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Recent meetings
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
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
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
City Council
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
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
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"
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
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
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)
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)
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
City Council
The council will consider approving a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota BCA Violent Crimes Reduction Unit. It will also review a conditional use permit application for 2121 Holloway Ave E. Routine consent agenda items include an EV time‑of‑use service charge fee update, police vehicle replacement funding, and a stormwater facilities maintenance agreement for Cowern School. Presentations feature proclamations for National Therapy Animal Day and Arbor Day.
- Approval of JPA with the State of Minnesota BCA Violent Crimes Reduction Unit
- Conditional Use Permit Application – 2121 Holloway Ave E
- Fee Schedule Update – EV Time-of-Use Service Charge
- Police Vehicle Replacements – CIP Funds
- Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Agreement — Cowern School
The council approved a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 2121 Holloway Ave East, the first ADU application in the city, with a condition to reduce the floor area to a maximum of 900 square feet. It also adopted a resolution modifying the Capital Improvement Plan to fund a police vehicle replacement and extended a Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota BCA Violent Crimes Reduction Unit. The consent agenda, including $1.7 million in claims and a fee schedule update, was approved unanimously.
- Approved conditional use permit for ADU at 2121 Holloway Ave East, with condition to reduce floor area to 900 sq ft (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-046 modifying CIP and amending 2026 budget for police vehicle replacement (4-0)
- Extended Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota BCA Violent Crimes Reduction Unit (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 2026-042 and claims totaling $1,767,254
- Proclaimed National Therapy Animal Dog and Arbor Day
- Approved Consumption and Display Permit Renewal (Resolution No. 2026-047)
City Council
The City Council will hear a presentation from Century College on a student-built home interior design and receive an update on the Lead Water Service Line Inventory Program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is informational and procedural.
- Century College presentation on student-built home interior design
- Lead Water Service Line Inventory Program update
The City Council held a workshop meeting to receive presentations on student-designed twin homes and the Lead Water Service Line Inventory Program. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made during the session.
- Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)