Votes and actions at a glance: Saint Paul City Council meeting, Aug. 27, 2026

At a glance — key actions the Saint Paul City Council adopted on Aug. 27 (votes shown where recorded):

• Consent agenda (items 5–23): adopted as amended (7–0).
• Item 21 — Resolution 26‑1404 (Ward 1 year‑round funds for United Church of God in Christ): adopted (7–0).
• Item 79 — Resolution 26‑1479 (Neighborhood House use agreement; termination of prior lease): adopted following suspension of rules (7–0).
• Item 24 — Resolution calling on City and Ramsey County to end contracts with Flock Safety: adopted (7–0); 60‑day administrative report requested.
• Item 25 — Ordinance 20638 establishing Fire Chief qualifications committee: adopted (7–0).
• Item 26 — Application to expand Residential Permit Parking Area 23: denied (motion passed; application failed; 7–0).
• Items 27–35 — Grants, plats and sound‑variance requests (including Green Cities Accord grant ~$70,469.50 and Parks & Trails Legacy funds $2,907,008): adopted (7–0).
• Item 36 — Finding on nuisance abatement (314 Wyoming Street East): nuisance found abated and no further action required (7–0).
• Item 40 — Appeal of vacant building registration (272 Richmond Street): appeal denied; owner advised on permit/proration options and may appeal at assessment stage (7–0).

These votes were recorded by the clerk during the meeting; unless otherwise noted, each listed vote was unanimous (7 in favor, none opposed).