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| 28 | 9 | 2026-08-03 | St. Paul council denies two supportive housing variances; approves shelter agreement and Xcel franchise amendments | <p>The St. Paul City Council voted 7-0 on July 22 to signal intent to deny variance appeals for supportive housing facilities at 418 Sherburne Avenue (24 residents) and 519 Farrington Street (11 residents). The council also approved several infrastructure and licensing items at the same meeting.</p> <h2>City Council — July 22</h2> <p>The council's intent-to-deny votes on both housing variances were unanimous (7-0). Also approved 7-0 were amendments to the Xcel Energy electric and gas franchise, a Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for emergency shelter facilities, a lease renewal with Metropolitan State University for Dayton's Bluff Library, and funding transfers for the Wabasha Bridge and University Avenue projects.</p> <p>The council approved an auto repair license for Discount Tire at 1350 University Ave W and a liquor license ownership change for The Victorian at 859 Thomas Ave.</p> <p>Later that day, the council held a special meeting for a public hearing on the Mayor's Encampment Plan (PH 26-14). The item was received and filed.</p> <h2>Legislative Hearings — July 28</h2> <p>The committee issued recommendations on several property-related appeals. It recommended approval of a special tax assessment for 565 Aldine Street and deletion of a special tax assessment for 2012 Como Avenue. Compliance extensions were recommended for 1312 Scheffer Avenue (to August 14, 2026) and 1597 Charles Avenue (to August 14 and September 4, 2026). An appeal for 2098 Pinehurst Avenue was withdrawn. The committee recommended granting an appeal of a Fire Inspection Notice of Condemnation for 1875 Nebraska Avenue East. Two items — appeals for 1518 Selby Avenue and 1875 Nebraska Avenue East (Justin Rasmussen) — were laid over to August 4, 2026.</p> <h2>Licensing Hearings — July 23</h2> <p>The board received and filed license applications for Raider Liquor LLC, doing business as Dabbler Depot, and Hoodie's Coffee Den LLC, doing business as Catzen Coffee. No other substantive actions were taken.</p> <h2>Committees and HRA — agendas only (minutes not yet published)</h2> <p>Several bodies met during the week with agendas posted but minutes not yet available:</p> <ul> <li>**Audit Committee (July 21):** Discussed audit topic recommendations (SR 26-146) and received a community engagement update from Community Advisor Noah McVay (SR 26-147).</li> <li>**Legislative Hearings (July 21):** Scheduled to ratify a special tax assessment for emergency sewer repair at 777 Ohio Street (Assessment No. 268503) and hear multiple abatement and fire certificate appeals.</li> <li>**Public Safety Committee (July 22):** Discussed the Mayor's Encampment Release Plan (SR 26-145).</li> <li>**Budget Committee (July 22):** Reviewed updates on street light repairs (SR 26-148) and road mill and overlay projects (SR 26-149). No votes or funding decisions were listed.</li> <li>**HRA (July 22):** Discussed a CDBG loan amendment for TWV Limited Partnership (RES 26-1173), Business Assistance Fund guideline updates (RES 26-1174), a three-year license agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for 43 East Water Street (RES 26-1175), a redevelopment project at 47 Douglas Street (SR 26-143), and a second quarter budget-to-actual report (SR 26-144).</li> <li>**Licensing Hearing (July 30):** Considered the license application for Asian Flame LLC (License ID# DSIBLLIQ-000682-2026), owned by May Vang. Three objections were listed as attachments.</li> </ul> <h2>Coming up</h2> <ul> <li>**Aug. 4 — City Council (special):** Continued public hearing on the Mayor's Encampment Plan (PH 26-14). Residents may provide live testimony or submit written comments.</li> <li>**Aug. 4 — Legislative Hearings:** Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 1654 Bush Avenue and 777 Ohio Street; tree removal assessments from May 2026; appeals of condemnation and vacate orders at 1083 Bradley Street, 1103 Chatsworth Street North, and 1875 Nebraska Avenue East.</li> <li>**Aug. 5 — Library Board:** Resolution 26-178 would amend the library agency's financing and spending plan by $920,000.00 for a Mellon Foundation grant. Also on the agenda: newcomer services (SR 26-154) and the Strengthening Libraries as Spaces of Belonging Project (SR 26-156).</li> <li>**Aug. 5 — HRA:** Resolution 26-1263 on additional funding for the rehabilitation project at 47 Douglas Street.</li> <li>**Aug. 5 — City Council:** Vote on placing a Tenant Right to Repair ballot question on the November 3, 2026 ballot (RES 26-1253); proposal to eliminate the provisional 90-day minimum wage for workers ages 14–17 (Ord 26-31); acceptance of a $1,250,000 federal grant for Fire Department Burn Building Restoration (RES 26-1180); collective bargaining agreement for Fire Fighters Local 21, 2026–2028 (RES 26-1177); and allocation of $200,000 from the Downtown Vitality Fund and $880,000 from the Supportive Housing Fund for emergency shelter operations (AO 26-50).</li> <li>**Aug. 5 — Budget Committee:** Updates on the Evie Carshare program and District Councils. No formal decisions listed.</li> <li>**Aug. 6 — Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings:** Appeal by Corey Johnson regarding a rent increase at 200 Winthrop St. S., Apt. 216.</li> </ul> | The St. Paul City Council voted 7-0 on July 22 to signal intent to deny variance appeals for supportive housing facilities at 418 Sherburne Avenue (24 residents) and 519 Farrington Street (11 residents). The council also approved several infrastructure and licensing items at the same meeting. ## City Council — July 22 The council's intent-to-deny votes on both housing variances were unanimous (7-0). Also approved 7-0 were amendments to the Xcel Energy electric and gas franchise, a Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for emergency shelter facilities, a lease renewal with Metropolitan State University for Dayton's Bluff Library, and funding transfers for the Wabasha Bridge and University Avenue projects. The council approved an auto repair license for Discount Tire at 1350 University Ave W and a liquor license ownership change for The Victorian at 859 Thomas Ave. Later that day, the council held a special meeting for a public hearing on the Mayor's Encampment Plan (PH 26-14). The item was received and filed. ## Legislative Hearings — July 28 The committee issued recommendations on several property-related appeals. It recommended approval of a special tax assessment for 565 Aldine Street and deletion of a special tax assessment for 2012 Como Avenue. Compliance extensions were recommended for 1312 Scheffer Avenue (to August 14, 2026) and 1597 Charles Avenue (to August 14 and September 4, 2026). An appeal for 2098 Pinehurst Avenue was withdrawn. The committee recommended granting an appeal of a Fire Inspection Notice of Condemnation for 1875 Nebraska Avenue East. Two items — appeals for 1518 Selby Avenue and 1875 Nebraska Avenue East (Justin Rasmussen) — were laid over to August 4, 2026. ## Licensing Hearings — July 23 The board received and filed license applications for Raider Liquor LLC, doing business as Dabbler Depot, and Hoodie's Coffee Den LLC, doing business as Catzen Coffee. No other substantive actions were taken. ## Committees and HRA — agendas only (minutes not yet published) Several bodies met during the week with agendas posted but minutes not yet available: - **Audit Committee (July 21):** Discussed audit topic recommendations (SR 26-146) and received a community engagement update from Community Advisor Noah McVay (SR 26-147). - **Legislative Hearings (July 21):** Scheduled to ratify a special tax assessment for emergency sewer repair at 777 Ohio Street (Assessment No. 268503) and hear multiple abatement and fire certificate appeals. - **Public Safety Committee (July 22):** Discussed the Mayor's Encampment Release Plan (SR 26-145). - **Budget Committee (July 22):** Reviewed updates on street light repairs (SR 26-148) and road mill and overlay projects (SR 26-149). No votes or funding decisions were listed. - **HRA (July 22):** Discussed a CDBG loan amendment for TWV Limited Partnership (RES 26-1173), Business Assistance Fund guideline updates (RES 26-1174), a three-year license agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for 43 East Water Street (RES 26-1175), a redevelopment project at 47 Douglas Street (SR 26-143), and a second quarter budget-to-actual report (SR 26-144). - **Licensing Hearing (July 30):** Considered the license application for Asian Flame LLC (License ID# DSIBLLIQ-000682-2026), owned by May Vang. Three objections were listed as attachments. ## Coming up - **Aug. 4 — City Council (special):** Continued public hearing on the Mayor's Encampment Plan (PH 26-14). Residents may provide live testimony or submit written comments. - **Aug. 4 — Legislative Hearings:** Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 1654 Bush Avenue and 777 Ohio Street; tree removal assessments from May 2026; appeals of condemnation and vacate orders at 1083 Bradley Street, 1103 Chatsworth Street North, and 1875 Nebraska Avenue East. - **Aug. 5 — Library Board:** Resolution 26-178 would amend the library agency's financing and spending plan by $920,000.00 for a Mellon Foundation grant. Also on the agenda: newcomer services (SR 26-154) and the Strengthening Libraries as Spaces of Belonging Project (SR 26-156). - **Aug. 5 — HRA:** Resolution 26-1263 on additional funding for the rehabilitation project at 47 Douglas Street. - **Aug. 5 — City Council:** Vote on placing a Tenant Right to Repair ballot question on the November 3, 2026 ballot (RES 26-1253); proposal to eliminate the provisional 90-day minimum wage for workers ages 14–17 (Ord 26-31); acceptance of a $1,250,000 federal grant for Fire Department Burn Building Restoration (RES 26-1180); collective bargaining agreement for Fire Fighters Local 21, 2026–2028 (RES 26-1177); and allocation of $200,000 from the Downtown Vitality Fund and $880,000 from the Supportive Housing Fund for emergency shelter operations (AO 26-50). - **Aug. 5 — Budget Committee:** Updates on the Evie Carshare program and District Councils. No formal decisions listed. - **Aug. 6 — Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings:** Appeal by Corey Johnson regarding a rent increase at 200 Winthrop St. S., Apt. 216. | 2026-08-03 12:05:02 |