ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
Amending ONS project budget: Funding for a Fellowship from Harvard University approved by the City Council via RES PH 24-141.
Establishing two (2) new projects through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolutions 25-1894 and 25-1905, and returning the balance of one (1) project to the Year-Round STAR Program.
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.
Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to expend an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the purpose of providing refreshments, marketing materials, recognition items, and other incentives for various activities, programs, volunteers, and events throughout 2026.
Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree at 837 PEDERSEN STREET, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 3, 2026 and City Council public hearing for March 18, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2602T, Assessment No. 269001)
Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) during July - October 2025, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 3, 2026 and City Council public hearing for March 18, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2601T, Assessment No. 269000)
Approving an Auto Repair Garage and Auto Body Repair/Painting Shop new location license for Eagle Auto Body LLC d/b/a Eagle Auto Body LLC (License ID # 20250001040) for the premises located at 440 Minnehaha Ave W.
Renaming Webster Park to Barack and Michelle Obama Park.
Authorizing stipends for Audit Committee Community Advisors to engage with District Councils and community organizations to strengthen relationships at the community level and to solicit performance audit topic ideas.
Amending the 2026 City Council meeting schedule to cancel a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 8.
Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of one sauna valued at $6,500 from the Saint Paul Fire Foundation.
Approving and authorizing an agreement between the Metropolitan Council and the City to clarify redeployment of Livable Communities Act program funds, citywide.
Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of 15 LUCAS devices valued at $303,538.80 from Dr. Demetris Yannopoulos, MD and the ECMO Team with the University of Minnesota.
Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027) between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 9.
Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for 2026 January Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 417.
Authorizing the City to enter into a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for sidewalk construction on Marshall and Cleveland Avenues.
Approving the City’s cost of providing Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on Private Properties and setting date of City Council public hearing for February 4, 2026, to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2502LDSRP, Assessment No. 254001)
Approving the City’s cost of providing Repair of Sanitary Sewer Service Line on Private Properties and setting date of City Council public hearing for February 4, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. SWRP2503, Assessment No. 253002)
Designating the City's official newspaper for 2026.
Updating the Transportation Committee in accordance with Planning Commission organizational changes and established practice.
Amending Chapter A-11 of the Appendices to the Administrative Code to update the Early Notification System Policy and Procedures regarding Subdivisions.
Authorizing the Department of Public Works-Sewer Utility to enter into a Cooperative Maintenance Agreement with the Capitol Region Watershed District for maintenance of the City-owned Arlington Business Park, Arlington-Arkwright, Atwater-Western, and Beacon Bluff Ponds.
Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the 10-day license suspension adverse action against DDDSALYA LLC d/b/a East Market Grocery & Tobacco, (License ID # 20220001990) for the premises located at 913 Payne Avenue.
Authorizing the third renewal of a license between the City and Twin City Refuse & Recycling Station, Inc. for the use of City park property and City levee property for a refuse and recycling business.
Celebrating St. Paul Family Medical Center’s 25+ Years of Service and Milestones in the East Side Saint Paul Community & Declaring Saturday, January 10, 2026 as Dr. Phua Xiong Day in the City of Saint Paul.
FOR DISCUSSION
Approving the appointment of the City Attorney. (to be amended)
Approving the Mayor's appointments of Senior Assistant Mayor - Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Assistant Mayors - Assistant to the Mayor VI, and Executive Director of Public Affairs & Communications - Assistant to the Mayor VI, effective January 2, 2026. (to be amended)
Approving the Mayor's appointments to serve as Acting Mayor in the absence of Mayor Kaohly Her. (to be amended)
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
Amending Chapter 107 of the Administrative Code pertaining to improvements to the Planning Commission process.
First Reading
Modifying and establishing certain City Council staff positions in Chapter 16 of the Administrative Code.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
Public hearing on grievances about federal immigration operations.
Approving the petition of the Department of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City, to vacate public right-of-way in and around Merriam Park.
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.
Appeal of Deborah Ruberto to a Summary Abatement Order and Vehicle Abatement Order at 235 BATES AVENUE.
Appeal of Emmett J. Owens, Jr. to a Summary Abatement Order and Vehicle Abatement Order at 239 BATES AVENUE.
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 862 CLEAR AVENUE. (File No. J2601TW1, Assessment No. 268703) (Amend to delete)
Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 927 DESOTO STREET in Council File RLH CO 25-15.
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 913 EARL STREET. (File No. J2601TW2, Assessment No. 268704) (Amend to delete)
Appeal of Aychoeun Tea to a Fire Inspection Report at 318 EDMUND AVENUE.
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1762 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. VB2510A, Assessment No. 258833)
Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2016 FREMONT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-55.
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 692 HAMLINE AVENUE NORTH AKA 1339 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. VB2512B, Assessment No. 258835) (Amend and public hearing continued to March 4, 2026)
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1814 JAMES AVENUE. (File No. J2521R, Assessment No. 258549) (Public hearing continued to January 7, 2026)
Appeal of Eng Tat Ng to a Registered Vacant Building placard plus Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate at 1032 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (January 6, 2026 Legislative Hearing)
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 810 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the January 7, 2026, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove by March 1, 2026)
Appeal of Rashad Turner to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 805 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST.
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1624 SEVENTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2518R, Assessment No. 258534)
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 554 STRYKER AVENUE. (File No. VB2512C, Assessment No. 258836)
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1240 VIRGINIA STREET. (File No. J2522R2, Assessment No. 258580)
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 101 WINNIPEG AVENUE. (File No. J2513TW2, Assessment No. 258595)
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 933 WOODBRIDGE STREET. (File No. J2601R4, Assessment No. 268605) (Amend to delete)
Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during June 11 to July 11, 2025. (File No. J2601R, Assessment No. 268601)
Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during June 12 to 24, 2025. (File No. J2601TW, Assessment No. 268701)
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
ROLL CALL
Approval of the Consent Agenda
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM