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Council approves housing, utility, and grant actions

Saint PaulJul 15, 20263 min read

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Saint Paul City Council approved a range of actions, including $41,961 in CDBG funding for 1133 Rice Street, a solar interconnection agreement for Frogtown Community Center, and multiple assessments and grant applications. The council also adopted labor agreements and a final ordinance preserving trees in city-sponsored construction projects.

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The council moved forward with funding for 1133 Rice Street and approved a solar-related agreement for Frogtown Community Center. It also adopted several measures tied to garbage bill and property assessments, emergency boarding costs, and tree service and demolition assessments. In addition, the council approved labor agreements, grant applications, and a new city rule to add tree preservation requirements for city-sponsored construction projects.

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Received and filed AO 26-43 amending CDBG project budgets to allocate $41,961 for 1133 Rice Street (Kwe Ka Baung Grocery LLC).
Adopted RES 26-990 on securing and/or emergency boarding service costs and set related hearing dates.
Adopted RES 26-1024 authorizing an interconnection agreement with Xcel Energy for solar at Frogtown Community Center.
Adopted RES 26-1029 through RES 26-1033 on delinquent garbage bill collection costs and set hearing dates.
Adopted RES 26-1034 on delinquent garbage bill collection costs for another assessment roll.
Adopted RES 26-1047 authorizing a $69,300 grant application for solar installation at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility.
Adopted RES 26-1087 and RES 26-1090 authorizing emergency management grant applications.
Adopted RES 26-1089 directing revocation of the off-sale liquor license held by Phann Liquor Inc d/b/a Capital Wine & Spirit at 531 Rice Street.
Adopted RES 26-1101, RES 26-1102, RES 26-1103, and RES 26-1104 on mayoral appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions.
Adopted RES 26-1119 and RES 26-1122 on Neighborhood STAR grant uses for business improvements.
Adopted RES 26-1147 approving reimbursement funds for the Ward 6 Budget Event.
Adopted RES 26-998 and RES 26-1051 approving collective bargaining agreements.
Adopted RES 26-1150 recognizing the historic legacy, cultural preservation, and community contributions of the Rondo Days Drill Teams and Dance Groups.
Adopted Ord 25-4 adding tree preservation rules for city-sponsored construction projects.
Laid over Ord 26-35 on golf courses and Ord 26-36 on mixed municipal solid waste contracts for second reading.
Laid over Ord 26-32 and Ord 26-33 on Xcel Energy electric and gas franchise changes for final adoption.
Adopted RES PH 26-153 for a sound level variance for the Irish Fair of MN event at Harriet Island Regional Park.
Granted a nuisance abatement appeal for 399 Blair Avenue with a deadline of January 12, 2027 to remove building materials or close the building permit.
Adopted findings on the nuisance abatement appeal for 1473 Fairmount Avenue.
Continued the hearing on 594-596 Reaney Avenue for possible rehabilitation, razing, or removal to August 5, 2026.
Adopted assessments for a diseased or dangerous tree removal service and a demolition of a vacant, nuisance, or hazardous structure.

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Jul 15, 2026, 8:30 PMCouncil Chambers - 3rd Floorcompleted

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ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
Amending CDBG Project Budgets: To allocate $41,961 of funding for 1133 Rice Street (Kwe Ka Baung Grocery LLC).
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.
Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during May 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 11, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2613B, Assessment No. 268119)
Authorizing the City to enter into an Interconnection Agreement with Xcel Energy, which includes an indemnification clause, for solar at Frogtown Community Center.
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG26Q1B1, Assessment No. 260151)
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG26Q1B2, Assessment No. 260152)
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG26Q1B3, Assessment No. 260153)
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG26Q1B4, Assessment No. 260154)
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG26Q1B5, Assessment No. 260155)
Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2026, and setting date of legislative hearing for August 13, 2026 and City Council public hearing for September 16, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. YW26Q1B1, Assessment No. 260501)
Authorizing Public Works to apply for $69,300 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for solar installation at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility.
Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to apply for the annual Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program from the Department of Homeland Security to enhance preparedness and capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism.
Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Off Sale Liquor license (License ID #372977) held by Phann Liquor Inc d/b/a Capital Wine & Spirit for the premises located at 531 Rice Street.
Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to apply for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through its Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Hally Turner and Ianni Houmas to a three-year term on the Transportation Committee of the Planning Committee.
Approving the Mayor’s reappointments of James Thayer and Eva Wailes to the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission.
Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Nieeta Presley, Brian Martinson, Simon Taghioff, Kristine Grill, Richard Holst, Jacob B. Reilly, Seanne M. Thomas, and Elizabeth Starling to the Planning Commission.
Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Marc Manderscheid to a three-year term on the Heritage Preservation Commission.
Approving the use of Neighborhood STAR grant funds for a change in scope of work for RealBigHuge Brewing Company LLC.
Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR year-round program for Rascher and Co. LLC for 712 Smith Ave building facade restoration.
Approving the reimbursement funds for the Ward 6 Budget Event.
Recognizing the Historic Legacy, Cultural Preservation, and Community Contributions of the Rondo Days Drill Teams and Dance Groups.
Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) and Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Supervisors' Organization.
Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Professional Employees Association, Inc.
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 Title IV of the Saint Paul Administrative Code to add Chapter 92, titled Tree Preservation for City Sponsored Construction Projects.
First Reading
Amending Chapter 65 of the Legislative Code pertaining to golf courses.
Adding Chapter 86.13 to the Administrative Code to require City Council approval of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste contracts.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
Amending Appendix C of the Legislative Code relating to Northern States Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Electric Franchise.
Amending Appendix B of the Legislative Code relating to Northern States Power, D/B/A Xcel Energy, Gas Franchise.
Approving the application of Irish Fair of MN for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for a Twin Cities Irish Fest event on August 7, 8, and 9, 2026, at 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Regional 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.
Second Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 399 BLAIR AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-16.
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 720 COTTAGE AVENUE EAST. (File No. 2604T, Assessment No. 269003)
Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1473 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 25-66.
Appeal of Tenant, Michael Smith to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1517 PORTLAND AVENUE APT D.
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 594-596 REANEY AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the July 15, 2026, City Council Public Hearing. (Continued Public Hearing to August 5, 2026)
Ratifying the assessment for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) service during February 2026. (File No. 2604T, Assessment No. 269003)
Ratifying the assessment for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of March 2026. (File No. J2606C, Assessment No. 262005)
ADJOURNMENT
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FOR DISCUSSION
Approval of the Consent Agenda
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
Approval of the Consent Agenda

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