West St. Paul, MN

Committee of Adjustments / Planning Commission

The Committee of Adjustments and Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a variance for off-street parking in a front yard setback, a site plan for a parking lot expansion at 995 Dodd Rd, and a conditional use permit for an additional drive-through lane at 125 Marie Ave. E. (Culver's). The boards will also adopt minutes and receive city council updates.

• COA Case 26-01: Variance to allow off-street parking in front yard building setback
• PC Case 26-09: Site plan for parking lot expansion at 995 Dodd Rd
• PC Case 26-10: Conditional use permit for additional drive-through lane at 125 Marie Ave. E. (Culver's)
• Adoption of meeting minutes from September 17, 2024 (COA) and June 16, 2026 (PC)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The August 12, 2026 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The West St. Paul City Council will consider approving a new crisis rent support grant agreement with 360 Communities and an amendment to an existing agreement with NDC Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. The consent agenda includes routine items such as claims, minutes, election judge appointments, sewer assessments, licensing, and final payments for city projects. A public hearing is scheduled, and the council will also recognize Special Olympics medalists and hear a presentation on a Knock Out Hunger event.

• Crisis Rent Support Program Grant Agreement with 360 Communities
• First Amendment to Crisis Rent Support Program Grant Agreement with NDC Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
• Appointing Election Judges for 2026 Elections
• Certifying Private Sewer Inflow/Infiltration Special Assessments to Dakota County
• Final Payment for 2024 Mill & Overlay and Ice Arena Parking Lot Projects (CP 24-1 and 24-5)

City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)

The West St. Paul City Council is holding a work session to review a Housing Improvement Area (HIA) application for Charlton Place Condominiums and to continue a strategic plan update from July. The council will also review the consent agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Housing Improvement Area (HIA) application review for Charlton Place Condominiums
• Strategic Plan Update Q2 2026, continued from 7/13/26
• 2026 community survey and strategic priority updates
• Regular meeting consent agenda review

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The West St. Paul City Council will consider awarding bids for a pool renovation project, receive the 2025 annual audit presentation, and hold public hearings on a final assessment for the Emerson East Mill & Overlay project and feasibility reports for Lothenbach Avenue reconstruction and Robert Street sidewalk snow removal. The consent agenda includes routine items such as claims, minutes, rental licensing, a Dakota County joint powers agreement for post-election review, and a resolution for a Thompson Park state appropriation local match.

• Award bids for Pool Renovation Project
• Call final assessment hearing for Emerson East Mill & Overlay Project (City Project 26-3)
• Receive feasibility report and order public hearing for Lothenbach Avenue Reconstruction (City Project 27-1)
• Receive feasibility report and order public hearing for 2026-2027 Robert Street Sidewalk Snow Removal
• Resolution authorizing local match and legal sponsorship for 150 Thompson Park State Appropriation

Economic Development Authority

The West St. Paul Economic Development Authority will consider a resolution to eliminate a parcel from Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-2 within Redevelopment Project No. 1. The meeting includes consent agenda items (approval of prior minutes) and a public hearing. The main action is the TIF parcel elimination resolution.

• Resolution to eliminate a parcel from TIF District No. 1-2
• Public hearing on the TIF parcel elimination
• Approval of July 13, 2026 regular EDA minutes

City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2027 budget update. The agenda also includes a review of the consent agenda for the regular meeting.

• 2027 budget update discussion

Committee of Adjustments / Planning Commission

This meeting of the West St. Paul Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss two new business items: a park naming proposal and a review of the city's parks and recreation ordinance (Chapter 93). The committee will also approve minutes from March 10, 2026, and receive updates from staff, commissioners, the Environmental Committee liaison, and the City Council.

• Park naming proposal (memo attached)
• Park ordinance review of Chapter 93 (parks and recreation)
• Approval of March 10, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The West St. Paul City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating unused right-of-way along Dodd Road and take a final vote on a zoning code ordinance that amends definitions and listed uses across all districts. The consent agenda includes routine items such as meeting minutes, claims, licensing, election judge appointments, a joint powers agreement renewal, and bond redemption.

• Public hearing: Resolution vacating unused right-of-way along Dodd Road
• Final reading: Ordinance amending zoning code definitions and listed uses in all districts
• Consent: List of Claims 7.13.26
• Consent: Appointing election judges for 2026 elections
• Consent: Renewal of BCA Master Joint Powers Agreement

City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)

The City Council will discuss the 2026 National Citizen Survey results and receive a strategic priority update. The work session also includes a review of the regular meeting consent agenda. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• 2026 National Citizen Survey results presentation
• Strategic priority updates for 2027 refresh
• Review of regular meeting consent agenda

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider approving a first amendment to the Purchase and Development (TIF) Agreement for the Greco project and authorize execution of lender assignment documents. The meeting also includes adoption of prior meeting minutes and a public hearing.

• Approve resolution for first amendment to Purchase and Development (TIF) Agreement – Greco Project
• Approve execution of lender assignment documents for the Greco Project
• Public hearing on the amendment and assignment
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from February 23 and May 11, 2026 regular EDA meetings

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Committee will consider adopting its 2026 workplan and review site plans for redevelopment at 260 Wentworth Ave E. The meeting also includes approval of March meeting minutes and updates from staff, City Council, and other committees.

• Adoption of the 2026 workplan
• Review of site plans for 260 Wentworth Ave E redevelopment
• Approval of March 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The West St. Paul City Council will hold a public hearing on the Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project and consider a first reading of a zoning code amendment that would revise definitions and listed uses across all districts. A second reading will decide whether to amend the city charter and ordinance to change mayor and councilmember salaries. The consent agenda includes approval of claims, a consultant contract for a Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan, an IIJA grant acceptance, a negative cash transfer, and a sewer utility budget amendment for temporary staffing.

• Public hearing to authorize plans and specifications for the Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project (CP 25-3)
• First reading of an ordinance amending, repealing, and replacing multiple sections of the zoning code regarding definitions and listed uses in all zoning districts
• Second reading of an ordinance amending Section 2.07 of the city charter and Ordinance 30.04 regarding mayor and councilmember salaries
• Consultant contract for the Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan (SS4A)
• Acceptance of an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) discretionary grant

The council approved a first reading of a zoning code amendment that repeals and replaces multiple sections on definitions and listed uses in all districts. A second reading was also adopted to amend the city charter and ordinance regarding mayor and councilmember salaries. The council authorized preparation of plans for the Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project after a public hearing.

• Approved consent agenda including claims of $2,742,221.60 (6-0)
• Authorized preparation of plans for Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project after public hearing (6-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning code amendment on definitions and listed uses (6-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending mayor and councilmember salaries (7-0)

City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary 2027 budget and proposed changes to special event and mobile food unit permits. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion and review session. The meeting also includes a review of the consent agenda for the upcoming regular meeting.

• 2027 Budget Level 1 discussion with supporting documents
• Special event and mobile food unit code discussion
• Regular meeting consent agenda review

Committee of Adjustments / Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that amends, repeals, and replaces multiple sections of the zoning code regarding definitions and listed uses in all zoning districts. The commission will also discuss outdoor seating requirements and receive city council updates.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending, repealing, and replacing multiple sections of the zoning code regarding definitions and listed uses in all zoning districts
• Discussion of outdoor seating requirements
• Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes

The West St. Paul Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend that the city council approve a zoning code amendment that updates definitions, listed uses, and changes the format for allowable uses from a list to a table. The public hearing was brief, with no public comments. The commission also heard updates on city council actions and ongoing development projects.

• Recommended approval of zoning code amendment (PC Case 26-08) to city council (6-1)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting as written
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m. (all ayes)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The West St. Paul City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on a charter amendment to set mayor and council salaries for 2027-28. The council will also consider consent agenda items including a contract award for the Thompson Avenue Drainage Improvement Project, a grant application for active transportation, and a facilities system plan contract. A final assessment hearing for Robert Street sidewalk snow removal is scheduled.

• Public hearing and first reading on charter amendment setting mayor and council salaries for 2027-28
• Award contract for Thompson Avenue Drainage Improvement Project 24-6
• Resolution authorizing active transportation grant application
• Final assessment hearing for 2025-2026 Robert Street sidewalk snow removal
• Proclamations for Pride Month and recognizing Marcelle Diedrich

The West St. Paul City Council approved a consent agenda including a $142,656.50 contract with McNamara Contracting Inc. for mill and overlay of the Public Works building parking and driveway surfaces, and an increase in expenditures in the Facilities Capital Fund. The council also adopted assessments for Robert Street sidewalk snow removal and approved the first reading of a charter amendment to set mayor and council salaries for 2027-28. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved consent agenda including May 26 meeting minutes, claims of $780,445.20, city business licensing, Thompson Avenue Drainage Improvement contract to Winberg Companies ($54,310.20), grant submission, Facilities System Plan contract to helseM Architects ($24,500), and Public Works Building Mill and Overlay contract to McNamara Contracting ($142,656.50) (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-045 for 2025-2026 Robert Street Sidewalk Snow Removal assessments (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 26-012 amending City Charter Section 2.07 and Ordinance 30.04 regarding mayor and councilmember salaries for 2027-28 (6-0)

City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Delaware Avenue Reconstruction and Butler Avenue Trail & Sidewalk Improvements project, receive an update on the Facilities System Plan, and review the consent agenda for the regular meeting. The meeting also includes the introduction of the new South Metro Fire Department Chief, Mike Nelson.

• Delaware Avenue Reconstruction & Butler Avenue Trail & Sidewalk Improvements project overview
• Facilities System Plan update with attached RFQ response and fee proposal from Helsem
• Council directed discussion
• Regular meeting consent agenda review

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Committee meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026, was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The West St. Paul City Council will vote on a conditional use permit for an on-sale liquor establishment with outdoor seating at 1385 Robert St S, decide on a rental license renewal for 1064 Robert St, and receive a feasibility report for the Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project 25-3, ordering a public hearing. The consent agenda includes parking restrictions on Christensen Avenue, a joint powers agreement with Dakota County for the Butler Avenue Trail Project, and a lease agreement for 374 Bernard St.

• Conditional Use Permit for on-sale liquor and outdoor seating at 1385 Robert St S
• Rental license renewal review for 1064 Robert St (options: provisional or denial)
• Receive feasibility report and order public hearing for Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project 25-3
• Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for the Butler Avenue Trail Project
• Parking restrictions on Christensen Avenue

The West St. Paul City Council approved a consent agenda including a park sign contract for $151,545, a conditional use permit for on-sale liquor and outdoor seating at 1385 Robert St., and a provisional rental license for 1064 Robert St. with one councilmember recused. The council also authorized a feasibility report and public hearing for the Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project.

• Approved consent agenda including park sign contract ($151,545), parking restrictions, business licensing, and meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-042 for conditional use permit for on-sale liquor and outdoor seating at 1385 Robert St. (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-039 for provisional rental license at 1064 Robert St. (4-1, Councilmember Armon dissenting; Councilmember Justen recused)
• Approved Resolution 26-043 to receive feasibility report and set public hearing for Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project 25-3 (6-0)

City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)

The West St. Paul City Council is holding a work session to review the 2026 Community Economic Snapshot and a peer comparison report. They will also review the consent agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Review of 2026 Community Economic Snapshot
• Review of 2026 Peer Comparison report
• Consent agenda review for regular meeting

Charter Commission

The West St. Paul Charter Commission will hold an initial review of options for setting its own salaries. The meeting includes adoption of prior meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Initial review of Charter Commission salary setting options

Committee of Adjustments / Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for an on-sale liquor establishment and outdoor seating at 1385 Robert St S. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and general city council updates.

• Conditional use permit for on-sale liquor establishment at 1385 Robert St S
• Conditional use permit for outdoor seating at 1385 Robert St S
• Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend City Council approval of a conditional use permit for on-sale liquor and outdoor seating at 1385 Robert Street South. The permit would bring the existing restaurant into formal compliance and allow an outdoor seating area. No public testimony was given. The commission also received updates on recent City Council actions.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for on-sale liquor and outdoor seating at 1385 Robert St (8-0)

Planning Commission Work Session

The West St. Paul Planning Commission is holding a work session to review a proposed amendment to the zoning use table. The meeting is primarily a discussion item, with no formal votes scheduled. Public accommodation information is provided.

• Review of zoning use table amendment
• Work session memo and PowerPoint available as documents

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The West St. Paul City Council will consider a revised development agreement with WestSP Development Partners (Greco) for redevelopment of properties on Thompson Ave. E., Robert St., Crawford Dr., and James Ave. The council will also hold a final reading on an ordinance about conditional use permit expiration, review a rental license for 1064 Robert St., and call a final assessment hearing for sidewalk snow removal on Robert Street. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including licenses, claims, donations, and an opioid funding agreement extension.

• Revised development agreement with WestSP Development Partners (Greco) for 150 Thompson Ave. E., 1520 Robert St., 1554-1564 Crawford Dr., 1556-1564 James Ave.
• Final reading of ordinance amendment on expiration of conditional use permits
• Rental license renewal review for 1064 Robert St. (provisional or denial resolution)
• Call final assessment hearing for 2025-2026 Robert Street sidewalk snow removal
• Extension of joint powers agreement with Dakota County for opioid intervention funding

The council approved a revised development agreement with WestSP Development Partners (Greco) for redevelopment of four properties. A rental license renewal for 1064 Robert St. failed on two motions and was not resolved. The council also adopted a final reading of an ordinance on conditional use permit expiration and called a final assessment hearing for sidewalk snow removal.

• Approved revised development agreement with WestSP Development Partners (Greco) for 150 Thompson Ave. E., 1520 Robert St., 1554-1564 Crawford Dr., and 1556-1564 James Ave. (5-0)
• Rental license renewal for 1064 Robert St. — motion to approve with provisional license failed (3-1)
• Rental license renewal for 1064 Robert St. — motion to continue to May 26 meeting failed (3-1)
• Adopted final reading of ordinance amendment on expiration of conditional use permits (4-0)
• Called final assessment hearing for 2025-2026 Robert Street sidewalk snow removal (5-0)
• Adopted Title XI of St. Paul Legislative Code by reference (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, donations, and policy revisions (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution approving a revised Purchase and Development (TIF) Agreement for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 (Greco). The meeting follows the City Council meeting and includes consent agenda items and commissioner comments.

• Public hearing on revised Purchase and Development (TIF) Agreement for TIF District No. 1-6 (Greco)
• Resolution to approve the revised agreement
• Documents include redline and clean copies of the revised TIF agreement

The Economic Development Authority voted 6-0 to adopt a resolution approving a revised Purchase and Development (TIF) Agreement for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 (Greco). No other business items were discussed or acted upon.

• Approved Resolution for revised Purchase and Development (TIF) Agreement for TIF District No. 1-6 (Greco) — 6-0 vote