Saint Paul City Council

Saint Paul property owners fight street reconstruction assessments

Ratified the Wheelock/Grotto Phase I assessment on October 7 and held the second ratification hearing October 14

Saint Paul's City Council ratified the first of four contested street assessments on October 7, approving charges for the Wheelock/Grotto Phase I reconstruction. The mayor's office signed the resolution October 12. The other three projects went to a second hearing on October 14.

Updated Oct 22

Saint Paul council gives 799 University Avenue West owner 90 days to rehabilitate fire-damaged building

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Adopted the order as amended on October 7, 2026, granting the owner 90 days

The fire-damaged former Ngon Bistro building at 799 University Avenue West will be rehabilitated, not torn down. The owner is working with contractor Exterior Plus on roof work and other repairs, subject to city plan review and permitting.

Updated Oct 18

Saint Paul residents appeal tall-grass citations for native pollinator gardens

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Hearing appeals and setting compliance deadlines

Three Saint Paul homeowners are still contesting city orders to cut their native plantings, and a fourth resident's $3,000 bee lawn was mowed by a city contractor even after he won his appeal. Council members agreed in August the mowing was a mistake and called for changes to the enforcement process.

Updated Oct 8

St. Paul nuisance abatement appeal narrows to one vehicle at Wyoming Street property

Rule Changes

As of August 2026: Holds hearings on abatement appeals, authorizes cleanup

A St. Paul property owner facing a junk-vehicle abatement order has cleared all but one car from his lot. City inspector Victor Xiong told the council on August 19 that a white Chrysler with plate AKH 001 remains out of compliance at 314 Wyoming St E.

Updated Aug 27

St. Thomas football noise decision splits Saint Paul neighbors and university

Rule Changes

As of August 2026: Approved the variance on Aug. 12

A University of St. Thomas football game could push noise at O'Shaughnessy Stadium to 90 decibels, a level one neighbor says vibrates her windows. The Saint Paul City Council heard that complaint Wednesday, August 12, during a public hearing on a sound variance request for the August 27 game against Winona State.

Updated Aug 27

Saint Paul rent appeal hearings test the 3% cap's exceptions

Rule Changes

As of August 2026: Final decision-maker on rent cap appeals

Saint Paul voters capped annual rent increases at 3% in 2021. Five years later, a wave of appeal hearings will test how far the ordinance's exceptions let landlords push past that limit.

Updated Aug 26

Saint Paul City Council

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Saint Paul property owners fight street reconstruction assessments

Saint Paul council gives 799 University Avenue West owner 90 days to rehabilitate fire-damaged building

Saint Paul residents appeal tall-grass citations for native pollinator gardens

St. Paul nuisance abatement appeal narrows to one vehicle at Wyoming Street property

St. Thomas football noise decision splits Saint Paul neighbors and university

Saint Paul rent appeal hearings test the 3% cap's exceptions