West St. Paul meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

West St. Paul boards idle this week; Aug. 18 hearings set for parking, drive-through cases

No final decisions were made by West St. Paul boards in the past week. The City Council held a work session and a regular meeting, but minutes have not yet been published, and two advisory committee meetings were canceled. The next public hearings are scheduled for Aug. 18.

City Council work session (Aug. 10)

The council met for an open work session to review a Housing Improvement Area (HIA) application for Charlton Place Condominiums and to continue a strategic plan update from July. The agenda also included a 2026 community survey update and a review of the consent agenda for the regular meeting. No final decisions were expected at this session, and minutes are not yet available.

City Council regular meeting (Aug. 10)

The council's regular meeting agenda included consideration of a new crisis rent support grant agreement with 360 Communities and an amendment to an existing agreement with NDC Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Other items on the consent agenda were appointing election judges for the 2026 elections, certifying private sewer inflow/infiltration special assessments to Dakota County, and final payments for the 2024 Mill & Overlay and Ice Arena Parking Lot Projects (CP 24-1 and 24-5). The agenda also listed a public hearing, recognition of Special Olympics medalists, and a presentation on a Knock Out Hunger event. Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are reported.

Canceled meetings

The Environmental Committee meeting scheduled for Aug. 5 was canceled, as was the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Aug. 12. No items were discussed or decided at either.

Coming up

Committee of Adjustments / Planning Commission – Aug. 18

Public hearings are scheduled on three items:

• COA Case 26-01: Variance to allow off-street parking in a front yard building setback.
• PC Case 26-09: Site plan for a parking lot expansion at 995 Dodd Rd.
• PC Case 26-10: Conditional use permit for an additional drive-through lane at 125 Marie Ave. E. (Culver's).

The boards will also adopt minutes from prior meetings and receive city council updates.

West St. Paul Council to weigh pool renovation bids, budget update

The West St. Paul City Council met on July 27 with a full agenda that includes awarding pool renovation bids, receiving the 2025 annual audit, and holding public hearings on several infrastructure projects. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so no official decisions have been reported. The council also held a separate work session on the 2027 budget, and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) considered removing a parcel from a tax increment financing district.

City Council regular meeting

The council's July 27 agenda included several items for consideration:

• **Pool Renovation Project bids** – The council was set to award bids for the pool renovation project.
• **Emerson East Mill & Overlay Project** – A final assessment hearing was scheduled for City Project 26-3.
• **Lothenbach Avenue Reconstruction** – The council received a feasibility report and ordered a public hearing for City Project 27-1.
• **Robert Street Sidewalk Snow Removal** – A feasibility report was received and a public hearing ordered for the 2026-2027 program.
• **Thompson Park State Appropriation** – A resolution authorizing a local match and legal sponsorship for a $150,000 state appropriation was on the agenda.

The consent agenda included routine items such as claims, minutes, rental licensing, a Dakota County joint powers agreement for post-election review, and other administrative matters.

Economic Development Authority

The EDA met the same day and considered a resolution to eliminate a parcel from Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-2 within Redevelopment Project No. 1. A public hearing on the elimination was held, and the authority also approved minutes from its July 13 regular meeting. No outcomes have been reported because minutes are not yet published.

Open Council Work Session

Also on July 27, the council held an open work session to discuss the 2027 budget update. The agenda included a review of the consent agenda for the regular meeting. No decisions were made during the work session, as it was a discussion item.

Cancellations

The Environmental Committee meeting scheduled for August 5 was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Coming up

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 12 has been canceled. No other upcoming meetings are listed in the current agenda cycle. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for future additions.