{
 "city": "St. Paul Park",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-stpaulpark.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "07-20-2026",
   "headline": "City approves $57,161 repair for Broadway water tower",
   "summary": "The St. Paul Park City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes payments, resolutions, and permits. Items include a $57,161 repair and mixer replacement for the Broadway water tower, a temporary liquor license for Heritage Days, and a lawful gambling premises permit. The council will also receive an audit presentation, approve public works and park commissions minutes, and hear items from the public.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/07-20-26%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "07-20-2026",
   "headline": "City Council to review audit and approve Broadway water tower repairs",
   "summary": "The St. Paul Park City Council will receive an audit presentation from Smith Schafer and consider several consent agenda items. Decisions include infrastructure repairs, grant approvals, and personnel updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/07-20-26%20Council%20Packet%20Website.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "06-15-2026",
   "headline": "Council to review 3rd Street Reconstruction and $68,000 grant",
   "summary": "The St. Paul Park City Council will consider approvals for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project and a $68,000 grant from the Metropolitan Council. The body will also review a professional services agreement and permits for upcoming events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/06-15-26%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "06-16-2025",
   "headline": "Council approves 3rd Street reconstruction change order",
   "summary": "The St. Paul Park City Council will consider approving a contract change order for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project. The order would increase the contract amount by $18,007.20 to $7,175,721.53 to fund roadway widening and mailbox changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/06-15-26%20Council%20Packet-Website.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "06-01-2026",
   "headline": "City Council to appoint Mike Kramer as Fire Chief",
   "summary": "The City Council will meet to swear in and formally approve Mike Kramer as Fire Chief. The body is also considering several infrastructure and equipment purchases via a consent agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/06-01-26%20Council%20Packet-Website.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "06-01-2026",
   "headline": "City Council to swear in Fire Chief Mike Kramer",
   "summary": "The St. Paul Park City Council will formally appoint Mike Kramer as Fire Chief. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases and infrastructure studies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/06-01-26%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "05-18-2026",
   "headline": "Council considers $52 million bond issuance for Presbyterian Homes and Services",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider the issuance of bonds not to exceed $52,000,000 for Presbyterian Homes and Services. The body is also reviewing building, rental, and fire code amendments and several land use permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/05-18-26%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "05-18-2026",
   "headline": "Council to consider $52 million bond issuance for Presbyterian Homes and Services",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the issuance of bonds not to exceed $52 million for Presbyterian Homes and Services. The body will also review land use requests and infrastructure studies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/05-18-26%20Council%20Packet-Website.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "05-18-2026 EDA",
   "headline": "EDA to discuss redevelopment priorities and grant funding options",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Authority will discuss prioritizing specific sites for development and redevelopment. The body will also elect officers, designate a legal newspaper, and review the Enabling Resolution.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/05-18-2026%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "05-04-2026",
   "headline": "Council will hear a public hearing on up to $52 million bond issuance for Presbyterian Homes",
   "summary": "The council will approve minutes from the March 4, March 16, and April 20 meetings and acknowledge commission minutes. It will consider a special event permit for the Heritage Days Committee Food Truck Food Fight on June 6 and hold a public hearing on a bond issuance of up to $52,000,000 for Presbyterian Homes and Services. An update on the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project will be provided, followed by reports from the Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Public Safety, Planning, and Administration commissions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/05-04-26%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "05-04-2026",
   "headline": "Council to consider $52M bond issuance for Presbyterian Homes",
   "summary": "The St. Paul Park City Council will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, hear a TrueLens Media report, and consider a public hearing on issuing up to $52,000,000 in bonds for Presbyterian Homes and Services. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for bills and permits, and an update on the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/05-04-26%20Council%20Packet-Website.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "04-20-2026",
   "headline": "St. Paul Park Council to consider roof replacement and various city contracts",
   "summary": "The City Council will meet to approve a consent agenda including infrastructure repairs and commission appointments. The body will also review payments for bills and award a contract for the 2026 GAC Changeout.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/04-20-2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "04-20-2026",
   "headline": "Council to award $232,800 GAC Changeout contract and approve $57,500 roof repair",
   "summary": "The St. Paul Park City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several routine approvals and a few specific actions. The council will adopt Resolution No. 1776 to award a contract to Norit Americas, Inc. for the 2026 Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Changeout at a total cost of $232,800. It will also approve $57,500 for the roof replacement at Well 2 and a $7,450 three‑year contract with Regroup Mass Notification, among other items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/04-20-2026%20Packet-Website.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "03-16-2026",
   "headline": "Council to consider Rum River presentation and Steven’s Ridge fund reallocation",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss a Rum River presentation involving multiple ordinances and resolutions. The body is also deciding on the reallocation of a $1,168,948 surplus from the Steven’s Ridge Project, including a proposed $500,000 earmark for storm water rehabilitation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/03-16-26%20Council%20Packet-%20Website.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "03-16-2026",
   "headline": "City Council adopts 25 mph speed limit on residential streets",
   "summary": "The St. Paul Park City Council will approve the minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting and consider a consent agenda that includes payment of recent bills, 2025 budget adjustments, and several resolutions. Key actions include adopting a reduced 25 mph speed limit on city‑owned residential roadways, authorizing special event permits for Heritage Days and S 61 Cruisers Wednesdays, and approving infrastructure projects such as tank replacement and an AI pilot program. New business will feature a Rum River presentation with multiple ordinances and resolutions. The meeting will conclude with commission reports and council comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/03-16-26%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "03-02-2026",
   "headline": "St. Paul Park Council to consider Laserfiche Cloud purchase and public safety swearings",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold swearings for police officers and firefighters. The body is also deciding on several consent items, including a new software purchase for record keeping and a police chief squad vehicle.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/03-02-26%20Council%20Packet-Website.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "03-02-2026",
   "headline": "St. Paul Park Council to swear in police and fire personnel",
   "summary": "The City Council will swear in new police officers and firefighters. The body will also consider a consent agenda including equipment purchases and gambling permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/03-02-26%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "02-02-2026",
   "headline": "Council to award contract for Lions Levee Park Pedestrian Bridge replacement",
   "summary": "The St. Paul Park City Council will consider a resolution to accept a bid and award a contract for replacing the Lions Levee Park pedestrian bridge. The consent agenda includes approval of routine bill payments, a special event permit for Lions’ WinterFest 2026, a payment to Geislinger and Sons for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project, and a letter of support for a new farmers market partnership. The meeting also covers standard reports from council members and the mayor before adjourning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/02-02-26%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "02-02-2026",
   "headline": "Council to award contract for Lions Levee Park Pedestrian Bridge replacement",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Lions Levee Park Pedestrian Bridge replacement and discuss 940 Hastings. The body will also review payments for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project and a special event permit for Lions’ WinterFest 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/02-02-26%20Council%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "01-05-2026",
   "headline": "Council to approve a temporary liquor license for Lions Club boot hockey event",
   "summary": "The council will consider a consent agenda that includes payment of bills, commission appointment renewals, 2026 wage approvals for certain staff, designation of depositories, a temporary liquor license for the St. Paul Park/Newport Lions Club boot hockey event on February 7, 2026, and several license applications. New business will address appointments for 2024 and mayoral appointments. The meeting also includes reports from council members on various commissions and a public comments segment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/01-05-26%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "01-05-2026",
   "headline": "Council adopts 2026 budget and sets a 9.8% tax levy increase",
   "summary": "The St. Paul Park City Council will adopt Resolution No. 1764 approving the final 2026 city budget and establishing a tax levy increase of 9.8%. Council members will also vote to deny the proposed EMS contract with Cottage Grove. Additional items include a temporary liquor license for a Lions Club boot‑hockey event on Feb. 7, 2026, approvals of several license applications, and an ordinance updating water and sewer fees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://stpaulpark.org/01-05-26%20Council%20Packet-Website.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stpaulpark.org/government/agendas_and_minutes.php"
  }
 ]
}