Inver Grove Heights public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mendota Heights Natural Resources Commission
The commission will review the Municipal Separate Stormwater System (MS4) 2024 Annual Report and receive an update on the Interstate Valley Creek BMP and Stabilization Project. Members will also discuss the 2025 workplan and a recap of the 2024 Tree Canopy Program.
- Municipal Separate Stormwater System (MS4) 2024 Annual Report
- Interstate Valley Creek BMP and Stabilization Project Update
- 2025 Natural Resources Commission Workplan
- 2024 Tree Canopy Program Recap
- Approval of 2025 Meeting Schedule
South St. Paul School Board
The South St. Paul School Board will hold a public hearing to certify the Payable 2025 Levy at $15,292,231.41. The board will also vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the South St. Paul Educational Support Professionals Local 7312, approve a roof bid for CLC, and approve the superintendent's contract for 2025-2028. Additionally, several policies are under review, including a time-sensitive change to Policy #307 on emergency school closings.
- Certify Payable 2025 Levy at $15,292,231.41
- Approve collective bargaining agreement with Local 7312 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025)
- Approve CLC Roof Bid
- Approve Superintendent Brian Zambreno's contract for 2025-2028
- Approve time-sensitive Policy #307 - Emergency Closing of Schools
ISD 197 School Board
The ISD 197 School Board will hold a public hearing on the Truth-in-Taxation statement for taxes payable in 2025 and is scheduled to adopt the property tax levy. The meeting also includes action items to approve fee increases for school-age care and updates to board governance standards.
- Public hearing on 2025 property tax levy
- Action to adopt 2025 property tax levy
- Action to approve school-age care and early learning fee increases
- Approval of Apple Computer Lease Schedule
- Second reading of Policy 419, Tobacco-Free Environment
South St. Paul School Board
The South St. Paul School Board will meet to discuss the Superintendent's contract and a resolution for the acceptance of gifts. The board will also review new course proposals and receive a report on the district's Talent Development and Advanced Academics Program.
- Superintendent Brian Zambreno's contract for the 2025-2028 period
- Acceptance of Gifts Resolution
- New Course Proposals
- Staffing appointments, resignations, transfers, retirements, abolishments, and leaves
- Superintendent Brian Zambreno's 2023-24 evaluation report
Decision 2024 LIVE Election Coverage
The city posted live results for the 2024 General Election, including mayoral and city council races. Results are displayed for local, county, and state races, as well as school board and constitutional amendments.
- Inver Grove Heights Mayor Brenda Dietrich re-elected
- Inver Grove Heights City Council incumbents Sue Gliva and John Murphy re-elected
- ISD 199 Referendum Question 1 passes
- Kamala Harris and Tim Walz win Minnesota presidential vote
- Amy Klobuchar re-elected to U.S. Senate
South St. Paul School Board
The South St. Paul School Board will consider several approvals, including a Form A application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation and a boys’ swimming cooperative agreement with Two Rivers for the 2024‑25 school year. The board will also vote on scheduling a special meeting on November 12, 2024 to canvas election results, adopt the June 30, 2024 audit report, and approve a revised TDE agreement. Additional reports on student performance, attendance, and district updates will be presented.
- Approve Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation
- Approve boys’ swimming cooperative agreement between South St. Paul Public Schools and Two Rivers for 2024‑25
- Approve scheduling a special board meeting on November 12, 2024 to canvas election results
- Approve the June 30, 2024 audit report
- Approve the revised TDE agreement
ISD 197 School Board
The ISD 197 School Board will consider and vote on several routine items, including approval of the consent agenda, personnel recommendations, and financial reports for July 2024. The board will also conduct final and second readings of Policies 532 and 406. The key action item is the approval of the district’s 2023‑2024 Annual Report and the 2024‑2025 Annual Plan.
- Approval of the consent agenda (minutes, personnel recommendations, policy readings, financial reports)
- Final reading of Policy 532, Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEP’s from School Grounds
- Second reading of Policy 406, Public and Private Personnel Data
- Approval of July 2024 Accounts Payable, Treasurer’s, and Wire Transfers reports
- Approval of the 2023‑2024 Annual Report and 2024‑2025 Annual Plan
Meet The Candidates
This is a community programming event featuring candidates for various local and state offices. The program provides a forum for residents to hear from individuals running for positions in Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota Heights, and South St. Paul.
- Inver Grove Heights Mayor: Greg Grover
- Inver Grove Heights City Council: Jason Teiken
- South St. Paul Mayor: Jimmy Francis, Mark Westpfahl
- MN House candidates for Districts 52B, 53B, and 65B
- US House District 2: Thomas William Bowman
South St. Paul School Board
The South St. Paul School Board will consider a series of approvals, including a new superintendent contract, cooperative agreements for dance and boys' hockey, grant tuition reimbursements, and a school resource officer services agreement. It will also vote on a resolution to raise the federal micro‑purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000 and on the 2024 payable 2025 proposed levy. Additional items include employment resolutions for board members and various reports and updates.
- Approve July 1 2025 – June 30 2028 superintendent contract for Dr. Brian Zambreno
- Approve school resource officer services agreement (Sept 1 2024 – June 30 2026) with City of South St. Paul
- Approve increase of federal micro‑purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000
- Approve non‑exclusive dance cooperative sponsorship with St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Arts (SPCPA)
- Approve boys’ hockey cooperative agreement with New Life Academy for 2024‑25
West St. Paul Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum
Candidates for Mayor and City Council will participate in a forum to discuss their platforms and priorities. The event is hosted by Town Square Television Community Programming.
- Candidate introductions and motivations for running
- Discussion on diverse housing types for seniors, singles, and young families
- Plans for economic development and business attraction
- Vision for parks, green spaces, and city walkability
- Position on MN legislation regarding funding for local community media stations
Mendota Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum
The Mendota mayor and city council candidate forum will feature candidates Brian Mielke, Steve Golias, and Daniel Schumacher introducing themselves and answering voter questions. They will discuss the top issues facing the City of Mendota, their goals for a term, the city’s biggest assets, areas for improvement, and how they will represent diverse viewpoints. The forum also includes discussion of support for Minnesota legislation to modernize funding for community media stations and each candidate’s priorities for the city budget. No formal decisions are being made; the event is for public information and candidate outreach.
- Candidate introductions and personal statements
- Discussion of top city issues and proposed solutions
- Debate on support for MN legislation to modernize community media funding
- Discussion of each candidate’s city budget priorities
MN House of Representatives District 53A & 53B Candidate Forum
Candidates Mary Frances Clardy, Rick Hansen, and Aaron M. Brooksby participate in a forum to discuss state-level priorities. The event focuses on candidate platforms and their responses to specific policy questions.
- Discussion on state budget deficits and surpluses
- Questions regarding gun violence and healthcare costs
- Discussion on water quality and aging water treatment systems
- Review of education system priorities
- Proposed legislation for local community media funding and rights-of-way control
MN House of Representatives District 52B & 65B Candidate Forum
Candidates Bianca Virnig, Douglas Willets, and Mike Hilborn will participate in a forum to discuss their platforms. The event focuses on state-level issues including the budget, education, and healthcare.
- Discussion on state budget deficits and surpluses
- Questions regarding the failure to pass a bonding bill
- Discussion on gun violence and healthcare costs
- Review of education and environmental priorities
- Proposed legislation for local community media funding and rights-of-way
Inver Grove Heights Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum
The Inver Grove Heights Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum features six candidates answering questions on city services, growth, and affordable housing. The event is hosted by Town Square Television at 5845 Blaine Avenue.
- Candidate forum hosted by Town Square Television
- Location: 5845 Blaine Avenue
- Topics: City services, growth, budget cuts, affordable housing
- Candidates: Brenda Dietrich, Greg Grover, Sue Gliva, John Murphy, Jason Teiken