North St. Paul public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council will vote on the 2026 final levy and budgets, the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan, and the 2026 fee schedule. Also up for action are a proposal to purchase an E-One Metro 100' Quint Ladder Truck for the fire department and approval of a solid waste collection RFP. The consent agenda includes claims totaling over $1.78 million and various resolutions.

• Adopt 2026 final levy and budgets
• Adopt 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan
• Authorize purchase of E-One Metro 100' Quint Ladder Truck (fire truck)
• Approve 2026 fee schedule
• Approve software and service extension agreement with Sensus

Economic Development Authority

The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority will adopt its agenda, recognize outgoing member Andrew Nath, and approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The Authority will then discuss the city budget overview and provide updates on the Facade Improvement Program. An open public forum will allow residents brief comments, but no formal action will be taken on those items.

• Recognition and appreciation of outgoing member Andrew Nath
• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of EDA and City Budget Overview
• Facade Improvement Program updates and discussion
• Open public forum for resident comments (no formal action)

The Economic Development Authority adopted the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote. It approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (vote 4-0)
• Approve September 9, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (vote 4-0)
• Recognized outgoing member Andrew Nath for one year of service

Planning Commission

The North St. Paul Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 4, 2025. Items include recognizing outgoing Commissioner Jim Rathe, approving November meeting minutes, and reviewing the Capital Improvement Plan. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Recognition and appreciation to outgoing Commissioner Jim Rathe
• Approval of November 6, 2025, meeting minutes
• Capital Improvement Plan review
• Population and Housing Information report

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the November 6, 2025 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved Resolution 2025‑01 finding the 10‑year Capital Improvement Plan complies with the Comprehensive Plan, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 PM with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve November 6, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approve Resolution 2025-01 confirming CIP compliance (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will discuss the 2026 project process document and proposed events for 2026. The body will also review commission bylaws and receive reports on the 2025 and proposed 2026 budgets.

• 2026 Project Process Document
• 2025 Event Recap and 2026 Proposed Events
• Arts & Culture Commission Bylaws Review
• 2025 Budget and Proposed 2026 Budget

The Arts & Culture Commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the November 5 and November 17, 2025 meetings. It then voted to adopt the Commission bylaws as presented, with no amendments. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 PM.

• Adopt agenda (motion carried 5-0)
• Approve November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried 5-0)
• Approve November 17, 2025 workshop minutes (motion carried 5-0)
• Approve Arts & Culture Commission bylaws with no changes (motion carried 5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried 5-0)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will discuss setting final tax levies for the City, Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), and Economic Development Authority (EDA). They will also review a proposed 2026 fee schedule and receive an update on water quality. The meeting is a workshop session for discussion only.

• Discussion to set final levies for City, HRA, and EDA
• Discussion on proposed 2026 Fee Schedule
• Update on Water Quality

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote. Later, the council adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions or approvals were recorded.

• Adopt agenda (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will meet to adopt the agenda, approve general claims, and hold a Truth-in-Taxation hearing regarding the 2026 tax levy and budgets.

• Approval of General Claims totaling $263,886.15
• Resolution to stagger Arts & Culture Commissioner terms
• Approval of Fiber Maintenance and Locate Services Agreement with Zayo Group, LLC
• Truth-in-Taxation Hearing for 2026 Tax Levy and Budgets
• Approval of temporary liquor license for St. Peter Annual Gala

The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved the consent agenda, which included the November 18, 2025 minutes, a $263,886.15 general claims payment, reappointments of commissioners, a temporary liquor license for the St. Peter Annual Gala, arts and culture commissioner terms, and a fiber maintenance agreement with Zayo Group LLC, all by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve consent agenda items: November 18, 2025 minutes; General Claims $263,886.15; Reappointments of Commissioners (Resolution No. 2025-115); Temporary Liquor License for St. Peter Annual Gala (Resolution No. 2025-116); Arts and Culture Commissioner terms (Resolution No. 2025-117); Fiber Maintenance and Locate Services Agreement with Zayo Group LLC (Resolution No. 2025-118) (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold a closed special meeting. The only agenda item is a closed‑session discussion of a possible property purchase, as permitted by section 13D.05d. No other business is listed.

• Consider possible purchase of property (closed session)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review the 2025 event recap and discuss proposed events for 2026. The body will also discuss next steps regarding McKnight.

• 2025 Event Recap and 2026 Proposed Events
• McKnight Next Steps

The Parks & Recreation Commission adopted its agenda and approved the October 22 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It then voted 4‑0 to recommend amending the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan to include $300,000 for an engineered plan for the McKnight Athletic Complex. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (4-0)
• Approve October 22, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Recommend amending 2026 CIP to add $300,000 engineered plan for McKnight Athletic Complex (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss and provide direction on fiscal priorities. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion session to guide future budget decisions.

• Discussion and direction on fiscal priorities

City Council

The City Council will consider several action items including zoning text amendments, repealing the taxicab ordinance, approving a change order and final payment for the 7th Avenue Street and Utility Improvement Project, and purchasing 12 in-car camera systems and 25 body worn cameras for police. The consent agenda includes approval of general claims totaling $2,085,034.37, acceptance of a snow removal contract, and a special event permit for the Holiday Hop.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
• Repeal Taxicab Ordinance
• 7th Avenue Street and Utility Improvement Project – Change Order No. 2 and final payment
• Purchase of 12 M500 in-car camera systems and 25 V700 body worn cameras
• Special Event Permit – Holiday Hop

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will meet to discuss projects for 2026. The body will also review and discuss the commission's bylaws.

• Discussion of 2026 Arts & Culture Projects
• Review and discussion of Arts & Culture Commission Bylaws

The Arts & Culture Commission reviewed project development processes and suggested using shared tools like SharePoint. Commissioners discussed bylaws, onboarding for new members, and the term length for student commissioners, but no votes or formal actions were taken. All items were noted for further review at future meetings.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding zoning code text amendments. The body will also review the Capital Improvement Plan and begin the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Text Amendments
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan
• Kick-off of 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the October 2 minutes, both unanimously. It voted 6‑0 to recommend the City Council approve the zoning code amendment. The commission also voted 6‑0 to table the Capital Improvement Plan Review and the Comprehensive Plan Kick‑Off for future meetings. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑1 vote.

• Adopt agenda (6-0)
• Approve October 2 minutes (6-0)
• Recommend City Council approve zoning code amendment (6-0)
• Table Capital Improvement Plan Review for Dec 4 meeting (6-0)
• Table Comprehensive Plan Kick‑Off for Jan 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-1)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will review its bylaws for the first time in two years. Commissioners will also discuss ideas from the student commissioner and receive updates from sub‑committees. Staff will present the 2025 budget and events calendar.

• Biennial review of the Arts & Culture Commission bylaws
• Student Commissioner idea discussion
• Sub‑committee updates
• Staff report on 2025 budget and events calendar

The commission adopted the November 5 agenda and approved the October 1 minutes, each with a 6‑0 vote. The biennial bylaws review was tabled until the December 3 meeting (6‑0). Commissioners decided to replace the old orange Art Cart trailer with a new city trailer. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM with a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda with amendment to strike article 7 section B (6-0)
• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes with change (6-0)
• Tabled biennial bylaws review until Dec 3 meeting (6-0)
• Accepted new city trailer for Art Cart and decommissioned old orange trailer (decision)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 PM (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve minutes from the September 24 meeting and hold an open public forum. The primary action item is a brainstorming session for the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2026 CIP brainstorming session

The Parks & Recreation Commission adopted its agenda and approved the September 24 minutes. It tabled the Colby Hills Small Park add‑on, rejected a Gaga ball pit at Casey Lake, and voted to prioritize the McKnight park project over a new Casey Lake active playground. The commission also recommended a special meeting on Dec. 10 to review McKnight‑related documents.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5‑0)
• Approved September 24 minutes (5‑0)
• Tabled discussion on Colby Hills Small Park Add‑On
• Rejected Gaga ball pit at Casey Lake park
• Recommended focusing on McKnight park instead of Casey Lake active playground
• Recommended special meeting Dec 10, 6:30 pm to review McKnight documents
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review an update on the Management Action Plan (MAP). No other business items are listed. The next regular workshop is scheduled for November 18, 2025.

• Management Action Plan (MAP) update and review

Mayor Monge called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. The council adopted the agenda on a 3‑0 vote. Staff presented updates on the Management Action Plan, but no formal actions were approved. The meeting was adjourned on a 5‑0 vote at 6:30 p.m.

• Adopt agenda (3-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will consider updates to park rental fees and policies for 2026, and hold a public hearing on certifying unpaid bills to the county auditor. The consent agenda includes approval of claims totaling over $1.8 million, a temporary liquor license, and a resolution for a 2026 SCORE grant. The council will also cancel its November 4 meetings.

• General claims payable $1,833,263.77 and HRA claims $15,468.67
• Public hearing on special assessment for unpaid bills and certification to county
• Park rental fee and policy updates for 2026
• Temporary on-sale liquor license for North Star Museum of Boy Scouting & Girl Scouting on Oct 25
• Cancellation of November 4, 2025 City Council Workshop and Regular Meetings

The council approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It adopted three resolutions (2025-100, 2025-101, 2025-102) assessing unpaid water, wastewater, and other utility charges to property owners. The council also approved Resolution 2025-103, amending the park rental policy and fees, and adopted the revised park rental policy. All votes were 5-0 in favor.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-100 assessing unpaid utilities for Maplewood properties (5-0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-101 assessing unpaid utilities for North St. Paul properties billed by Oakdale (5-0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-102 assessing unpaid utilities for North St. Paul properties (5-0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-103 amending park rental policy and fees (5-0)
• Adopt Revised Park Rental Policy (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet to consider approving the sale of a student-built house located at 2007 6th Street North. The meeting will follow the City Council meeting on October 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers.

• Approval on sale of Student Built House at 2007 6th Street North
• Meeting to follow City Council meeting on October 21, 2025
• Location: City Council Chambers at 2400 Margaret St.

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority voted 5-0 to approve Resolution No. 2025-001, authorizing the sale of the Student Built House at 2007 6th Street North. The board also waived the statutory requirement for Planning Commission review of the transaction. Staff were directed to execute all necessary documents. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved conveyance of 2007 6th St N property (5-0)
• Dispensed with Planning Commission review for the conveyance (5-0)
• Authorized staff to execute conveyance documents (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

This City Council Workshop meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will hold a special meeting to introduce and vote on a residential construction contract involving Saint Paul College. This is the sole action item on the agenda.

• Introduction and approval of the Residential Construction Contract with Saint Paul College

The North St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved a Residential Construction Contract partnering with Saint Paul College's Student Built Housing Program. The motion was made by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner McKenzie, and passed unanimously (4-0). The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Commissioner Schweer, also passing 4-0.

• Approved Residential Construction Contract (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The council will consider authorizing final design for the 2026 Pavement Management Project (City Project No. 26-01) and setting electric rates for an EV Charger Time-of-Use program. Consent agenda items include general claims of $2,377,279.09, HRA claims of $676.49, a compact excavator purchase for the Electric Department, and a professional services agreement with North Suburban Access.

• 2026 Pavement Management Project (City Project No. 26-01) – report on estimates and authorize final design
• Set electric rates for EV Charger Time-of-Use program
• General claims $2,377,279.09
• Purchase compact excavator for Electric Department
• North Suburban Access Professional and Technical Services Agreement

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda items, each with a 4‑0 vote. It then authorized the WSB proposal for professional services to complete the final design of the 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Project, estimated at $2.8 million, also by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Adopt agenda approved (4-0)
• Approve consent agenda (Resolution No. 2025-094) (4-0)
• Authorize WSB professional services for final design of 2026 Street & Utility Improvement Project (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The North St. Paul Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 workplan topics and review the Downtown Design Manual. No public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items only.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 Workplan Topics
• Review of the Downtown Design Manual
• Update on the 2025-2026 Planning Commission Work Plan

The commission unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the September 4, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously adjourned the meeting. The commission reached consensus to move forward with amendments to zoning ordinance definitions and to allow Multiple Family Dwelling as a permitted use in the MU‑2 district through a Planned Unit Development. The commission agreed to drop the term “intensification” from proposed language and will continue work on the Downtown Design Manual.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve September 4, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)
• Proceed with zoning ordinance definition amendments (consensus)
• Allow Multiple Family Dwelling as permitted use in MU‑2 district via PUD (consensus)
• Drop “intensification” from proposed zoning language (consensus)
• Continue work on Downtown Design Manual (no further update)

Arts & Culture Commission

The North St. Paul Arts & Culture Commission holds a regular meeting covering discussion of Autumn Arts event feedback, updates on sub-committees, and staff reports on mural/utility box project proposals and the 2025 budget and events calendar. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• Autumn Arts Feedback Discussion
• Mural/Utility Boxes Project Proposal Forms (staff report)
• 2025 Budget & Events Calendar review
• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The Arts & Culture Commission adopted the October 1 agenda and approved the September 3 minutes with a correction, both by a 7‑0 vote. No public comments or hearings were held, and no substantive project approvals or denials were made. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.

• Adopted October 1 agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 3 minutes with correction (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North St. Paul Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss the park rental policy and associated fees. It will also consider grant opportunities for parks and recreation programs. No other agenda items involve formal action.

• Park Rental Policy and Fees – discussion/recommendation
• Grant Opportunities – discussion

The commission voted 5‑0 to recommend that City Council adopt the staff‑proposed fee increases—$50 higher deposits at Hause Park, $50 higher rental fees and deposits at Casey Lake Park, and a new alcohol fee structure (a $75 fee and $75 deposit, with a council suggestion of a $100 fee and deposit withholding). The commission directed staff liaison Sara Lang‑Noyola to prepare the recommendation for the upcoming City Council agenda and to draft a resolution to amend the fees before the 2026 park rental season. The commission also adopted its agenda and minutes (both 4‑0) and assigned each commissioner to research grant opportunities for specific park projects.

• Adopt agenda (4-0)
• Approve August 27, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Recommend park rental fee increases and alcohol policy to City Council (5-0)
• Assign commissioners to research grant opportunities for designated park projects (no vote recorded)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a review of code enforcement. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Code Enforcement Review
• Workshop meeting on September 16, 2025
• Council Chambers at City Hall, 2400 Margaret St.

The council voted 4-0 to approve the meeting agenda as submitted. Later, the council voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

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

City Council

The City Council will review the preliminary 2026 budgets and property tax levies for the city, HRA, and EDA. They will also consider a conditional use permit amendment and site plan approval for Cowern Elementary School, as well as updates to the subdivision and zoning ordinances. The consent agenda includes approval of claims totaling over $1.5 million, a charitable gambling permit, and setting a public hearing date for unpaid city bills.

• Preliminary 2026 City, HRA, and EDA Budgets & Property Tax Levies
• Cowern Elementary School - Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan Approval
• Subdivision Ordinance Update
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
• General Claims $1,501,331.41

The council approved the preliminary 2026 General Fund budget and set the associated tax and debt service levies. It also approved tax levies for the Housing & Redevelopment Authority and the Economic Development Authority. The council granted a conditional use permit amendment and approved site plans for the expansion of Cowern Elementary School. Ordinance amendments updating subdivision regulations and zoning encroachment standards were adopted.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-089, preliminary 2026 General Fund budget & tax levy (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-090, preliminary 2026 Housing & Redevelopment Authority tax levy (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-091, preliminary 2025 Economic Development Authority tax levy (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-092, Conditional Use Permit amendment for Cowern Elementary School (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-093, Site plans for Cowern Elementary School expansion (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 847, amendment to subdivision ordinance (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 848, amendment to zoning encroachment standards (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss two main items: the 2026 preliminary budget and future uses of community center land. The board will also consider approving minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. No final decisions are listed; these are discussion and action items.

• EDA 2026 Preliminary Budget
• Community Center Land Future Discussions
• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment opportunity on non-agenda items
• Staff and EDA member updates

The Economic Development Authority adopted its agenda, approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes, and voted to approve the 2026 preliminary budget. All motions passed unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve June 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approve 2026 EDA preliminary budget (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The North St. Paul Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use permit amendment and site plan for Cowern Elementary School, proposed text changes to the zoning ordinance, and an amendment to the subdivision ordinance. The commission will consider these items and may make recommendations for action. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Cowern Elementary School – conditional use permit (CUP) amendment and site plan
• Zoning ordinance text amendments
• Subdivision ordinance amendment

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the conditional use permit amendment and site‑plan for Cowern Elementary School. It also unanimously recommended approval of a zoning‑code text amendment and a subdivision‑code amendment. All three recommendations passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopted September 4 agenda (6‑0)
• Approved August 7 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve Cowern Elementary conditional use permit amendment (6‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve zoning ordinance text amendment on encroachments (6‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve subdivision ordinance amendment on park fees and developer security (6‑0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The North St. Paul Arts & Culture Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2025. They will discuss updates on Autumn Arts events and roles, review the 2025 budget and events calendar, and hear reports from subcommittees and staff. No public hearings or voting on ordinances are scheduled.

• Autumn Arts updates and role discussion
• 2025 budget and events calendar review
• Sub-committee updates
• Project proposal form report
• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Arts & Culture Commission adopted its agenda and approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. It approved a $3,000 estimate for the Heart Hands utility box design at Casey Lake Park, also by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (6-0)
• Approve August 6, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approve $3,000 Heart Hands utility box design (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the 2026 levy budgets and certified levy. The body will also discuss the community center and grant funds.

• 2026 Budget - Levy Budgets - Certified Levy discussion
• Community Center and grant funds discussion

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote. No formal actions on the 2026 budget levy or grant‑fund reallocation were approved; those items will be considered at a later date. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (4-0 vote)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0 vote)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $728,122.51 in general claims and $38,224.47 in HRA claims, authorizing a contract for rooftop HVAC replacement at City Hall, and entering a joint powers agreement for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force. A proclamation for Constitution Week will be presented.

• General claims totaling $728,122.51
• HRA claims totaling $38,224.47
• Authorization to award contract for rooftop HVAC replacement at City Hall
• Contract with E.G. Rud & Sons, Inc for McKnight Athletic Complex Certificate of Survey
• B.C.A. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Joint Powers Agreement

The North St. Paul City Council adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda with unanimous votes (5-0). It then approved Resolution No. 2025-083, authorizing a contract with E.G. Rud & Sons, Inc. to complete a Certificate of Survey for the McKnight Athletic Complex, also by a 5-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve consent agenda items A‑E (5-0)
• Authorize contract for McKnight Athletic Complex survey (Resolution 2025-083, 5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss the maintenance plan for Southwood Nature Preserve and review survey information regarding the McKnight Athletic Complex. Staff will also provide a report on ordinance language for e-bikes and motorized foot scooters.

• Southwood Nature Preserve Maintenance Plan
• McKnight Athletic Complex Survey Information
• E-Bike and Motorized Foot Scooter Ordinance Language

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the July 23 minutes unanimously. It voted 5‑0 to recommend the $27,700 survey contract for the McKnight Athletic Complex to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve July 23, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommend McKnight Athletic Complex survey contract to City Council (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to continue discussing the 2026 budget, focusing on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This is a discussion item only; no formal action is scheduled. The meeting is open for public viewing via YouTube.

• Continued discussion of the 2026 budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No other formal decisions were recorded; the remainder of the session consisted of budget and infrastructure discussions.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider a zoning text amendment for home occupations and provide direction on a feasibility study and grant funding for a Community Multicultural Outreach Center. The consent agenda includes approval of claims totaling over $5 million, special event permits for the Fall Round-Up Parade and Legion Corn Feed, and several routine items such as ordinance amendments and easements.

• General Claims $5,039,016.56
• Special Event Permit - Fall Round-Up Parade
• Approve Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 112: Bingo and Charitable Gambling
• Home Occupation Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
• Council Direction on Community Multicultural Outreach Center Feasibility Study and Grant Funding

The City Council adopted a new Home Occupation Zoning Ordinance (No. 846) with a unanimous 5-0 vote. It also passed Resolution No. 2025-080 to discontinue the Community Multicultural Outreach Center feasibility study and decline state and federal grant funding, voting 4-1. Routine agenda and consent agenda items were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (Resolution No. 2024-075) (5-0)
• Adopted Home Occupation Zoning Ordinance No. 846 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-080 to discontinue outreach study and decline grant funding (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The North St. Paul Planning Commission will meet on August 7, 2025 to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the July 9 special meeting, and hold a public forum. The commission will discuss two ordinance items: amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding encroachments and an update to the subdivision ordinance. No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.

• Zoning ordinance amendments – encroachments
• Subdivision ordinance update

The commission adopted the meeting agenda (6‑0) and approved the corrected July 9, 2025 special meeting minutes (6‑0). Commissioners agreed to proceed with the subdivision ordinance updates, including administrative subdivisions. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (6-0)
• Approve corrected July 9, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Agree to move forward with subdivision ordinance updates
• Adjourn meeting (6-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will meet to discuss planning for 2026 projects. The commission will also receive updates from sub-committees and a report on the 2025 budget and events calendar.

• 2026 Project Planning Discussion
• 2025 Budget & Events Calendar report
• Sub-Committee Updates

The Arts & Culture Commission adopted the August 6 agenda unanimously. It approved the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:00 PM by a unanimous motion.

• Adopt agenda – motion carried 6-0
• Approve July 2, 2025 minutes – motion carried 6-0
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried 6-0

City Council

The City Council is holding an emergency meeting to address specific urgent items. The primary action for consideration is the adoption of a contract with McDonald Hopkins.

• Adoption of contract with McDonald Hopkins

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved a contract with McDonald Hopkins PLC to analyze the city’s business email compromise incident. Both actions were taken under emergency meeting procedures.

• Adopted agenda (3-0)
• Approved contract with McDonald Hopkins PLC (3-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the North St. Paul Parks and Recreation Commission. The agenda includes approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes, an open forum for public comment on non-agenda items, and updates from Public Works. No specific action items or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public Works updates (no details provided)

The commission voted 5-0 to adopt the July 23, 2025 meeting agenda. It then approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting by a 5-0 vote. Finally, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 PM with a unanimous 5-0 motion.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve June 25 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

• 2026 Budget - CIP discussion
• Council Roll Call
• Agenda Adoption

The council approved the agenda as submitted after a motion by Member Schweer and a second by Member McKenzie, with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0 vote. No formal actions were taken on the 2026 budget or road projects during this session.

• Adopt agenda (3-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑073 to amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and adopted Ordinance No. 844 to rezone several properties east of McKnight Road from MU‑3 to R‑2. It also approved a $108,493.65 change order for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project, adopted Ordinance No. 845 on contractor licensing, and authorized a grant application for the Nature Pointe townhouse development. The proposed bingo and charitable gambling ordinance was tabled, as was the community multicultural outreach center feasibility study.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-073 amending Future Land Use Plan Map (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 844 rezoning several residential properties (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 saving $108,493.65 for Street and Utility Improvement Project (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 845 amending contractor licensing provisions (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-074 authorizing grant application for Nature Pointe development (4-0)
• Tabled Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 112: Bingo and Charitable Gambling (3-1-1)
• Tabled Community Multicultural Outreach Center feasibility study item (4-0)

General

The North St. Paul Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a Land Use Plan Amendment, a Zoning Map Amendment, and a text amendment regarding Home Occupations. The meeting will be held at City Hall on July 9, 2025.

• Land Use Plan Amendment & Zoning Map Amendment
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Home Occupations
• Approval of June 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Public hearing on zoning and land use changes
• Open forum for public comment on non-agenda items

The commission voted to recommend two amendments to the City Council: approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Future Land Use Plan map and a zoning map amendment changing the study area from MU‑3 Corridor Mixed‑Use to R‑2 Mixed‑Residential. It also approved a home‑occupation ordinance amendment that removes animal boarding and in‑home daycare restrictions and adds cottage food as a Level 2 occupation. All recommendations passed with a 6‑1 vote.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended Comprehensive Plan amendment to City Council (6-1)
• Recommended zoning map amendment to R‑2 Mixed‑Residential (6-1)
• Recommended Home Occupations ordinance amendment (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 2, 2025. Key items include a discussion on National Night Out and a staff report on the 2025 Budget & Events Calendar. The meeting will also include sub-committee updates and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• National Night Out discussion
• 2025 Budget & Events Calendar report from staff
• Sub-committee updates
• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Arts & Culture Commission adopted the July 2 agenda with a 5‑0 vote. It approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve June 4, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0)

City Council

At this workshop meeting, the North St. Paul City Council will hold a comprehensive discussion of the 2026 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is intended for initial review and planning.

• 2026 Budget – Comprehensive Look

The council approved the meeting agenda on a 3-0 vote after a motion by Member McKenzie and a second by Member Woods. The meeting was then adjourned on a 4-0 vote after a motion by Member Woods and a second by Member McKenzie. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will meet to approve capital improvement projects, a payroll system contract, and pavement maintenance proposals. The meeting will also include the adoption of consent agenda items and a public forum.

• Approve Additional 2025 Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Projects
• Approve Agreement with Paycom for Human Resource, Payroll System and Payroll Services
• HRA Claims $10,725.66
• General Claims $912,732.97
• 2025 Pavement Maintenance Overlay – Receive Bids and Award Contract

The North Saint Paul City Council adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved several resolutions, including additional parks projects, a Paycom payroll system agreement, the Ramsey County All‑Hazard Mitigation Plan, a flood‑risk MOU, a $403,520.85 pavement maintenance overlay contract, and a $54,947.50 professional services proposal for the 2026 pavement preservation project. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, Resolution No. 2025-063 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-064, additional 2025 parks and recreation capital projects (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-065, Paycom HR/payroll services agreement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-066, Ramsey County All‑Hazard Mitigation Plan (4-0)
• Authorized MOU for 2025 Flood Risk Reduction Project at PCU Pond and 13th Avenue (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-067, pavement maintenance overlay contract $403,520.85 to Bituminous Roadways (4-0)
• Authorized professional services for 2026 Pavement Preservation Project, $54,947.50 to WSB (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North St. Paul Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and maintenance at Southwood. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of May meeting minutes and open forum for public comment on non-agenda items.

• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion
• Southwood maintenance discussion
• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2025 meeting

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the May 28, 2025 minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. It then voted 6‑0 to approve the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan recommendations and forward them to the City Council on July 1, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 PM by a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (6-0)
• Approve May 28, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approve 2025 CIP recommendations to go to Council (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will receive an update from EAPC on the Community Center Feasibility Study during this workshop meeting. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only item.

• EAPC update on Community Center Feasibility Study

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No other actions were decided during this session.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider consent agenda items including over $1.4 million in general claims, license renewals for tobacco and liquor, and special event permits. The only separate action item is approval of a security access system for City Hall.

• General Claims totaling $1,398,145.29
• HRA Claims totaling $3,557.98
• Tobacco and Liquor License Renewals for 2025-2026
• Resolution Accepting Donations for May 2025
• City Hall security access system (action item)

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously (5-0). It approved Resolution No. 2025-062, authorizing the selection of a new City Hall security access system and a budget amendment to fund the project, also by a 5-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve consent agenda (5-0)
• Authorize City Hall security system replacement and budget amendment (Resolution No. 2025-062) (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority will meet to review applications submitted under the Facade Improvement Program. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and staff updates. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2025.

• Review of Facade Improvement Program applications

The Economic Development Authority adopted its agenda and approved the April 8, 2025 special‑meeting minutes, each by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The board voted 7‑0 to deny the VFW façade improvement program application for 2483 7th Ave E. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (7-0)
• Approve April 8, 2025 special meeting minutes (7-0)
• Deny VFW façade improvement program application (7-0)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The North St. Paul Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several land-use items, including comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments, a home occupations ordinance update, a subdivision ordinance update, and a downtown design manual review. The meeting includes a public forum for non-agenda items. No specific dollar amounts or project addresses are listed in the agenda.

• Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments
• Zoning Ordinance Update - Home Occupations
• Subdivision Ordinance Update
• Downtown Design Manual Review
• 2025-2026 Planning Commission Work Plan

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the April 3 and May 1 minutes unanimously. It reached consensus to move forward with rezoning two parcels from MU‑3 Corridor Mixed‑Use to R‑2 Mixed Residential. The commission directed staff to make several changes to the Home Occupation ordinance, including removing contractors, updating daycare language, and deleting pet grooming from the prohibited list. It also lowered the Downtown Design Manual priority in the 2025‑2026 work plan.

• Adopted June 5 agenda (7‑0)
• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved May 1, 2025 workshop minutes (7‑0)
• Consensus to proceed with rezoning from MU‑3 to R‑2 for two parcels along 7th Ave E and South Ave E
• Directed staff to remove “contractors” and “small engine repair” from Home Occupation ordinance
• Directed staff to change “family day care” wording to “in‑home daycare”
• Directed staff to delete pet grooming from prohibited home occupations list
• Agreed to lower Downtown Design Manual priority in the 2025‑2026 work plan

Arts & Culture Commission

The commission will review the budget for the Taste of North St. Paul event and discuss proposals for the 2026 budget. Sub‑committee updates and public hearings are also on the agenda. Staff and commissioners will give reports before the meeting adjourns.

• Taste of North St. Paul budget discussion
• 2026 budget proposals discussion
• Sub‑committee updates
• Public hearings
• Staff report on 2025 budget & events calendar

The Arts & Culture Commission adopted its meeting agenda and approved the May 7, 2025 minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. The commission approved a 2026 budget proposal that allocates $7,000 for utility‑box wraps, $500 for Art Cart supplies, $12,500 for murals, $5,000 for public art, and $1,000 for branding and communications, also by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM with a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (7-0)
• Approve May 7, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approve 2026 budget proposal: $7,000 utility‑box wraps, $500 Art Cart supplies, $12,500 murals, $5,000 public art, $1,000 branding (7-0)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single substantive topic: a recap of the recent Clean-up Day. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adopt agenda, other business, adjournment). No decisions or new proposals are on the table.

• Clean-up Day Recap

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. A discussion was held on future trash‑pickup options after the Clean‑Up Day, but no action was taken. The council then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including approval of a new on-sale and Sunday liquor license for Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC, and two proposed ordinance amendments: one for tobacco and liquor license background requirements, and another relating to premises permits. Other consent items include claims payments totaling $423,025.17, surplus declarations, and a special event permit. The meeting includes an open forum for public comment.

• Approval of NEW On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC
• Proposed Ordinance Amendment for Tobacco and Liquor License Background Requirements
• Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 122 Relating to Premises Permits
• General Claims $422,624.21 and HRA Claims $400.96
• Special Event Permit – Church of St. Peter Fall Festival

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda items, including claims and ordinance amendments, with a unanimous vote. It also approved a new on‑sale and Sunday liquor license for Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC, effective July 1 2025 through June 30 2026. All decisions were passed with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (Resolution No. 2025-051) (5-0)
• Approved new on‑sale & Sunday liquor license for Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC (Resolution No. 2025-053) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider Capital Improvement Plan recommendations and hear a final presentation on the Park Passport Program. They will also recap goals and hold commissioner discussion. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Recap and Goals discussion for commission priorities
• CIP Recommendations — capital improvement plan project list
• Park Passport Program Final Presentation
• Commissioner Discussion on future initiatives

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the April 23, 2025 minutes. It approved the 2025 CIP recommendations and the 2026‑2035 CIP recommendations, prioritizing the McKnight Sports Complex, Downtown park, and 3rd Street park. The Park Passport Program was approved to start with 100 participants. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

• Adopt agenda (6-0)
• Approve April 23, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approve 2025 CIP recommendations (6-0)
• Approve 2026‑2035 CIP recommendations (6-0)
• Approve Park Passport Program (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review the 2024 Financial Report. This review will be conducted with the city's audit firm, LB Carlson, LLP.

• Review of 2024 Financial Report with LB Carlson, LLP

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 3-0 vote. A review of the 2024 financial report was presented, noting a clean audit and a $1.9 million fiber‑optic fund deficit. The city is considering a 6% levy increase for 2026 but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned with a 4-0 vote.

• Adopt agenda as submitted (3-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including approval of $1,850,345.90 in general claims, acceptance of the 2024 audited financial reports, and several permits and agreements. Presentations include a recognition of Tom Spehn and a Memorial Day proclamation. The meeting is largely procedural with most action items on the consent agenda.

• General Claims $1,850,345.90
• Acceptance of the 2024 audited financial reports
• Ramsey County Sheriff Emergency Response Teams Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)
• Gambling Premises Permit - White Bear Avenue Business Association
• Management Services Agreement between the City and Triple Crown Batting Cages

The North St. Paul City Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, each by a 4‑0 vote. The council also approved the city's participation in the Ramsey County Sheriff Emergency Response Teams Joint Powers Agreement, again by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. after a final 4‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (4-0)
• Approve consent agenda items (4-0)
• Approve participation in Joint Powers Agreement (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will discuss the 2025 budget and events calendar, receive updates from sub-committees, and consider a community craft project. Public comments are invited on non-agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM in City Hall.

• Community Craft Project Discussion
• Sub-Committee Updates
• 2025 Budget & Events Calendar staff report
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Arts & Culture Commission voted unanimously to adopt the meeting agenda, approve the April 2, 2025 minutes with a calendar correction, and adjourn the session. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve April 2, 2025 minutes with correction (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council will welcome new Community Development Director Ken Roberts. Century College design students present their selections for the 916 Student Built House. A communications update from Ava Griemert will also be given.

• Welcome and introduction of Ken Roberts as Community Development/Community Services Director
• Century College design students present selections for the 916 Student Built House
• Communications update from Ava Griemert

The council adopted the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. with a unanimous 5-0 vote. No other formal actions or decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will adopt the agenda and consider the consent agenda items. This includes approving payment of General Claims totaling $1,227,555.50 and HRA Claims of $9,759.83. The council will also approve three special event permits for Wilderness Inquiry, Neumann's Vintage Speakeasy Inc., and Mac's Diner, and adopt a proclamation policy and procedures. No additional city business is scheduled.

• Approve payment of General Claims $1,227,555.50
• Approve payment of HRA Claims $9,759.83
• Approve Special Event Permit – Wilderness Inquiry
• Approve Special Event Permit – Neumann's Vintage Speakeasy Inc.
• Approve Special Event Permit – Mac's Diner

The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0). It approved the consent agenda (Resolution No. 2025-043) unanimously, which included the April 15, 2025 workshop minutes, general claims of $1,227,555.50, HRA claims of $9,759.83, and special event permits for Wilderness Inquiry, Neumann’s Vintage Speakeasy Inc., and Mac’s Diner. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5-0).

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 15, 2025 workshop and meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved General Claims $1,227,555.50 (5-0)
• Approved HRA Claims $9,759.83 (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit – Wilderness Inquiry (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit – Neumann’s Vintage Speakeasy Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit – Mac’s Diner (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct introductions and set goals. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the Downtown Design Manual.

• Discussion on Downtown Design Manual
• Introductions and goal setting

The May 1, 2025 Planning Commission workshop did not have a quorum, so no official actions were taken. Commissioners discussed priorities such as zoning ordinance updates, subdivision ordinance language, and accessory dwelling units. They also reached a consensus to keep the Downtown Design Manual as a stand‑alone document, but this was not an official decision. The next meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2025.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hear a budget update from the finance director, review recent activities and set goals, discuss the Park Passport program, and hold a commissioner discussion. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget update presentation by Finance Director Dan Winek
• Recap of recent commission activities and discussion of goals
• Discussion of the Park Passport program
• Commissioner discussion

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously adopted the April 23 agenda and approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 PM with a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were formally approved; discussions on park projects and a park‑passport program were informational and will be revisited.

• Adopt April 23 agenda (6-0)
• Approve March 26, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:28 PM (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss planning, support, and fiscal responsibility, and receive a first-quarter 2025 budget update covering the General Fund and Enterprise Funds. No votes are anticipated at this workshop.

• Discussion of planning, support, and fiscal responsibility
• 1st quarter 2025 budget update for General Fund and Enterprise Funds

The council approved the meeting agenda on a 4-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned on a 4-0 vote. No substantive policy or budget decisions were recorded.

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

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will consider several action items, including a vote on a $6,740,000 General Obligation bond sale for street reconstruction and utility work. Council members will also vote on amending Chapter 122 of the city code concerning special event permits and will receive bids, award a contract, and authorize professional services for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project (City Project No. 25-01). Additional items on the consent agenda include the final approval of the Park and Open Space Master Plan and the adoption of ordinances related to consumption and display permits.

• Approve ordinance amending Chapter 122 (Special Event Permits)
• Award sale of $6,740,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction and Utility Bonds, Series 2025A
• Receive bids, award contract, and authorize services for 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project (City Project No. 25-01)
• Adopt consent agenda items including General Claims $1,188,893.63 and HRA Claims $37,464.65
• Final approval of the Park and Open Space Master Plan

The council adopted Ordinance No. 840 amending Chapter 122 of the city code on special event permits, passing with a 3‑1 vote. It approved the issuance and sale of $6,530,000 in general‑obligation street reconstruction and utility bonds (Resolution 2024‑041) by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The council awarded the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project contract to RL Larson Construction for $5,137,768.48 and approved a $625,936 construction services proposal by WSB, each by 4‑0 votes.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 840 amending Chapter 122 (Special Event Permits) (3‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 2024‑041 authorizing $6,530,000 bond sale (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑xxx awarding RL Larson Construction contract $5,137,768.48 (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑042 approving WSB construction services proposal $625,936.00 (4‑0)
• Adopted agenda (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (Resolution No. 2024‑037) (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Economic Development Authority

The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority will hold a special meeting to discuss amending its membership, elect 2025 officers, and consider the Facade Improvement Program. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a public comment period for items not on the agenda.

• Discussion on amending the membership of the EDA
• Election of 2025 officers
• Discussion of the Facade Improvement Program

The Economic Development Authority adopted its agenda and approved the March 11, 2025 minutes. Members voted not to change the Authority’s membership. The board elected its 2025 officers and approved the Façade Improvement Program. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve March 11, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• No changes to EDA membership (consensus)
• Elect John Monge as 2025 EDA President (5-0)
• Elect Josef Matthews as 2025 EDA Vice-President (5-0)
• Elect Brandon Bramscher as 2025 EDA Treasurer (5-0)
• Approve Façade Improvement Program (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the Parks and Open Space Master Plan and discuss the Downtown Design Manual. The meeting includes a public forum for items not listed on the agenda.

• Review of Parks and Open Space Master Plan
• Discussion of Downtown Design Manual

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the January 2, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. It then passed a motion recommending that City Council approve the Parks and Open Space Master Plan, also 7‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 PM by a unanimous vote. No public comments or hearings were held.

• Adopt agenda (7-0)
• Approve Jan 2, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Recommend Parks and Open Space Master Plan to City Council (7-0)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss community craft project ideas and receive sub-committee updates. Staff will report on Snowy Card envelopes and the 2025 Budget & Events Calendar. No public hearings or action items requiring a vote are listed.

• Discussion of Community Craft Project Ideas
• Sub-Committee Updates
• Staff report on Snowy Card Envelopes
• Staff report on 2025 Budget & Events Calendar

The Arts & Culture Commission adopted its agenda and approved the March 5, 2025 minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. Commissioners agreed to pay the mural artist 6k and set a policy to cover up to 50% of mural costs. They also reached consensus to move forward with leather cord bracelets and felt coasters for the Community Craft Project. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM by a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $6k payment to mural artist
• Adopted policy to cover up to 50% of mural costs
• Consensus to proceed with leather cord bracelets and felt coasters for Community Craft Project
• Motion to adjourn meeting (7-0)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 117 of the city code regarding consumption and display permits. They will also receive a code compliance overview. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion on proposed ordinance amending Chapter 117 - Consumption and Display Permits
• Code compliance overview presented to the council

The council approved the meeting agenda on a 4-0 vote and later adjourned the session on a 5-0 vote. An ordinance to amend Chapter 117 on consumption and display permits was discussed but not decided, with the draft to return at the next meeting. Code‑compliance procedures and related concerns were also reviewed without any formal actions.

• Adopt agenda approved (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting approved (5-0)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of the March 18 minutes and general claims of $692,430.23 plus HRA claims of $16,182.31. A presentation from the North St. Paul Historical Society is scheduled. Public comment will be taken before any action items or reports.

• General claims totaling $692,430.23
• HRA claims totaling $16,182.31
• Presentation from the North St. Paul Historical Society
• Approval of March 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment period for residents

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. It then approved the consent agenda, which included payment of General Claims totaling $692,430.23 and HRA Claims of $16,182.31. The meeting was adjourned after no further business was presented.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve consent agenda – General Claims $692,430.23 (5-0)
• Approve consent agenda – HRA Claims $16,182.31 (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North St. Paul Parks & Recreation Commission will review a recap of goals, a proposed park clean‑up plan, research on nature preserve maintenance, and a budget recap. Commissioners will also have a discussion period. No formal actions are listed beyond discussion of these items.

• Recap and Goals
• Park Clean-Up Plan
• Nature Preserve Maintenance Research
• Commissioner Discussion
• Budget Recap

The Parks & Recreation Commission adopted the March 26, 2025 agenda (6‑0), approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0), and adjourned the meeting (7‑0). No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Adopt agenda (6-0)
• Approve February 26, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0)

General

The North St. Paul City Council will consider authorizing a $6,740,000 bond sale for street reconstruction and utility projects, and vote on an ordinance amending rules for consumption and display permits. The consent agenda includes general claims of $1,344,340.99, a special event permit for Sanctuary Church, and a memorandum of agreement revising holidays in the LELS labor agreement.

• Set sale of $6,740,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction and Utility Bonds, Series 2025A
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 117 of city code regarding consumption and display permits
• General claims totaling $1,344,340.99
• North St. Paul Fire Relief Association pension increase request
• Resolution accepting donations for February 2025

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider a proposal from WSB for a Downtown Design Manual update. They will also elect 2025 officers and discuss amending the membership of the EDA. A public comment period is open for items not on the agenda.

• Election of 2025 officers for the EDA
• WSB proposal for Downtown Design Manual update
• Discussion on amending EDA membership
• Approval of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Open forum for public comment on non-agenda items

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussion items on Autumn Arts goal-setting, a placeholder event, and sub-committee updates. Staff will present the 2025 Budget & Events Calendar. The public may comment on non-agenda items. No formal votes are expected on major actions.

• Autumn Arts Goal-Setting Discussion
• Placeholder Event Discussion
• Sub-Committee Updates
• Staff report on 2025 Budget & Events Calendar
• Approval of February 5, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss various finance topics. No specific proposals or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of finance-related topics

City Council

The City Council will consider a street reconstruction plan and the issuance of general obligation bonds. The body will also review budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2024 and a final report on park planning.

• Public hearing on Street Reconstruction Plan and General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds
• General Claims totaling $685,621.73
• HRA Claims totaling $16,668.73
• Budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2024 budgets
• HGA Park Planning Final Report presentation

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North St. Paul Parks & Recreation Commission will consider and vote on the final HGA document. The meeting also includes an overview of the commission, review of park assignments, discussion of meeting locations, and a talk about opening a Student Commissioner position. A budget update will be presented by staff.

• Approval of the final HGA document
• Overview of the Park and Recreation Commission
• Review of park assignments
• Discussion of commission meeting locations in parks
• Opening for a Student Commissioner position

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the Community Center and receive a Police Department update from Chief Rozales. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of the Community Center led by Council Member Jason Nordby
• Police Department update from Chief Rozales

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will call for a public hearing on a proposal to adopt a street reconstruction plan and issue general obligation bonds. It will also approve the plans and specifications for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project (City Project No. 25-01) and order advertisement for bids. The meeting includes a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, a fee‑schedule update, a tobacco license renewal, and several appointments.

• Public hearing on proposal to adopt a street reconstruction plan and issue general obligation bonds
• Approve plans and specifications for 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project (City Project No. 25-01) and order advertisement for bids
• Adopt resolution updating 2025 City of North St Paul fee schedule
• Tobacco license renewal for Nicky's Ecig and Tobacco
• General Claims payment of $1,187,464.97

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council will hold a retreat on February 11, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in the City Hall training room. Council members and the mayor will discuss the city's 2025 priorities and goals. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Retreat to discuss 2025 priorities and goals

Arts & Culture Commission

The North St. Paul Arts & Culture Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 5, 2025. Commissioners will vote to elect a Student Commissioner and receive updates from sub‑committees, the events planner, and the 2025 budget. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Election of Student Commissioner
• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Sub‑Committee updates
• Events Planner calendar report
• 2025 budget updates

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss updates from the Electric and Public Works departments.

• Electric Department Update
• Public Works Department Update

City Council

The council will vote on adopting a new ordinance (Chapter 126) regulating mobile food vendors. On consent, they will amend liquor license setbacks (Chapter 117), approve liquor licenses for St. Peter's gala and Puzzles Sports Bar, authorize electric equipment purchases, and pay claims totaling over $4.6 million.

• Adopt Ordinance Enacting Chapter 126 (Mobile Food Vendor License)
• Amend Ordinance Chapter 117 (Liquor License Setbacks) – consent item
• General Claims $4,668,617.29 and HRA Claims $17,467.06
• Approval of On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Puzzles Sports Bar and Banquet Inc.
• Electric – Purchase 25 Pad Mounted Transformers

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North St. Paul Parks & Recreation Commission will vote to elect its officers. Commissioners will also discuss upcoming 2025 park events, set commission expectations, and receive updates from the HGA. No other decisions are listed.

• Election of officers
• Discussion of 2025 park events with Ava Griemert
• Commission expectations briefing with Riley Grams
• HGA (Housing and Growth Authority) updates

City Council

The City Council will receive an update on the 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Project (Project 25-01). No votes or decisions are scheduled at this workshop meeting.

• Update on 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Project (City Project 25-01)

City Council

The North St. Paul City Council meets to adopt a consent agenda that includes approval of general claims totaling $1,954,455.06, HRA claims of $260.06, and a revised AFSCME collective bargaining agreement for 2025-2027. Other consent items include a building permit report for December 2024 and a resolution accepting donations. No separate city business action items are listed on the agenda.

• General claims of $1,954,455.06
• HRA claims of $260.06
• Approval of revised AFSCME 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Building Permit Report for December 2024
• Resolution Accepting Donations for December 2024

Arts & Culture Commission

The commission will elect a new chair and vice-chair, discuss expectations with Riley Grams, and plan events for 2025 with Ava Griemert. Sub-committee updates and public comment on non-agenda items will also be heard. The meeting includes approval of December 4, 2024 minutes.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Commission Expectations with Riley Grams
• Events for 2025 with Ava Griemert
• Approval of December 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda items

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting focused on council roles, powers, open meeting rules, and communication. No official decisions or votes are expected; the session is primarily educational and procedural.

• Agenda includes discussion of council powers, council member roles, open meeting rules, good communication, and open discussion with current council members

City Council

The City Council will consider consent agenda items including claims totaling $687,880.36 and $811.98, several appointments, agreements, and a summary of a closed session performance review of City Manager Brian Frandle. A public forum will precede action items. The meeting is largely routine with no major policy decisions.

• General claims of $687,880.36 and HRA claims of $811.98
• Closed session summary of performance review of City Manager Brian Frandle
• Resolution approving appointment to the Economic Development Authority
• Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District MOU for sediment removal in North St. Paul Pond 9
• Approve the 2024 MMPA Weighted Member Voting Amendment

Planning Commission

The North St. Paul Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two main business items: electing a chair and vice-chair, and discussing proposed amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting includes an open forum for non-agenda items and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discuss and review 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) amendments