St. Paul, MN

Licensing Hearing

The City of Saint Paul is holding a licensing hearing to review a license application for Finest Pour LLC. The body will discuss the application submitted by Isaac Thomas.

• License application for Finest Pour LLC (License ID# DSIBLLIQ-002420-2026)

Legislative Hearings

The body is hearing appeals regarding nuisance abatement orders, water bills, and a fire certificate of occupancy revocation. It will also consider ratifying special tax assessments for specific properties and tree removal services.

• Ratifying appealed special tax assessments for 1046 Western Avenue North and 2255 Conway Street
• Ratifying assessments for removal of diseased or dangerous trees from June and August 2026
• Appeal of a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Revocation and Order to Vacate at 1609 Saint Anthony Avenue
• Nuisance abatement appeal hearings for 1020 Ashland Avenue, 1104 Farrington Street, 2016 Fremont Avenue, 751 Oakdale Avenue, and 1518 Selby Avenue
• Water service bill appeal for 390 Larpenteur Avenue East

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on 2027 base level garbage service rates and a rezoning request for 1201 Rice Street. The body will also consider a new licensing fee for mobile saunas on park property and various grant applications for parks and economic development.

• Rezoning of 1201 Rice Street from T2 traditional neighborhood to B3 general business district
• Setting 2027 base level garbage service rates
• Proposed licensing fee and code for mobile saunas on park property
• Application for up to $1,000,000 in Regional Parks and Trails System Competitive Equity grant funds
• Budgeting $150,000 for a 2027 clean energy tax credit prep contract

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review updates regarding the Rondo Community Library and a special edition library card. The board will also consider accepting a gift for the Library Director's travel and lodging expenses.

• Acceptance of travel and lodging gift from Digital Public Library of America for Director Maureen Hartman to attend a Seattle convening
• Special Edition Library Card (SR 26-251)
• Rondo Community Library Update (SR 26-234)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to discuss the 2027 budget for the Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO).

• Presentation of 2027 budget from the Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (SR 26-254)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will review a property sale to the Church of St. Agnes and a parking use agreement. The body will also discuss budget reports and rental assistance partnerships.

• Parking Use Agreement with Hamm Building Commercial, LLC for the Lawson Parking Ramp at 10 West Sixth Street
• Sale of HRA-owned 515 Lafond to the Church of St. Agnes
• 2026 Third Quarter Budget to Actual report
• TIF Pooling and impacts on affordable housing from early decertification
• Emergency Rental Assistance Partnership with Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss easements for the Capital City Bikeway and heating services. The board is also reviewing a HOME loan assignment for the Maryland Park Apartments and the 2026 third quarter budget.

• Easements for Capital City Bikeway and District Heat and Energy at 145 N Smith Avenue
• HOME loan assignment, maturity extension, and subordination for Maryland Park Apartments at 1619 Maryland Avenue East
• Introduction to action for Model Cities BROWNstone Commercial Loans
• Review of 2026 Third Quarter Budget to Actual

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a temporary easement for the Capital City Bikeway and a permanent easement for heating services at the Smith Avenue Parking Ramp. The Board also authorized loan modifications for the Maryland Park Apartments, including an extension of the maturity date and subordination to a new first mortgage.

• Approved easements for Smith Avenue Parking Ramp (4-0)
• Approved loan modifications for Maryland Park Apartments (4-0)
• Received and filed presentation on Model Cities commercial loans

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on creating a Commercial Development District for liquor licenses near University and Snelling. The body is also considering a rezoning request for 1201 Rice Street and various business license applications.

• Proposed Commercial Development District for three On-Sale Liquor Licenses near University and Snelling
• Rezoning request for 1201 Rice Street from T2 traditional neighborhood to B3 general business district
• CDBG budget allocations: $20,010 for 950 Arcade St, $35,000 for 944 Arcade St, and $50,000 for 1140 Arcade St
• Police Department donations of $22,000 from the Saint Paul Police Foundation
• New ordinance creating a license and fee for mobile saunas on park property

The St. Paul City Council adopted an ordinance creating a new Commercial Development District around University and Snelling intersections to allow additional liquor licenses and approved numerous grants, licenses, and contract agreements. Several other zoning and ordinance items were laid over for second readings or final adoption.

• Adopted Ord 26-49 creating a Commercial Development District near University and Snelling (6-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-291 for Salvation Army sound level variance at Rice Park (6-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-293 accepting $22,000 in Police Foundation donations (6-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-294 accepting State Traffic Safety Enforcement Grant for police overtime (6-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-264 accepting grant funds for The Aragon at 470 White Bear Avenue (6-0)
• Denied appeal of zoning approval for building permit at 2094 Goodrich Avenue (5-1)
• Laid over Ord 26-53, Ord 26-55, and Ord 26-56 to November 4, 2026
• Adopted consent agenda items including various licenses, agreements, and property assessments

Public Safety Committee

The committee will hear presentations on tiny-home villages, barndominium models, and indoor village shelter models. These presentations focus on supportive services, zoning, and public safety considerations.

• Presentation on Tiny-Home Villages by LIHI (SR 26-239)
• Presentation on Barndominium Models by New Ulm City Manager Chris Dalton (SR 26-244)
• Presentation on Indoor Village Shelter Models by Avivo CEO Kelly Matter (SR 26-246)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to discuss the 2027 budget. Presentations will be provided by the City Attorney's Office and the Office of Neighborhood Safety.

• 2027 Budget Presentation from the City Attorney's Office (SR 26-238)
• 2027 Budget Presentation from the Office of Neighborhood Safety (SR 26-238)

The Budget Committee received and filed 2027 budget presentations from the City Attorney's Office and the Office of Neighborhood Safety. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Received and filed 2027 Budget Presentation from the City Attorney's Office and the Office of Neighborhood Safety (SR 26-238)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will review orders to repair or demolish structures at 633 Capitol Boulevard and 914 Central Avenue West. The agenda also includes ratifying appealed special tax assessments for four properties and hearing appeals regarding fire safety violations, nuisance abatements, and a fence variance denial.

• Order to rehabilitate or raze structures at 633 Capitol Boulevard
• Order to rehabilitate or raze structures at 914 Central Avenue West
• Ratify appealed special tax assessments for 2098 Bush Avenue, 829 Lawson Avenue East, 570/576 Prior Street North, and 1141 University Avenue West
• Appeal of Ashray Gupta regarding fire inspection corrections and order to vacate at 251 Maria Avenue
• Appeal of Reginald Johnson and Kristin Becker regarding fence variance denial at 775 Edmund Avenue

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed an appeal of a special tax assessment for a vacant building at 364 Maple Street. The property owner requested financial relief due to ongoing renovation work, but the officer noted that relief is contingent upon receiving a Code Compliance certificate. The matter was referred to the City Council for further action.

• Referred appeal of 364 Maple St. special assessment to City Council

City Council

City Council

The City Council will consider creating a Commercial Development District to allow seven on-sale liquor licenses near the University and Snelling intersection. The body is also reviewing several park grants, liquor license applications, and budget reallocations for police and the City Attorney.

• Ord 26-49: Creating a Commercial Development District for 7 on-sale liquor licenses at University and Snelling
• RES 26-1756: Issuance of a Water Revenue Note not to exceed $10,000,000
• RES PH 26-288: $500,000 DEED grant for the Merriam Park Skatepark project
• RES PH 26-282: $200,000 DNR grant for Point Douglas Regional Trail Construction
• RES PH 26-283: $250,000 DNR grant for trail connections at Sackett Park

The St. Paul City Council authorized the issuance of a Water Revenue Note up to $10,000,000 and approved a coordinated response to unsheltered homelessness. Several liquor licenses were granted, including for Asian Flame and Khue’s Kitchen, while a new Commercial Development District ordinance near University and Snelling was amended and continued to a later hearing. The council also accepted various state and federal grants for park and trail projects.

• Authorized issuance of Water Revenue Note up to $10,000,000 (Consent Agenda)
• Adopted coordinated response to unsheltered homelessness (6-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for Asian Flame, Khue’s Kitchen, and Yoerg Brewing (Consent Agenda)
• Amended and continued Commercial Development District ordinance to Oct 28 (6-0)
• Accepted $500,000 grant for Merriam Park Skatepark (6-0)
• Accepted $200,000 grant for Point Douglas Regional Trail (6-0)
• Approved settlement of SOS v. City of St. Paul lawsuit (Consent Agenda)
• Approved partial waiver of Sustainable Building Ordinance for 80 Cottage Ave (Consent Agenda)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to discuss the Public Works Five-Year Capital Plan. This is the only substantive item listed for discussion on the agenda.

• Discussion of SR 26-231: Overview of Public Works Five-Year Capital Plan

The Budget Committee met on October 21, 2026. The committee received and filed an overview of the Public Works Five-Year Capital Plan.

• Received and filed SR 26-231: Overview of Public Works Five-Year Capital Plan

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will meet to discuss a proposal regarding co-naming standard operating procedures. The session includes a review of the current street naming process under Sec. 73.04.

• SR 26-229: Co-Naming Standard Operating Procedures Proposal and Review of Current Street Name Process under Sec. 73.04

The Policy Committee reviewed a proposal regarding Co-Naming Standard Operating Procedures and the current street name process under Sec. 73.04. The item was received and filed.

• Received and filed SR 26-229 regarding Co-Naming Standard Operating Procedures

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to discuss the 2027 budget proposal for the Office of Technology and Communications. No other substantive items are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of SR 26-230: Office of Technology and Communications 2027 Budget Proposal

The Budget Committee met to review the 2027 budget proposal for the Office of Technology and Communications. The proposal was received and filed.

• Received and filed Office of Technology and Communications 2027 Budget Proposal (SR 26-230)

Audit Committee

The October meeting of the City of Saint Paul Audit Committee is cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Legislative Hearings

The body is hearing appeals regarding summary abatement orders, correction notices, and orders to vacate. It will also consider the ratification of special tax assessments for miscellaneous abatement fees.

• Ratification of miscellaneous abatement fees billed July and August 2026 (File No. J2604A)
• Appeal of Order to Vacate at 927 Desoto Street
• Appeal of Order to Vacate at 777 Berry Street, Apartments 203B and 409B
• Appeal of Fire Inspection Correction Notice and Order to Vacate at 888 Dayton Avenue
• Appeals of Summary Abatement Orders at 1104 Farrington Street and 751 Oakdale Avenue

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed various property abatement appeals, nuisance findings, and orders to vacate. Decisions included granting compliance extensions for several properties, confirming the status of nuisance abatements, and denying appeals for two units at 777 Berry Street.

• Ratified assessment for July/August 2026 abatement fees
• Granted compliance extension for 1104 Farrington Street
• Granted compliance extension for 751 Oakdale Avenue
• Found nuisance not abated at 1111 Fourth Street East
• Confirmed nuisance abated at 2103 Sherwood Avenue
• Granted compliance extension for 862 Goodrich Avenue
• Denied appeals for 777 Berry Street, Apt 203B and 409B
• Granted compliance extension for 888 Dayton Avenue

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive updates on business licensing operations and community engagement. The meeting includes presentations from Wilder Research and a community advisor.

• Wilder Research update on Business Licensing Operations (SR 26-216)
• Capstone Paper update (SR 26-217)
• Community Engagement update (SR 26-218)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss three budget proposals for 2027. These include the Office of Financial Services budget, the debt proposal, and the Capital Improvement Budget.

• Office of Financial Services 2027 Budget Proposal (SR 26-220)
• 2027 Debt Proposal (SR 26-221)
• 2027 Capital Improvement Budget Proposal (SR 26-222)

The Budget Committee held an overview session regarding the 2027 budget proposals for the Office of Financial Services, city debt, and capital improvements. No final budget approvals were made during this meeting; all items were received and filed.

• Received and filed Office of Financial Services 2027 budget proposal
• Received and filed 2027 debt proposal
• Received and filed 2027 capital improvement budget proposal

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on creating a Commercial Development District at the University and Snelling intersection to allow for seven on-sale liquor licenses. The meeting also includes various street reconstruction assessments and housing project approvals.

• Ord 26-49: Create Commercial Development District at University and Snelling for 7 on-sale liquor licenses
• RES 26-1720: Approve Multifamily Rental Housing Project for Afton View Apartments at 371 and 373 Winthrop Street South
• RES 26-1738: Amend HOME 2026 budget to reflect program income of $1,285,692.02 and spending of $2,648,695.90
• RES 26-1692: Accept $5,000 lunch donation for firefighters from Operation BBQ Relief and NPGA
• RES PH 26-277: Amend Fire Department spending by $25,140.87 for a Regions EMS reimbursement

The Saint Paul City Council adopted numerous street and alley assessment ratifications, approved financing for multifamily housing and Neighborhood STAR projects, and handled routine consent and legislative hearing agendas. Several labor agreements and administrative pay scales were laid over for one week.

• Laid over Ord 26-49 (Snelling & University Commercial Development District) to October 21, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted RES 26-1596 expanding liquor service area for Zamboni's on 7th
• Adopted RES 26-1720 approving Afton View Apartments multifamily housing program and revenue obligations
• Adopted RES 26-1721 approving non-use of Project Labor Agreement for SKD Auto Tek LLC Neighborhood STAR project (80 Cottage Ave.)
• Adopted Ord 26-46 amending administrative code on disposition of city property to Board of Water Commissioners (7-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-262 and RES PH 26-265 accepting Met Council grant funds and amending operating budgets for Torre de San Miguel and The Heights
• Adopted RES PH 26-281 approving STAR funds and business subsidies to SKD Auto Tek LLC
• Adopted RES PH 26-292 amending HOME 2026 budget and spending plans ($1,285,692.02 program income, $2,648,695.90 spending)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss funding and regulatory waivers for apartment developments. The board is reviewing tax credit reservations for The Aragon and bond issuance for Afton View Apartments.

• Reservation of 2027 Low Income Housing Tax Credits for The Aragon at 470 White Bear Avenue
• Partial waiver of the Sustainable Building Ordinance for Afton View Apartments
• Public hearing on conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Afton View Apartments
• Staff presentation on Parks and Recreation fund transfers
• Introduction to the Maryland Park property sale and loan assumption

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the issuance of revenue bonds and a sustainable building ordinance waiver for Afton View Apartments. The board also reserved 2027 low income housing tax credits for The Aragon Development.

• Reserved 2027 Low Income Housing Tax Credits for The Aragon Development at 470 White Bear Avenue (6-0)
• Approved partial waiver of Sustainable Building Ordinance for Afton View Apartments (6-0)
• Authorized issuance and sale of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Afton View Apartments (6-0)

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will meet to discuss housing affordability. The agenda includes presentations on cost-burdened households and an overview of affordability in the city.

• SR 26-219: Overview on Affordability in St. Paul
• Presentation on St. Paul Cost Burden Households by The Alliance

The Policy Committee met on October 14, 2026. The committee received and filed a report regarding affordability in St. Paul.

• Received and filed SR 26-219: Overview on Affordability in St. Paul

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review appeals regarding orders to vacate and summary abatement orders for specific properties. The meeting also includes the ratification of several appealed and general special tax assessments for vacant building registrations and securing fees.

• Appeal of condemnation and order to vacate at 927 Desoto Street
• Appeal of summary abatement order at 1415 Galtier Street
• Review of third request for appeal of condemnation and abatement at 855 Third Street East
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 1047 Arcade St, 372 Aurora Ave, 1846 Montreal Ave, 433 Robert St S, 716 Rose Ave E, 838 Third St E, and 799 University Ave W
• Ratification of assessments for securing/emergency boarding fees (July 2026) and vacant building registration fees (2025-2026)

The board reviewed several appealed special tax assessments for vacant buildings, referring most to the City Council for final ratification. Two property appeals were laid over for further staff investigation into permit delays and property lines. One condemnation appeal was continued to allow the owner time to address sanitation and safety violations.

• Referred approval of vacant building assessment at 1047 Arcade Street to City Council (due 1/13/2027)
• Laid over assessment appeal for 372 Aurora Avenue to 12/8/2026 for staff review of permit delays
• Referred approval of vacant building assessment at 1846 Montreal Avenue to City Council (due 1/13/2027)
• Referred reduced assessment of $5,410 for 433 Robert Street South to City Council (due 10/28/2026)
• Referred approval of vacant building assessment at 716 Rose Avenue East to City Council (due 1/13/2027)
• Referred deletion of assessment for 838 Third Street East to City Council (due 1/13/2027)
• Referred approval of vacant building assessment at 799 University Avenue West to City Council (due 1/13/2027)
• Granted compliance extension to 11/10/2026 for property at 855 Third Street East

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hear presentations on the proposed 2027 budgets for the Department of Human Resources and the Department of Emergency Management. These are discussion items, not final approvals.

• SR 26-207: Department of Human Resources 2027 budget presentation
• SR 26-208: Department of Emergency Management 2027 budget presentation

The St. Paul Budget Committee met on October 7, 2026, to hear budget presentations and proposals for 2027. The committee received and filed the Mayor’s 2027 Supplemental Budget Proposal along with departmental budget presentations from Human Resources and Emergency Management. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made at this meeting.

• Received and filed Mayor’s 2027 Supplemental Budget Proposal (SR 26-210)
• Received and filed Department of Human Resources 2027 Budget Presentation (SR 26-207)
• Received and filed Department of Emergency Management 2027 Budget Presentation (SR 26-208)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority meets on October 7, 2026, with a light agenda. The board will consider approving its September 2026 meeting minutes, then receive four staff presentations. No votes on contracts, rezonings, or ordinances appear on this agenda; the items listed are presentations only.

• Approval of the September 2026 HRA Meeting Minutes (Min 26-31, sponsored by Johnson)
• Presentation: 2027 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Reservation (SR 26-211)
• Presentation: Introduction to Afton View Apartments (SR 26-212)
• Presentation: HRA Board Actions Required for Early TIF District Decertification (SR 26-213)
• Presentation: Parks and Recreation Fund Transfer (SR 26-214)

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the September 2026 meeting minutes and received several staff presentations on housing and tax credit items. A Parks and Recreation fund transfer presentation was moved to the October 14, 2026 meeting.

• Approved September 2026 HRA Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed 2027 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Reservation Presentation
• Received and filed Introduction to Afton View Apartments
• Received and filed Introduction to HRA Board Actions Required for Early TIF District Decertification
• Referred Parks and Recreation Fund Transfer Presentation to October 14, 2026 meeting

Library Board

The St. Paul Library Board meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers at 15 West Kellogg Boulevard. The agenda lists roll call, approval of the September 2, 2026 minutes, a staff report on Newcomer Services, and adjournment. Councilmember Yang may participate remotely. No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on this agenda.

• Approval of Minutes Min 26-30: September 2, 2026 Library Board minutes, sponsored by Chair Jost
• Staff Report SR 26-154: Newcomer Services, sponsored by Chair Jost
• Councilmember Yang may participate remotely
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, 1:00 PM

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with a 9:00 a.m. public hearing at Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C. on creating a Commercial Development District at the University and Snelling intersection that would allow seven on-sale liquor licenses. The 3:30 p.m. regular meeting includes a consent agenda of grants, licenses, and legal appointments, plus public hearings on street and sewer assessments, downtown improvement district charges, and several housing grants. The council will also take up ordinances on salt storage regulation and transferring Saint Paul Regional Water Services property to the Board of Water Commissioners.

• Ord 26-49: creating a Commercial Development District at University and Snelling with seven on-sale liquor licenses across four quadrants
• RES 26-1528: accepting $108,080 from MN Department of Commerce Solar on Public Buildings Grant for Hayden Heights Library
• RES 26-1629: applying for up to $500,000 from Ramsey County Environmental Response Fund for Mississippi River Learning Center Landscape Restoration
• RES 26-1660: appointing Greene Espel as Special Counsel regarding indemnity and defense for Mayor Kaohly Her in Axel Henry v. Kaohly Her and City of St. Paul (Court File 62-CV-26-6829)
• Public hearings ratifying assessments for street projects including Concordia/Rondo, Jackson Street, Wheelock/Grotto, Grand Avenue, and Robert Street

The Saint Paul City Council adopted the consent agenda, approved the renaming of Victoria Park to Brewer's Bluff Park, and accepted a solar grant for Hayden Heights Library. The council also ratified numerous street reconstruction and mill-and-overlay assessments, and handled various legislative hearing appeals and correction orders.

• Renamed Victoria Park to Brewer's Bluff Park (7-0)
• Accepted $108,080 from the MN Department of Commerce for solar installation at Hayden Heights Library (7-0)
• Authorized Police Department to submit an application for FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 budget amendment for Evie Carshare operations supported by Minneapolis contributions (7-0)
• Ratified assessments for multiple street reconstruction and mill and overlay projects (7-0)
• Approved a Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization Program (STAR) award to Hmong Village, INC (7-0)
• Adopted Chapter 63 ordinance amending salt storage regulations (7-0)
• Granted 90-day extension for structure rehabilitation or removal at 799 University Avenue West (7-0)

Legislative Hearings

The City of Saint Paul Legislative Hearings body meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to hear appeals and ratifications on special tax assessments, nuisance abatements, orders to vacate, and vacant building registrations. Hearings cover properties at 777 Ohio Street, 1271 University Avenue West, 1046 Western Avenue North, and a citywide assessment roll for removal of diseased or dangerous trees on private property during May 2026. Later sessions address appeals of abatement orders at 555 Ashland Avenue, 1415 Galtier Street, 1702 Orange Avenue East, and 1083 Sherburne Avenue, plus condemnation appeals at 1083 Bradley Street and 855 Third Street East. The agenda lists no dollar amounts for the assessments or abatement costs.

• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment at 777 Ohio Street (File No. J2602A, Assessment No. 268503)
• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment at 1271 University Avenue West (File No. J2602R, Assessment No. 268607)
• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment at 1046 Western Avenue North (File No. 2606T, Assessment No. 269007)
• Ratifying assessment roll for removal of diseased and/or dangerous trees on private property during May 2026 (File No. 2606T, Assessment No. 269007)
• Appeals of nuisance abatement orders at 555 Ashland Avenue, 1415 Galtier Street, 1702 Orange Avenue East, and 1083 Sherburne Avenue; condemnation appeals at 1083 Bradley Street and 855 Third Street East; vacant building appeal at 242 Charles Avenue

The body processed several property-related appeals, granting compliance extensions for vehicle and habitation orders. Some appeals were denied, and multiple items were referred to the City Council or laid over for future hearings.

• Referred tax assessment for 777 Ohio Street to City Council
• Laid over tax assessment for 1271 University Avenue West to 11/17/2026
• Referred tax assessment for 1046 Western Avenue North to City Council
• Referred May 2026 diseased/dangerous tree removal assessments to City Council
• Referred nuisance abatement finding for 555 Ashland Avenue to City Council
• Granted compliance extension to 10/19/2026 for vehicle abatement at 1702 Orange Avenue East
• Denied appeal for 1083 Sherburne Avenue; granted owner compliance extension to 10/16/2026
• Denied appeal for 242 Charles Avenue and waived vacant building fee for 90 days

City Council

The posted agenda for the St. Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 states it was created for video software testing purposes only and is not a meeting of the City Council. The only listed item is RES 26-1685, described as a City Council test file. No substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings appear in the document.

• Agenda explicitly states: "THIS IS NOT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL."
• Single listed item: RES 26-1685, "City Council test file 9/30 2:15pm"
• Meeting listed for 2:15 PM in Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall and Court House, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard

City Council

The St. Paul City Council meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:30 AM in Council Chambers. The agenda lists one discussion item: a resolution appointing the law firm Fisher Phillips as Special Counsel to provide legal advice and representation for Mayor Kaohly Her in the lawsuit Axel Henry v. Kaohly Her and City of St. Paul, Ramsey County District Court. The resolution is sponsored by Council President Rebecca Noecker and cites Administrative Code 3.02. No other substantive items appear on the agenda.

• RES 26-1659: appoint Fisher Phillips as Special Counsel to defend Mayor Kaohly Her in Axel Henry v. Kaohly Her and City of St. Paul (Ramsey County District Court)
• Resolution sponsored by Council President Rebecca Noecker; cites Administrative Code 3.02
• Financial analysis attachment for Fisher Phillips listed, but no dollar amount shown in the agenda text
• Item listed under 'For Discussion'; no public hearing or vote outcome stated in the agenda

The City Council approved the appointment of the law firm Fisher Phillips to serve as special counsel. The firm will provide legal advice and representation for Mayor Kaohly Her regarding the lawsuit Axel Henry v. Kaohly Her and City of St. Paul.

• Approved RES 26-1659 appointing Fisher Phillips as special counsel (5-0)

City Council

The posted agenda for the St. Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 states it was created for video software testing purposes only and is not a meeting of the City Council. The only listed item is RES 26-1684, described as a City Council test file. No substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings appear in the document.

• Agenda explicitly states: "THIS IS NOT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL"
• Sole listed item: RES 26-1684, "City Council test file 9/30 2pm"
• Meeting labeled a video software test; no real business items included

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is holding a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to discuss pending litigation in Axel C. Henry v. Kaohly Her and City of St. Paul in Ramsey County District Court. The meeting is not open to the public and the agenda lists only roll call and adjournment. No other business, votes, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed meeting under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subd. 3(b) to discuss pending litigation
• Case: Axel C. Henry v. Kaohly Her and City of St. Paul, Ramsey County District Court, Second Judicial District
• Meeting is not open to the public
• Agenda contains only roll call and adjournment

Legislative Hearings

The St. Paul Legislative Hearings body meets Sept. 29, 2026, to take up three items. The main item is a remove-or-repair order for structures at 799 University Avenue West, referred back from the Sept. 15, 2026 hearing, with a 15-day deadline tied to a Feb. 18, 2026 City Council public hearing. Two other items are findings on appeals of nuisance abatements at 925 Magnolia Avenue East and 2103 Sherwood Avenue.

• Remove/repair order for 799 University Avenue West, with a 15-day deadline after the Feb. 18, 2026 City Council public hearing (RLH RR 26-2, sponsored by Bowie)
• Finding on Brian Balsaitis's appeal of a substantial abatement at 925 Magnolia Avenue East (RLH RR 26-18, sponsored by Yang)
• Finding on Melanie Richards's appeal of a nuisance abatement at 2103 Sherwood Avenue (RLH SAO 26-102, sponsored by Yang)

Legislative hearings addressed property rehabilitation, nuisance abatements, and vehicle abatement orders on September 29, 2026. Recommendations and findings were referred to the City Council for future dates in October 2026, with one nuisance determined to be abated as related to the first deadline.

• Referred RLH RR 26-2 (799 University Avenue West) to the City Council due back on 10/7/2026 with a recommendation forthcoming pending timeline
• Referred RLH RR 26-18 (925 Magnolia Avenue East) to the City Council due back on 10/14/2026 with a recommendation forthcoming pending timeline
• Found nuisance abated as related to the first deadline for RLH SAO 26-102 (2103 Sherwood Avenue) and referred to the City Council due back on 10/7/2026

City Council

The City Council will set the 2027 maximum property tax levies for the City and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and will hold public hearings on several items including Xcel Energy franchise fees, salt storage regulations, and various assessments. The consent agenda includes grants, labor agreements, zoning appeals, and appointments.

• 2027 maximum property tax levy for the City (RES 26-1599)
• 2027 maximum property tax levy for the HRA (RES 26-1605)
• Final adoption of ordinances amending Xcel Energy gas and electric franchises and adding franchise fees (Ord 26-40, 26-41, 26-43, 26-44)
• Public hearing on salt storage regulation (Ord 26-39)
• Accepting $2,926,000 state grant for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory arts and cultural heritage (RES PH 26-250)

The Saint Paul City Council approved 2027 maximum property tax levies for both the City and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, each on 7-0 votes. The council also adopted four ordinances amending the Legislative Code for Xcel Energy gas and electric franchises and franchise fees, and adopted a $2,926,000 state grant for arts and cultural heritage at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Several items were laid over to October 7, 2026, including a police union memorandum of agreement and a salt storage regulation ordinance.

• Approved 2027 maximum property tax levy for the City (7-0)
• Approved 2027 maximum property tax levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (7-0)
• Adopted Ord 26-40 amending Legislative Code Appendix B for Xcel Energy gas franchise (7-0)
• Adopted Ord 26-41 amending Legislative Code Appendix C for Xcel Energy electric franchise (7-0)
• Adopted Ord 26-43 adding Appendix B-2 for Xcel Energy gas franchise fee (7-0)
• Adopted Ord 26-44 adding Appendix C-2 for Xcel Energy electric franchise fee (7-0)
• Adopted RES PH 26-250 accepting $2,926,000 state grant for arts and cultural heritage at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory (7-0)
• Laid over to October 7, 2026: police union memorandum of agreement (RES 26-1595) and salt storage regulation ordinance (Ord 26-39)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a discussion on SR 26-204, a cross-departmental summer review of the Community-First Public Safety initiative. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and the discussion item, followed by adjournment.

• Discussion of SR 26-204: Community-First Public Safety Cross-Departmental Summer Review

The Public Safety Committee met and received a cross-departmental summer review of community-first public safety initiatives. The item was received and filed with discussion, but no substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Received and filed SR 26-204 Community-First Public Safety: Cross-Departmental Summer Review