Little Canada public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold public hearings on a lot line adjustment at 2750 Noel Drive and on Ordinance 889, which would rezone six parcels at Rice Street and Demont Avenue for a mixed-use development. The council will also consider resolutions to issue bonds for multi-housing projects in Little Canada and West St. Paul, approve various contracts and licenses, and set the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing: Minor subdivision lot line adjustment at 2750 Noel Drive
• Public hearing: Ordinance 889 rezoning 6 parcels at Rice Street & Demont Avenue from C-1 to C-2 for mixed-use development
• Resolution to issue bonds for multi-housing project at Rice Street and Demont Avenue
• Resolution for conduit revenue bonds for Thompson Flats project in West St. Paul
• Approve 2024 Animal Impound Services contract with Animal Humane Society

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a special closed meeting to conduct the annual review of the City Administrator, as permitted by Minnesota Statutes. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on December 20, 2023, and the agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Closed meeting for annual City Administrator review
• Meeting at City Center Conference Room, 515 Little Canada Road East

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a rezoning and lot combination for Rice & Demont, a minor subdivision lot line adjustment for 2750 Noel Drive, and discuss a text amendment on accessory structures. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Rezoning/Subdivision Lot Combination Rice & Demont – Case #1423
• Minor Subdivision Lot Line Adjustment 2750 Noel Staff Report Case 1426
• Text Amendment Discussion – Accessory Structures
• Approval of September 14, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to review the city's strategic plan, including progress reports and previous plans from 2022 and 2019. This is a discussion item, not a decision-making meeting, and no formal votes or actions are scheduled.

• Strategic Plan Review with staff report and progress reports
• Review of 2022 Strategic Plan
• Review of 2019 Strategic Plan

Parks and Recreation

The commission will review updates regarding the commissioner terms and reappointment process. The meeting also includes reporting on the Parks Master Plan and a recreation coordinator update.

• Update on commissioner terms and reappointment process
• Parks System Master Plan reporting
• Recreation Coordinator staff report and flyers
• Review of the 2024 meeting schedule

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold public hearings on electric and gas franchise fees and the adoption of the final 2024 budget and levy. The consent agenda includes approvals for temporary liquor licenses, letter of credit reductions for developments, and other routine items. Staff reports cover an abatement, grant applications for an interchange project, an audit contract, and personnel policy updates.

• Public hearing and adoption of final 2024 budget and levy
• Public hearing on electric and gas franchise fees
• Approve temporary liquor licenses for LCRA events (Jan 6 and Feb 10, 2024)
• Approve temporary liquor and gambling licenses for St. John's Church (Apr 19, 2024)
• Letter of credit reductions for Lennar's Pioneer Commons and Gervais Woods developments

Planning Commission

This regular meeting of the Little Canada Planning Commission, scheduled for November 9, 2023, has been canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no substantive business items listed.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is meeting to approve minutes, hold a public hearing on 2024 street improvements, and consider several consent agenda items including contracts and financial approvals. They will also adopt the 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Plan and a law enforcement services contract with Ramsey County.

• Public hearing for 2024 street projects on Country Drive & Jackson Street
• Approve 2024 Recording Secretary Service Agreement with TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
• Approve partial pay No. 6 to Minnesota Paving for Twin Lake Boulevard improvements
• Adopt 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Plan
• 2024 Law Enforcement Services Contract with Ramsey County Sheriff's Department

City Council

This is a workshop meeting of the Little Canada City Council, where members will discuss three topics: an update on the I-35E/Little Canada Road/Country Drive interchange project, a review of proposed 2024 water, sewer, and stormwater rates, and updates to the city's personnel policy. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and review.

• I-35E - Little Canada Road - Country Drive Interchange Project update
• Review of 2024 water, sewer, and stormwater rates
• Personnel policy updates

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review updates regarding Pioneer Park and the use of tobacco and cannabis in park facilities. The meeting also includes an overview of the 2023 Summer Farmers Market and a recreation coordinator update.

• Pioneer Park update
• Tobacco and cannabis use in parks and park facilities update
• 2023 Summer Farmers Market overview
• Recreation Coordinator update

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider an ordinance to allow raising chickens and review the Labore Road Corridor Study final report. The meeting also includes discussions on park construction payments and a new gasoline and tobacco license for 300 Little Canada Road East.

• Ordinance 881: Amending City Code to allow raising chickens
• Partial pay request No. 2 to Sunram Construction for Rondeau Park improvements
• Partial pay request No. 5 to Albrecht Company for Pioneer Park improvements
• New gasoline and tobacco licenses for Little Canada Road BP LLC at 300 Little Canada Road East
• City Hall window replacement contract

Planning Commission

This regular meeting of the Little Canada Planning Commission was canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (roll call, minutes, public comment, etc.) with no substantive business listed.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Plan. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. The agenda contains no other substantive business.

• Discussion of 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Plan

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold public hearings on conditional use permits for garages, consider ordinances to allow raising chickens, create a stormwater utility with fees, and prohibit tobacco and cannabis use on public property. They will also discuss a comprehensive plan amendment for trails and sidewalks, and approve various consent agenda items including payments and reports.

• Conditional use permits for garages at 2572 Edgerton Street and 2410 Dianna Lane
• Ordinance 881 to allow raising chickens
• Ordinance 878 and 883 to add stormwater utility and fees
• Ordinance 879 and 880 to prohibit tobacco and cannabis use on public property
• Feasibility reports for 2024 street improvements on Country Drive and Jackson Street

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a public hearing to consider assessments for the 2023 Twin Lake Boulevard Street Improvement Project. The hearing includes a staff report and presentation, after which the council will adjourn. This is a formal step to potentially levy costs to property owners for the improvements.

• Public hearing on 2023 assessments for Twin Lake Boulevard Street Improvement Project
• Staff report and presentation on the project assessments

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a public hearing to consider assessments for the 2023 street improvement projects on Spruce Street, Sunset Court, and Sunrise Drive. The meeting includes a staff report and presentation on the proposed assessments. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• 2023 assessment hearing for Spruce Street, Sunset Court & Sunrise Drive street improvement projects
• Staff report on assessment hearings (Sunrise-Sunset-Spruce)
• Presentation for assessment hearings of 2023 improvement projects

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission is reviewing updates regarding Pioneer Park, including Phase II and a ribbon cutting ceremony invitation. The meeting also includes discussions on tobacco and cannabis use in parks and an update on pickleball courts.

• Pioneer Park Phase II update
• Pioneer Park ribbon cutting ceremony invitation
• Tobacco and cannabis use in parks and park facilities update
• Pickleball courts discussion
• Recreation Coordinator update

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a public hearing on a request to stay the non-renewal of the tobacco license for The Hookah Hideout at 3 Little Canada Road East. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including a partial payment to MN Paving for the Twin Lake Boulevard project, and receive updates on policies and community outreach.

• Public hearing on stay of non-renewed tobacco license for The Hookah Hideout at 3 Little Canada Road East
• Partial payment request No. 4 to MN Paving & Materials for Twin Lake Boulevard Improvement Project
• Pioneer Park Improvement Project Change Order No. 4
• Updated Preventative Health and Employee Recognition Policy
• City Proclamation Policy

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss amending City Code Chapter 802 regarding tobacco, limiting tobacco and cannabis use on public and park property, and planning for Pioneer Park Phase II. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes expected.

• Discuss amending City Code Chapter 802, Tobacco
• Discuss limiting tobacco and cannabis use on public and park property
• Pioneer Park Phase II planning discussion
• Discussion with City Attorney

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission is meeting to consider two conditional use permits, a text amendment to the city code regarding chickens, and a comprehensive plan amendment for the sidewalk and trails map. The commission will also take public comments and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit - 2572 Edgerton Street - Case #1420
• Conditional Use Permit - 2410 Dianna Lane - Case #1422
• City Code Chicken Ordinance - Text Amendment
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Sidewalk and Trails Map

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning and planned unit development for a senior housing project at 99 County Road B East, and on a moratorium for cannabis businesses. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including payments for street and park projects, and set the preliminary 2024 property tax levy.

• Rezoning and PUD for Lupe Development Senior Housing at 99 County Road B East
• Ordinance 876: moratorium on cannabis sales, testing, manufacturing, or distribution
• Partial pay request No. 4 to Minnesota Paving and Materials for 2023 street improvements
• Partial pay request No. 3 and change order No. 2 for Twin Lake Boulevard project
• Set preliminary 2024 levy and final levy public hearing date

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review updates regarding Pioneer Park and new park logo designs. The meeting also includes a discussion on draft regulations for tobacco and cannabis use in parks and facilities.

• Discussion of tobacco and cannabis use in parks and park facilities
• Review of Pioneer Park Phase II preliminary concepts
• Review of two draft park logo designs
• Pioneer Park project update

The Commission approved new official logo designs for city parks. The body also recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance prohibiting tobacco and cannabis use in parks and park facilities, while noting concerns regarding unequal enforcement.

• Approved new official park logo designs (8-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt ordinance amendment to Chapter 2601 prohibiting tobacco and cannabis use in parks and park facilities (8-0)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and staff reports. Key items include a resolution to support renaming Savage Lake and an update on the 2024 preliminary budget and levy.

• Resolution of support for renaming Savage Lake
• 2024 preliminary budget and levy update
• Approval of vouchers
• Acceptance of donations and charitable gambling funds from Jan 1 to Aug 18, 2023

The City Council adopted a resolution supporting the renaming of Savage Lake to Metis. Council members also discussed the 2024 preliminary budget and levy, requesting additional funding options from staff.

• Approved minutes of August 9, 2023 workshop and regular meetings (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including vouchers and donations/gambling funds (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-8-89 supporting the renaming of Savage Lake to Metis (3-0)
• Requested staff present two additional options for the 2024 budget and levy

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning map amendment and planned unit development (PUD) for 99 County Rd B East. The commission will also discuss a proposed ordinance regarding chickens and fowl, and will welcome a new appointed commissioner.

• Zoning map amendment and PUD for 99 County Rd B East (Case #1421)
• Discussion of city code on chickens and fowl ordinance
• New appointed Planning Commissioner Emil Carlson-Clark
• Upcoming item: Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Sidewalk and Trails Plan

The Commission recommended a zoning change to allow a four-story senior apartment development at 99 County Road B East. Members also held a public discussion regarding a potential new city ordinance for keeping chickens and fowl.

• Recommended approval of PUD and rezoning of 99 County Road B E from C-1 (General Commercial) to R-3 (High Density Residential) (6-0)
• Approved August 10, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 9, 2023, covering routine approvals, staff reports, and resolutions. Key items include supporting grant applications for two multi-family housing projects and authorizing sidewalk design services. The agenda also includes consent agenda items for street and park project payments, temporary liquor and gambling permits for St. John's Church, and a council workshop scheduling.

• Resolution of support for Metropolitan Council grant application for multi-family housing at Rice Street & Demont Avenue
• Resolution of support for Metropolitan Council pre-development grant for 2750 Rice Street
• Authorize sidewalk extension design services for Country Drive & South Owasso Boulevard
• Approve partial pay request No. 3 to Minnesota Paving and Materials for 2023 Street Improvement Projects
• Approve temporary liquor license and exempt gambling permit for St. John's Church on September 23 and November 19, 2023

The City Council authorized $50,000 for sidewalk design services and approved two grant applications for housing projects via the Metropolitan Council. The Council also appointed a new member to the Planning Commission and adopted the 2023 Ramsey County Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan.

• Authorized sidewalk extension design services for Country Drive & South Owasso Boulevard up to $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved grant application for multi-family housing project at Rice Street and Demont Avenue (5-0)
• Approved pre-development grant application for 2750 Rice Street (5-0)
• Appointed Emil Carlson-Clark to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Adopted 2023 Ramsey County Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including street improvement payments and church liquor licenses (5-0)
• Approved July 26, 2023 workshop and regular meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to review the preliminary 2024 budget. The agenda includes a presentation on the budget and related documents. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Review of preliminary 2024 budget
• Presentation on 2024 budget at 8-9-2023 workshop

The City Council discussed the preliminary 2024 operating budget and tax capacity. No formal votes were taken, but the Council reached a consensus to further discuss the budget before adopting the preliminary levy.

• Consensus reached to further discuss the 2024 budget prior to preliminary levy adoption

Parks and Recreation

The scheduled meeting of the Little Canada Parks & Recreation Commission for August 3, 2023, was canceled.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including renewing a tobacco license and amending the tobacco ordinance to set allowed hours of operation, approving a deer control program, and amending a water services contract with St. Paul Regional Water Services. They will also hear the 2022 audit report and a second quarter financial report, and consider a resolution supporting a Ramsey County HRA improvement project at The Provinces Apartments.

• Tobacco store license renewal for The Hookah Hideout at 3 Little Canada Road East
• Ordinance 875 amending Chapter 802 to add allowed hours of operation for tobacco stores
• 2023 Deer Control Program
• Amendment No. 3 to water services contract with St. Paul Regional Water Services
• Resolution approving Ramsey County HRA improvement project at The Provinces Apartments

The City Council approved the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and reappointed two youth commissioners to city boards. The Council also held a hearing regarding a tobacco store license renewal for the Hookah Hideout, though no final decision was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved minutes from July 12, 2023 workshop and regular meetings (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers and purchase of tables and chairs for Fire Station (4-0)
• Reappointed Ayanna Churcher to the Parks & Rec Commission for a 1-year term (4-0)
• Reappointed Alexis Lum to the Planning Commission for a 1-year term (4-0)

Parks and Recreation

The commission will review an update regarding Pioneer Park and discuss park logos. The meeting also includes a recreation coordinator update and staff reports.

• Pioneer Park update
• Review of park logos
• Recreation Coordinator update

The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed draft park logo concepts and provided feedback for revisions. Staff provided updates on Pioneer Park construction and upcoming recreation programming.

• Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This meeting of the Little Canada Planning Commission was canceled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment, with no substantive business items.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is meeting to approve several consent agenda items, including partial payments for Pioneer Park improvements, Twin Lake Boulevard, and 2023 street improvements, as well as a furnace replacement and a crack filling project. They will also consider a tobacco license for The Hookah Hideout and discuss a sanitary sewer repair on Edgerton Street.

• Approve partial pay request No. 2 for Pioneer Park improvements
• Approve partial pay request No. 1 and change order No. 1 for Twin Lake Boulevard
• Approve partial pay request No. 2 for 2023 street improvement projects
• Approve furnace replacement at Old Fire Hall
• Consider tobacco license for The Hookah Hideout

The City Council discussed a tobacco license application for the Hookah Hideout following reports of fire code violations, tobacco compliance failures, and safety concerns. The minutes end before a final decision on the license is recorded.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2023 workshop and regular meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers and street improvement payments (5-0)
• Approved Partial Pay Request No. 2 for Pioneer Park Improvements (5-0)
• Approved Partial Pay Request No. 1 and Change Order No. 1 for Twin Lake Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved Partial Pay Request No. 2 for 2023 Street Improvement Projects (5-0)
• Approved furnace replacement at Old Fire Hall (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Crack Filling Project (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Toolcat (5-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the gas and electric franchise agreements with Xcel Energy, including potential fee changes. They will also have a preliminary review of a proposed stormwater utility fee. No formal decisions are expected at this workshop.

• Discuss proposed amendments to gas and electric franchise agreement
• Review 2023 franchise fee agreement staff report
• Preliminary review of proposed stormwater utility fee
• Reference to ordinances 551, 552, and 692 regarding franchise agreements

The City Council held a workshop to discuss increasing the electrical franchise fee, adding a gas franchise fee, and implementing a new stormwater utility fee to fund infrastructure. No formal votes or decisions were made during the meeting; staff will bring the items back to the Council in the future.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including vouchers, license renewals, and pay requests for street and park projects. The council will also discuss a resolution supporting a grant application for a senior housing development, a resolution to issue revenue bonds for an apartment project, and updates on a sidewalk study and other administrative items.

• Resolution of support for grant application for 99 County Road B East Senior Housing Development
• Resolution calling for public hearing and preliminary approval of revenue bonds for Rice & Demont Apartments
• Partial pay request No. 1 and change order No. 1 for 2023 street improvement projects (Minnesota Paving and Materials)
• Partial pay request No. 3 (final) for Gervais Mill Park improvements (Albrecht Company)
• Designation of substandard building at 3006 Rice Street

The Council approved grant funding support for a 106-unit senior housing project and preliminary bond issuance for the Rice and Demont Apartments project. Other actions included approving park improvements, a new copier purchase, and designating a building as substandard.

• Approved grant application support for 99 County Road B East senior housing (5-0)
• Approved letter of support and preliminary revenue bonds for Rice and Demont Apartments (5-0)
• Approved $11,058 purchase of copier and printer from Marco (5-0)
• Declared building at 3006 Rice Street to be structurally substandard (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tattoo license renewals and park improvements (5-0)
• Authorized participation in State Auditor standard measures program (5-0)
• Accepted MRPA Award of Excellence for inclusive farmers market (5-0)
• Approved May 24, 2023 workshop and regular meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to conduct an annual review of the 2022 Strategic Plan update. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. The agenda contains no other substantive business.

• Annual review of 2022 Strategic Plan update

The City Council held a workshop to receive staff updates on the progress of the 2019 Strategic Plan and its 2022 update. The City Administrator reported on initiatives completed between 2020 and 2023 and the hiring of a new Community Relations Manager via a fellowship program. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded.

Planning Commission

This meeting of the Little Canada Planning Commission was canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes approval, and public comment, with no substantive business listed.

• Meeting canceled

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss updates regarding Pioneer Park and the Thunder Bay Park pollinator habitat. The meeting also includes a review of the Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and a recreation coordinator update.

• Pioneer Park update
• Thunder Bay Park pollinator habitat update
• Review of Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Spooner Playground MRPA article review
• Recreation Coordinator staff report

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed the ten-year Capital Improvement Plan and received updates on the Pioneer Park and Thunder Bay Park pollinator projects.

• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold a park tour at Pioneer Park prior to the July meeting

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for an attached garage not exceeding 1,500 square feet at 630 Keller Parkway. The council will also hear a presentation from MnDOT on the Highway 36 Multimodal Corridor Study. Several consent agenda items include temporary liquor licenses and an off-site gambling license for Canadian Days, plus a wagon vendor license renewal for El Taco Nazo. Staff reports cover releasing a liquor license agreement for Hoggsbreath, license renewals, a grant application for the Vadnais Boulevard Trail project, and new job descriptions for maintenance workers.

• Conditional use permit for attached garage up to 1,500 sq ft at 630 Keller Parkway
• MnDOT presentation on Highway 36 Multimodal Corridor Study
• Temporary liquor licenses for LCRA and Canadian Days Inc. (Aug 4-6, 2023)
• Off-site gambling license for Little Canada Canadian Days Inc.
• Wagon vendor license renewal for El Taco Nazo at 120 County Road C West

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a garage at 630 Keller Parkway and a grant application for the Vadnais Boulevard trail project. The Council also voted to release the 2017 operating conditions agreement for the Hoggsbreath liquor license and renewed several business licenses.

• Approved conditional use permit for attached garage at 630 Keller Parkway (4-0)
• Approved Ramsey County grant application and $400,000 local fund commitment for Vadnais Boulevard trail project (5-0)
• Released liquor license operating conditions agreement for the Hoggsbreath (5-0)
• Approved liquor, tobacco, and amusement device licenses for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved temporary liquor licenses and off-site gambling for Canadian Days, August 4-6, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved renewal of wagon vendor license for El Taco Nazo (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2023 workshop and regular meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to review two proposed housing developments. The first is a housing development at Rice and Demont, and the second is a senior housing development at 99 County Road B East by Lupe Development. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.

• Review of Rice and Demont housing development proposal
• Review of senior housing development proposal at 99 County Road B East by Lupe Development

The City Council held a workshop to review two housing development proposals. Council reached consensus to support a senior housing project at 99 County Road B East and agreed to explore assisting with a restaurant relocation and sidewalk gap for a proposed development at Rice Street and Demont Avenue.

• Consensus reached to support the 106-unit affordable senior housing plan and planning requests at 99 County Road B East
• Consensus reached to explore City participation in assisting the Flameburger restaurant move and a sidewalk connection for the Rice Street and Demont Avenue project

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for accessory structures exceeding 1,000 square feet at 630 Keller Parkway (Case #1419). The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and a staff report on an upcoming comprehensive plan amendment for trails and sidewalks.

• Conditional Use Permit – Accessory Structures Exceed 1,000 Sq Ft – 630 Keller Parkway – Case #1419
• Public hearing on the conditional use permit
• Upcoming item: Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Trails and Sidewalks Map Update
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 13, 2023

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an attached garage and accessory structures at 630 Keller Parkway. The commission also received a staff report regarding a future Comprehensive Plan amendment for the trails and sidewalks map.

• Approved April 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for accessory structures not to exceed 1,500 square feet at 630 Keller Parkway (4-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes and vouchers. They will receive a first-quarter financial update and hear presentations from Northeast Youth & Family Services and Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire. A staff report on administrative enforcement of city code violations is also on the agenda.

• Approval of vouchers (05-10-2023 VOUCHERS.PDF)
• Receive 2023 Quarter 1 Financial Update
• Presentation by Angie Lewis-Dmello, President & CEO of Northeast Youth & Family Services
• Presentation by Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire
• Staff report on administrative enforcement of city code violations

The City Council approved three ordinances to establish a new administrative enforcement process for city code violations, including the ability to issue administrative fines. This system is intended to resolve violations locally and reduce the need for court proceedings.

• Approved minutes of April 26, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers and Q1 financial update (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No 869 adding Chapter 3301 for administrative enforcement of city code violations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 873 amending Chapter 601 regarding nuisances (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 874 amending the fee schedule to add administrative fines (5-0)

City Council

The City Council conducted a workshop meeting featuring an annual report from the Fire Department. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded during the session.

Parks and Recreation

The commission will review updates regarding Pioneer Park and the sidewalks and trails map. The meeting also includes a recreation coordinator update and a discussion of 2023 projects.

• Pioneer Park update
• Sidewalks and trails map update
• Recreation Coordinator update
• Review of 2023 projects

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council adopt proposed changes to the sidewalks and trails map and update the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Commission also received updates on the Pioneer Park project, including a preconstruction meeting and timeline for mobilization. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were informational or discussion-based.

• Recommended City Council adopt updated sidewalks and trails map and Comprehensive Plan amendment (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved conduit revenue bonds for the LICA Apartments affordable housing project and a minor subdivision for two lots on Vanderbie Street. The Council also voted to maintain a freeze on on-sale liquor license fees for 2023.

• Approved issuance of conduit revenue bonds for LICA Apartments affordable housing project (5-0)
• Approved minor subdivision of 2851 & 2857 Vanderbie Street (5-0)
• Approved no increase to the 2023 on-sale liquor license fee (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2023 workshop and regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved contract with RES Pyro for Canadian Days Fireworks (5-0)
• Approved vouchers via consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Senior Housing Revenue Notes for Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved pay request to Precision Tree (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and holding a public hearing. The main action item is a minor subdivision/lot line adjustment for properties at 2857 and 2851 Vanderbie Street (Case #1418). The meeting also includes time for public comments on non-agenda items and reports from staff and commissioners.

• Minor subdivision/lot line adjustment for 2857 and 2851 Vanderbie Street, Case #1418
• Public hearing on the Vanderbie Street lot line adjustment
• Approval of minutes from March 9, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes for non-agenda items

The Planning Commission recommended the approval of a minor subdivision and lot line adjustment for two parcels on Vanderbie Street to create a new lot facing Labore. The decision will be sent to the City Council for a public hearing on April 26.

• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of minor subdivision and lot line adjustment at 2857 and 2851 Vanderbie Street (7-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 12, 2023, with several action items. Key decisions include awarding a bid for the Twin Lake Boulevard improvement project, approving a contract for building demolition at 2750 Rice Street, and discussing a new Community Relations Manager position. The council will also consider a resolution against discriminatory covenants and participation in the Just Deeds Coalition, plus approve skylight repairs at the fire station.

• Award bid for Twin Lake Boulevard improvement project
• Approve contract for building demolition at 2750 Rice Street
• Resolution condemning discriminatory covenants and joining Just Deeds Coalition
• Approve repair of skylights at Little Canada Fire Station
• Discuss new Community Relations Manager position

The City Council awarded a road improvement contract and approved funding to share a grant with Vadnais Heights. The Council also joined the Just Deeds Coalition to address discriminatory housing covenants and approved a demolition contract for a city-owned property.

• Awarded Twin Lake Boulevard improvement project to OMG Midwest Inc. for $1,618,064.22 (5-0)
• Approved $186,925 from Infrastructure Capital Improvement Fund to share CDBG grant with Vadnais Heights (5-0)
• Approved participation in Just Deeds Coalition and condemned discriminatory covenants (5-0)
• Approved $20,045 plus abatement costs for Nitti Companies to demolish structure at 2750 Rice Street (5-0)
• Approved repair of skylights at Little Canada Fire Station via consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 22, 2023 workshop and regular meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

This is a workshop meeting of the Little Canada City Council. The agenda consists of a call to order, roll call, and a city tour, with a related memo. No formal decisions or substantive policy discussions are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily procedural and informational.

• City tour with accompanying memo

The City Council participated in a city tour led by staff. The tour included visits to city parks, the fire station, the Old Fire Hall, and redevelopment sites. No substantive legislative decisions were made during this workshop meeting.

Parks and Recreation

The commission will review the Labore Road Sidewalk Study and discuss updates to the David Behles Scholarship. The meeting also includes a recreation coordinator update and reports from commissioners.

• Labore Road Sidewalk Study
• Update to David Behles Scholarship
• Recreation Coordinator Update

The Commission voted to expand the David Behles scholarship to include financial assistance for all Little Canada families regardless of age. The board also received updates on a sidewalk study for Labore Road and recent recreation programming.

• Approved expansion of David Behles scholarship to all ages for financial assistance (7-0)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a public hearing on the final plat for the Villas of Gervais Lake single-family development at 0 Edgerton Street. The council will also consider awarding bids for 2023 street improvements, approving a tattoo business license, and accepting a staff gap analysis report.

• Public hearing on final plat for Villas of Gervais Lake at 0 Edgerton Street
• Award bid for 2023 street improvements (Spruce Street, Sunrise Drive, Sunset Court & Sunset Court Mill & Overlay)
• Approve tattoo (microblading) business license for Beauty By CheeChee, LLC (March 23 – June 30, 2023)
• Accept final staff gap analysis report from DDA Human Resources
• Approve partial pay request No. 5 and change order No. 2 for 2022 street improvement projects

The City Council approved a final plat and development agreement for the Villas of Gervais Lake single-family development. Council also awarded a street improvement contract to OMG Midwest Inc. and authorized a sidewalk study for Labore Road.

• Approved final plat and variance for 7 parcels at 0 Edgerton Street (5-0)
• Approved development agreement for Villas of Gervais Lake (5-0)
• Awarded 2023 street improvements to OMG Midwest Inc. for $833,102.17 (5-0)
• Approved Labore Road sidewalk study with Bolton & Menk up to $35,000 (5-0)
• Approved partial pay request and change order for 2022 street projects for $237,543.86 (5-0)
• Approved business license for Beauty by CheeChee, LLC (5-0)
• Approved March 8, 2023 workshop and regular meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council conducted a workshop focused on orientation for three new members. The City Administrator and department heads reviewed their respective roles and duties. No substantive legislative decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including electing a vice-chair and reviewing a final plat and variance request for the Villas of Gervais Lake development at #1414. The agenda includes a public comment period for non-agenda items, limited to 15 minutes. Most items are standard procedural actions, with the main substantive item being the plat and variance review.

• Final plat and variance for Villas of Gervais Lake, #1414
• Election of vice-chair
• Approval of February 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (15 minutes for non-agenda items)

City Council

The City Council approved a two-year extension of the engineering services contract with Bolton & Menk. Additionally, the Council appointed a new Planning Commission Chair and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved extension of engineering services contract with Bolton & Menk for two years (5-0)
• Appointed Taelor Johnson as Planning Commission Chair (5-0)
• Approved February 22, 2023 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers (5-0)

City Council

The City Council reviewed a draft Organizational Study & Gap Analysis report from DDA Human Resources. Council members reached consensus that a full-time administrative position is needed and that a communications position should be a higher-level role, likely a department head.

• Consensus reached that a full-time administrative position is needed
• Consensus reached that a communications position should be a higher level, likely a department head

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss a trail easement acquisition for the FIGR-Thunder Bay Trail and receive an update on Pioneer Park. The agenda also includes a LCRA subsidy and Behles Scholarship item, a Recreation Coordinator update, and approval of February minutes.

• Trail Easement Acquisition for FIGR-Thunder Bay Trail
• Pioneer Park Update
• LCRA Subsidy & Behles Scholarship
• Recreation Coordinator Update
• Approval of February 2, 2023 minutes

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved a recommendation for the City Council to proceed with an easement acquisition for a trail connecting to the Thunder Bay trail. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from February 2, 2023.

• Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council move forward with trail easement acquisition (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the final plat and development agreement for the Pioneer Commons 2nd Addition housing project. The Council also appointed Chris Kwapick to a vacant council seat and authorized several street improvement and tree removal projects.

• Approved Final Plat 2nd Addition and Development Agreement for U.S. Home, LLC and Lennar (4-0)
• Appointed Chris Kwapick to vacant City Council seat through Dec 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved plans and bid advertising for Spruce St, Sunset Ct, and Sunrise Dr street improvements (4-0)
• Approved state aid variance request for Twin Lake Boulevard trail (4-0)
• Accepted $69,948 revised quote from Precision Landscape and Tree for tree removal (4-0)
• Rejected initial $139,031.68 quote from Precision Landscape and Tree (4-0)
• Approved 2023 contract with Twin Cities Officials for Recreation Services (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Metropolitan Council for 2020 Inflow and Infiltration Grant Program (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission is meeting to conduct routine business, including electing a vice-chair and reviewing the final plat for the Pioneer Commons 2nd Addition (Case #1415), a residential development by Lennar. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Final plat review for Pioneer Commons 2nd Addition (Case #1415)
• Election of vice-chair
• Approval of January 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (15 minutes)

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the final plat for the Pioneer Commons 2nd Addition development by U.S. Home, LLC and Lennar. The commission also elected a Vice Chair. A public hearing on the development is scheduled for February 22, 2023, before the City Council.

• Recommended approval of Final Plat 2nd Addition for U.S. Home, LLC and Lennar (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Johnson as Vice Chair (5-2)
• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a preliminary plat and variance to subdivide a parcel at 0 Edgerton Street into seven lots. The council also approved a minor lot line adjustment on Noel Drive and passed a consent agenda including a fee schedule amendment.

• Approved preliminary plat and variance for 7 parcels at 0 Edgerton Street (5-0)
• Approved minor subdivision lot line adjustment at 2780 and 0 Noel Drive (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 872 amending electrical and mechanical permit fees (5-0)
• Approved 2023 service agreement with SafeAssure Consultants, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved delegated contract process agreement with MN Department of Transportation (5-0)
• Approved January 25 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted final 2022 donations and 10% charitable gambling funds (5-0)

City Council

The City Council reviewed eight applications to fill the vacancy created by Council Member McGraw's resignation. Following a secret ballot vote, the Council selected three individuals for interviews.

• Selected Chris Kwapick, Taelor Johnson, and Joe Sullivan for interviews

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks and Recreation Commission will review a sidewalk and trails map and receive a recreation coordinator update. The meeting includes approval of January minutes and commissioner reports.

• Review of Sidewalks and Trails Map document
• Recreation Coordinator Update staff report

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 5, 2023 meeting. Members discussed a sidewalks and trails map, including a proposed sidewalk for Labore Road and potential future trail considerations. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved January 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on a lot line adjustment at 2780 Noel Drive and a preliminary plat and variance for the Villas of Gervais Woods. They will also elect a new vice-chair and review the 2023 calendar. The meeting includes public comment and routine approvals.

• Lot line adjustment at 2780 Noel Drive (Case #1417)
• Preliminary plat and variance for Villas of Gervais Woods (Case #1414)
• Election of new vice-chair
• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2022
• Planning Commission 2023 calendar review

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a seven-lot subdivision and a related lot depth variance. The commission also recommended a minor lot line adjustment on Noel Drive and tabled the election of a Vice-Chair.

• Recommended approval of preliminary plat and variance for Villas of Gervais Woods to subdivide into seven parcels with an 8-foot lot depth reduction for four parcels (6-0)
• Recommended approval of minor subdivision lot line adjustment at 2780 and 2750 Noel Drive (6-0)
• Tabled election of Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a public hearing on the Sunrise Drive mill and overlay project, consider approving plans and specs for the Twin Lake Boulevard improvement project, and accept a council resignation, declaring a vacancy. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, vouchers, and the 2023 Pay Equity Report.

• Public hearing for Sunrise Drive (Edgerton Street to 350 feet south of terminus) mill & overlay project No. 2023-05
• Consider approval of plans and specs for Twin Lake Boulevard Improvement Project No. 2023-04 and revised cooperative agreement with Vadnais Heights
• Accept Council resignation and declare vacancy (Council Member Michael McGraw)
• Approve submission of 2023 Pay Equity Report
• Update on city website refresh

The City Council approved plans for the Sunrise Drive and Twin Lake Boulevard road improvement projects. The Council also formally accepted the resignation of Council Member Michael McGraw, declaring a vacancy effective February 10, 2023.

• Approved Sunrise Drive mill & overlay project (5-0)
• Approved revised Cooperative and Maintenance Agreement with City of Vadnais Heights for Twin Lake Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved plans, specifications, and bid advertisement for Twin Lake Boulevard project (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Michael McGraw and declared vacancy effective Feb 10, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved January 11 workshop and regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers and 2023 Pay Equity Report (5-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding its first regular meeting of 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals and several staff reports on ongoing projects. The most consequential items are a resolution establishing parking restrictions on Twin Lake Boulevard, a partial pay request for the Gervais Mill Park improvement project, and a temporary liquor license and off-site gambling permit for the Little Canada Recreation Association. The council will also review the Economic Development Authority's scope, appoint its officers, and adopt its 2023 budget.

• Approve resolution establishing parking restrictions on Twin Lake Boulevard
• Approve partial pay request No. 2 to Albrecht Company for Gervais Mill Park improvement project
• Approve temporary liquor license and off-site gambling permit for Little Canada Recreation Association on Feb 11, 2023
• Approve reduction of letter of credit for Gervais Woods 2nd Addition
• Adopt 2023 Economic Development Authority budget

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss two main topics: the Villas of Gervais Lake subdivision proposal and the Owasso Basin flood risk reduction proposal, along with the Pioneer Park stormwater reuse project. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Villas of Gervais Lake subdivision proposal
• Owasso Basin flood risk reduction proposal
• Pioneer Park stormwater reuse project

The City Council reached consensus to support a revised site plan for the Villas of Gervais Lake subdivision, requiring the new street to be public. The council also reviewed flood risk reduction proposals for the Owasso Basin and a stormwater reuse project for Pioneer Park.

• Reached consensus to require a public road for the Villas of Gervais Lake subdivision
• Reached consensus that the current Villas of Gervais Lake site plan is satisfactory

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks & Recreation Commission will hear a presentation on the Pioneer Park Stormwater Reuse Project, elect a vice-chair, and discuss park updates, logos, and a sidewalks and trails map. The meeting also includes welcoming two new commissioners and a recreation coordinator update.

• Pioneer Park Stormwater Reuse Project presentation
• Election of vice-chair and commission appointments
• Sidewalks and trails map discussion
• Park updates and park logos
• Recreation coordinator update

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved a recommendation to move forward with a stormwater reuse project for irrigation at Pioneer Park. The commission also elected a new Vice Chair and reviewed a sidewalks and trails map to identify infrastructure gaps.

• Approved December 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Peter Schletty as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended support for the Pioneer Park stormwater reuse project assessment (7-0)