North St. Paul council set to weigh 2027 levy, street project payments; planning commission eyes chicken and pool rules
North St. Paul's City Council had a busy July 21 agenda, with items spanning the 2027 levy, final payment on the 2024 Pavement Management Project, and a liquor license review for Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration rather than confirmed outcomes.
City Council — July 21, 2026
The council was set to discuss the proposed 2027 levy budgets, according to the agenda. No other specific actions were listed for that discussion item.
Also on the July 21 agenda:
- **Final payment for 2024 Pavement Management Project (City Project No. 24-01).** The council was scheduled to consider approving the final payment for this street project.
- **Professional Services Amendment Proposal for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Project (City Project No. CP-25-01).** Council members were set to consider amending the professional services agreement for this project.
- **Authorize Professional Services Proposal for the 2027 Street and Utility Improvements Project (City Project CP 27-01).** The agenda included authorization of professional services for the 2027 project.
- **City-owned property on 3rd Street.** The council was scheduled to discuss a city-owned property on 3rd Street.
- **Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC liquor license.** The agenda included review of a liquor license application from Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC.
All items are listed as agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no vote tallies or final actions are available.
Parks & Recreation Commission — July 22, 2026
The Parks & Recreation Commission was scheduled to adopt its meeting agenda and approve minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting. Public comment was set at three minutes per speaker. Commissioners were also scheduled to discuss input from park representatives and feedback on the Colby Hills area, with staff and commissioner reports to follow. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.
Coming up
- **Arts & Culture Commission — Aug. 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 2400 Margaret St.** The agenda includes approving the July 1, 2026 meeting minutes, receiving a 2026 budget and events calendar report, and hearing public comments. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- **Planning Commission — Aug. 6, 2026.** The commission will hold public hearings on text amendments to the Animal Ordinance regarding chicken keeping and to the Land Use Ordinance regarding swimming pools. Commissioners will also discuss accessory structures in the Downtown District.
Because recent council and commission minutes are not yet published, residents who want to confirm what was decided should watch for the official minutes on the city's website or contact City Hall directly.