North St. Paul, MN

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

City Council

City Council

Arts & Culture Commission

Planning Commission

Economic Development Authority

City Council

City Council

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Arts & Culture Commission

City Council

City Council

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

Arts & Culture Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

City Council

City Council

Arts & Culture Commission

Planning Commission

Economic Development Authority

City Council

City Council

Parks & Recreation Commission

City Council

Parks & Recreation Commission

City Council

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the 2027 non-levy budgets and the 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public and can be watched on YouTube.

• 2027 non-levy budgets
• 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a request from Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet, LLC for extended business hours, approval of a work plan for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update, and a Metropolitan Council grant opportunity. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, claims totaling over $4.9 million, a special event permit for the Fall Round-Up Parade, and July building permits.

• General Claims $4,681,143.40
• HRA Claims $242,551.60
• EDA Claims $9,682.50
• Special Event Permit - Fall Round-Up Parade
• 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update - Work Plan Approval

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding text amendments to the Animal Ordinance for chicken keeping and the Land Use Ordinance for swimming pools. The body will also discuss accessory structures in the Downtown District.

• Public hearing: Animal Ordinance Text Amendment - Chicken Keeping
• Public hearing: Land Use Ordinance Text Amendments - Swimming Pools
• Discussion: Accessory Structures in the Downtown District

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2400 Margaret St. The agenda includes approving the July 1, 2026 meeting minutes, receiving a 2026 budget and events calendar report, and hearing public comments. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North St. Paul Parks & Recreation Commission will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting. Commissioners will hear public comments limited to three minutes per speaker. The commission will discuss input from park representatives and feedback on the Colby Hills area. Staff and commissioner reports will also be presented.

• Adopt agenda
• Approve minutes from June 24, 2026
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Discussion of park representatives
• Discussion of Colby Hills feedback

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will consider several action items, including approving the final payment for the 2024 Pavement Management Project (City Project No. 24-01). Council members will also discuss a city‑owned property on 3rd Street and review a liquor license application for Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC. Professional services proposals for the 2025 and 2027 Street and Utility Improvements Projects will be considered for amendment and authorization.

• Approve final payment for 2024 Pavement Management Project (City Project No. 24-01)
• Professional Services Amendment Proposal for 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Project (City Project No. CP-25-01)
• Authorize Professional Services Proposal for 2027 Street and Utility Improvements Project (City Project CP 27-01)
• Discussion of city‑owned property on 3rd Street
• Review of Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC liquor license

The City Council approved the renewal of the liquor license for Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC, which had expired on June 30, 2026. The owner apologized and stated the business stopped serving alcohol upon notification. The council also approved several other items, including consent agenda resolutions, final payment for the 2024 Pavement Management Project, and professional services for street and utility projects. A discussion on using city-owned property on 3rd Street for student-built housing was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda with claims and permits (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Hmong House liquor license (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-076 for final payment on 2024 Pavement Project (5-0)
• Approved WSB amendment for 2025 Street and Utility Project (5-0)
• Approved WSB proposal for 2027 Street and Utility Project design (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on 3rd Street properties for student-built housing

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the proposed 2027 levy budgets. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2027 levy budgets

The City Council reviewed the proposed 2027 levy budget, which includes a 6% increase to fund the capital improvement plan. The EDA budget would be reduced by approximately $40,000, a move that drew concern from Council Member Schweer. No formal decisions were made; the Finance Director will explore other reduction options and report back. The meeting was procedural, with no votes on the budget itself.

• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold a special meeting on July 16, 2026. After routine items, the meeting will enter a closed session under Minn. Statute 13D.05 to discuss a possible property purchase. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Closed session to consider possible purchase of property

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Arts & Culture Commission

The North St. Paul Arts & Culture Commission meets July 1, 2026. The agenda is largely procedural: approvals of minutes and sub-committee updates. Staff will report on the 2026 budget and events calendar. No public hearings or action items with dollar amounts are scheduled.

• Approval of June 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Staff report on 2026 budget and events calendar

The Arts & Culture Commission met and received updates on several public art projects, including the Coin Press, murals, and utility box wraps. No formal votes or decisions were made; items were discussed and noted for future action.

• Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted July 1, 2026 meeting agenda (6-0)
• Discussed but did not vote on saving applicant #7 for Silver Lake Utility Box Project

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss and possibly act on a proposal for a 45th Parallel Monument, and will also review feedback signs and receive a budget report from staff. The meeting includes public comment period and approval of prior minutes.

• 45th Parallel Monument Proposal
• Feedback Signs discussion
• Budget report from staff
• Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes

The Commission discussed the Arts and Culture Commission's proposal for a monument at the 45th Parallel in Southwood Nature Preserve. Members recommended a less obtrusive, natural-looking design that blends with the environment, possibly a wooden sign or bench, and suggested the ACC gather feedback from volunteers and neighbors. Staff will relay this feedback to the ACC. The Commission also discussed creating feedback signs for parks, with a plan to rotate signs and use QR codes, and staff will compile monthly feedback for future meetings.

• Approved the June 24, 2026 meeting agenda (7-0).
• Approved the May 27, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0).
• Directed staff to compile monthly park feedback and report to the Commission.
• Directed staff to provide feedback to the Arts and Culture Commission on the 45th Parallel monument proposal.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:42 PM (7-0).

City Council

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning text amendment to allow accessory dwelling units, a variance request at 2130 Cowern Pl E, and bids for a crack sealing project. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss an offer for the sale of city-owned property at 2300 North St. Paul Drive. Consent agenda items include claims totaling over $1.5 million, license renewals, and an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Variance request at 2130 Cowern Pl E
• Zoning ordinance text amendment for accessory dwelling units
• McKnight Athletic Complex preliminary design professional services proposal
• 2026 Crack Sealing Project – receive bids and award contract
• Closed session to consider sale of property at 2300 North St. Paul Drive

The City Council adopted Ordinance 857 amending accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations, including size limits and ownership clarifications. It denied a variance for an ADU at 2130 Cowern Place E. The council also authorized a $129,000 contract with WSB for McKnight Athletic Complex design and awarded a $60,116.78 crack sealing contract to SEALPROS. All votes were unanimous (4-0 or 5-0).

• Adopted Ordinance 857 amending ADU regulations (4-0)
• Denied variance for ADU at 2130 Cowern Place E (4-0)
• Authorized $129,000 contract with WSB for McKnight Athletic Complex design (5-0)
• Awarded $60,116.78 crack sealing contract to SEALPROS (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and licenses (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting with discussion and action items including updates on the Facade Improvement Program, discussion of the Car Show, and Community Center updates. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and open forum for public comments.

• Facade Improvement Program updates
• Discussion of the Car Show
• Community Center updates
• Approval of March 10, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The North St. Paul Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a variance request for 2130 Cowern Pl E and a zoning ordinance text amendment to allow accessory dwelling units. The commission will also discuss an update to the city's Comprehensive Plan. No formal actions are scheduled beyond these agenda items.

• Variance Request – 2130 Cowern Pl E
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment – Accessory Dwelling Units
• Comprehensive Plan Update

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the City Council deny a variance for a 40x30 ft detached garage at 2130 Cowern Place East, as the applicant could build a compliant garage up to 948 sq ft. It also voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a zoning text amendment that sets ADU size limits (attached up to 40% of principal dwelling floor area, detached up to 1,000 sq ft) and clarifies ownership and utility requirements. The commission discussed the Comprehensive Plan update, agreeing the 2040 vision remains relevant and considering community engagement for the 2050 update.

• Recommended denial of variance for 2130 Cowern Place East (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ADU zoning text amendment (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 2, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:55 PM (5-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The North St. Paul Arts & Culture Commission will review the MN Photography Utility Box Wrap application, receive sub-committee updates, and finalize its 2027 budget recommendations to the City Council. Commissioners will also hear a 2026 budget and events calendar report.

• Review of MN Photography Utility Box Wrap Application
• Final 2027 ACC Budget Recommendations to City Council
• Sub-Committee Updates
• 2026 Budget & Events Calendar report from staff
• Approval of May 6, 2026 meeting minutes

The Arts & Culture Commission approved a $26,000 budget proposal for 2027, selected application #1 for the MN Photography Utility Box Wrap Project, and authorized a contract with ArtStart for a craft activity at the Autumn Arts Festival. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved application #1 for MN Photography Utility Box Wrap Project (4-0)
• Approved contract with ArtStart for two artists to host a 4-hour craft activity at Autumn Arts Festival, using remaining Art Night funds (4-0)
• Approved $26,000 2027 budget proposal with line items: Utility Box Wraps $7,000, Art Cart $3,000, Mural Project $10,000, Public Art $5,000, Branding & Communication $1,000 (4-0)

General

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting with the primary topic being an update on the water tower. The remainder of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, agenda adoption, other business, adjournment). No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Water Tower update discussion

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the water tower project, funded by $4.5 million previously approved for the community center. City Engineer Morgan Dawley presented details on the new 750,000-gallon tower, timeline, and public engagement. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Approved agenda as submitted (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:21 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council meeting will consider a resolution of support for the Division Street Apartments development. It will also approve a contract for solid waste, recycling and yard waste collection services. Additional items include approval of a training room AV project and a special event permit for a bonfire at the Church of St. Peter.

• Division Street Apartments — Resolution of Support
• Solid Waste, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Service Contract Approval
• Approval of Training Room AV Project
• Special Event Permit — Church of St. Peter Bonfire
• Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Union Supplemental Agreement 2026 "Summer Hours"

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 27, 2026, at City Hall. Agenda items include discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a feedback sign, and signage at Dorothy Park. The commission will also vote on approval of the April 22 meeting minutes and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• CIP Discussion (Capital Improvement Plan)
• Feedback Sign discussion
• Dorothy Park Signage Discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 22, 2026
• Open Forum for public comment

The Commission approved a motion to adjust the Parks Capital Improvement Plan, moving funding for Colby Hills Park improvements from 2032 to 2027 and delaying McKnight fencing and dugouts to 2035. They also discussed adding signage at Dorothy Park in response to resident concerns but took no formal vote, and tabled discussion of a feedback sign until a missing commissioner returns.

• Approved motion to shift $25,000 for Colby Hills Park from 2032 to 2027 (5-0)
• Approved moving Park Fencing at McKnight and McKnight Dugouts from 2027 to 2035 (5-0)
• Approved moving $45,000 for Southwood Park bridge/observation deck from 2030 to 2028 (5-0)
• Approved pushing Downtown Open Space from 2028 to 2030 (5-0)
• Approved removing Tower Park line from CIP (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on feedback sign until Commissioner Lucas returns

City Council

The City Council will meet to adopt consent agenda items including $1.34 million in claims, a resolution supporting state bonding for a new water tower, and a special event permit for a car show. A public alley private improvement process approval is also up for discussion. Proclamations for Building Safety Month and Mental Health Awareness Month will be presented.

• General claims totaling $1,312,045.05 and HRA claims of $27,275.64
• Resolution of support for reallocation of state bonding funds for new water tower project
• Special event permit for Invisible Wounds Car Show
• Purchase of 1/0 and 4/0 primary underground cable
• Fire Inspector classification update and MOU with AFSCME Council 5

The City Council approved policies and procedures allowing property owners to pay for improvements to segmented public alleys adjoining residential properties. The council also approved a special event permit for a car show and a union memorandum of understanding.

• Approved policies and procedures for Public Alley Private Improvement (4-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for 2026 Invisible Wounds Car Show via Resolution No. 2026-054 (4-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 5 Union (4-0)
• Approved General Claims of $1,312,045.05 (4-0)
• Approved HRA Claims of $27,275.64 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-053 supporting reallocation of state bonding funds for new water tower project (4-0)
• Declared May 2026 as Building Safety Month and Mental Health Awareness Month

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the first quarter 2026 budget update, the 2025 net position and cash status, and an electric utility power adjustment. These are informational items for discussion; no formal votes are expected.

• 1st Quarter 2026 budget update
• Review of 2025 net position and cash
• Electric utility power adjustment

The City Council held a workshop with no formal votes on substantive items. They reviewed the 1st Quarter 2026 budget update (projected $130,000 general fund surplus), net position and cash balances, and a proposed pilot to cap the electric utility power adjustment this summer. No ordinances, contracts, or policy changes were adopted.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning ordinance text amendment for accessory dwelling units. The commission will also address the Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Public hearing: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Accessory Dwelling Units
• Comprehensive Plan Update

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will discuss its proposed 2027 budget for submission to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from March and April 2026 meetings, sub-committee updates, and a staff report on the 2026 budget and events calendar. A public comment period is scheduled for non-agenda items.

• Discussion: 2027 ACC Budget Proposal to City Council
• Sub-Committee Updates
• Approval of March 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes
• Approval of April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes
• Report: 2026 Budget & Events Calendar

The Commission approved $3,500 for the MN Photography Utility Box Project and directed staff to order a coin press. Members also decided to reallocate funds from the branding and communications line item to cover an Art Cart budget excess.

• Approved May 6, 2026 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 4, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 1, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $3,500 for MN Photography Utility Box Project (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with ordering the coin press
• Approved reallocating Art Cart excess funds from branding and communications line item (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2025 Financial Report with its audit firm LB Carlson, LLP. They will also discuss the alley improvement process. No formal actions are scheduled; these are workshop discussion items.

• Review of 2025 Financial Report with LB Carlson, LLP
• Alley Improvement Process Discussion

The council adopted the meeting agenda with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. After reviewing the 2025 financial audit, members discussed alley improvements and agreed that the Community Development Director will bring back a draft alley‑improvement policy for future discussion. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda approved (5-0)
• Alley‑improvement policy draft to be prepared and presented (no vote recorded)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request at 2357 7th Ave E. The consent agenda includes approval of general claims totaling $545,715.71, HRA claims of $9,749.61, acceptance of the 2025 audited financial reports, and a 2026 AFSCME non-essential union supplemental agreement. The meeting also features a proclamation declaring Gene Berwald Day.

• Variance request for property at 2357 7th Ave E
• General claims totaling $545,715.71
• HRA claims totaling $9,749.61
• Acceptance of the 2025 audited financial reports by LB Carlson, LLP
• AFSCME Non-Essential Union Supplemental Agreement for 2026

City Council approved a variance for lot width and driveway setback at 2357 7th Ave E to allow subdividing a city-owned student-built house lot into two parcels. The vote was 3-2, with Councilmembers Nordby and Schweer dissenting, citing lack of proven hardship and the land's original park designation. The consent agenda was also approved, including general claims of $545,715.71, HRA claims of $9,749.61, and acceptance of the 2025 audited financial reports.

• Approved agenda as submitted (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda via Resolution 2026-049, including claims and audited reports (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-050 for variance at 2357 7th Ave E (3-2)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss updates on the McKnight Athletic Complex, review the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and consider Parks Representatives for 2026. The meeting also includes approval of March meeting minutes and reports on upcoming events and summer meetings in parks.

• McKnight Athletic Complex Updates
• CIP Review (Capital Improvement Plan)
• Parks Representatives 2026
• Approval of March 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Open Forum for public comments

The Commission approved spending up to $250 for poker sticks to be used during the May 16 parks clean-up day. Members also assigned park representation duties and scheduled two summer meetings to be held in local parks. The Commission discussed a proposal for the McKnight Athletic Complex reconstruction but took no formal action on the site plan.

• Approved spending up to $250 for poker sticks for park clean-up (5-0)
• Adopted April 22, 2026 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 25, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Assigned Commissioner Kealy to represent Silver Lake, Northwood, and Tower parks
• Assigned Vice-Chair Zahradka to represent McKnight Athletic Complex
• Scheduled June meeting at Casey Lake Park
• Scheduled July meeting at Hause Park