Little Canada, MN

Parks and Recreation

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will review a partial payment request for the Spooner Park parking lot project and approve a local planning grant from the Metropolitan Council. The meeting includes a staff report on an ordinance amending massage and tactile wellness regulations, followed by the Economic Development Authority's review of the Condit Street Area Redevelopment Final Vision Plan and Request for Proposals document.

• Partial Pay Request No. 1 to Omann Contracting Companies, Inc. for Spooner Park Upper Parking Lot Project
• Ordinance 934 amending City Code Chapters 2202 and 2203 relating to Massage and Tactile Wellness
• Acceptance of Local Planning Grant from Metropolitan Council
• Condit Street Area Redevelopment – Final Vision Plan and Request for Proposals Document

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss two topics: an update on the OPN community building project and a preliminary review of the proposed 2027 general fund budget and property tax levy. No formal decisions are being made at this workshop; it is for discussion and review.

• Meet with OPN for community building update
• Review 2027 proposed preliminary budget and levy

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the proposed 2027 General Fund budget and property tax levy. This is a preliminary review, and no formal decisions are expected at this workshop.

• Discussion of 2027 proposed General Fund budget
• Preliminary review of property tax levy

Planning Commission

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to receive updates from the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. The agenda includes only this discussion topic and standard procedural items, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.

• Workshop topic: Ramsey County Sheriff's Office updates
• Meeting held at City Center Conference Room, 515 Little Canada Road East

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals and several notable items. They will consider final approval of an off-sale liquor license for Thomas Keim, approve a grant application to Ramsey County, and approve multiple construction payments and a grant agreement for road projects. The agenda also includes a presentation on a donation from the Little Canada Recreation Association and the Ramsey County Food Scrap Program.

• Final approval of off-sale liquor license for Thomas Keim
• Approve LRIP grant agreement with MnDOT for Little Canada Road Improvement Project
• Approve partial pay request to Eureka Construction for Little Canada Road Project
• Approve partial pay request to Thomas and Sons Construction for Rice Street Sidewalk
• Approve moving Precinct 2 polling place to Little Canada Elementary School

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will approve several items on the consent agenda, including a final partial payment to Husky Construction for tree clearing on the Little Canada Road project, an extension of the audit services contract with Abdo for 2026‑2027, and the purchase of a closed‑circuit television camera system for the Little Canada Fire Station. A staff report will formalize a legislative committee. No other actions are listed.

• Approve final partial pay request to Husky Construction for Little Canada Road tree clearing
• Approve audit services contract extension with Abdo for 2026‑2027
• Approve purchase of a CCTV camera system for the Little Canada Fire Station
• Formalize a legislative committee (staff report)
• Consent agenda items to be approved with a single motion

The Little Canada City Council voted unanimously to formalize the structure of the existing Legislative Committee and appointed Mayor Tom Fischer and Council Member Chris Kwapick to serve for the remainder of 2026. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included payments, an audit contract extension, and a CCTV camera purchase for the fire station. No public comment was made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes of July 8, 2026 workshop and regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, final partial pay request to Husky Construction, audit services contract extension with Abdo, and CCTV camera system purchase (5-0)
• Formalized structure of Legislative Committee, removing item A under duties (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Tom Fischer and Council Member Chris Kwapick to Legislative Committee for remainder of 2026 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a joint workshop meeting with the Planning Commission. The body will discuss goals for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

• Joint meeting with Planning Commission regarding 2050 Comprehensive Plan Goals

The City Council held a workshop meeting jointly with the Planning Commission to discuss goals for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, focusing on land use and housing. No formal decisions were made; the discussion covered creating neighborhood districts, preserving residential character, prioritizing sidewalk and trail projects, and introducing flexibility in housing standards. The next step is to continue developing the plan, which must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council by December 31, 2028.

• No formal decisions made; workshop discussion only
• Discussed 2050 Comprehensive Plan goals with Planning Commission
• Identified three goals: key corridors/neighborhoods, connectivity, sustainable growth
• Noted lack of market-rate apartments with amenities in Little Canada
• Consensus that tax value should be considered in future land use decisions

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will convene to review and discuss the route for the July 12th bike tour. The meeting will include reports from staff and commissioners and is open to the public.

• Discussion of July 12th Bike Tour Route Selection
• Approval of June 11, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (15 minutes)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss updates to the city code. The session includes a review of the League of Minnesota Cities conference.

• Discussion of City Code Ch. 2601 amendment regarding e-bikes
• League of Minnesota Cities Conference recap

The City Council reached a consensus for staff to collaborate with other Ramsey County cities to develop consistent language regarding e-bike usage. Staff will bring forward a code amendment to Chapter 2601 to address e-bike use in city parks and trails.

• Consensus reached for staff to work with Ramsey County cities on consistent e-bike language
• Staff directed to bring forward a City Code amendment regarding e-bike usage

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider items on the consent agenda, approve vouchers, and accept donations and charitable gambling proceeds for the first half of 2026. The council will also authorize an application for Metropolitan Council planning assistance funds and approve a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. A presentation on the 2026 Minnesota elections and a second‑quarter strategic plan update will be provided.

• Approve all items on the Consent Agenda (routine items).
• Approve the vouchers (see 07-08-2026 VOUCHERS.PDF).
• Accept donations and 10% charitable gambling proceeds received Jan 1–June 30, 2026.
• Authorize submission of an application for Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Grant for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update.
• Approve a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update.

The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk and an application for Metropolitan Council grant funds to update the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The council also approved the June 22 meeting minutes and standard vouchers.

• Approved minutes of the June 22, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved vouchers (5-0)
• Accepted donations and 10% charitable gambling proceeds from Jan 1 – June 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized application for Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Grant Funds for 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk for 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update (5-0)

Parks and Recreation

The commission will discuss updates regarding the Recreation Coordinator and several community events. Members will also review reports on the Thunder Bay pollinator project and infrastructure updates for the community building and pedestrian bridge.

• Recreation Coordinator update
• Ice Cream Social, Music in the Park, and Farmers Market updates
• Thunder Bay Pollinator update and 2025 summary report
• Thunder Bay Boardwalk and Pedestrian Bridge updates
• Art In The Park and Adopt A Park commissioner reports

City Council

The City Council will consider approvals for infrastructure projects and public safety programs. The meeting includes a session as the Economic Development Authority to discuss redevelopment progress on Condit Street.

• Authorize bidding and approve plans for County Road B lift station
• Accept Metropolitan Council Clean Water Grant funds
• Purchase of a speed monitoring trailer
• Off-site gambling permit for Little Canada Canadian Days, Inc. (July 31-August 2, 2026)
• 2026 Deer Management Program

The council adopted the consent agenda, accepted a Metropolitan Council Clean Water Grant, and approved the final construction plans for the County Road B lift station with authority to bid the project. It also adopted the 2026 Deer Management Program, which includes no control measures for that year. Finally, the council authorized participation in the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Phase II, funding the $1,500 contract from the council contingency fund.

• Approved minutes of the June 10, 2026 meeting (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted consent agenda items: vouchers, speed monitoring trailer purchase, off‑site gambling permit (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted Metropolitan Council Clean Water Grant and authorized grant agreement (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved final construction plans for County Road B lift station and force main upgrades, and authorized project bidding (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved the 2026 Deer Management Program with no recommended control measures (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized participation in Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Phase II, funding $1,500 from the council contingency fund (4 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will review the proposed date for a walk‑bike tour of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Staff will present a neighborhood/sub‑area exercise related to the same plan. No formal actions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026
• Discussion of 2050 Comprehensive Plan – Walk/Bike Tour date
• Staff report on 2050 Comprehensive Plan – Neighborhood/Sub‑Area Exercise

The Planning Commission scheduled a walk/bike tour for July 12, 2026. Members discussed mapping tools and planning concepts for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan neighborhood exercise. Staff provided updates on a city-owned property survey and a vacant Youth Commission position.

• Approved May 14, 2026, meeting minutes
• Selected July 12, 2026, at noon for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan walk/bike tour

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to conduct an annual review with the Little Canada Fire Department.

• Annual Review With Little Canada Fire Department

The City Council met on June 10, 2026 for a workshop session. The fire chief presented reports on staffing changes, call volume, auto‑aid activity, property loss, budget use of charitable gambling proceeds, and volunteer hours. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council meeting on June 10, 2026 will consider a range of staff reports and routine consent‑agenda items. Council members will vote to rescind the existing contract and award a new contract to Thomas And Sons Construction for the Rice Street Sidewalk Project. Additional items include a new off‑sale liquor license for Direct Import Wine Company, an increase to the 2026 fire‑relief benefit, and funding agreements for the Lupe Development affordable senior‑housing project. The meeting will also include a closed‑session discussion of a counter‑offer on easement acquisition for the Little Canada Road Project.

• Rescind existing contract and award new contract to Thomas And Sons Construction for the Rice Street Sidewalk Project
• Approve new off‑sale liquor license for Direct Import Wine Company
• Approve 2026 Little Canada fire‑relief benefit increase
• Approve LAHA fund distribution agreements for Lupe Development affordable senior housing project
• Approve resolution supporting Metro Micro program expansion

The Little Canada City Council adopted the May 27, 2026 meeting minutes and the consent agenda. It approved a new off‑sale liquor license for Direct Import Wine Company, increased the Little Canada Fire Relief benefit by $770 per year, and authorized a development agreement and up to $200,000 from the LAHA fund for a 106‑unit affordable senior housing project at 99 County Road B East. The council also approved a subrecipient agreement to receive $922,500 from the Metropolitan Council’s Livable Communities Demonstration Account for the same project.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including vouchers and program participation (5-0)
• Approved new off‑sale liquor license for Direct Import Wine Company (5-0)
• Approved $770 annual increase to Fire Relief benefit (4-0)
• Approved LAHA‑funded senior housing development agreement and $200,000 expenditure (5-0)
• Approved LCDA subrecipient agreement totaling $922,500 for senior housing project (5-0)

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss several new policies and program updates. The body is reviewing guidelines for e-bikes in parks and the 2026 deer management program.

• E-Bikes In Parks Policy review
• 2026 Deer Management Program staff report
• Parks Donation Form Review for trees and benches
• Recreation Coordinator update
• Art In The Park Sub-Committee report

The Parks & Recreation Commission voted 8‑0 to support the 2026 Deer Management Program, which includes no recommended hunt for the year. The commission also voted 8‑0 to have staff continue researching and developing policy for e‑bikes in parks and trails. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the commission discussed updates to the park donation form and the Art in the Park program but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved April 2, 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Supported 2026 Deer Management Program with no hunt (8‑0)
• Recommended staff continue research on e‑bike policy in parks (8‑0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will appoint Nick Schwalbach to fill a council vacancy and consider a bond issuance to fund the Lupe Development senior housing building at 99 County Road B East. The council will also approve routine items on the consent agenda, temporary liquor licenses for Canadian Days events, a purchase of conference‑room technology, and several road‑related contracts and agreements.

• Appoint Nick Schwalbach to fill City Council vacancy
• Issuance and sale of multifamily housing revenue note for Lupe Development senior housing at 99 County Road B East
• Approve temporary liquor license for Little Canada Recreation Association (July 30‑Aug 2 2026)
• Award construction contract and cooperative agreements for Little Canada Road Project with MnDOT and Ramsey County
• Approve purchase of conference room technology equipment

The council appointed Nick Schwalbach to fill a vacant seat and approved the meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution to issue up to $17 M in revenue bonds for the Little Canada Senior Housing Project. The council also approved the award of a construction contract to Eureka Construction and entered cooperative agreements with MNDOT and Ramsey County.

• Appointed Nick Schwalbach to council vacancy (4-0)
• Approved May 13, 20 and 20, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted issuance of $17 M revenue bonds for senior housing project (5-0)
• Authorized award of $11,695,371.90 construction contract to Eureka Construction (5-0)
• Authorized cooperative construction agreement with MNDOT (5-0)
• Authorized cooperative construction agreement with Ramsey County (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including temporary liquor licenses and grant application (5-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop to discuss comparable communities. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on May 27, 2026, in the City Center Conference Room.

• Workshop: Comparable Communities Discussion
• Meeting: City Council Workshop
• Date: May 27, 2026
• Location: City Center Conference Room
• Document: Comparable Communities Discussion.pdf

The City Council unanimously supported the proposed comparable‑cities list to be used for compensation reviews. Council also agreed to remove North Oaks from the Finance list and to let staff refine the other departmental lists, with final approval scheduled for the June 10 meeting.

• Approved comparable cities list for compensation uses (unanimous)
• Recommended removal of North Oaks from Finance list (unanimous)
• Directed staff to refine additional department lists and report back June 10 (unanimous)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council meeting on May 20, 2026 is dedicated to interviewing candidates for a vacant council seat. Finalist interviews are scheduled with Mike Mui at 6:00 p.m. and Nick Schwalbach at 7:00 p.m. No other agenda items are listed.

• City Council vacancy finalist interviews – Mike Mui (6:00 p.m.)
• City Council vacancy finalist interviews – Nick Schwalbach (7:00 p.m.)

The City Council interviewed two candidates for a vacant council position. After discussion, the council reached consensus to appoint Nick Schwalbach to serve the remainder of the term ending Dec. 31, 2026. Staff were directed to formalize the appointment at the May 27, 2026 council meeting.

• Appointed Nick Schwalbach to fill City Council vacancy (consensus)
• Directed staff to bring the appointment forward at the May 27, 2026 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the introduction of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a youth commissioner update and a public comment period.

• Introduction of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The Commission unanimously approved the March 12, 2026 Planning Commission minutes and adopted the agenda as amended. Commissioners reached a majority consensus to hold a joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting on July 22. The joint meeting will be limited to the Planning Commission and City Council and will run for 90 minutes.

• Approved March 12, 2026 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended
• Scheduled joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting for July 22 (majority consensus)
• Limited joint meeting to Planning Commission and City Council (90‑minute format)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider several routine items and a few specific actions. Council members will vote on an agency agreement with MnDOT for federal participation in advance construction of the Little Canada Road Improvement Project. Other items include a temporary liquor license for the Little Canada Recreation Association, authority designations for electronic fund transfers, and a change of the Precinct 2 polling place for the August 11, 2026 primary election.

• Authorize agency agreement with MnDOT for Little Canada Road Improvement Project
• Approve temporary liquor license for Little Canada Recreation Association (July 31–August 2, 2026)
• Approve designations of authority to make electronic fund transfers
• Approve 2026‑2027 liquor, tobacco, gas and amusement licenses
• Move Precinct 2 polling place from Little Canada Elementary School to City Hall for Aug 11, 2026 primary

The council adopted the minutes from the April 22 meeting (4‑0). It approved the consent agenda items, including vouchers, a temporary liquor license, electronic fund transfer authority, and an MnDOT agency agreement (4‑0). The council also approved renewal of liquor, tobacco, and amusement licenses for July 1 2026‑June 30 2027 (4‑0). Finally, it voted to change the Precinct 2 polling location from Little Canada Elementary School to City Hall for the August 11 2026 state primary election (3‑1).

• Approved April 22, 2026 minutes (4‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda: vouchers, temporary liquor license, EFT authority, MnDOT agreement (4‑0)
• Approved liquor, tobacco, and amusement licenses for 2026‑2027 (4‑0)
• Changed Precinct 2 polling place to City Hall for Aug 11 2026 primary (3‑1)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a housing maintenance loan program and a redevelopment proposal for 39 West Viking Drive.

• Consider a housing maintenance loan program with NeighborWorks
• Discuss redevelopment proposal for 39 West Viking Drive
• Review brand and logo refresh project

The Little Canada City Council reached consensus to move forward with a new housing maintenance loan program for residents. The council also decided not to support the proposed automotive repair shop and tow yard at 39 West Viking Drive due to 24‑hour operation concerns. Additionally, the council approved the straight‑edge logo design and selected font option 2 for the city’s brand refresh.

• Approved establishment of a housing maintenance loan program (consensus)
• Denied support for the 39 West Viking Drive automotive repair shop and tow yard proposal (consensus)
• Approved straight‑edge logo design for the city brand refresh (consensus)
• Approved font option 2 for the “LC” lettering in the logo (consensus)

Parks and Recreation

The regular meeting of the Little Canada Parks & Recreation Commission scheduled for May 7, 2026, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a closed session to examine counteroffers to the final written offer for the Little Canada Road Improvement Project. The meeting also includes a review of applications for a vacant city council seat, based on a staff report. The session is scheduled as a workshop meeting on May 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Center Conference Room.

• Closed‑session review of counteroffers for the final written offer on the Little Canada Road Improvement Project
• Review of city council vacancy applications (staff report)
• Workshop topics (general discussion items)

Council Member Gutierrez resigned effective March 25, 2026, triggering a required appointment. The City Administrator reported 11 applications and the council reviewed them. After discussion, the council reached consensus to interview two candidates, Mike Mui and Nick Schwalbach, on May 20, 2026.

• Interview two candidates (Mike Mui, Nick Schwalbach) approved by consensus

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will meet to approve routine vouchers and contracts, including a partial payment to Husky Construction for tree clearing and plans for the Rice Street Sidewalk Project. The body will also consider a fee increase for on-sale liquor licenses and hold a public hearing on the matter.

• Consider fee increase for 2026 on-sale liquor licenses
• Approve partial payment to Husky Construction for tree clearing
• Approve plans and authorize bidding for Rice Street Sidewalk Project
• Award Class and Compensation Study contract
• Opt-in to Ramsey County Economic Development Agency

The council adopted a resolution raising 2026 on‑sale liquor and wine license fees by two percent (3‑0 vote). It also approved the related ordinance amendment, the consent agenda items, the Rice Street sidewalk construction plans and bidding, and a contract for a compensation and classification study.

• Approved 2% increase for 2026 on‑sale liquor and wine license fees (3‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending the on‑sale liquor license fee schedule (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (vouchers, council workshops, partial payment to Husky Construction, opt‑in to Ramsey County Economic Development Agency) (3‑0)
• Approved construction plans and authorized competitive bids for Rice Street sidewalk project (3‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement for compensation and classification study with MGT Impact Solutions (3‑0)

Planning Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the process for recruiting to fill a council vacancy.

• Discussion of City Council Vacancy Recruitment Process

The City Council accepted Councilmember Gutierrez's resignation and formally declared the seat vacant. The Council reviewed and approved the proposed recruitment timeline, including an application due date and review meetings on May 6 and May 20. Council members reached consensus to follow the timeline and conduct individual interviews for the vacancy.

• Accepted Councilmember Gutierrez resignation and declared vacancy
• Approved proposed recruitment timeline with application due date and review meetings on May 6 and May 20
• Agreed to conduct individual interviews for the vacant seat

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider several routine items on a consent agenda, including voucher approval and hiring of temporary seasonal employees for 2026. The council will also act on a fireworks contract for Canadian Days, tree‑clearing change order, and exterior repairs at the fire station. Staff reports include a water‑efficiency grant application and multiple documents related to the Little Canada Road Improvement Project, such as the project plan, a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County, and a professional services scope update. The meeting will also feature a fair‑housing month proclamation, public comment, and a discussion on rescheduling the June 23 council meeting.

• Approve plans and authorize project bidding for Little Canada Road Improvement Project
• Approve contract with RES Pyro for fireworks at 2026 Canadian Days
• Authorize hiring temporary seasonal employees for 2026
• Approve change order for tree clearing work
• Approve exterior repairs at Little Canada Fire Station

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving vouchers, seasonal employee hiring, a fireworks contract, tree‑clearing work, and exterior repairs at the fire station (4‑0). It authorized staff to submit a Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Grant application (4‑0). The council approved the final construction plans for the Little Canada Road Improvements project and authorized its bidding, as well as a cooperation agreement with Ramsey County and a professional‑services scope amendment to $3,051,995 (each 4‑0). Finally, the June 23, 2026 council meeting was rescheduled to June 22, 2026 (4‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items (vouchers, seasonal employees, fireworks contract, tree clearing, fire station repairs) (4-0)
• Authorized staff to submit Water Efficiency Grant application (4-0)
• Approved final construction plans for Little Canada Road Improvements and authorized project bidding (4-0)
• Authorized cooperation agreement with Ramsey County for Little Canada Road Improvements (4-0)
• Approved Bolton & Menk professional services scope amendment to $3,051,995 (4-0)
• Rescheduled June 23, 2026 council meeting to June 22, 2026 (4-0)

Parks and Recreation

The commission will receive reports on the Adopt‑A‑Park program, the Art in the Park sub‑committee, and the Spooner Upper Parking Lot. It will consider the award of a Community Building design‑build contract and review a proposal for architectural and engineering services. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the March 5 minutes.

• Adopt‑A‑Park quarterly update (Adopt A Park Packet 2026)
• Community Building RFP award (Staff Report)
• OPN Architects architectural and engineering services proposal
• Spooner Upper Parking Lot update
• Art in the Park sub‑committee report

The commission unanimously approved the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes. The Art in the Park submission deadline was extended to May 2. The Parks & Recreation Department selected OPN Architects for the Community Building design‑engineering contract.

• Approved March 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Extended Art in the Park submission deadline to May 2 (no vote recorded)
• Awarded Community Building RFP to OPN Architects (selection confirmed)