Little Canada, Minnesota

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will approve several items on the consent agenda, including a final partial payment to Husky Construction for tree clearing on the Little Canada Road project, an extension of the audit services contract with Abdo for 2026‑2027, and the purchase of a closed‑circuit television camera system for the Little Canada Fire Station. A staff report will formalize a legislative committee. No other actions are listed.

• Approve final partial pay request to Husky Construction for Little Canada Road tree clearing
• Approve audit services contract extension with Abdo for 2026‑2027
• Approve purchase of a CCTV camera system for the Little Canada Fire Station
• Formalize a legislative committee (staff report)
• Consent agenda items to be approved with a single motion

City Council

The City Council is holding a joint workshop meeting with the Planning Commission. The body will discuss goals for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

• Joint meeting with Planning Commission regarding 2050 Comprehensive Plan Goals

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will convene to review and discuss the route for the July 12th bike tour. The meeting will include reports from staff and commissioners and is open to the public.

• Discussion of July 12th Bike Tour Route Selection
• Approval of June 11, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (15 minutes)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider items on the consent agenda, approve vouchers, and accept donations and charitable gambling proceeds for the first half of 2026. The council will also authorize an application for Metropolitan Council planning assistance funds and approve a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. A presentation on the 2026 Minnesota elections and a second‑quarter strategic plan update will be provided.

• Approve all items on the Consent Agenda (routine items).
• Approve the vouchers (see 07-08-2026 VOUCHERS.PDF).
• Accept donations and 10% charitable gambling proceeds received Jan 1–June 30, 2026.
• Authorize submission of an application for Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Grant for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update.
• Approve a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss updates to the city code. The session includes a review of the League of Minnesota Cities conference.

• Discussion of City Code Ch. 2601 amendment regarding e-bikes
• League of Minnesota Cities Conference recap

Parks and Recreation

The commission will discuss updates regarding the Recreation Coordinator and several community events. Members will also review reports on the Thunder Bay pollinator project and infrastructure updates for the community building and pedestrian bridge.

• Recreation Coordinator update
• Ice Cream Social, Music in the Park, and Farmers Market updates
• Thunder Bay Pollinator update and 2025 summary report
• Thunder Bay Boardwalk and Pedestrian Bridge updates
• Art In The Park and Adopt A Park commissioner reports

City Council

The City Council will consider approvals for infrastructure projects and public safety programs. The meeting includes a session as the Economic Development Authority to discuss redevelopment progress on Condit Street.

• Authorize bidding and approve plans for County Road B lift station
• Accept Metropolitan Council Clean Water Grant funds
• Purchase of a speed monitoring trailer
• Off-site gambling permit for Little Canada Canadian Days, Inc. (July 31-August 2, 2026)
• 2026 Deer Management Program

The council adopted the consent agenda, accepted a Metropolitan Council Clean Water Grant, and approved the final construction plans for the County Road B lift station with authority to bid the project. It also adopted the 2026 Deer Management Program, which includes no control measures for that year. Finally, the council authorized participation in the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Phase II, funding the $1,500 contract from the council contingency fund.

• Approved minutes of the June 10, 2026 meeting (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted consent agenda items: vouchers, speed monitoring trailer purchase, off‑site gambling permit (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted Metropolitan Council Clean Water Grant and authorized grant agreement (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved final construction plans for County Road B lift station and force main upgrades, and authorized project bidding (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved the 2026 Deer Management Program with no recommended control measures (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized participation in Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Phase II, funding $1,500 from the council contingency fund (4 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will review the proposed date for a walk‑bike tour of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Staff will present a neighborhood/sub‑area exercise related to the same plan. No formal actions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026
• Discussion of 2050 Comprehensive Plan – Walk/Bike Tour date
• Staff report on 2050 Comprehensive Plan – Neighborhood/Sub‑Area Exercise

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to conduct an annual review with the Little Canada Fire Department.

• Annual Review With Little Canada Fire Department

The City Council met on June 10, 2026 for a workshop session. The fire chief presented reports on staffing changes, call volume, auto‑aid activity, property loss, budget use of charitable gambling proceeds, and volunteer hours. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council meeting on June 10, 2026 will consider a range of staff reports and routine consent‑agenda items. Council members will vote to rescind the existing contract and award a new contract to Thomas And Sons Construction for the Rice Street Sidewalk Project. Additional items include a new off‑sale liquor license for Direct Import Wine Company, an increase to the 2026 fire‑relief benefit, and funding agreements for the Lupe Development affordable senior‑housing project. The meeting will also include a closed‑session discussion of a counter‑offer on easement acquisition for the Little Canada Road Project.

• Rescind existing contract and award new contract to Thomas And Sons Construction for the Rice Street Sidewalk Project
• Approve new off‑sale liquor license for Direct Import Wine Company
• Approve 2026 Little Canada fire‑relief benefit increase
• Approve LAHA fund distribution agreements for Lupe Development affordable senior housing project
• Approve resolution supporting Metro Micro program expansion

The Little Canada City Council adopted the May 27, 2026 meeting minutes and the consent agenda. It approved a new off‑sale liquor license for Direct Import Wine Company, increased the Little Canada Fire Relief benefit by $770 per year, and authorized a development agreement and up to $200,000 from the LAHA fund for a 106‑unit affordable senior housing project at 99 County Road B East. The council also approved a subrecipient agreement to receive $922,500 from the Metropolitan Council’s Livable Communities Demonstration Account for the same project.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including vouchers and program participation (5-0)
• Approved new off‑sale liquor license for Direct Import Wine Company (5-0)
• Approved $770 annual increase to Fire Relief benefit (4-0)
• Approved LAHA‑funded senior housing development agreement and $200,000 expenditure (5-0)
• Approved LCDA subrecipient agreement totaling $922,500 for senior housing project (5-0)

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss several new policies and program updates. The body is reviewing guidelines for e-bikes in parks and the 2026 deer management program.

• E-Bikes In Parks Policy review
• 2026 Deer Management Program staff report
• Parks Donation Form Review for trees and benches
• Recreation Coordinator update
• Art In The Park Sub-Committee report

The Parks & Recreation Commission voted 8‑0 to support the 2026 Deer Management Program, which includes no recommended hunt for the year. The commission also voted 8‑0 to have staff continue researching and developing policy for e‑bikes in parks and trails. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the commission discussed updates to the park donation form and the Art in the Park program but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved April 2, 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Supported 2026 Deer Management Program with no hunt (8‑0)
• Recommended staff continue research on e‑bike policy in parks (8‑0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop to discuss comparable communities. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on May 27, 2026, in the City Center Conference Room.

• Workshop: Comparable Communities Discussion
• Meeting: City Council Workshop
• Date: May 27, 2026
• Location: City Center Conference Room
• Document: Comparable Communities Discussion.pdf

The City Council unanimously supported the proposed comparable‑cities list to be used for compensation reviews. Council also agreed to remove North Oaks from the Finance list and to let staff refine the other departmental lists, with final approval scheduled for the June 10 meeting.

• Approved comparable cities list for compensation uses (unanimous)
• Recommended removal of North Oaks from Finance list (unanimous)
• Directed staff to refine additional department lists and report back June 10 (unanimous)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will appoint Nick Schwalbach to fill a council vacancy and consider a bond issuance to fund the Lupe Development senior housing building at 99 County Road B East. The council will also approve routine items on the consent agenda, temporary liquor licenses for Canadian Days events, a purchase of conference‑room technology, and several road‑related contracts and agreements.

• Appoint Nick Schwalbach to fill City Council vacancy
• Issuance and sale of multifamily housing revenue note for Lupe Development senior housing at 99 County Road B East
• Approve temporary liquor license for Little Canada Recreation Association (July 30‑Aug 2 2026)
• Award construction contract and cooperative agreements for Little Canada Road Project with MnDOT and Ramsey County
• Approve purchase of conference room technology equipment

The council appointed Nick Schwalbach to fill a vacant seat and approved the meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution to issue up to $17 M in revenue bonds for the Little Canada Senior Housing Project. The council also approved the award of a construction contract to Eureka Construction and entered cooperative agreements with MNDOT and Ramsey County.

• Appointed Nick Schwalbach to council vacancy (4-0)
• Approved May 13, 20 and 20, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted issuance of $17 M revenue bonds for senior housing project (5-0)
• Authorized award of $11,695,371.90 construction contract to Eureka Construction (5-0)
• Authorized cooperative construction agreement with MNDOT (5-0)
• Authorized cooperative construction agreement with Ramsey County (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including temporary liquor licenses and grant application (5-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council meeting on May 20, 2026 is dedicated to interviewing candidates for a vacant council seat. Finalist interviews are scheduled with Mike Mui at 6:00 p.m. and Nick Schwalbach at 7:00 p.m. No other agenda items are listed.

• City Council vacancy finalist interviews – Mike Mui (6:00 p.m.)
• City Council vacancy finalist interviews – Nick Schwalbach (7:00 p.m.)

The City Council interviewed two candidates for a vacant council position. After discussion, the council reached consensus to appoint Nick Schwalbach to serve the remainder of the term ending Dec. 31, 2026. Staff were directed to formalize the appointment at the May 27, 2026 council meeting.

• Appointed Nick Schwalbach to fill City Council vacancy (consensus)
• Directed staff to bring the appointment forward at the May 27, 2026 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the introduction of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a youth commissioner update and a public comment period.

• Introduction of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The Commission unanimously approved the March 12, 2026 Planning Commission minutes and adopted the agenda as amended. Commissioners reached a majority consensus to hold a joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting on July 22. The joint meeting will be limited to the Planning Commission and City Council and will run for 90 minutes.

• Approved March 12, 2026 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended
• Scheduled joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting for July 22 (majority consensus)
• Limited joint meeting to Planning Commission and City Council (90‑minute format)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a housing maintenance loan program and a redevelopment proposal for 39 West Viking Drive.

• Consider a housing maintenance loan program with NeighborWorks
• Discuss redevelopment proposal for 39 West Viking Drive
• Review brand and logo refresh project

The Little Canada City Council reached consensus to move forward with a new housing maintenance loan program for residents. The council also decided not to support the proposed automotive repair shop and tow yard at 39 West Viking Drive due to 24‑hour operation concerns. Additionally, the council approved the straight‑edge logo design and selected font option 2 for the city’s brand refresh.

• Approved establishment of a housing maintenance loan program (consensus)
• Denied support for the 39 West Viking Drive automotive repair shop and tow yard proposal (consensus)
• Approved straight‑edge logo design for the city brand refresh (consensus)
• Approved font option 2 for the “LC” lettering in the logo (consensus)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider several routine items and a few specific actions. Council members will vote on an agency agreement with MnDOT for federal participation in advance construction of the Little Canada Road Improvement Project. Other items include a temporary liquor license for the Little Canada Recreation Association, authority designations for electronic fund transfers, and a change of the Precinct 2 polling place for the August 11, 2026 primary election.

• Authorize agency agreement with MnDOT for Little Canada Road Improvement Project
• Approve temporary liquor license for Little Canada Recreation Association (July 31–August 2, 2026)
• Approve designations of authority to make electronic fund transfers
• Approve 2026‑2027 liquor, tobacco, gas and amusement licenses
• Move Precinct 2 polling place from Little Canada Elementary School to City Hall for Aug 11, 2026 primary

The council adopted the minutes from the April 22 meeting (4‑0). It approved the consent agenda items, including vouchers, a temporary liquor license, electronic fund transfer authority, and an MnDOT agency agreement (4‑0). The council also approved renewal of liquor, tobacco, and amusement licenses for July 1 2026‑June 30 2027 (4‑0). Finally, it voted to change the Precinct 2 polling location from Little Canada Elementary School to City Hall for the August 11 2026 state primary election (3‑1).

• Approved April 22, 2026 minutes (4‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda: vouchers, temporary liquor license, EFT authority, MnDOT agreement (4‑0)
• Approved liquor, tobacco, and amusement licenses for 2026‑2027 (4‑0)
• Changed Precinct 2 polling place to City Hall for Aug 11 2026 primary (3‑1)

Parks and Recreation

The regular meeting of the Little Canada Parks & Recreation Commission scheduled for May 7, 2026, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a closed session to examine counteroffers to the final written offer for the Little Canada Road Improvement Project. The meeting also includes a review of applications for a vacant city council seat, based on a staff report. The session is scheduled as a workshop meeting on May 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Center Conference Room.

• Closed‑session review of counteroffers for the final written offer on the Little Canada Road Improvement Project
• Review of city council vacancy applications (staff report)
• Workshop topics (general discussion items)

Council Member Gutierrez resigned effective March 25, 2026, triggering a required appointment. The City Administrator reported 11 applications and the council reviewed them. After discussion, the council reached consensus to interview two candidates, Mike Mui and Nick Schwalbach, on May 20, 2026.

• Interview two candidates (Mike Mui, Nick Schwalbach) approved by consensus

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will meet to approve routine vouchers and contracts, including a partial payment to Husky Construction for tree clearing and plans for the Rice Street Sidewalk Project. The body will also consider a fee increase for on-sale liquor licenses and hold a public hearing on the matter.

• Consider fee increase for 2026 on-sale liquor licenses
• Approve partial payment to Husky Construction for tree clearing
• Approve plans and authorize bidding for Rice Street Sidewalk Project
• Award Class and Compensation Study contract
• Opt-in to Ramsey County Economic Development Agency

The council adopted a resolution raising 2026 on‑sale liquor and wine license fees by two percent (3‑0 vote). It also approved the related ordinance amendment, the consent agenda items, the Rice Street sidewalk construction plans and bidding, and a contract for a compensation and classification study.

• Approved 2% increase for 2026 on‑sale liquor and wine license fees (3‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending the on‑sale liquor license fee schedule (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (vouchers, council workshops, partial payment to Husky Construction, opt‑in to Ramsey County Economic Development Agency) (3‑0)
• Approved construction plans and authorized competitive bids for Rice Street sidewalk project (3‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement for compensation and classification study with MGT Impact Solutions (3‑0)

Planning Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider several routine items on a consent agenda, including voucher approval and hiring of temporary seasonal employees for 2026. The council will also act on a fireworks contract for Canadian Days, tree‑clearing change order, and exterior repairs at the fire station. Staff reports include a water‑efficiency grant application and multiple documents related to the Little Canada Road Improvement Project, such as the project plan, a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County, and a professional services scope update. The meeting will also feature a fair‑housing month proclamation, public comment, and a discussion on rescheduling the June 23 council meeting.

• Approve plans and authorize project bidding for Little Canada Road Improvement Project
• Approve contract with RES Pyro for fireworks at 2026 Canadian Days
• Authorize hiring temporary seasonal employees for 2026
• Approve change order for tree clearing work
• Approve exterior repairs at Little Canada Fire Station

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving vouchers, seasonal employee hiring, a fireworks contract, tree‑clearing work, and exterior repairs at the fire station (4‑0). It authorized staff to submit a Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Grant application (4‑0). The council approved the final construction plans for the Little Canada Road Improvements project and authorized its bidding, as well as a cooperation agreement with Ramsey County and a professional‑services scope amendment to $3,051,995 (each 4‑0). Finally, the June 23, 2026 council meeting was rescheduled to June 22, 2026 (4‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items (vouchers, seasonal employees, fireworks contract, tree clearing, fire station repairs) (4-0)
• Authorized staff to submit Water Efficiency Grant application (4-0)
• Approved final construction plans for Little Canada Road Improvements and authorized project bidding (4-0)
• Authorized cooperation agreement with Ramsey County for Little Canada Road Improvements (4-0)
• Approved Bolton & Menk professional services scope amendment to $3,051,995 (4-0)
• Rescheduled June 23, 2026 council meeting to June 22, 2026 (4-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the process for recruiting to fill a council vacancy.

• Discussion of City Council Vacancy Recruitment Process

The City Council accepted Councilmember Gutierrez's resignation and formally declared the seat vacant. The Council reviewed and approved the proposed recruitment timeline, including an application due date and review meetings on May 6 and May 20. Council members reached consensus to follow the timeline and conduct individual interviews for the vacancy.

• Accepted Councilmember Gutierrez resignation and declared vacancy
• Approved proposed recruitment timeline with application due date and review meetings on May 6 and May 20
• Agreed to conduct individual interviews for the vacant seat

Parks and Recreation

The commission will receive reports on the Adopt‑A‑Park program, the Art in the Park sub‑committee, and the Spooner Upper Parking Lot. It will consider the award of a Community Building design‑build contract and review a proposal for architectural and engineering services. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the March 5 minutes.

• Adopt‑A‑Park quarterly update (Adopt A Park Packet 2026)
• Community Building RFP award (Staff Report)
• OPN Architects architectural and engineering services proposal
• Spooner Upper Parking Lot update
• Art in the Park sub‑committee report

The commission unanimously approved the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes. The Art in the Park submission deadline was extended to May 2. The Parks & Recreation Department selected OPN Architects for the Community Building design‑engineering contract.

• Approved March 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Extended Art in the Park submission deadline to May 2 (no vote recorded)
• Awarded Community Building RFP to OPN Architects (selection confirmed)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a commercial telecommunications tower at 2617 Park Street (Planning Case 1451). The council will approve a consent agenda that includes accepting Metropolitan Council easement offers for the G‑Line project, a limited‑use permit with MnDOT for Little Canada Road, and the acceptance of Inflow & Infiltration grant funds. It will also award a contract for architectural and engineering services for the Community Building and consider a council resignation and vacancy.

• Consider Conditional Use Permit for a commercial telecommunications tower at 2617 Park Street (Case 1451)
• Accept Metropolitan Council offers for permanent and temporary easements for the G‑Line project
• Approve entering into a limited‑use permit with MnDOT for Little Canada Road
• Authorize acceptance of Metropolitan Council Inflow & Infiltration Grant funds
• Award contract for Community Building architectural and engineering services

The council adopted the March 11 meeting minutes, approved a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower at 2617 Park Street, and adopted a consent agenda covering vouchers, easements, and grant funding. It also awarded architectural services for the community building to OPN Architects, approved a $17,500 budget amendment for the Spooner Park parking lot expansion, authorized a branding refresh contract with Neuger, and formalized the personnel committee structure.

• Adopted March 11 meeting minutes (Resolution 2026‑3‑35) – Ayes 4, Nays 0
• Approved conditional use permit for telecom tower at 2617 Park Street (Resolution 2026‑3‑36) – Ayes 4, Nays 0
• Adopted consent agenda (Resolution 2026‑3‑37) – Ayes 4, Nays 0
• Awarded community building architectural and engineering services to OPN Architects (Resolution 2026‑3‑42) – Ayes 4, Nays 0
• Approved $17,500 budget amendment for Spooner Park parking lot expansion, total contract $158,806.50 to Omann (Resolution 2026‑3‑43) – Ayes 4, Nays 0
• Authorized branding refresh design services contract with Neuger (Resolution 2026‑3‑44) – Ayes 4, Nays 0
• Formalized personnel committee structure (Resolution 2026‑3‑45) – Ayes 4, Nays 0

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss city‑owned property matters with the Economic Development Authority (EDA 401). No specific actions, contracts, or rezoning proposals are listed in the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Center Conference Room.

• Economic Development Authority 401: City‑Owned Property Discussion

The council reached consensus on actions for three city-owned parcels. It will issue a request for proposals for the Condit site to attract tax‑base‑generating commercial uses. The 0.21‑acre 2750 Rice Street property will be held for future redevelopment opportunities. For the 0.62‑acre First Bank Drive parcel, staff will study the feasibility and cost of adding water and electricity for temporary public use and may apply for a Metropolitan Council small‑area‑plan grant in fall 2026.

• Issue request for proposals for the Condit site to explore commercial uses
• Continue to hold 2750 Rice Street property pending larger redevelopment opportunity
• Scope feasibility and cost of water and electricity for temporary public use at 0 First Bank Drive
• Consider applying for Metropolitan Council small‑area‑plan grant for First Bank Drive in fall 2026
• Set Condit site as the first priority for the Community Development Director

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 12, 2026. After routine items such as call to order, roll call and approval of minutes, the commission will discuss a Conditional Use Permit application for 2617 Park Street. No other substantive agenda items are listed.

• Conditional Use Permit – 2617 Park Street (discussion only)

The commission voted 4‑0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a commercial telecommunications tower at 2617 Park Street, subject to eight specific conditions. The motion was seconded and passed. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Adopt February 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve conditional use permit for telecommunications tower at 2617 Park Street (4-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council meeting on March 11, 2026 includes a workshop on Economic Development Authority 301. Council members will review the Vision, Goals, and Values document for the EDA. No other agenda items are listed.

• Economic Development Authority 301 workshop – review of Vision, Goals, and Values (PDF)

The Little Canada City Council reached consensus on several actions for the Economic Development Authority. They will identify specific redevelopment priority properties, receive notifications of potential redevelopment sites, and have staff engage owners and developers. The Council will consider adopting a formal Tax Increment Financing (TIF) policy and creating a business council or similar committee, and they removed Goal 4 from the draft strategic goals.

• Identify specific properties or areas as redevelopment priorities
• Be notified when potential redevelopment properties become available and evaluate case‑by‑case
• Have city staff engage with property owners and developers about redevelopment interest
• Consider adopting a formal Tax Increment Financing (TIF) policy
• Consider establishing a business council or economic development commission‑type committee
• Remove Goal 4 from the draft strategic goals

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider several routine items at its March 11, 2026 meeting, including approval of vouchers and adoption of a 2027 budget calendar. Council members will vote on Ordinance 931 to amend the advisory planning commission provisions and Ordinance 932 to amend tattoo‑body‑art regulations. The council will also vote to hire Carl Jacobson as finance director and to submit a federal funding application for the I‑35E pedestrian bridge.

• Adopt Ordinance 931, amending City Code Chapter 202 (Advisory Planning Commission)
• Adopt Ordinance 932, amending City Code Chapter 822 (Tattoo – Body Art)
• Approve hire of Carl Jacobson as Finance Director
• Authorize submission of Congressionally Directed Funding application for I‑35E pedestrian bridge
• Approve vouchers (see 03‑11‑2025 Vouchers)

The Little Canada City Council approved the February meeting minutes and the consent agenda, which included voucher approvals, an ordinance amendment, and the 2027 budget calendar. Council members voted 3‑0 to hire Carl Jacobson as the new Finance Director. They also adopted a resolution authorizing the pursuit of congressional funding for the I‑35E pedestrian bridge and passed an ordinance expanding tattoo‑business licensing to five locations.

• Approved February 25 minutes (3‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda: vouchers, Ordinance 931 amendment, 2027 budget calendar (3‑0)
• Approved hire of Carl Jacobson as Finance Director (3‑0)
• Authorized pursuit of congressional funding for I‑35E pedestrian bridge (3‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 932 expanding tattoo‑business licensing to five (3‑0)

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks & Recreation Commission will review old business reports, including a staff follow‑up and sub‑committee updates on Art in the Park and Wayfinding. New business includes a recreation coordinator update with program flyers and sponsorship opportunities, and a staff report recommending adoption of a park program. The commission will discuss and potentially adopt the Adopt A Park program for 2026.

• Staff Report – Adopt A Park Program (Adopt A Park Packet 2026)
• Recreation Coordinator Update (Program flyers and sponsorship opportunities)
• Commissioner Report – Art In The Park Sub‑Committee
• Commissioner Report – Wayfinding Sub‑Committee
• Staff Report – Commissioner Follow‑Up

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved its February 5, 2026 meeting minutes. The commission voted to continue the Wayfinding Subcommittee into phase two. It also adopted the Adopt a Park program, with quarterly updates planned. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved February 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Wayfinding Subcommittee into phase two (unanimous)
• Adopted Adopt a Park program (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold public hearings on a Conditional Use Permit for an accessory building at 2912 Vanderbie Street, consider Ordinance 930 amending the Shoreland District overlay, and vote on a resolution revising the Economic Development Authority enabling resolution. Routine items on the consent agenda, including voucher approvals and staff hiring, will be approved with a single motion. Staff reports will cover a tree‑clearing contract, an MS4 services contract, and other community initiatives.

• Conditional Use Permit for an accessory building at 2912 Vanderbie Street
• Ordinance 930 amending Zoning Code Chapter 910 Shoreland District overlay
• Resolution amending and restating the enabling resolution for the Little Canada Economic Development Authority
• Award Tree Clearing Contract to Husky Construction for Little Canada Road & Country Drive Project
• Approve MS4 Services Contract with Bolton & Menk

The council adopted Ordinance 930, amending Chapter 910 of the zoning code to permit water‑oriented accessory structures in the Shoreland Overlay District (5‑0). It also approved a conditional use permit for a detached accessory building at 2912 Vanderbie Street with a required landscaping plan (5‑0). The consent agenda items—including vouchers, assessment reapportionment, two public‑works hires, a tree‑clearing contract, and an MS4 services contract—were approved (5‑0).

• Approved minutes of February 11 meeting (Resolution 2026-2-21) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Approved conditional use permit for 2912 Vanderbie Street accessory building (Resolution 2026-2-22) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Adopted Ordinance 930 amending zoning code for Shoreland district (Resolution 2026-2-23) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Amended and restated Economic Development Authority enabling resolution (Resolution 2026-2-24) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Approved consent agenda items (Resolution 2026-2-25) – Ayes 5, Nays 0

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to review specific city code and economic development topics. The session focuses on discussing updates to the city's regulations regarding tattoo and body art.

• Discussion on Economic Development Authority 102
• Discussion on updating City Code Ch. 802 regarding Tattoo-Body Art

The Little Canada City Council reached consensus to eliminate the separate licensing category for microblading and regular tattoo businesses and to increase the overall tattoo license cap from one to five. The council also agreed to develop formal policy guidance for the Economic Development Authority and requested information on how nearby cities handle tattoo licensing. No formal vote tallies were recorded; decisions were made by consensus.

• Remove distinction between tattoo and microblading licenses and raise tattoo license cap to five (consensus)
• Create formal policy guidance for the Economic Development Authority (consensus)
• Request comparative information on tattoo licensing from neighboring cities (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to adopt minutes, discuss a conditional use permit for 2912 Vanderbie, and review Ordinance 930 regarding the Shoreland Overlay. The meeting will also include reports from staff and commissioners.

• Conditional Use Permit for 2912 Vanderbie
• Ordinance 930 - Shoreland Overlay discussion
• Approval of January 8, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
• Reports from staff and commissioners
• 2026 Planning Commission Priorities discussion

The commission unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the January 8 minutes with corrections. A motion to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a detached accessory building at 2912 Vanderbie Street was seconded and passed with a 6‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopt agenda – approved unanimously
• Approve Jan 8, 2026 minutes (with correction) – approved unanimously
• Recommend approval of conditional use permit for 2912 Vanderbie – passed 6‑0

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop meeting on February 11, 2026, to meet with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office and review the attached update document. No specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the City Center Conference Room.

• Meeting with Ramsey County Sheriff's Office (discussion)
• Review of RCSO February 11 Update PDF

The Little Canada City Council met on February 11, 2026 at the City Center. Mayor Tom Fischer presided, with Council members Miller and Kwapick present; Gutierrez and Malone were absent. The meeting featured an update from Ramsey County Undersheriff Jeff Ramacher on crime trends and staffing issues. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded before adjournment.

City Council

The council will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including approvals of service agreements and licenses. Specific actions include approving a 2026 service agreement with SafeAssure, a tobacco license for the new owner of Little Canada Smoke Shop, and a fire protection contract with the Little Canada Fire Department. The council will also accept a grant from the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors and authorize requests for proposals for community building design services and a classification and compensation study. No substantive discussion is planned for these items unless a member requests removal from the consent agenda.

• Approve 2026 Service Agreement With SafeAssure
• Approve Tobacco License For Little Canada Smoke Shop New Owner
• Accept St. Paul Area Association Of Realtors Key Communities Grant
• Approve 2026 Fire Protection Contract With Little Canada Fire Department
• Authorize Issuing Request For Proposals for Community Building Architectural & Engineering Services

The Little Canada City Council adopted the consent agenda, which included vouchers, a service agreement with SafeAssure, a tobacco license, a grant acceptance, and a fire protection contract (3-0). It approved a $45,000 stewardship grant for Pioneer Park and authorized a grant agreement with the Ramsey‑Washington Metro Watershed District (3-0). The council also authorized requests for proposals for community‑building architectural and engineering services and for a classification and compensation study (both 3-0). An agenda amendment moved presentations before public comment (3-0).

• Approved minutes of Jan. 28, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Amended agenda to move presentations before public comment (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda items: vouchers, SafeAssure service agreement, tobacco license, grant acceptance, fire protection contract (3-0)
• Accepted $45,000 stewardship grant and authorized grant agreement with Ramsey‑Washington Metro Watershed District (3-0)
• Authorized staff to issue RFP for community building architectural and engineering services (3-0)
• Authorized staff to issue RFP for classification and compensation study services (3-0)

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks & Recreation Commission will receive reports from the Wayfinding and Art In The Park sub‑committees. Staff will present updates on community engagement and the commissioner's term and vice‑chair election. Additional updates include the recreation coordinator hiring, community building efforts, and the youth commissioner voting role.

• Commissioner Report – Wayfinding Sub‑Committee (park signs)
• Commissioner Report – Art In The Park Sub‑Committee
• Staff Report – Community Engagement Update
• Staff Report – Commissioner Term and Election of Vice‑Chair
• Updates on Recreation Coordinator hiring, Community Building, and Youth Commissioner voting role

The commission unanimously approved the December 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioner Owens was unanimously elected Vice Chair for 2026, Commissioner Williams was reappointed, and Commissioner Gelderman was appointed to fill a vacant seat. A new Recreation Coordinator is scheduled to start next week.

• Approved December 2025 commission minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Owens as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Reappointed Commissioner Williams to the commission (no vote tally recorded)
• Appointed Commissioner Gelderman to fill vacant seat (no vote tally recorded)
• New Recreation Coordinator to join next week (reported)
• Youth member will lose voting rights and quorum count starting July 1, 2026 (reported)
• RFP for community‑building project to be presented to City Council next Wednesday (reported)
• Motion to adopt standing Old Business item for commissioner questions (discussed, not decided)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop meeting on January 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Center Conference Room. Council members will review an Economic Development Authority (EDA) re‑introduction presentation and a document outlining the city's 2026 legislative priorities. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Economic Development Authority (EDA) re‑introduction presentation
• 2026 Legislative Priorities document

The council reached consensus to change the Economic Development Authority meeting schedule from monthly to quarterly, to provide a $40 stipend to EDA members only for stand‑alone meetings, and to add Housing Redevelopment Authority powers to the EDA. Council also agreed to support Little Canada's $7.5 million request for a pedestrian bridge over I‑35 and to back related state licensing and league priorities.

• Change EDA meeting frequency to quarterly – consensus
• Approve $40 stipend for EDA members for stand‑alone meetings – consensus
• Add Housing Redevelopment Authority powers to the EDA – consensus
• Support Little Canada's $7.5 M pedestrian bridge request – consensus
• Support massage therapy and alternative healthcare licensing – consensus
• Support League of Minnesota Cities and Metro Cities priorities – consensus

City Council

The City Council will review a redevelopment grant application for 99 County Road B East and a railroad crossing replacement. The body is also considering parking restrictions and an ordinance regarding tobacco products.

• Redevelopment grant application for 99 County Road B East via Lupe Development Partners
• Agreement with Canadian Pacific KC Rail for Little Canada Road railroad crossing replacement
• Resolution 2026-1-12 establishing parking restrictions on Little Canada Road and Country Drive
• Ordinance 929 amending City Code 802 regarding tobacco products
• Quick-take payment for Little Canada Road project easement acquisitions

The Little Canada City Council adopted Ordinance 929, amending City Code 802 to lower the number of tobacco store licenses and remove ownership and location restrictions. The resolution passed unanimously, 4‑0. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included vouchers, redevelopment applications, a recreation hire, a rail‑crossing agreement, a recreation contract, easement payment, parking restrictions, and keyless entry expansion, also by a 4‑0 vote. Minutes of the January 14 meeting were approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 929 amending City Code 802 to reduce tobacco store licenses (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (vouchers, redevelopment applications, recreation hire, rail crossing agreement, recreation contract, easement payment, parking restrictions, keyless entry expansion) (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 14, 2026 workshop and regular meeting (4-0)
• Adopted updated City Council Code of Conduct (vote not recorded)

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a setback variance for a property at 0 Market Place Drive. The body will also elect a Vice-Chair and discuss 2026 priorities.

• PC Case 1448: Setback variance for 0 Market Place Drive
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Discussion on Accessory Structures Update
• Discussion on 2026 Planning Commission Priorities

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the corrected October 23, 2025 minutes. Leif Masrud was elected Vice Chair of the Planning Commission by unanimous vote. The commission approved a variance allowing the front setback of the principal structure at 0 Market Place Drive to be two feet from the property line, overriding the usual ten‑foot requirement, with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 23, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Leif Masrud as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 0 Market Place Drive, front setback two feet (6‑0)

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for January 1, 2026 was canceled. Consequently, no agenda items were considered or decided.