RES 24-856)
• Authorized detour agreement with MnDOT for East 7th St & Arcade St project (RES 24-1093)
• Approved lead water service line replacement assessments (RES 24-1105)
• Approved sanitary sewer service line repair assessments (multiple resolutions)
• Accepted $8,821.85 donation from North Dale Booster Club (RES 24-1130)
• Approved appointments of Councilmember Yang to Board of Water Commissioners and Port Authority (RES 24-1264, 24-1265)
• Adopted all public hearing items including budget amendments and sound variances (6-0, 1 absent)

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.

The St. Paul City Council met on August 21, 2024, and held a closed-door meeting to discuss pending litigation in Ahmed Ali v. City of Saint Paul, et al. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting; the only actions were roll call and adjournment.

• Held closed session to discuss pending litigation (Ahmed Ali v. City of Saint Paul)

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

The Legislative Hearings officer reviewed appeals of special tax assessments for property cleanups and other charges, recommending deletion for several due to lack of proper notice or procedural issues, and approval for others. The officer also heard appeals of vacant building registrations and abatement orders, granting some releases and laying over others for further review. All recommendations are referred to the City Council for final action.

• Deleted assessment at 593 Magnolia Ave E due to lack of notice (RLH TA 24-322)
• Deleted assessment at 1300 Payne Ave after owner's hospital stay (RLH TA 24-326)
• Approved assessment at 955 May St for tree removal (RLH TA 24-295)
• Deleted assessment at 976 Central Ave W due to notice timing (RLH TA 24-324)
• Approved assessment at 93 Magnolia Ave W (RLH TA 24-276)
• Approved assessment at 1062 Minnehaha Ave E, payable over 10 years (RLH TA 24-316)
• Deleted assessment at 898 Raymond Ave for graffiti cleanup (RLH TA 24-319)
• Granted appeal of vacant building registration at 729 Fourth St E, released from program (RLH VBR 24-47)

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

The Board of Water Commissioners approved a consent agenda and several action items, including a $35 million grant anticipation note and acceptance of Minnesota Public Finance Authority funding for lead service replacement. All votes were 5-0 with one absence. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including July 9 minutes and June financial statements (5-0)
• Authorized engineering services agreement with Black & Veatch (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Budget Amendment No. 5 for merchant fees (5-0)
• Approved MnDOT agreements for Trunk Highway 61/5 reconstruction and water system work (5-0)
• Issued grant anticipation note up to $7.5M (5-0)
• Approved CDM Smith contract for Lead Free SPRWS program management (5-0)
• Accepted $35M Minnesota Public Finance Authority funding for lead service replacement (5-0)

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

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing met on August 15, 2024, and processed one item regarding a license application. No substantive policy or final licensing decisions were recorded, as the single item was received and filed.

• Received and filed license application for The High Hat Café LLC (License ID#20240001112)

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)

The Organizational Committee received and filed a presentation from Metro Transit General Manager Lesley Kandaras on transit services, along with councilmember updates on boards and commissions. A suspension item allowed for final presentations from Right Track and Summer Interns, which were also received and filed. No substantive decisions were made; all items were informational.

• Received and filed Metro Transit overview (SR 24-121)
• Received and filed councilmember updates (SR 24-120)
• Received and filed Right Track and Summer Interns 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

The City Council voted 7-0 to grant Sumeya Mohamed's appeal of a Rent Stabilization Determination for Apartment 313 at 200 Winthrop Street, overturning the hearing officer's recommendation to dismiss. The council cited documented habitability violations and the city's delay in processing the appeal. All other items on the consent agenda and public hearings were adopted unanimously.

• Granted appeal of rent increase at 200 Winthrop St Apt 313 (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda with 21 items including sidewalk agreement, ARPA fund transfer, and Como Park plan (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending EG East Grand Avenue Overlay District (7-0)
• Approved $1,458,000 CMAQ grant for EV mobility network (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 Cities for Financial Empowerment grant (7-0)
• Approved $260,000 state grant for hazmat training (7-0)
• Approved sound variances for Phalen Park, Harriet Island, Allianz Field (7-0)
• Adopted legislative hearing consent agenda with 30+ assessment and license items (7-0)

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution recommending funding for a multi-family housing project at 892 East 7th Street, including a $7,108,636 loan from American Rescue Plan Act funds, a $684,569 tax increment financing loan, and an HRA budget amendment. The vote was 5-0, with two commissioners absent. The board also received and filed briefings on 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credits, 1749 Thomas Ave, and Planning Studies 101.

• Approved resolution for $7,108,636 ARPA loan, $684,569 TIF loan, and budget amendment for 892 East 7th St project (5-0)
• Received and filed briefing on 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credits reservation
• Received and filed briefing on 1749 Thomas Ave
• Received and filed briefing on Planning Studies 101

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

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed multiple properties facing nuisance abatement or vacant building registration. Several appeals to be released from the vacant building program were recommended for approval, while others were laid over for further documentation or referred to City Council.

• Recommended release from vacant building program for 1688 Euclid Street
• Recommended release from vacant building program for 134 Montrose Place (one unit occupancy allowed)
• Recommended release from vacant building program for 1676 Euclid Street
• Recommended release from vacant building program for 2184 Princeton Avenue
• Denied appeal for intermodal container at 692 Wilson Avenue; extension granted to Feb 3, 2025
• Granted compliance extension to Aug 26, 2024 for tall grass at 1818 Blair Avenue
• Granted compliance extension to Oct 15, 2024 for boulevard plants at 1746 Lincoln Avenue
• Granted compliance extension to Oct 18, 2024 for 251 Maria Avenue

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)

The board received and filed a license application for Bikkurim-Baldingers 1888 LLC, doing business as Razava Bread Company. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Received and filed 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

The Licensing Hearing on August 8, 2024, received and filed the license application summary for Fernando & Sons Auto Repair Inc. No substantive decisions were made; the item was procedural only.

• Received and filed license application summary for Fernando & Sons Auto Repair Inc (SR 24-114)

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

The Organizational Committee received and filed three informational items: a presentation on the Reparations Commission's work to date and future workplanning, the monthly Director's Update, and councilmember updates on boards and commissions. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural and informational.

• Received and filed Reparations Commission presentation (SR 24-113)
• Received and filed Monthly Director's Update (SR 24-111)
• Received and filed councilmember updates (SR 24-112)

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met on August 7, 2024, with six commissioners present and one absent. The board adopted the July 2024 meeting minutes and received and filed a staff report introducing the Economic Development Division Strategic Plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted July 2024 HRA meeting minutes
• Received and filed Economic Development Division Strategic Plan introduction

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

The City Council approved a resolution to place a ballot question on the November 5, 2024 ballot regarding changing the years when City elections are held, and approved the title and language for that question. The council also adopted a consent agenda with numerous licenses, grants, and assessments, and laid over several items to future meetings. Public hearings were held on various special tax assessments and sound level variances, with most approved.

• Approved ballot question on changing city election years (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda with 27 items (6-0)
• Approved liquor license for Local Rumor at 1811 Selby Ave (consent)
• Approved theater license for 825 Arts at 825 University Ave W (consent)
• Laid over firefighter wage agreement to Aug 14 (consent)
• Approved $160,042 Crime Victim Services grant (consent)
• Denied vacant building appeal at 1105 Payne Ave (6-0)
• Ratified special tax assessment at 1841 Dayton Ave, payable over 4 years (6-0)

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

The Library Board approved the July 10, 2024 minutes unanimously (6-0) and received two staff reports on library technology and upcoming events. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved July 10, 2024 Library Board minutes (6-0)
• Received and filed Library Technology staff report (SR 24-107)
• Received and filed Upcoming Library Events staff report (SR 24-108)

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

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings on August 6, 2024, handled 35 items, mostly appealed special tax assessments for property-related fees. The hearing officer approved several assessments, including those for vacant building fees, tree removal, and abatement services, while also granting some appeals, deleting assessments where documentation was lacking, and laying over others for further discussion. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were administrative rulings on individual property assessments.

• Approved assessment at 842 Lafond Avenue (no appearance)
• Approved assessment at 759 Charles Avenue (no appearance)
• Approved assessment at 1035 Bradley Street (no appearance)
• Approved assessment at 309 Maple Street (no appearance)
• Approved assessment at 342 Bates Avenue (two assessments)
• Approved assessment at 1627 Darlene Street, payable over 10 years
• Deleted assessment at 1777 Laurel Avenue (no before photo)
• Deleted assessment at 1254 Charles Avenue (no violation history)

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

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings officer reviewed 23 appealed special tax assessments, property abatement orders, and vacant building registrations. Recommendations included reducing one assessment, deleting several, approving others, and laying over cases for further review. All recommendations were referred to the City Council for final decisions at upcoming meetings.

• Reduced assessment at 978 Hyacinth Ave E from $278 to $116 (recommended)
• Approved assessment at 749 Sims Ave (recommended)
• Deleted assessment at 198 Bridlewood Dr (recommended)
• Approved assessment at 724 Jessamine Ave E (recommended)
• Approved assessment at 1046 Jessie St (recommended)
• Laid over assessment at 842 Lafond Ave to Aug 6
• Continued assessment at 975 Reaney Ave to Sep 4 with conditional reduction
• Approved assessment at 1823 Seventh St E with 2-year payment plan (recommended)

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)

The Legislative Hearings officer recommended reducing the appealed special tax assessment for 159 Granite Street from $154 to $77.22, noting the property was vacant and the owner had notified Waste Management. The item was referred to the City Council for final action on August 14, 2024. Another assessment at 818 Charles Avenue was approved as already paid, and a third at 1243 Thomas Avenue was laid over for further discussion.

• Approved special tax assessment for 818 Charles Avenue, noting it has been paid
• Recommended reducing assessment for 159 Granite Street from $154 to $77.22
• Laid over assessment for 1243 Thomas Avenue to August 6, 2024

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)

The St. Paul City Council, with four members present and three absent, adopted a consent agenda covering numerous routine items, including license approvals and denials, grant acceptances, and project labor agreements. In separate votes, the council approved a bike lane on Concordia and Rondo Avenues, finalized the Comprehensive Downtown Improvement Special Service District ordinance and its 2025 operating plan, and approved several public hearing items including sound variances and police equipment donations. All votes were 4-0.

• Adopted ordinance creating Comprehensive Downtown Improvement Special Service District (4-0)
• Adopted 2025 Operating Plan for Downtown Improvement District with service charge (4-0)
• Approved bike lane on Concordia and Rondo Avenues from Pascal to Western (4-0)
• Denied auto body repair license for Simba Truck & Trailer Repair at 44 Acker St (consent)
• Approved liquor license change for Liquor Liquidator at 1047 Hudson Rd (consent)
• Approved liquor licenses for Handsome Hog at 173 Western Ave N with conditions (consent)
• Accepted $109,694.80 from Police Foundation for ballistic shields and breaching tools (4-0)
• Approved $30,000 grant for EV charging equipment with $6,000 city match (4-0)

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met with Chair Noecker and Commissioners Bowie and Yang excused. The only substantive item was staff report SR 24-105, introducing the 30% AMI Deeply Affordable Housing ARPA Fund, which was received and filed. No other decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned.

• Received and filed 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)

The Legislative Hearings on July 23, 2024, handled multiple property maintenance and nuisance abatement cases. Key actions included laying over several remove/repair orders for further evidence, granting a 180-day extension for a rehab at 975 Reaney Avenue, denying a vacant building registration appeal at 1105 Payne Avenue, and denying a fence variance appeal at 1054 Cumberland Street. No final council votes were taken; recommendations were referred to upcoming City Council meetings.

• Laid over remove/repair order for 887 Charles Avenue to Aug 13 (owner to submit financing, work plan)
• Referred 1156 Lincoln Avenue to City Council with recommendation for 30-day demolition order
• Laid over 41 Miller Crest Lane and 2117 Mohawk Avenue to Aug 14 pending bids and financing
• Laid over 455 Robert Street South to Aug 13 for rehab plans and closing date
• Laid over 291 Stinson Street to Aug 13 for probate and rehab planning
• Granted 180-day extension for rehab at 975 Reaney Avenue (performance deposit continued)
• Denied appeal of vacant building registration at 1105 Payne Avenue
• Denied fence variance appeal at 1054 Cumberland Street

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

The City Council authorized the purchase of 60 West Sycamore to house Public Works Solid Waste and Recycle Services. The council also granted several sound variances for local events and ruled on multiple property appeals and tax assessments.

• Approved purchase agreement for 60 West Sycamore (6-0)
• Approved $1.94M budget correction for Electric Vehicle Maintenance fund (5-0)
• Approved $285,000 in additional Police Department traffic safety funds (6-0)
• Granted fence variance for 6-foot perimeter at 1672 McAfee Street (6-0)
• Forfeited $5,000 deposit and ordered structure removal at 733 Fairview Ave N (6-0)
• Released 721 Fourth Street East from Vacant Building Program (6-0)
• Approved sound variances for Minnesota United FC, Rondo Community Coalition, and Water Lantern Festival (6-0)
• Approved mill and overlay for Concordia/Rondo from Snelling to Marion (6-0)

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved an easement agreement for 475 Cedar Street and recommended the subordination of a $1.4 million TIF loan for Listening House of St. Paul, Incorporated.

• Approved easement agreement with Central Towers Limited Partnership at 475 Cedar Street (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to subordinate $1,400,000 TIF Loan to Listening House of St. Paul, Incorporated (6-0)

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

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed multiple appealed special tax assessments, recommending several for reduction or deletion based on billing errors or incorrect orders. Other cases were laid over for further investigation or referred to the City Council for final ratification.

• Recommended reducing assessment at 927 Desoto St from $6,734 to $3,387 (payable over 5 years)
• Recommended reducing assessment at 1137 Kingsford St from $2,616 to $1,308
• Recommended deleting assessment at 330 Magnolia Ave E
• Recommended deleting assessment at 1255 Thomas Ave
• Recommended deleting assessment at 195 Edmund Ave
• Recommended approving assessment at 1411 Sherburne Ave (payable over 2 years)
• Recommended approving assessment at 185 Maria Ave
• Recommended approving assessment at 1841 Dayton Ave and 972 Orange Ave E

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

The Audit Committee met on July 16, 2024. The committee received and filed the Wilder Research Mid-Term Report.

• Received and filed Wilder Research Mid-Term Report

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

Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond reviewed several appealed special tax assessments for garbage hauling. Recommendations to reduce, delete, or approve specific assessments were referred to the City Council for final action on August 14, 2024.

• Recommended reducing assessment at 299 Burlington Road from $154.44 to $134.31
• Recommended approving assessment at 1223 Farrington Street
• Recommended deleting assessment at 1042 Hague Avenue, Unit C
• Recommended deleting assessment at 104 Larpenteur Avenue West
• Recommended reducing assessment at 1056 Oxford Street North from $293.27 to $129.46
• Referred ratification of delinquent garbage bill collection costs (RLH AR 24-525 and RLH AR 24-536) to City Council

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)

The board received and filed a license application for Local Legend Hospitality LLC, doing business as Local Rumor. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Received and filed license application SR 24-100 for Local Legend Hospitality LLC (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

The Library Board met on July 10, 2024, and adopted the minutes from the June 5 meeting. Staff reports regarding library public service and library events were received and filed.

• Approved June 5, 2024, Library Board Minutes (6-0)

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution to apply for up to $2 million in grant funds for homeownership and rehab programs. The board also authorized the reservation of funds for specific projects applying for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency funding.

• Approved application for up to $2,000,000 from the Minnesota Housing Community Homeownership Impact Fund (6-0)
• Approved reservation of funds for projects applying to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (6-0)
• Approved June 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed briefing on proposed easement agreement 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

The St. Paul City Council approved a large consent agenda, including a water revenue note of up to $29 million and a $2 million federal forestry grant. The council also advanced an East Grand Avenue overlay ordinance to a final adoption vote on July 17 and laid over a downtown improvement district ordinance. A bike lane on Concordia and Rondo avenues was laid over to July 24 after a motion to delay to August 7 failed.

• Adopted consent agenda 6-0 (Yang absent)
• Adopted RES 24-953: Water Revenue Note up to $29M with Minnesota Public Facilities Authority
• Adopted RES PH 24-153: $2M USDA Forest Service grant for tree canopy
• Laid over Ord 24-17 (Comprehensive Downtown Improvement Special Service District) to July 17 for second reading
• Laid over Ord 24-15 (EG East Grand Avenue Overlay District) to July 17 for final adoption
• Adopted RES PH 24-147: River Balcony Basis of Design Report
• Failed motion to lay over Concordia/Rondo bike lane to August 7 (1-4); then approved two-week layover to July 24 (4-1)
• Ratified assessment for 695 Ohio Street tree removal at $4,036.67 (4-0)

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

The Board of Water Commissioners approved the issuance of a water revenue note for up to $29 million and grant anticipation notes for lead pipe replacement. The Board also adopted several grant agreements for water demand reduction and source water protection.

• Approved issuance of water revenue note up to $29,000,000 (6-0)
• Approved Grant Anticipation Notes for Lead Pipe Replacement Projects (6-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 for engineering services for water tower reconditioning (5-0)
• Approved grant funding agreement with Metropolitan Council for water demand reduction (6-0)
• Approved MDH grant agreement for ArcGIS Story Map wellhead protection (6-0)
• Approved MDH Budget Amendment No. 3 for Source Water Protection Plan (6-0)
• Approved CRWD grant agreement for stormwater study at McCarrons Treatment Plant (6-0)
• Approved release of public water utility easement at 510 White Bear Avenue South (6-0)

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.

The Legislative Hearing Officer handled 17 cases involving orders to repair or demolish problem properties, vacant building fees, and code violations. Most items were laid over or referred to the City Council with recommendations, including extensions for owners to complete repairs. No final decisions were made by the hearing officer; recommendations will go to the City Council on July 17 or 24, 2024.

• Laid over rehab-or-raze order for 887 Charles Ave to July 23 for owner to complete inspections
• Laid over rehab-or-raze order for 1156 Lincoln Ave to July 23 to discuss cleanout and sale
• Referred 41 Miller Crest Lane to City Council July 17 with conditions for permits
• Referred 2117 Mohawk Ave to City Council July 17 with conditions for permits
• Recommended additional $5,000 performance deposit for 733 Fairview Ave N to get more time
• Laid over appeal for 1040 Bush Ave to July 16 for work plan
• Granted extension to Sept 13 for compliance at 1302 Bayard Ave
• Denied appeal for 1163 Minnehaha Ave W, noting nuisances abated

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

The board reviewed a license application for MC’s Hog LLC, doing business as Handsome Hog. The application was received and filed.

• License application for MC’s Hog LLC (Handsome Hog) received and filed

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

Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond tabled the rent stabilization exception appeal for 1184 Seminary Avenue to allow staff time to conduct a complete year-over-year financial analysis. Property owner Colin Gulling agreed to continue the hearing to July 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., pending the release of July Consumer Price Index data.

• Laid over rent stabilization appeal for 1184 Seminary Avenue to July 29, 2024

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

The St. Paul City Council affirmed a local emergency declaration issued by the mayor and approved various financing plan amendments, grants, and license changes. The council also addressed multiple property assessment appeals, vacant building registrations, and sound level variances for upcoming events.

• Affirmed Mayor's declaration of local emergency (6-0)
• Approved adverse action against Mobile America Service Center auto repair license (6-0)
• Adopted updated City special assessment policies (6-0)
• Declared June as Black Music Month (6-0)
• Approved vacation of unneeded right-of-way portions for Wedum Lexington LLC and Ivystone Properties LLC
• Approved $5,500,000 financing plan amendment for Point Douglas Regional Trail Phase 1
• Approved sound level variances for Minnesota United FC, Minny Festivals LLC, and other event organizers
• Waived vacant building fee for 273 Cottage Avenue West for 90 days (6-0)

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority adopted a resolution to subordinate a $2,602,255 CDBG/CDBG-CV loan for Keystone Community Services at 1790-1800 University Ave W. Additionally, the board received and filed four staff reports and presentations regarding various housing and loan projects.

• Adopted resolution recommending approval of a $2,602,255 CDBG/CDBG-CV loan subordination for Keystone Community Services (6-0)
• Received and filed introduction to Listening House TIF loan subordination
• Received and filed introduction to United Village
• Received and filed Catholic Charities presentation
• Received and filed introduction to Hamm’s East End apartments and 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

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed multiple property cases involving nuisance abatements, vacant building registrations, and fire certificate revocations. Decisions included granting appeals for native landscaping and property restoration, while other cases were laid over to future dates to allow for additional inspections, permit applications, or repair work.

• Laid over 1117 Jenks Ave. to 8/13/2024 for rehabilitation evidence
• Referred 378 Sims Ave. to City Council for 7/10/2024
• Ordered removal of structures at 303 Charles Ave. within 15 days
• Referred 1971 Nortonia Ave. to City Council for 7/17/2024
• Laid over 1040 Bush Ave. to 7/9/2024 for inspection follow-up
• Granted appeal for 957 Flandrau St. regarding natural landscaping
• Denied appeal for 2117 Mohawk Ave. vacant building fee
• Granted appeal for 721 Fourth St. East and released from VB program

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

The St. Paul Audit Committee met on June 18, 2024, with seven members present. The minutes record no substantive policy decisions or votes other than receiving and filing the agenda.

• Received and filed the agenda (SR 24-90)

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

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed appeals for special tax assessments, vacant building registrations, and code enforcement orders. Several assessments were recommended for deletion due to improper notice or incorrect property attribution, while others were reduced or tabled for further review. No final votes were taken; all items were referred back to the City Council for final ratification.

• Recommended deleting assessment at 1056 Beech Street if no violations occur by Jan 1, 2025
• Recommended deleting assessment at 1069 Fremont Avenue after staff confirmed items were on neighboring property
• Recommended deleting assessments at 729 Dayton Avenue Units 1-3 due to improper notice
• Recommended deleting assessment at 601 Lexington Parkway North due to first-instance right-of-way dumping
• Recommended reducing assessment at 392/394 University Avenue West from $278 to $139
• Recommended approving assessment at 549 Dayton Avenue ($394) and 1047 Desoto Street ($313)
• Recommended granting appeal for 1990 Nokomis Avenue tall grass order issued to wrong property
• Recommended releasing 1818 Grand Avenue from Vacant Building program pending street reconstruction

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

The City Council denied an appeal by Advocates for Responsible Development of a Planning Commission decision approving a site plan for a new multipurpose arena at the University of St. Thomas, 2260 Summit Avenue. The council also adopted the final order for the 2024 Saint Paul Streets Program reconstruction and approved a $3,598,936 budget increase for the Office of Neighborhood Safety using 2023 fund balance. Several items were laid over to June 26, including a Lexington Parkway South vacation petition and a labor agreement for Operating Engineers Local 70. Three council members (Noecker, Yang, Kim) were absent; most votes were 4-0.

• Denied appeal of Planning Commission decision approving UST multipurpose arena site plan at 2260 Summit Avenue (4-0)
• Adopted final order for 2024 Saint Paul Streets Program reconstruction (4-0)
• Approved $3,598,936 budget increase for Office of Neighborhood Safety from 2023 fund balance (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda as amended, pulling items 23 and 24 for separate votes (4-0)
• Adopted resolution memorializing denial of Mortho LLC rezoning at 1984 Marshall Avenue (consent)
• Adopted resolution authorizing application for $72,000 Solar on Public Buildings grant for Fire Station 51 (consent)
• Laid over to June 26: labor agreement with Operating Engineers Local 70 (RES 24-868)
• Laid over to June 26: Lexington Parkway South vacation petition (RES PH 24-128) and Prior Avenue alley vacation (RES PH 24-129)

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

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the sale and conveyance of 560 Brunson Street. The board also authorized a development agreement, the waiving of the subsidy cap, and expenditures for redevelopment in District 5, Ward 2.

• Approved sale, conveyance, and redevelopment of 560 Brunson Street (4-0)

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

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed 13 cases involving vacant buildings, nuisance abatement, and occupancy permits. Most cases were tabled to future dates to allow owners time to submit bids, financing, or work plans. Two cases received specific extensions for compliance, and one nuisance abatement was found resolved.

• Tabled 887 Charles Ave rehab/removal order to July 9
• Tabled 1117 Jenks Ave rehab/removal order to June 25
• Tabled 378 Sims Ave rehab/removal order to June 25
• Referred 1156 Lincoln Ave cleanout status to July 9
• Tabled 41 Miller Crest Lane and 2117 Mohawk Ave orders to July 9
• Tabled 1040 Bush Ave summary abatement appeal to June 25
• Granted extension to Oct 1 for 705 Maryland Ave parking pad
• Found 1322 Sherburne Ave nuisance abated and resolved

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

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved its May 2024 meeting minutes on a 5-0 vote. The board then received and filed three staff briefings: on 560 Brunson Street, an introduction to Central Station, and host approval for Sibley Park and Sibley Court at 484 Temperance and 211 East 7th. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned after the briefings.

• Approved May 2024 HRA meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed briefing on 560 Brunson Street
• Received and filed introduction to Central Station
• Received and filed 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

The Library Board met on June 5, 2024, with four of seven members present. It approved the May 1, 2024 minutes by a 4-0 vote, with three members absent. Two staff reports on upcoming library events and youth and family services were received and filed. The meeting adjourned at 1:38 PM; the minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Approved May 1, 2024 Library Board minutes (4-0, 3 absent)
• Received and filed staff report on upcoming library events (SR 24-71)
• Received and filed staff report on youth and family services (SR 24-72)

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)

The Organizational Committee met on June 5, 2024, with Chair Mitra Jalali and Councilmembers Anika Bowie, Cheniqua Johnson, Saura Jost, HwaJeong Kim, Rebecca Noecker, and Nelsie Yang listed. The only substantive item was SR 24-79, an overview of administrative citations and the charter process, which was received and filed. No other decisions, votes, or actions are recorded in the minutes.

• Received and filed SR 24-79, an overview of administrative citations and the charter process

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

The St. Paul City Council approved the sale of General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds (Series 2024B) and General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds (Series 2024A), both with tax levies attached. The council also authorized a $3.6 million budget increase for the Office of Neighborhood Safety but tabled the vote until June 12. Additionally, the council adopted numerous assessments for city services like graffiti removal and tree removal, and approved a grant application for rooftop solar at the North End Community Center.

• Approved sale of General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2024B (5-0)
• Approved sale of General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds, Series 2024A (5-0)
• Tabled $3.6M budget increase for Office of Neighborhood Safety (4-2)
• Approved $72,000 grant application for rooftop solar at North End Community Center
• Approved conveyance of 1199 Rice Street to Ramsey County (6-0)
• Approved $450,000 Community Crime Intervention and Prevention Grant (6-0)
• Approved $1.48M budget amendment for Parks and Library grants (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including assessments for vacant building fees and graffiti removal

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

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed multiple appeals concerning special tax assessments, vacant building registrations, summary abatement orders, and fire certificates of occupancy. Decisions included recommending approval, deletion, or modification of assessments and laying over several items for further compliance review or future hearings.

• Referred assessment for 1039 Carroll Ave. to City Council (7/17/2024)
• Deleted assessment for 1783 Dayton Ave. (7/17/2024)
• Continued CPH to August 7 and reduced assessment for 1762 Englewood Ave. to $2,537.50 if certificate issued (7/17/2024)
• Approved assessment for 720 Euclid St. payable over 5 years (6/26/2024)
• Laid over assessment for 1698 Thomas Ave. to June 18, 2024 with Mandarin interpreter
• Approved assessment of $169 for 1468 Breda Ave. (7/17/2024)
• Deleted assessments for 969 Earl St. and 2044 Marshall Ave. (7/17/2024)
• Granted appeal for 705 Dayton Ave. to release property from vacant building program with new correction order deadlines (6/26/2024)

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

The St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including the May 14, 2024 minutes, April 2024 financial statements, and a resolution for water revenue bonds not to exceed $58,000,000 for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project. The board also adopted a legislative hearing consent item regarding a water service bill appeal for 703 Case Avenue and received informational and budget workshop reports.

• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 2024 financial statements (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-838 for Water Revenue Bonds up to $58,000,000 for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project (6-0)
• Adopted Legislative Hearing Consent item on water service bill appeal at 703 Case Avenue (6-0)
• Received and filed General Manager's Report
• Received and filed Pipeline Express reports
• Received and filed 2025 Budget Workshop report

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)

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing on May 30, 2024 took up one item: SR 24-74, a license application summary for Dilla Sport Bar And Restaurant Inc, doing business as the same name, with Beko Tufa listed as owner. The minutes record the item as received and filed, meaning no approval, denial, or other licensing decision is documented in this record. The meeting then adjourned. The minutes are an action-only record and contain no vote tallies or further detail.

• Received and filed SR 24-74, license application summary for Dilla Sport Bar And Restaurant Inc (License ID# 20240000267), owner Beko Tufa
• Adjourned

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

The hearing officer referred two abatement matters to the City Council after confirming the nuisances were resolved. Several other property rehabilitation and registration appeals were laid over for future hearings to review financing, work plans, or probate status.

• Referred nuisance abatement for 1043 Beech Street to City Council (resolved)
• Referred appeal of tall grass notice at 400 Aurora Avenue to City Council (denied appeal, resolved)
• Laid over rehabilitation order for 1117 Jenks Avenue to 6/11/2024
• Laid over rehabilitation order for 455 Robert Street South to 7/23/2024
• Laid over rehabilitation order for 378 Sims Avenue to 6/11/2024
• Laid over rehabilitation order for 887 Charles Avenue to 6/11/2024
• Laid over vacant building registration appeal for 705 Dayton Avenue to 6/4/2024
• Laid over vacate order appeal for 927 Desoto Street to 6/18/2024

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)

The Organizational Committee met on May 22, 2024 and received a joint presentation from City, County, and SPPS staff on the coordinated opioid epidemic response. The item was received and filed, meaning no vote or policy decision was made. The meeting then adjourned. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Received and filed SR 24-70, joint City/County/SPPS presentation on coordinated opioid epidemic response (no vote recorded)

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

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority adopted Resolution 24-753, authorizing a $270,000 Community Development Block Grant loan and a loan agreement for the American House project at 352 Wacouta Street. The vote was 6-0, with Commissioner Yang excused. Two staff reports—an introduction to Conduit Revenue Bonds and an introduction to the HRA Budget Process—were received and filed without action. The meeting then adjourned.

• Adopted RES 24-753 authorizing a $270,000 CDBG loan and loan agreement for American House at 352 Wacouta Street (6-0, Commissioner Yang excused)
• Received and filed SR 24-67, Introduction to Conduit Revenue Bonds
• Received and filed SR 24-68, 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

The St. Paul City Council approved a consent agenda including $520,000 in Community Development Block Grant loans for two properties and a $270,000 loan for the American House Project. The council also approved a $1 million grant application for an asset scan of city-owned property, a sound level variance for Skinner's Pub, and several budget amendments for parks and public works. A resolution to increase the Office of Neighborhood Safety budget by $3,598,936 was laid over to June 5, 2024. Several other items, including pay rates for data practices staff and a labor agreement, were also laid over.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0, Yang absent)
• Approved $520,000 CDBG loans to Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services for 729 Burr Street and 930 York Avenue
• Approved $270,000 CDBG loan for American House Project at 352 Wacouta Street
• Approved grant application up to $1,000,000 for asset scan of city-owned property
• Approved sound level variance for Skinner's Pub (6-0)
• Approved $182,979 transfer for Victoria Park enhancements
• Approved $219,070 from Ramsey County ERF for Fish Hatchery Trail project
• Laid over $3,598,936 budget increase for Office of Neighborhood Safety to June 5, 2024

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

The Legislative Hearings body processed several property-related appeals and assessments. Most items were referred to the City Council for final action or laid over for future hearings.

• Referred assessment for 68 & 72 Douglas Street to City Council (due 7/10/2024) with conditional reduction to $139
• Referred deletion of assessment for 232 Exchange Street South, Unit B to City Council (due 6/26/2024)
• Laid over assessment for 927 Desoto Street to June 18, 2024
• Referred property clean up assessments (File No. J2419A) to City Council (due 7/10/2024)
• Referred finding that nuisance at 183 Wyoming Street East is abated to City Council (due 6/5/2024)
• Referred 90-day VB fee waiver for 273 Cottage Avenue West to City Council (due 6/12/2024)
• Recorded withdrawal of Fire Certificate of Occupancy appeal for 913 Johnson Parkway
• Laid over Fire Certificate of Occupancy appeal for 9 Warren Street to June 11, 2024

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

The Audit Committee met on May 21, 2024. The committee received and filed a revised rubric for topic selection.

• Received and filed SR 24-69: REVISED Rubric for Topic Selection_05-14-2024

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

The City Council voted 6-0 to grant an appeal by Snelling-Midway Redevelopment, LLC, overturning a Board of Zoning Appeals decision that had denied two zoning variance requests for a proposed restaurant building at 1566 University Avenue West. The council also adopted a resolution calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to designate Ecuador for Temporary Protected Status, and directed the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action against a tobacco shop license at 1200 White Bear Avenue North. Most other items were routine approvals of assessments, grants, and sound level variances. Councilmember Nelsie Yang was absent for all votes.

• Granted appeal of zoning variance denials for restaurant at 1566 University Avenue West (6-0)
• Adopted resolution calling on DHS to designate Ecuador for Temporary Protected Status (6-0)
• Directed DSI to proceed with adverse action against tobacco shop license at 1200 White Bear Avenue North (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda as amended (6-0)
• Approved sound level variance for Evie Mouacheupao events on June 22-23 (6-0)
• Approved sound level variances for Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on June 1, 8, 22 (6-0)
• Laid over Skinner's Pub sound level variance to May 22, 2024 (6-0)
• Adopted legislative hearing consent agenda as amended (6-0)

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)

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority met on May 15, 2024, with four commissioners present at roll call and Commissioner Bowie arriving later. The board received and filed two staff reports: a briefing on American House (SR 24-64) and an introduction to the Down Payment Assistance & Homeowner Rehab Program (SR 24-65). No substantive decisions, votes, or public hearings were recorded; the meeting adjourned after the staff reports.

• Received and filed briefing on American House (SR 24-64)
• Received and filed introduction to Down Payment Assistance & Homeowner Rehab Program (SR 24-65)
• Adjourned

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

The Board of Water Commissioners adopted a development agreement with the Saint Paul Port Authority for 'The Heights' property. The Board also approved master contracts for engineering services and a professional services agreement for a new electronic payment system.

• Approved development agreement with Saint Paul Port Authority for former Hillcrest Golf Course (Adopted)
• Approved master contracts with multiple firms for engineering services (4-0-1)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Advance Utility Systems for electronic payment system integration (Adopted)
• Amended 2024 spending budget for cost-neutral change in PFA note DW08 principal and interest (Adopted)
• Approved March 2024 Financial Statements (Adopted)
• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (Adopted)

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.

The hearing officer reviewed multiple nuisance and fire code cases, primarily granting extensions for property rehabilitation and correction orders. One property repurchase was recommended for approval, and several appeals were withdrawn or referred to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended repurchase of tax forfeited property at 732 State Street
• Granted appeal of revocation and order to vacate at 901 Snelling Ave N; converted to correction orders due June 28
• Granted extension to June 28 for compliance at 2425 Youngman Ave
• Recommended 180-day rehab extension for 1356 Reaney Ave pending new $5,000 deposit
• Recommended lock removal by June 7 and other repairs by July 1 at 123 Wheeler St S
• Referred 1156 Lincoln Ave to City Council for June 12 hearing
• Withdrew appeal for 1020 Aurora Ave
• Withdrew appeal for 220 Robert St S (Clubhouse Entertainment)

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