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City council · Saint Paul, MN · 2026-10-21
Saint Paul City Council
UPCOMING: Saint Paul City Council is scheduled to meet on 2026-10-21 with 42 items on the posted agenda. About $11,003,458 in public funds is named in the agenda text. Items are listed for individual consideration. Votes have not happened yet — this is your window to comment. Pulled automatically from the agency's official calendar.
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Agenda items
42
Scheduled for consideration · no vote yet
Amounts referenced
$11,003,458
From agenda text; not an approved total
Transparency
91/100
Public access to material terms
Agenda items
Scheduled for consideration
Item 1 — COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
AO 26-67 — Authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to shift budget between expenditure codes within the City Attorney General Fund AU.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
AO 26-68 — Establishing two (2) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolution #- RES 26-1668 and RES 26-1662
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
AO 26-71 — Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate Public Safety fund and Non-Fatal Shooting Unit activity budget to more accurately reflect activity.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
AO 26-72 — Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate Police Special budget to more accurately reflect activity.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 6 — 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.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1441 — Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Asian Flame LLC (License ID# DSIBLLIQ-000682-2026), d/b/a Asian Flame, for a Liquor On Sale and Liquor On Sale - Sunday Licenses, located at 285 George Street West.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1694 — Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of technical rescue equipment valued at $3,458 from Scott Backes.
In plain English
The board is being asked to authorize about $3,458 tied to this item.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Taxpayer dollars at stake. Request the staff report and bids before the vote, or submit public comment.
RES 26-1699 — Approving a new location application for Liquor On Sale and Liquor On Sale - Sunday licenses for an establishment with existing Wine On Sale, Malt On Sale (Strong), and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ- 002422-2026) held by MidCity Kitchen LLC d/b/a Khue’s Kitchen f
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1727 — Approving a partial waiver of the Sustainable Building Ordinance for the 80 Cottage Avenue SKD Auto development.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1731 — Authorizing the Department of Public Works to submit project applications for the 2028-2029 Ramsey County Locally Led Project Solicitation Program and to authorize the commitment of local funding match consistent with the Ramsey County cost participation policy.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1742 — Amending RES 25-192, as amended by RES 26-1314, to modify the required submission date of a memorandum by the Public Administrative Citations Implementation Working Group.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1747 — Authorizing approval of settlement and payment in full and final settlement of the lawsuit, Historic Summit Avenue, d/b/a Save Our Street (“SOS”) v. City of St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County District Court, Court File Number 62-CV-25-9036.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1756 — Supplementing the General Resolution (23-289) relating to Water Revenue Bonds; accepting the offer of the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to purchase a Water Revenue Note in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to exceed $10,000,000; providing for the issuance of a Water Revenue Note, Series 2026
In plain English
The board is being asked to authorize about $10,000,000 tied to this item.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Taxpayer dollars at stake. Request the staff report and bids before the vote, or submit public comment.
RES 26-1757 — Authorizing issuance of and awarding the sale of two Taxable Grant Anticipation Notes for Lead Pipe Replacement in the City.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1773 — Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during November 2025 to December 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for December 8, 2026 and City Council public hearing for February 10, 2027 to consider and levy the assessments against individ
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1762 — Approving the appointment of Luke Mielke as the Legislative Aide in Ward 5.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1769 — Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Bear Bluff LLC (License ID# DSIBLLIQ-000702-2026), d/b/a Yoerg Brewing Company, for a Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) License, located at 378 Maria Ave.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1765 — Supporting a Coordinated Response to Unsheltered Homelessness.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1771 — Approving The Use Of Grant Funds Through The Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program For West 7th Ford Road Federation, Inc. For The W. 7th Arts District Color The Corridor Project
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Min 26-32 — Approving the minutes of Saint Paul City Council meetings.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1678 — Establishing the rate of pay for the classifications of Training and Development Specialist and Training and Development Coordinator in EG 06, PEA.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1688 — Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the United Association of Steamfitters Pipefitters Local 455, for the purpose of establishing mandatory contributions for the utilization of the Minnesota Paid Leave program.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1689 — Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Professional Employees Association, Inc. to provide an increase to the uniform reimbursement for the Fire Protection Engineer in the Department of Safety and Inspections.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1690 — Approving the Memorandums of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association for the purpose of providing On-Call pay in the Saint Paul Regional Water Services Distribution and Production divisions.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 26 — 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.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Ord 26-49 — Amending the appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to section 17.07.1 of the Charter and section 409.16 of the Legislative Code to create a Commercial Development District, divided into four (4) quadrants, in and around the University and Snelling intersection that allows for seve
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Ord 26-51 — Amending Chapter 82 of the Administrative Code to allow federal residential prevailing wage rates for carpenters working on certain City-financed wood frame construction projects.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 29 — PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES PH 26-258 — Accepting a donation of $50,000, amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation, in the amount of $50,000, and to approve an MOU, to reflect a donation from FCC Environmental Services for the Dousman Park project.
In plain English
The board is being asked to authorize about $50,000 tied to this item.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Taxpayer dollars at stake. Request the staff report and bids before the vote, or submit public comment.
RES PH 26-280 — Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget to add federal and state grant funding to the Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Project.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES PH 26-282 — Accepting Federal Recreational Trail Grant Program funds through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, entering into a grant agreement detailing conditions of the grant and amending the finance and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $200,000 to reflect
In plain English
The board is being asked to authorize about $200,000 tied to this item.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Taxpayer dollars at stake. Request the staff report and bids before the vote, or submit public comment.
RES PH 26-283 — Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to amend the financing and spending plan, in the amount of $250,000, to accept Local Trail Connections grant program funds from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), for improving trail connections into and within the parkland at Sack
In plain English
The board is being asked to authorize about $250,000 tied to this item.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Taxpayer dollars at stake. Request the staff report and bids before the vote, or submit public comment.
RES PH 26-285 — Approving the application of MN Run Series and Podium Sports Marketing for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for Turkey Trot Saint Paul event on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Shepard Road between Washington Street and Sherman Street.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES PH 26-286 — Authorizing the Department of Public Works to spend funds from a grant awarded by the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District for the enhanced street sweeping stewardship grant to perform additional street sweeping within the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District boundaries.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES PH 26-288 — Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation, in the amount of $500,000, to reflect funds awarded from the Department of Employment and Economic Development for the Merriam Park Skatepark project, and authorizing the City to enter into a grant agreement (which i
In plain English
The board is being asked to authorize about $500,000 tied to this item.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Taxpayer dollars at stake. Request the staff report and bids before the vote, or submit public comment.
Item 37 — 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.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RLH VO 26-31 — Appeal of Brent Rekstad to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 1083 BRADLEY STREET.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RLH VO 26-45 — Amending Council File RLH VO 26-27, adopted July 8, 2026, to grant Paris Getty additional extension to a Condemnation a Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate and a Summary Abatement Order for property at 855 THIRD STREET EAST.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RLH VBR 26-20 — Appeal of Sab Chu-Yang-Heu to a Vacant Building Requirement plus Notice of Condemnation and Order to Remain Vacant at 242 CHARLES AVENUE.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 41 — City Council meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also comment on public hearing items in writing. 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
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
RES 26-1770 — Declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.