St. Paul Park public meetings in 2025

12-15-2025

The City Council will decide on the final city budget and the tax levy collectable in 2026. The body is also considering updates to the city fee schedule for water and sewer rates and amendments to subdivision and assembly use ordinances.

• Resolution No. 1764: Final city budget and 2026 tax levy
• Ordinance No. 781: Updated water and sewer rate fee schedule
• Ordinance No. 782: Subdivision Ordinance Amendments
• Ordinance No. 783: B-2 Assembly Use Ordinance Amendments
• Payment No. 5 to Geislinger and Sons, Inc. for 3rd Street Reconstruction Project

12-15-2025

The City Council will decide on the final city budget and the tax levy collectable in 2026. The body is also considering updates to the city's fee schedule for water and sewer rates and amendments to subdivision and assembly use ordinances.

• Resolution No. 1764: Approval of final city budget and 2026 tax levy
• Ordinance No. 781: Updated water and sewer rates
• Ordinance No. 782: Subdivision Ordinance Amendments
• Ordinance No. 783: B-2 Assembly Use Ordinance Amendments
• Payment to Geislinger and Sons, Inc. for 3rd Street Reconstruction Project

12-01-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will meet to vote on a three-year contract with LELS Local 334 and a resolution to reject all bids for the Lions Levee Park Pedestrian Bridge replacement. The body will also consider a grant application for the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services 2026 Private Property I/I Grant Program.

• Three-year contract with LELS Local 334
• Resolution No. 1762 to reject all bids for Lions Levee Park Pedestrian Bridge replacement
• Resolution No. 1761 for Metropolitan Council Environmental Services 2026 Private Property I/I Grant Program
• Tobacco License for Duffy’s Auto Service and Games of Skill License for Mendota Valley Amusement
• Appointment of Cindy Kurtz to the Public Works Commission

12-01-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will approve the minutes of the November 17 meeting and adopt a consent agenda that includes bill payments, license renewals, and several resolutions. Key resolutions include authorizing an application for a $1.5 million Metropolitan Council Environmental Services 2026 Private Property I/I grant and rejecting all bids for the Lions Levee Park Pedestrian Bridge replacement. The council will also appoint Cindy Kurtz to the Public Works Commission and receive reports from council members.

• Approve Resolution No. 1761 to apply for a $1.5 million MCES 2026 Private Property I/I Grant
• Approve Resolution No. 1762 rejecting all bids for the Lions Levee Park Pedestrian Bridge replacement
• Approve payment of bills for the period November 18 – December 2, 2025
• Approve renewal of the Tobacco License for Duffy’s Auto Service, Inc.
• Appoint Cindy Kurtz to the Public Works Commission (term expires Dec 31 2026)

12-01-2025 Budget Workshop

The St. Paul Park City Council will hold an open workshop to present and discuss the proposed 2026 budget. The agenda covers revenue sources, expense categories, and specific budget changes such as paid family medical leave funding, police hiring, and infrastructure contracts. Council members will also review the preliminary property tax levy and staff recommendations on water and sewer rate adjustments.

• Overall budget increase of $152.5 K compared to 2025
• Implementation of paid family medical leave legislation costing $12.8 K
• New police chief hiring process and new LELS contract
• Fire alarm upgrade budgeted at $17 K and new firefighter PPE at $17 K
• Staff recommends a 5% increase for both water and sewer rates

11-17-2025 Regular Meeting

The St. Paul Park City Council will vote on the Rum River Proposal under new business. It will also approve a series of consent agenda items, including payments for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project, a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council, and numerous liquor, game‑room and other licenses. The meeting concludes with commission reports and council comments.

• Approve Pay Voucher #4 to Geislinger and Sons, Inc. for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Approve Changer Order #3 for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Approve Resolution No. 1760 to enter a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for environmental service improvements
• Approve multiple liquor, game‑room and on‑sale intoxicating licenses for businesses such as Broadway Bar & Grill, Carbone’s Pizzeria, and Park Grove Bowl
• Approve brush and log grinding/removal at the compost site

11-17-25 Regular Meeting

The St. Paul Park City Council will approve payments for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project, authorize a grant agreement with the Met Council, and issue various liquor licenses. The meeting also includes a public comment period and reports from council members.

• Approve Pay Voucher #4 to Geislinger and Sons, Inc. for 3rd Street Reconstruction
• Approve Resolution No. 1760 to Enter into Grant Agreement with Met Council
• Approve Tobacco Licenses for Northern Tier Retail and St. Paul Park Liquors
• Approve On-Sale Intoxicating Licenses for Broadway Bar & Grill, Franke's Bar, and others
• Approve Brush and Log Grinding/Removal at the compost site

11-17-2025 Special Meeting

The St. Paul Park City Council will consider whether to certify the results of the municipal and school district election held on November 4, 2025. The certified totals show Jeff Haggerty received 461 votes and Jeff Swenson received 460 votes for the two council seats. Council members may either certify the results or table the item for further discussion.

• Certification of council member election results: Jeff Haggerty – 461 votes; Jeff Swenson – 460 votes
• Option to table the certification for further discussion

11-17-2025 Workshop

The St. Paul Park City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the search for a new police chief and review the proposed 2026 budget. The meeting will also include an introduction to a strategic compensation plan.

• Police chief search
• 2026 budget presentation
• Strategic compensation plan introduction

11-10-2025

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for 940 Hastings Avenue. The applicant proposes converting approximately 6,750 square feet of an existing building into a dancehall and banquet hall while maintaining the remainder as office space. The commission will also discuss updates to the Subdivision Ordinance.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit at 940 Hastings Avenue for a banquet hall
• Discussion on Subdivision Ordinance updates
• Proposed construction of 86 new parking spaces at 940 Hastings Avenue
• Proposed removal of 56 trees and planting of 30 new trees at 940 Hastings Avenue

11-10-2025

The Planning Commission will convene to approve minutes from October and hold a public hearing for a conditional use permit at 940 Hastings Avenue. The meeting will also include a discussion on an update to the subdivision ordinance.

• Approval of October 13, 2025, meeting minutes
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit at 940 Hastings Avenue
• Discussion on Subdivision Ordinance Update

10-20-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including payments, resolutions, and two lawful gambling exempt permits. New business includes a resolution thanking donors, a comprehensive plan amendment, a subdivision concept plan, a bridge replacement plan, and a change order for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project. The council will also appoint election judges for the November 4, 2025 General Election and discuss upcoming commission meetings.

• Approve lawful gambling exempt permit for Ducks Unlimited (bingo and raffle) on Nov 2 2025 at Willie’s Restaurant
• Approve lawful gambling exempt permit for St. Thomas Aquinas Church (raffle) on Dec 29 2025
• Adopt Resolution No. 1755 appointing election judges for the Nov 4 2025 General Election
• Approve Change Order No. 2 for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Adopt Resolution No. 1756 expressing appreciation for Q3 2025 donations

10-20-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will discuss a subdivision concept plan for the Tamarack/BNSF property and a comprehensive plan amendment. The body is also reviewing plans for the Lions Levee pedestrian bridge replacement and payments for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project.

• Subdivision Concept Plan for Tamarack/BNSF Property
• Lions Levee Bridge-Pedestrian Bridge Replacement plans and specifications
• Pay Voucher #3 and Change Order No. 2 for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution No. 1757 to assess unpaid water and sewer bills for 2026 collection
• Lawful gambling permits for Ducks Unlimited and St. Thomas Aquinas Church

10-13-2025

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and a Conditional Use Permit for a banquet hall. The body will also review a subdivision concept plan for the Tamarack Development/BNSF property.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit to convert part of 940 Hastings Avenue into a dancehall/banquet hall
• Public hearing for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Review of Subdivision Concept Plan for Tamarack Development/BNSF Property

10-13-2025

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items. First, a conditional use permit request for 940 Hastings Avenue. Second, a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Third, a subdivision concept plan for the Tamarack Development on BNSF property.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit – 940 Hastings Avenue
• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Public hearing on Subdivision Concept Plan for Tamarack Development/BNSF Property

09-29-25 Council

The City Council will consider the final plat, development agreement, and joint ownership agreement for Geneva Meadows. This 30-acre project by Lennar involves a 61-lot single-family residential development east of the railroad tracks.

• Public hearing for Geneva Meadows Final Plat
• Proposed $81,200 cash-in-lieu payment for park dedication
• Extension of Lincoln and Summit Avenues into the development site
• Approval of bills for the period September 3 through September 16, 2025
• Joint ownership agreement regarding right-of-way use by the City of Cottage Grove

09-22-2025 Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the final plat application for the Geneva Meadows development, a 61‑lot single‑family subdivision on about 30 acres east of the railroad tracks and south of Summit and Ashland Avenues. Staff notes the plan meets R‑1 zoning and design standards, includes street extensions, a required sidewalk, a park dedication cash‑in‑lieu of about $81,000, and a lift station for sanitary sewer. The commission is expected to forward a recommendation of approval, with any conditions, to the City Council.

• Final plat review for Geneva Meadows 61‑lot, ~30‑acre development
• Park dedication cash‑in‑lieu of $81,000
• Extension of Summit and Lincoln Avenues into the site
• Required sidewalk on Summit Avenue east of Lincoln
• Development agreement and securities required for construction

09-15-2025

The City Council will discuss the preliminary 2026 budget and tax levy and set a final adoption date for December 15, 2025. The body is also considering a proposal for a water treatment plan GAC changeout and an agreement with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

• Adoption of Preliminary 2026 Tax Levy and Preliminary 2026 Budget
• Payment of Pay Voucher #2 to Geislinger and Sons, Inc. for 3rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Approval of Ordinance Violation Project Plan
• Resolutions 1752A and 1752B designating Old National Bank and MidWestOne Bank as depositories
• Proposal from WSB for Water Treatment Plan GAC changeout

09-15-2025 Workshop

The City Council budget workshop will review public safety, EMS costs, even‑year elections, year‑to‑date budget status, and unknown 2026 budget items such as the Paid Family Medical Leave Act, an estimated 14% healthcare benefits increase, and police and public works union contracts. Staff will present anticipated capital expenses, including fire apparatus, pavement management, parks, and horizontal infrastructure studies, and proposals to set aside funds for economic development, parks, and equipment. The workshop will discuss water and utility surcharges and compare max‑tax rates with neighboring communities, with staff recommending a 13.9% max tax. The council will later decide the final levy at a subsequent meeting.

• Max‑tax discussion: staff recommends a 13.9% rate (Item 9)
• Anticipated capital expenses: fire apparatus, pavement management, parks, horizontal infrastructure (Item 6)
• 2026 budget unknowns: PFMLA, 14% healthcare premium increase, police union contract, public works union contract (Item 5)
• Water and utility surcharges (Item 8)
• Local Government Aid funding $797,822, same as 2025 (Funding sources)

09-15-2025

The council will approve minutes from the September 2 meeting and a consent agenda covering bill payments, depository designations, an ordinance violation plan, and a pay voucher for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project. New business includes adopting the preliminary 2026 tax levy and budget, setting the final levy adoption date for December 15, 2025, reviewing a water treatment plan changeout proposal from WSB, and considering a joint powers agreement with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The meeting also includes commission reports and council comments before adjournment.

• Approve Pay Voucher #2 to Geislinger and Sons, Inc. for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Adopt Resolution No. 1753 adopting the preliminary 2026 tax levy and budget
• Set date for final levy adoption: December 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
• Proposal from WSB for the Water Treatment Plan GAC changeout
• Resolution No. 1754 and Joint Powers Agreement with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

09-15-2025 Workshop

The St. Paul Park City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the current year's financial status and plan for 2026. Topics include public safety, union contracts, and anticipated capital expenses.

• Public safety and EMS costs discussion
• Review of police and public works union contracts
• Anticipated capital expenses: pavement, parks, and infrastructure studies
• Discussion on setting aside funds for future development
• Review of water and utility surcharges

9-11-2025

The St. Paul Park Park & Recreation Commission will discuss and vote on signage needs. It will also consider adding six raised garden beds, a sprinkler system, and a small chain saw for the community garden. Additional agenda items include scheduling movies in the park, planning a Trunk n Treat event, and setting Bunco dates.

• Approve additional 6 raised garden beds, sprinkler, and small chain saw for the community garden
• Discuss and approve need for new signs
• Schedule Bunco dates for 9/19 and 10/10
• Plan Movies in the Park for September, October, and November
• Organize Trunk n Treat event on October 24

9-4-2025

The St. Paul Park Public Safety Commission will meet to approve police and fire reports and statistics. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of June 5, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approval of Fire reports and statistics
• Approval of Police reports and statistics

09-02-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including the purchase of a 2026 tandem dump truck for $350,000, a budget transfer for City Hall HVAC control upgrades, and payments for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project. The council will also vote on a lawful gambling permit for Hope Christian Academy and a special event permit for the American Legion October Fest Burger Bash. New business includes a joint powers agreement with Cottage Grove and Grey Cloud Island Township for shared responsibilities on the Grey Cloud Trail.

• Approve purchase of a 2026 tandem dump truck for $350,000 from the Capital Equipment Fund
• Approve lawful gambling permit for Hope Christian Academy (920 Holley Avenue) for a raffle on March 21, 2026
• Approve special event permit for American Legion Post 98 (328 Broadway Avenue) for the October Fest Burger Bash on September 20, 2025
• Approve budget transfer to fund City Hall HVAC control upgrade
• Approve Pay Voucher #1 to Geislinger and Sons, Inc. for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project

09-02-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will approve the minutes from the August 4 meeting and swear in new firefighters. A consent agenda will cover several payments, permits, a budget transfer for an HVAC upgrade, and the purchase of a tandem dump truck costing $350,000. New business includes a joint powers agreement with Cottage Grove and Grey Cloud Island Township for shared responsibilities on the Grey Cloud Trail. The meeting will also include commission reports and council comments before adjournment.

• Approve payment of bills for August 5 – September 3, 2025
• Approve lawful gambling permit for Hope Christian Academy (March 21, 2026)
• Approve purchase of a 2026 tandem dump truck for $350,000 from the Capital Equipment Fund
• Approve budget transfer for City Hall HVAC control upgrade
• Joint Powers Agreement for shared responsibilities on Grey Cloud Trail

08-04-2025

The City Council will meet to discuss a change order for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project. The body is also reviewing payments for watermain and water treatment plant services and updating city depositories.

• 3rd Street Reconstruction Project: Approval of Change Order 1
• Payment requests to WSB for Well #2 trunk watermain project and Water Treatment Plant services
• Resolution No. 1749A and 1749B: Amending designating depositories for 2025
• Resolution No. 1750: Approval of a lawful gambling premises permit
• Mayoral Appointments Update for 2025

08-04-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will consider routine items including approval of the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes. The consent agenda includes payments for July 23‑August 5, 2025 bills, mayoral appointments, depository designations, water‑service pay requests, and a lawful gambling premises permit. New business will focus on approving Change Order 1 for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project.

• Approve minutes of the July 21, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
• Approve payment of bills for the period July 23 through August 5, 2025
• Approve Pay Request to WSB for June services for Well #2 trunk watermain project
• Approve Pay Request to WSB for June services for the Water Treatment Plant
• Approve Change Order 1 for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project

07-21-2025

The council adopted its consent agenda, including ordinances adjusting electric and gas franchise fee schedules and a contract for the City Administrator. It approved the Geneva Meadows preliminary plat, a 61‑unit single‑family residential subdivision that would extend Lincoln and Summit Avenues. The council also tabled the Heritage Days special event permit for August 15‑17, 2025.

• Approve Ord. No. 779 amending the electric franchise fee schedule
• Approve Ord. No. 780 amending the gas franchise fee schedule
• Approve contract with Hugo McPhee for the City Administrator position
• Approve Geneva Meadows preliminary plat for a 61‑unit subdivision, extending Lincoln and Summit Avenues
• Table special event permit for Heritage Days (Aug 15‑17, 2025)

07-21-2025

The City Council will receive an audit presentation from Smith Schafer and consider several administrative approvals. The meeting includes votes on utility franchise agreements and fee schedule amendments.

• Audit presentation from Smith Schafer
• Gas and electric franchise agreements with Xcel Energy
• Ord. No. 779 and Ord. No. 780 amending electric and gas franchise fee schedules
• Contract for the City Administrator position with Hugo McPhee
• Heritage Days Special Event Permit

7-10-2025 meeting canceled

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, has been canceled. There is no agenda for this date.

06-16-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will approve the minutes from the May 19 meeting and consider a series of consent agenda items, including an EDA enabling resolution, payment of bills, an interim police chief agreement, a contract with the Youth Service Bureau, a resignation and rehiring, a final pay request for a trunk watermain project, a temporary liquor license, a gambling premises permit, several special event permits, a liquor license transfer, a public safety commission appointment, and a prosecution contract with GDO Law. New business includes a preliminary plat for Geneva Meadows and a special event permit for Heritage Days. Reports from the Public Works, Public Safety, Planning, Parks & Recreation commissions and the Mayor will also be presented.

• Adopt Resolution No. 1746 (EDA enabling resolution) – no changes
• Approve contract with Youth Service Bureau, Inc. for $561 services
• Approve final Pay Request #10 to McNamara Contracting, Inc. for trunk watermain project
• Approve temporary liquor license for St. Paul Park/Newport Lions Club Aug 15‑17, 2025
• Approve Prosecution Contract with GDO Law through June 30, 2028

06-16-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will discuss the Geneva Meadows Preliminary Plat and a variety of consent items. The body is deciding on several contracts, including an interim Police Chief agreement and a prosecution contract with GDO Law. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding Cottage Grove Ambulance Service.

• Geneva Meadows Preliminary Plat
• Interim Police Chief Agreement with Craig Elgin
• Prosecution Contract with GDO Law through June 30, 2028
• Final Pay Request #10 to McNamara Contracting, Inc. for trunk watermain project
• Temporary liquor license for St. Paul Park/Newport Lions Club (August 15-17, 2025)

06-12-2025

The St. Paul Park Park & Recreation Commission will discuss updates on park facilities, a financial review, and plans for the community garden. Additional topics include movies in the park, mural projects, and a partnership with the police department for AED training. The meeting is for discussion and information sharing; no specific decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Parks Update
• Financial Review
• Community Garden – irrigation, upkeep, grill night
• Movies in the Park
• Murals

05-19-2025

The council approved the minutes from the May 5 meeting (4‑0, 1 abstention) and adopted the consent agenda, which included payment of bills and permits for three special events, waiving the fee for the Food Truck Food Fight (5‑0). It also approved Resolution No. 1743 to accept the road‑improvement grant agreement and Resolution No. 1744 to accept the base bid plus alternate three for the 2025 3rd Street Reconstruction Project, both votes 5‑0.

• Approved May 5 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda, including event permits and fee waiver for Food Truck Food Fight (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1743 approving road‑improvement grant agreement terms (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1744 accepting base bid plus alternate three for 3rd Street Reconstruction (5-0)

05-19-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will meet to discuss road grants and the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project. The body will also swear in police officers and review special event permits.

• Resolution No. 1743 regarding local road improvement program grant agreement
• Resolution No. 1744 accepting bid for 2025 3rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Special event permits for American Legion Riders Ace’s and 8’s Poker Run, Higher Ground Wrestling, and St. Paul Park Food Truck Food Fight
• Swearing in of police officers

05-19-2025

The City Council will discuss the 2025 Street Improvement Project, including a grant agreement with MnDOT and a construction bid for 3rd Street. The body will also consider several special event permits and the swearing-in of police officers.

• Proposed contract award to Geislinger and Sons, Inc. for $7,151,900.26 for the 2025 3rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution No. 1743 regarding local road improvement program grant agreement terms
• Special event permit for American Legion Riders Ace’s and 8’s Poker Run on June 7, 2025
• Special event permit for Higher Ground Wrestling at Broadway Bar & Grill on June 7, 2025
• Special event permit for St. Paul Park Food Truck Food Fight on June 8, 2025

05-12-2025

The St. Paul Park Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Geneva Meadows preliminary plat. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the November 12, 2024 minutes (waived reading). Other agenda items are standard procedural matters.

• Public hearing – Geneva Meadows Preliminary Plat
• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (waived reading)

05-08-2025

The Park & Recreation Commission will meet to review financial reports and park updates. The body will discuss the community garden, including irrigation and raised beds, and follow up on the Growing Together Art & Garden event.

• Community garden raised beds, irrigation, and individual plots
• Growing Together Art & Garden Event follow-up
• Movies in the Park
• Murals
• Adopt a Park

05-05-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will approve the minutes from the April 21 meeting and consider several consent agenda items, including the acceptance of the Police Chief's resignation. The council will also vote on payment of recent bills, adopt two depository designations, and approve a study proposal from ABDO Financial Solutions. Additional items include a Car Show special event permit and the search for a new City Administrator.

• Accept Police Chief resignation effective May 31, 2025
• Approve payment of bills for period April 23 through May 6, 2025
• Adopt Resolution No. 1742A and Resolution No. 1742B designating depositories for 2025
• Approve proposal from ABDO Financial Solutions for a Public Works Position Classification and Compensation Study
• Review Car Show Special Event Permit Application

05-05-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will approve the minutes from the April 21 meeting and consider several consent agenda items, including designating bank depositories and a public‑works compensation study. The council will formally accept the Police Chief’s resignation effective May 31, 2025, and discuss a Car Show special‑event permit. New business includes a search for a City Administrator (Bart Fischer) and adoption of a residential parking ordinance amendment.

• Accept Police Chief resignation effective May 31, 2025
• Approve ABDO Financial Solutions proposal for a Public Works Position Classification and Compensation Study
• Consider Car Show Special Event Permit Application
• City Administrator search – Bart Fischer from David Drown Associates
• Adopt Ordinance No. 778 amending residential parking regulations

05-05-2025

The council approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It adopted the consent agenda, which included payment of bills, depository designations, acceptance of the police chief’s resignation, and a public works position‑classification study, all by a 4‑0 vote. The council pulled the Car Show special‑event permit application from the table and then approved the permit for the May 7 event, also by 4‑0. Finally, the council approved the city administrator profile, job description, salary range, scope of work, and search timeline with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: payment of bills (April 23–May 6), 2025 depository resolutions, acceptance of police chief resignation effective May 31, and public works study proposal (4-0)
• Pulled Car Show Special Event Permit application from the table (4-0)
• Approved Car Show special event permit for May 7, 2025, cost $500 (4-0)
• Approved city administrator profile, job description, salary range, scope of work, and search timeline (4-0)

04-21-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will approve the minutes from the April 7 meeting and consider several consent agenda items, including a pay increase for the Police Chief, the finance director's resignation, and hiring proposals. New business includes modifications to Duffy’s Plan Set, adoption of Ordinance No. 778 to amend residential parking, and fee schedule changes under Ordinance No. 777. The meeting will also feature reports from council members and the mayor before adjournment.

• Approve Police Chief 2025 pay increase (Consent Agenda)
• Accept finance director resignation effective April 23, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Approve proposal to hire a new finance director (Consent Agenda)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 778 amending residential parking (New Business)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 777 amending Chapter 42 fee schedule (New Business)

4-21-2025

The St. Paul Park Economic Development Authority will elect its officers, name Pioneer Press as the legal newspaper, and approve an application to the Broadway Progress Program, which provides grants up to $2,500 for commercial property improvements on Broadway Avenue. The board will also discuss the Connect Magazine mailing invoice of $587.50 and any modifications to the Enabling Resolution that must be reported to the City Council.

• Election of officers: President Franke, Vice President Conrad, Treasurer Swenson, Assistant Treasurer Boettcher, Secretary Walsh, Assistant Secretary Truhlar
• Designation of Pioneer Press as the legal newspaper
• Approval of Broadway Progress Program application (grants up to $2,500 per award for commercial improvements on Broadway Avenue)
• Discussion of Connect Magazine mailing invoice totaling $587.50
• Discussion of Enabling Resolution modifications and reporting to Council

04-21-2025

The City Council will consider filling a finance director vacancy and approving related accounting services. The meeting also includes votes on residential parking and fee schedule amendments.

• Proposal from MGT to hire a new finance director
• Accounting Services Proposal from Abdo Financial Solutions
• Ordinance No. 778 amending residential parking
• Ordinance No. 777 amending the fee schedule (Ch. 42)
• Police Chief 2025 pay increase

04-21-2025

The council approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting and adopted an amended consent agenda, moving the police chief pay item to new business. The police chief's 2025 pay increase was approved. The council also accepted the finance director's resignation, approved hiring a new finance director, approved an interim finance manager agreement, and adopted two ordinances on residential parking and fee schedules.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, moving police chief pay item to new business (4-0)
• Approved police chief 2025 pay increase (3-1)
• Accepted finance director resignation effective April 23, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved hiring of new finance director (4-0)
• Approved interim agreement for finance manager (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 778 amending residential parking (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 777 amending Chapter 42 fee schedule (4-0)

04-07-2025

The council voted 3‑1 to appoint Jeff Haggerty to the vacant seat and Mayor Franke swore him in. A consent agenda covering ten items, including grant approvals and a parking‑restriction resolution, was approved unanimously (5‑0). The council also appointed Haggerty as the liaison to the Public Safety Commission. A motion to approve the Cars in the Park special‑event permit was tabled by a 5‑0 vote.

• Appointed Jeff Haggerty to vacant council seat (3-1)
• Swore in Jeff Haggerty as council member
• Approved consent agenda items A‑J, including grant approvals and parking restriction (5-0)
• Appointed Jeff Haggerty as liaison to the Public Safety Commission (mayor appointment)
• Tabled Cars in the Park special‑event permit (5-0)

04-07-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will consider the resignation of the city administrator and a proposal to hire a replacement. The body will also review parking restrictions for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project and various grant approvals.

• Proposal from David Drown Associates to hire a new city administrator
• Resolution No. 1740 restricting parking along 3rd Street for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Inflow and Infiltration grant with the Metropolitan Council
• 2025 Municipal Recycling Grant from Washington County
• Hiring of Anthony Brinkman for Public Works Supervisor

04-07-2025

The City Council will discuss the resignation of the city administrator and the appointment of a new council member. The body is also considering several grants and a parking restriction for a street reconstruction project.

• Accept city administrator resignation effective July 31, 2025
• Proposal from David Drown Associates to hire a new city administrator
• Resolution No. 1740 restricting parking along 3rd Street for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Inflow and Infiltration grant with the Metropolitan Council
• 2025 Municipal Recycling Grant from Washington County

03-27-2025

The Park & Recreation Commission will discuss updates on parks, murals, and the Adopt a Park program. The body is scheduled to vote on raised plots for the community garden.

• Vote on community garden raised plots
• Community garden cleanup before May 3
• Growing Together Art & Garden event in honor of Andy Cison
• Movies in the Park discussion
• Scout Projects discussion

03-20-2025

The special council meeting will consider a consent agenda that includes renewing the antenna site agreement with Xcel Energy, purchasing a new 1‑ton pickup truck, and adopting ordinances extending the electric and gas franchise terms. It will also adopt a resolution for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project and approve a gambling permit for the Woodbury Athletic Association at Willie’s, 388 West 9th Ave. Additional items include updates on mayoral appointments and reports from council members.

• Renew Antenna Site Agreement with Xcel Energy (consent agenda)
• Purchase of a new 1‑ton pickup truck and related budget amendment
• Adopt Ordinance No. 775 to extend the term of the Electric Franchise
• Adopt Ordinance No. 776 to extend the term of the Gas Franchise
• Approve gambling permit for Woodbury Athletic Association at Willie’s, 388 West 9th Ave.

03-20-2025

The council approved the consent agenda (minus Item F) with a 3‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution No. 1738 to advertise bids for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project and extended the electric and gas franchise terms through Ordinances No. 775 and No. 776. The council also approved hiring a Community Service Officer at $20 per hour, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items A–E, G–J (Item F removed) (3-0)
• Approved renewal/addendum to Antenna Site Agreement with Xcel Energy (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills for Feb 20–Mar 18, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of a new 1‑ton pickup truck and budget amendment (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1738 to advertise bids for 3rd Street Reconstruction Project (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 775 extending the Electric Franchise term (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 776 extending the Gas Franchise term (3-0)
• Approved filling Community Service Officer position at $20/hour (3-0)

03-20-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will meet to vote on several consent items, including infrastructure projects and utility franchise extensions. The body will also address a council member appointment and a gambling permit for the Woodbury Athletic Association.

• Resolution No. 1738 to approve plans and order bids for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Ordinances No. 775 and 776 to extend Electric and Gas Franchise terms
• Purchase of a new 1 Ton Pickup Truck
• Filling the Community Service Officer position at $20/hour
• Gambling permit for Woodbury Athletic Association at Willie’s, 388 West 9th Ave.

02-18-2025

The City Council will meet to discuss a resolution for federal body armor funding and declare a council vacancy. The body will also review regional "Open Book" meeting dates and various permits.

• Resolution No. 1736 endorsing federal funding for emergency responder body armor
• Resolution No. 1737 declaring a council vacancy
• Lawful gambling permit for Household of Faith Church for September 13, 2025
• Special event permit for American Legion Burger Bash 2025 on April 12, 2025
• Approval of bills for the period January 23 through February 19, 2025

02-18-2025

The City Council will meet to approve routine permits, bills, and administrative items. The body is considering resolutions regarding emergency responder equipment and a council vacancy.

• Resolution No. 1736 endorsing federal funding for body armor for all emergency responders
• Resolution No. 1737 declaring a council vacancy
• Lawful gambling permit for Household of Faith Church raffle on September 13, 2025
• Special event permit for American Legion Burger Bash 2025 on April 12, 2025
• Approval of bill payments for January 23 through February 19, 2025

01-21-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including a recruitment agreement with David Drown Associates for the Public Works Supervisor position. The council will also approve a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the Lions Levee Park pedestrian bridge replacement, and issue permits for gambling and temporary liquor service at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Additional items include a payment to Taylor Electric Company for the water treatment plant generator.

• Approve agreement for Public Works Supervisor recruitment with David Drown Associates
• Approve grant agreement with Met Council for Lions Levee Park Pedestrian Bridge replacement
• Approve lawful gambling permit for St. Thomas Aquinas Church on March 29, 2025
• Approve temporary liquor license & gambling permit for St. Thomas Aquinas Church on April 27, 2025
• Approve Pay Voucher #3 to Taylor Electric Company for construction of the WTP Generator

01-21-2025

The St. Paul Park Council will consider approving agreements for a public works supervisor, a pedestrian bridge, and bills for the WTP Generator. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes, donations, and various licenses.

• Approval of Public Works Supervisor recruitment agreement
• Grant Agreement for Lions Levee Park Pedestrian Bridge replacement
• Pay Voucher #3 to Taylor Electric Company for WTP Generator construction
• Approval of bills for January 8 through January 22, 2025
• Adoption of Resolution No. 1735 accepting donations to the city

01-06-2025

The St. Paul Park City Council will adopt Resolution No. 1733, finalizing the 2025 city budget and setting the tax levy. It will also approve Ordinance No. 774 to update the city fee schedule, a pay voucher to Taylor Electric Company for the water treatment plant generator, and an interim public works supervisor agreement at $47 per hour. Additional items include a special event permit and temporary liquor license for the St. Paul Park/Newport Lions Club boot hockey event on February 8, 2025, and the designation of Old National Bank and MidWestOne Bank as city depositories.

• Adopt Resolution No. 1733 – final city budget and 2025 tax levy
• Adopt Ordinance No. 774 – update to the city fee schedule
• Approve Pay Voucher #2 to Taylor Electric Company for WTP Generator construction
• Approve interim public works supervisor agreement – $47/hour compensation
• Approve special event permit and temporary liquor license for boot hockey event on Feb 8 2025

01-06-2025

The City Council will meet to establish the 2025 meeting calendar and approve various administrative items via a consent agenda. The body is also deciding on mayoral and acting mayor appointments for 2024.

• 2025 Council Meeting schedule: 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
• Budget amendments approval
• Payment to Taylor Electric Company for WTP Generator construction
• Special event and temporary liquor license for St. Paul Park/Newport Lions Club boot hockey event on February 8, 2025
• Acceptance of Public Works Supervisor Jeff Dionisopoulos' resignation effective January 9