West St. Paul public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The West St. Paul City Council will hold a work session to discuss the municipal cannabis retailer update. The meeting also includes a review of the regular meeting consent agenda.
- Municipal cannabis retailer update
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2024 budget and the Delaware Avenue Trail Project. The session also includes a presentation by Neighbors Inc. and a discussion regarding Home Improvement Area (HIA) policy.
- 2024 Budget discussion
- Delaware Avenue Trail Project update
- Home Improvement Area (HIA) policy discussion
- Presentation by Neighbors Inc.
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed final 2024 budget update. The session also includes discussions regarding the organized refuse and recycling collection process and the appointment process for boards and commissions.
- 2024 Budget Update presentation
- Organized refuse and recycling collection consideration process
- Boards and commissions appointment process
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to review a proposal for a junior council member program. The session also includes a review of proposed changes to the city's personnel policy.
- Junior Council Member Concept discussion
- Personnel Policy Changes Review
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the athletic facilities rental policy. The session also includes a discussion regarding future meetings related to Indigenous Peoples' Day.
- Athletic Facilities Rental Policy discussion
- Future meetings on Indigenous Peoples' Day
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The West St. Paul City Council will hold a work session to discuss a rebranding and strategic communications plan. The session also includes a discussion regarding business retention, expansion, and networking initiatives.
- Rebranding and Strategic Communications Plan Initiative
- Business Retention, Expansion and Networking Initiative
- Regular Meeting Consent Agenda Review
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The West St. Paul City Council will hold a work session to discuss legislative changes and their local impacts. The session also includes a discussion regarding the strategic priority of improved housing.
- Legislative changes and local impacts discussion
- Improved housing strategic priority discussion
- Consent agenda review
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The West St. Paul City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items. Topics include discriminatory covenants, Explore West St. Paul Days, and a joint powers agreement for absentee ballot processing.
- Discussion of discriminatory covenants
- Review of Explore West St. Paul Days 2023 and 2024
- Absentee ballot processing joint powers agreement
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to receive a preliminary update on the 2024-25 budget. The session also includes a discussion regarding sidewalk snow removal on Robert Street.
- 2024-25 preliminary budget update presentation
- Robert Street sidewalk snow removal discussion
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The West St. Paul City Council will hold a work session to review several proposals. Discussions include the use of cannabis in public areas, affordable housing funds from the Metro Area Sales Tax, and policies regarding dead and diseased trees.
- OERAC Grant Proposal overview
- Public use of cannabis discussion
- Metro Area Sales Tax affordable housing funds presentation
- Dead and diseased trees ordinances, policies, and procedures
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The Open Council Work Session scheduled for July 10, 2023, has been canceled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will conduct a work session to review the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related audit documents. The session also includes a review of new laws from the 2023 legislative session.
- 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report review
- 2022 Final Audit Presentation
- 2023 Legislative Session New Law Review
- Consent Agenda Review
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed ordinance regarding signs and murals. The session also includes a discussion on the proposed restructuring of the Police and Parks and Recreation departments.
- First reading of ordinance for signs and murals
- Proposed restructuring of Police Department
- Proposed restructuring of Parks and Recreation Department
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the NeighborWorks Loan Program and the city's public safety policy and approach. These items are presented for discussion rather than formal decision.
- NeighborWorks Loan Program discussion
- Public Safety Policy and Approach discussion
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The West St. Paul City Council will hold a work session to discuss several policy items. Topics include an interim ordinance for legalized cannabis, a reasonable accommodation ordinance, and the naming of unnamed parks.
- Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance discussion
- Legalized Cannabis Interim Ordinance discussion
- Naming of unnamed parks discussion
- Informational presentation on property tax
- 2022-25 Strategic Plan initiatives review
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to introduce the 2024-25 budget and tax levy kickoff. The session also includes a discussion regarding the process for appointing members to boards and commissions.
- 2024-25 Budget Introduction and Process
- Tax levy kickoff meeting
- Boards and Commissions appointment process
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The West St. Paul City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates to the sign ordinance. The session also includes a discussion regarding the city's strategic planning.
- Discussion on sign code updates
- Strategic planning session
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The session also includes a discussion regarding the reorganization of park facility maintenance.
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) discussion
- Park facility maintenance reorganization discussion
- Regular Meeting Consent Agenda Review
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will conduct interviews for nominees to the Environmental Committee, Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, and Planning Commission. The session also includes a discussion regarding the Smith/Dodd Overlay Zoning District.
- Interviews for Environmental Committee nominees
- Interviews for Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee nominees
- Interviews for Planning Commission nominees
- Smith/Dodd Overlay Zoning District discussion
Public Safety Committee
The committee will review several updates regarding public safety, including animal control procedures and school safety. Members will also discuss gun safety, crime mapping, and code enforcement approaches.
- Animal Control Procedures discussion
- Gun Safety discussion
- Lexis Nexis Crime Mapping overview
- School Safety discussion
- Code Enforcement Philosophy and Problem Properties discussion
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to review assessments related to the 2023 Mill and Overlay Project. City Attorney Whitmore will also provide an overview of laws, practices, and procedures.
- 2023 Mill and Overlay Project 23-3 Assessments
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss regulations and zoning for intoxicating THC products. The session also includes preparation for strategic planning through an environmental scan.
- THC product ordinances and regulations discussion
- Intoxicating THC products licensing review
- Zoning ordinance for intoxicating THC retailers
- Strategic planning environmental scan
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss an ordinance regarding Net Ministries. The session also includes a review of committee and commission reappointments and vacancies.
- Net Ministries ordinance discussion
- Committee and commission reappointments and vacancies
City Council - Open Council Work Session (OCWS)
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss legislative priorities for 2023, including special legislation for the former YMCA site. The session also includes a discussion regarding the committee appointment process.
- 2023 Legislative Priorities discussion
- Former YMCA site special legislation request
- Committee appointment process discussion