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Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply to the Metropolitan Council for Livable Communities Demonstration Account for LCDA-TOD Transit Oriented Development projects at: 680-694 Minnehaha Avenue E. (West End of Historic Hamm's Brewery redevelopment); 1170 Arcade Street (Face to Face); and 642 Selby Avenue (The Beasley), as well as projects applying for LCDA-Development program funds for 1570 White Bear Avenue N. (GloryVille), 0 Idaho Avenue (The Heights, parcel B1), and 470 White Bear Avenue (The Aragon).

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  • Item 1

    Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply to the Metropolitan Council for Livable Communities Demonstration Account for LCDA-TOD Transit Oriented Development projects at: 680-694 Minnehaha Avenue E. (West End of Historic Hamm's Brewery redevelopment); 1170 Arcade Street (Face to Face); and 642 Selby Avenue (The Beasley), as well as projects applying for LCDA-Development program funds for 1570 White Bear Avenue N. (GloryVille), 0 Idaho Avenue (The Heights, parcel B1), and 470 White Bear Avenue (The Aragon).

    approved - Adopted
  • Item 2

    Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Metropolitan Council for construction of METRO G Line station infrastructure on Robert Street.

    Moved by Matt Privratsky

    approved - Adopted
  • Item 3

    Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Animal Services.

    Moved by Matt Privratsky

    approved - Adopted
  • Item 4

    Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Community Resilience Grant funding for the Jackson Street Project (10% match required).

    Moved by Matt Privratsky

    approved - Adopted
  • Item 5

    Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during May 28 to June 6, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 19, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 1, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2526R, Assessment No. 258570)

    Moved by Matt Privratsky

    approved - Adopted

Money

  • $2,000,000 · Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $2,000,000 for funds contributed from the Port Authority for the Hillcrest Heights project.

  • $72,000 · Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Animal Services.

  • $72,000 · Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Fire Station #3.

  • $54,500 · Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $54,500 to reflect funds received from the Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi (WTA), formerly the Lower Phalen Creek Project (LPCP), for the Wakan Tipi Center.

  • $49,000 · Authorizing the Office of Financial Services to accept a $49,000 grant and authorizing execution of a grant agreement (which includes an indemnification clause) with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Local Climate Action Grant Program for developing a municipal fleet decarbonization plan.

  • $32,000 · Authorizing the City, on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department, to accept a donation in the amount of $32,000 from the Midway Men's Club to support Recreation Services programming.

  • $500 · Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against 1NE Stop Food Market INC d/b/a 1NE Stop Food Market INC (License ID #20220001938) for the premises located at 604 Western Ave N.

  • $500 · Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against Frontier JK LLC d/b/a BP (License ID #20220001842) for the premises located at 623 Como Ave.

People and votes

Matt Privratsky

31 motions

  1. MotionItem 2

    Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Metropolitan Council for construction of METRO G Line station infrastructure on Robert Street. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  2. MotionItem 3

    Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Animal Services. - Moved the recorded motion.

    Official record
  3. MotionItem 4

    Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Community Resilience Grant funding for the Jackson Street Project (10% match required). - Moved the recorded motion.

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  4. MotionItem 5

    Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during May 28 to June 6, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 19, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 1, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2526R, Assessment No. 258570) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  5. MotionItem 6

    Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during June 2 to 6, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 19, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 1, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2513TW, Assessment No. 258571) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  6. MotionItem 7

    Approving the Mayor’s appointment Chris Thorn, Kathleen Paul, Patrick Ingram, Francisco Jose Flores Caballero, Jess Marsalla, Ingie Osman, Luca Hale, Dani Schmidt and reappointment of Dave Muhovich and Regina Rippel to the Ramsey County Community Health Services Advisory Committee (CHSAC). - Moved the recorded motion.

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  7. MotionItem 8

    Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Amazed Group LLC (License ID# 20190001176), d/b/a Cups & Cheers, to add a Liquor On Sale 2 AM Closing license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Entertainment (A), and Gambling Location licenses, located at 1624 & 1626 White Bear Avenue N. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  8. MotionItem 9

    Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Leela Nightclub LLC (License ID# 20250000797), d/b/a Leela Thai Restaurant, for Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (A) licenses, located at 945 Rice Street, Suite A. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  9. MotionItem 10

    Authorizing the use of 2024 Cultural STAR dollars for additional library materials. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  10. MotionItem 11

    Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Fire Station #3. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  11. MotionItem 12

    Approving the expansion of billboards eligible for removal as a result of conversion from static to dynamic displays. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  12. MotionItem 13

    Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against 1NE Stop Food Market INC d/b/a 1NE Stop Food Market INC (License ID #20220001938) for the premises located at 604 Western Ave N. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  13. MotionItem 14

    Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against Frontier JK LLC d/b/a BP (License ID #20220001842) for the premises located at 623 Como Ave. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  14. MotionItem 16

    Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Missy Staples Thompson, Leonard Thomas and Veronica Robinette to the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA). - Moved the recorded motion.

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  15. MotionItem 17

    Approving the revision and updates to the City’s Investment Policy Statement. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  16. MotionItem 24

    Amending the Appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter, and Section 409.20 of the Legislative Code to expand the Energy Park Commercial Development District. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  17. MotionItem 27

    Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $2,000,000 for funds contributed from the Port Authority for the Hillcrest Heights project. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  18. MotionItem 33

    Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 17, 2025 at Harriet Island - 49 Harriet Island Rd. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  19. MotionItem 48

    Appeal of Stacy Roxberg, Cottage Investments, to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 1083 SIXTH STREET EAST. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  20. MotionItem 41

    Appeal of Jeff Zajac, Kindred Holdings LLC, to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Summary Abatement Order at 235 CLEVELAND AVENUE SOUTH. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  21. MotionItem 45

    Appeal of Alex Miller, obo Saint Paul Public Schools, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 275 LEXINGTON PARKWAY NORTH (CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL). - Moved the recorded motion.

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  22. MotionItem 53

    Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during March 28, 2025 at 1173 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. J2512TW, Assessment No. 258550) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  23. MotionItem 42

    Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 610 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  24. MotionItem 37

    Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 245 and 247 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  25. MotionItem 51

    Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 400 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  26. MotionItem 40

    Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1822 CHELTON AVENUE. (File No. CG2502A2-1, Assessment No. 250123) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  27. MotionItem 39

    Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 291 BATES AVENUE. (File No. CG2502A2-3, Assessment No. 250125) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  28. MotionItem 19

    Requesting a variance from Minnesota Municipal State Aid Rules for the St. Anthony/Rondo Avenue Mill & Overlay Project from Snelling Avenue to Marion Street. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  29. MotionItem 20

    Approving the expansion of a Liquor Service area into adjoining space approximately 600 square feet in size for a business to the existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), Entertainment (B) and Gambling Location licenses for #1 Gameday LLC d/b/a #1 Gameday (License ID# 20220002125) for the premises located at 191 7th St E. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  30. MotionItem 52

    Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during April 2 to 11, 2025. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  31. Motion

    Approval of the Consent Agenda - Moved the recorded motion.

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Record text

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City Hall and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Council Chambers - 3rd Floor 651-266-8560 City of Saint Paul Meeting Minutes City Council Council President Rebecca Noecker Vice President HwaJeong Kim Councilmember Anika Bowie Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson Councilmember Saura Jost Councilmember Matt Privratsky Councilmember Nelsie Yang 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd FloorWednesday, July 23, 2025 Councilmember Nelsie Yang will be participating remotely. ROLL CALL Meeting started at 3:30 PM Councilmember Nelsie Yang, Councilmember HwaJeong Kim, Councilmember Anika Bowie, Councilmember Saura Jost, Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson and Councilmember Matt Privratsky Present 6 - Councilmember Rebecca NoeckerAbsent 1 - CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Kim stated that Items 15 and 18 would be taken separately. Councilmember Privratsky moved approval. Consent Agenda adopted as amended Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 1 RES 25-858 Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply to the Metropolitan Council for Livable Communities Demonstration Account for LCDA-TOD Transit Oriented Development projects at: 680-694 Minnehaha Avenue E. (West End of Historic Hamm's Brewery redevelopment); 1170 Arcade Street (Face to Face); and 642 Selby Avenue (The Beasley), as well Page 1City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes as projects applying for LCDA-Development program funds for 1570 White Bear Avenue N. (GloryVille), 0 Idaho Avenue (The Heights, parcel B1), and 470 White Bear Avenue (The Aragon). Adopted 2 RES 25-965 Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Metropolitan Council for construction of METRO G Line station infrastructure on Robert Street. Adopted 3 RES 25-1012 Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Animal Services. Adopted 4 RES 25-1041 Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Community Resilience Grant funding for the Jackson Street Project (10% match required). Adopted 5 RES 25-1069 Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during May 28 to June 6, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 19, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 1, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2526R, Assessment No. 258570) Adopted 6 RES 25-1070 Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during June 2 to 6, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 19, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 1, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2513TW, Assessment No. 258571) Adopted 7 RES 25-1083 Approving the Mayor’s appointment Chris Thorn, Kathleen Paul, Patrick Ingram, Francisco Jose Flores Caballero, Jess Marsalla, Ingie Osman, Luca Hale, Dani Schmidt and reappointment of Dave Muhovich and Regina Rippel to the Ramsey County Community Health Services Advisory Committee (CHSAC). Adopted 8 RES 25-1113 Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Amazed Group LLC (License ID# 20190001176), d/b/a Cups & Cheers, to add a Liquor On Sale 2 AM Closing license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Entertainment (A), and Gambling Location licenses, located at 1624 & 1626 White Bear Avenue N. Page 2City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes Adopted 9 RES 25-1120 Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Leela Nightclub LLC (License ID# 20250000797), d/b/a Leela Thai Restaurant, for Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (A) licenses, located at 945 Rice Street, Suite A. Adopted 10 RES 25-1123 Authorizing the use of 2024 Cultural STAR dollars for additional library materials. Adopted 11 RES 25-1134 Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Fire Station #3. Adopted 12 RES 25-1135 Approving the expansion of billboards eligible for removal as a result of conversion from static to dynamic displays. Adopted 13 RES 25-1136 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against 1NE Stop Food Market INC d/b/a 1NE Stop Food Market INC (License ID #20220001938) for the premises located at 604 Western Ave N. Adopted 14 RES 25-1137 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against Frontier JK LLC d/b/a BP (License ID #20220001842) for the premises located at 623 Como Ave. Adopted 16 RES 25-1152 Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Missy Staples Thompson, Leonard Thomas and Veronica Robinette to the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA). Adopted 17 RES 25-1153 Approving the revision and updates to the City’s Investment Policy Statement. Adopted 19 RES 25-1072 Requesting a variance from Minnesota Municipal State Aid Rules for the St. Anthony/Rondo Avenue Mill & Overlay Project from Snelling Avenue to Marion Street. Page 3City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes Adopted 20 RES 25-1154 Approving the expansion of a Liquor Service area into an adjoining space approximately 600 square feet in size for a business holding existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), Entertainment (B) and Gambling Location licenses for #1 Gameday LLC d/b/a #1 Gameday (License ID# 20220002125) for the premises located at 191 7th St E. Adopted FOR DISCUSSION 15 RES 25-1138 Authorizing the City, on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department, to accept a donation in the amount of $32,000 from the Midway Men's Club to support Recreation Services programming. Dan Stahley, Assistant City Attorney, gave a staff report. Councilmember Bowie moved approval. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 18 RES 25-1160 Approving the reappointment of Barton (Butch) Inks as the Chief of the Fire Department. Butch Inks, Fire Chief, gave remarks. Councilmember Privratsky spoke in favor. Councilmember Bowie spoke in favor. Councilmember Jost spoke in favor. Councilmember Yang spoke in favor. Councilmember Johnson spoke in favor. Jaime Tincher, Deputy Mayor, gave remarks. Councilmember Kim spoke in favor and moved approval. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Page 4City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 21 RES 25-1145 Supplementing the general resolution (CF 88-835) relating to Sewer Revenue Bonds and providing for the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2025C (Green Bonds) and taking other required actions. Neal Younghans, Debt Manager in the Office of Financial Services, gave a staff report. Councilmember Johnson moved approval of Version 2. Adopted as amended Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - SUSPENSION ITEMS RES 25-1192 Recognizing the contribution of the Captain Chia Koua Vang and Sai Yang Vang. Councilmember Yang gave remarks and moved approval. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - RES 25-1203 Honoring the Beloved Melvin “Mr. Bubbles” Giles. Councilmember Bowie gave remarks and moved approval. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - SR 25-119 2025 Legislative Session Report. Brynn Hausz, Intergovernmental Relations Director, gave a staff report and answered Page 5City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes councilmember questions. Received and Filed ORDINANCES An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at three separate council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days after publication in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are generally held at the second reading. Final Adoption 22 Ord 25-38 Amending Chapter 375 of the Legislative Code to allow Pedicabs to pull a trailer and remove the hours restrictions (which will support small businesses while promoting an environmentally friendly alternative to transportation) and incorporate Uniform License Procedures as outlined in Legislative Code Chapter 310, and clarify ambiguous language. Councilmember Kim moved approval. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - First Reading 23 Ord 25-43 Establishing the classifications titled Legislative Hearing Officer, Senior Legislative Hearing Officer, and Chief Legislative Hearing Officer in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council and prior to Mayor’s signature). Laid over to August 6, 2025 for Second Reading 24 Ord 25-44 Amending the Appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter, and Section 409.20 of the Legislative Code to expand the Energy Park Commercial Development District. Dan Niziolek, Deputy Director in the Department of Safety and Inspections, gave a staff report. Councilmember Privratsky spoke in support and moved Version 2. Amended and laid over to August 6, 2025 for Second Reading PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify. Page 6City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes 25 Ord 25-41 Amending Chapter 33.04 of the Legislative Code to require that 10% of the estimated plan review fee is to be paid before a review may begin. Councilmember Bowie moved approval. Laid over to August 6, 2025 for Final Adoption Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 26 RES PH 25-133 Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $54,500 to reflect funds received from the Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi (WTA), formerly the Lower Phalen Creek Project (LPCP), for the Wakan Tipi Center. Councilmember Johnson moved approval. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 27 RES PH 25-142 Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $2,000,000 for funds contributed from the Port Authority for the Hillcrest Heights project. Councilmember Privratsky moved approval. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 28 RES PH 25-136 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for multiple capital projects. Councilmember Jost moved approval. Adopted Page 7City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 29 RES PH 25-147 Authorizing the Office of Financial Services to accept a $49,000 grant and authorizing execution of a grant agreement (which includes an indemnification clause) with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Local Climate Action Grant Program for developing a municipal fleet decarbonization plan. Councilmember Johnson moved approval. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 30 RES PH 25-151 Amending the City's Capital Improvement Budget and Operating Budget to reflect the final sale details resulting from the issuance of the G.O. Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A and the G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2025B. Councilmember Bowie moved approval. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 31 RES PH 25-138 Approving the final (combined) plat for 391 McKnight Road South to create three H1 parcels. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025) Patty McDonald, resident, spoke during the public hearing. Councilmember Johnson moved to close the public hearing. Approved 6-0. Johnson asked for clarification. Spencer Miller-Johnson, City Planner, spoke to Johnson's questions. Johnson moved to lay over for two weeks. Laid over to August 6, 2025 Page 8City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 32 RES PH 25-149 Approving the application of One Simple Plan LLC for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 15, and August 16, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol Grounds - 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Councilmember Jost moved approval. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 33 RES PH 25-152 Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 17, 2025 at Harriet Island - 49 Harriet Island Rd. Councilmember Privratsky moved approval. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 34 PH 25-2 Considering the application of Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority, Housing and Redevelopment Authority and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church to rezone property at 694 Minnehaha Avenue E. et al from I2 general industrial to H2 residential, RM2 medium-density multiple-family residential, and T3 traditional neighborhood. Chris Hong, City Planner, gave a staff report and answered councilmember questions. Nicolle Newton, Director of Planning and Economic Development and Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, spoke on behalf of the applicant. 14 people spoke during the public hearing. Councilmember Johnson moved to close the public hearing. Approved 6-0. Page 9City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes Johnson gave remarks and moved intent to grant the application. Councilmember Privratsky spoke in support. Councilmember Yang spoke in support. Motion of intent is the application is granted Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - 35 ABZA 25-5 Considering the appeal of Stronger Sober House to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to establish a 11-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 519 Farrington Street. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025) David Eide, Zoning Inspector, gave a staff report and answered councilmember questions. Tram Struve, appellant, spoke during the public hearing. William Hansen, resident, spoke during the public hearing. Councilmember Bowie moved to close the public hearing. Approved 6-0. Bowie moved to lay over for two weeks. Laid over to August 6, 2025 Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM 36 RLH SAO 25-10 Making finding on the appealed of Michael E. Corcoran to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1478 AMES AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-51. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 23, 2025) Public hearing closed and laid over for two weeks. Michael Corcoran, property owner, appeared in person. Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer: I am asking Council to grant two additional weeks for work to be done. Actually, I just realized the owner is here so I will let him make that ask. The City issued orders on this a year ago. There was an order on the yard being a Page 10City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes mess, and there was also an order on vehicles being improperly parked. There was also an order on the shed. There are other problems related to the roof and the construction of the deck. A building permit was pulled for work, and the last inspection was in November 2024, so no progress since then. On screen are photos from August 20, 2024. Wood, trap, vehicles, and other things are all pictured. My recommendation to Council in August of last year, which was adopted, was that 1/3 of the work needed to be completed by November 1, 2024. The deadline for the next 1/3 was April 1, 2025. The final deadline was July 1, 2025, giving a total of 11 months. The first two deadlines were met, according to the inspector. This past Monday, though, on screen you can still see pallets, scrap wood, scrap metal, and vehicles improperly being there. The deadline addressing the vehicles was today, though you can extend it. The vehicles are almost all on unapproved surfaces. Some appear inoperable or are lacking tabs. The photos from Monday show that the last 1/3 is not taken care of, and I am asking that the City be allowed to execute a cleanup of the property. Michael Corcoran: I didn't realize Moermond was going to give me two more weeks. I really did have a mess. I wanted to thank her and Lisa (Martin) for their good work. I ended up with a lot of building materials trying to learn how to do things myself. I'm peeling away at it and can't believe what I had, but it's hard. Councilmember Kim: It sounds like you're amenable to Moermond's recommendation. Councilmember Yang moved to close the public hearing. Approved 6-0. Yang: I support Yang's recommendation of laying this over for two weeks. Public hearing closed and laid over to August 6, 2025 Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired. Approval of the Consent Agenda Councilmember Privratsky moved approval. A motion was made by Councilmember Privratsky to Approve the Consent Agenda The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: Councilmember Yang, Councilmember Kim, Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Privratsky 6 - Nay: 0 Absent: Councilmember Noecker1 - Page 11City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes 37 RLH TA 25-284 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 245 and 247 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555) Adopted 38 RLH TA 25-294 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 427 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555) (Legislative Hearing July 22, 2025) Amended and public hearing continued to August 6, 2025 39 RLH TA 25-288 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 291 BATES AVENUE. (File No. CG2502A2-3, Assessment No. 250125) Adopted 40 RLH TA 25-287 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1822 CHELTON AVENUE. (File No. CG2502A2-1, Assessment No. 250123) Adopted 41 RLH VBR 25-28 Appeal of Jeff Zajac, Kindred Holdings LLC, to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Summary Abatement Order at 235 CLEVELAND AVENUE SOUTH. Adopted 42 RLH TA 25-278 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 610 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555) Adopted 43 RLH TA 25-283 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 821 and 823 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555) (Reduce and to continue public hearing to October 1, 2025) Amended and public hearing continued to October 1, 2025 44 RLH TA 25-253 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1814 JAMES AVENUE. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) (Public hearing continued to July 23, 2025) Public hearing continued to January 7, 2026 45 RLH FCO 25-41 Appeal of Alex Miller, obo Saint Paul Public Schools, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 275 LEXINGTON PARKWAY NORTH (CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL). Adopted 46 RLH RR 25-20 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 674 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 24-34. Adopted as amended (granted 180 days) Page 12City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes 47 RLH TA 25-310 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1323 PAYNE AVENUE. (File No. CRT2509, Assessment No. 258208) Adopted as amended (assessment deleted) 48 RLH VBR 25-27 Appeal of Stacy Roxberg, Cottage Investments, to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 1083 SIXTH STREET EAST. Adopted 49 RLH VBR 25-20 Appeal of Andy Dawkins and Richard Bowen to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 767 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. Adopted as amended 50 RLH TA 25-282 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1240 VIRGINIA STREET. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555) (Reduce and to continue public hearing to October 8, 2025) Amended and public hearing continued to October 8, 2025 51 RLH TA 25-285 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 400 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555) Adopted 52 RLH AR 25-59 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during April 2 to 11, 2025. (File No. J2522R, Assessment No. 258555) Adopted 53 RLH AR 25-60 Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during March 28, 2025 at 1173 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. J2512TW, Assessment No. 258550) Adopted ADJOURNMENT Meeting ended at 6:19 PM Page 13City of Saint Paul

July 23, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes City Council meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: The public may comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: Written public comment on public hearing items can be submitted to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us, CouncilHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at 651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers, and by telephone by registering to speak by noon on the day before the meeting. The registration link is located on the City Council website at www.stpaul.gov/council or https://forms.office.com/g/TD3xN7WHy5. Council Meeting Information The City Council is paperless which saves the environment and reduces expenses. The agendas and Council files are all available on the Web (see below). Council members use mobile devices to review the files during the meeting. Using a mobile device greatly reduces costs since most agendas, including the documents attached to files, are over 1000 pages when printed. Web Meetings are available on the Council's website. Email notification and web feeds (RSS) of newly released minutes, agendas, and meetings are available by subscription. Visit www.stpaul.gov/council for meeting videos and updated copies of the agendas, minutes, and supporting documents. Cable Meetings are live on St Paul Channel 18 and replayed at various times. Check your local listings. Page 14City of Saint Paul

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  • Agenda item 1Land useapproved - Adopted

    Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply to the Metropolitan Council for Livable Communities Demonstration Account for LCDA-TOD Transit Oriented Development projects at: 680-694 Minnehaha Avenue E. (West End of Historic Hamm's Brewery redevelopment); 1170 Arcade Street (Face to Face); and 642 Selby Avenue (The Beasley), as well as projects applying for LCDA-Development program funds for 1570 White Bear Avenue N. (GloryVille), 0 Idaho Avenue (The Heights, parcel B1), and 470 White Bear Avenue (The Aragon).

  • Agenda item 2Contractsapproved - Adopted

    Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Metropolitan Council for construction of METRO G Line station infrastructure on Robert Street.

  • Agenda item 3Land useapproved - Adopted

    Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Animal Services.

    $72,000

  • Agenda item 4Budget and financeapproved - Adopted

    Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Community Resilience Grant funding for the Jackson Street Project (10% match required).

  • Agenda item 5Other meeting itemsapproved - Adopted

    Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during May 28 to June 6, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 19, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 1, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2526R, Assessment No. 258570)

  • Agenda item 6Other meeting itemsapproved - Adopted

    Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during June 2 to 6, 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 19, 2025 and City Council public hearing for October 1, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2513TW, Assessment No. 258571)

  • Agenda item 7Other meeting itemsapproved - Adopted

    Approving the Mayor’s appointment Chris Thorn, Kathleen Paul, Patrick Ingram, Francisco Jose Flores Caballero, Jess Marsalla, Ingie Osman, Luca Hale, Dani Schmidt and reappointment of Dave Muhovich and Regina Rippel to the Ramsey County Community Health Services Advisory Committee (CHSAC).

  • Agenda item 8Other meeting itemsapproved - Adopted

    Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Amazed Group LLC (License ID# 20190001176), d/b/a Cups & Cheers, to add a Liquor On Sale 2 AM Closing license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Entertainment (A), and Gambling Location licenses, located at 1624 & 1626 White Bear Avenue N.

  • Agenda item 9Other meeting itemsapproved - Adopted

    Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Leela Nightclub LLC (License ID# 20250000797), d/b/a Leela Thai Restaurant, for Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (A) licenses, located at 945 Rice Street, Suite A.

  • Agenda item 10Other meeting itemsapproved - Adopted

    Authorizing the use of 2024 Cultural STAR dollars for additional library materials.

  • Agenda item 11Land useapproved - Adopted

    Authorizing the acceptance of $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Fire Station #3.

    $72,000

  • Agenda item 12Other meeting itemsapproved - Adopted

    Approving the expansion of billboards eligible for removal as a result of conversion from static to dynamic displays.

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