Little Canada public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to consider adopting ordinances 902–905, which establish zoning and regulations for cannabis businesses, and ordinance 906, which adds interim use permits to the zoning code. The council will also hear presentations on 2025 street improvement projects on Nadeau Road, Maple Leaf Court, and Stoneridge Court, and will accept a feasibility report for the County Road D improvement project. Under the consent agenda, the council will approve several routine items, including a consulting agreement with HueLife for strategic planning, temporary liquor and gambling permits, and appointments to the Planning and Parks & Recreation commissions. Staff reports will cover 2025 cannabinoid product licenses, organized trash and recycling collection contracts, and a proposal for keyless entry at city facilities.

• Adoption of Ordinances 902–905: amending city and zoning code for cannabis business zoning and regulations
• Adoption of Ordinance 906: amending zoning code Chapter 917 to add interim use permits
• 2025 Street Project Improvement Hearings for Nadeau Road, Maple Leaf Court, and Stoneridge Court
• Approve consulting agreement with HueLife for strategic planning facilitation services
• Consider proposal for keyless entry system at city facilities

The Little Canada City Council approved new organized collection contracts for trash and recycling services, with Republic Services handling refuse and Waste Management handling recycling, effective January 1, 2025. The council also tabled four cannabis zoning ordinances to January, adopted an interim use permit ordinance for cannabis businesses, and approved a $140,000 donation from the Fire Department. Several road improvement projects were ordered, and appointments were made to city commissions.

• Approved organized trash collection contract with Republic Services (4-0)
• Approved recycling collection contract with Waste Management (4-0)
• Tabled cannabis zoning ordinances 902-905 to January (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 906 allowing interim use permits for cannabis businesses (4-0)
• Accepted $140,000 donation from Little Canada Fire Department (4-0)
• Ordered improvements for Nadeau Road, Maple Leaf Court, and Stoneridge Court (4-0)
• Approved 2025 secondhand goods dealer licenses (4-0)
• Approved keyless entry proposal from Electro Watchman (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to conduct a review of the City Administrator. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Review of City Administrator

The Little Canada City Council held a workshop meeting on December 18, 2024, to discuss options for the city administrator hiring process and other anticipated staffing changes. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will consider Planning Case 1436, Ordinance #906, concerning interim use permits. Commissioners will also review Little Canada Housing Data and conduct interviews and an appointment for a commissioner position.

• Consideration of Ordinance #906 - Interim Use Permits (Case 1436)
• Review of Little Canada Housing Data report
• Commissioner interviews and appointment process

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks and Recreation Commission will review staff reports on several infrastructure and community projects. The meeting includes discussions on pedestrian signage and sidewalk planning.

• County Road C & Rice Street Sidewalk Project
• Thunderbay Trail pedestrian signage
• 2025 Community Garden
• Commission term and reappointment process

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to support the County Road C and Rice Street sidewalk project, a Ramsey County-led initiative to improve trail connectivity. The Commission also directed staff to work with local schools to develop trail and pedestrian signage, and endorsed a temporary community garden concept on a city-owned parcel. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included updates and discussion on seasonal staffing and upcoming events.

• Approved motion supporting County Road C and Rice Street sidewalk project (8-0)
• Directed staff to work with local schools to develop trail and pedestrian signage
• Endorsed temporary community garden concept on city-acquired parcel
• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes as submitted

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the final 2025 budget and levy and to consider an amendment to the zoning code regarding signs. The body will also review several 2025 service contracts and grant applications.

• Public hearing to adopt Final 2025 Budget And Levy
• Ordinance 901 to amend Zoning Code Ch. 916 Signs
• 2025 Animal Impound Services Contract with Animal Humane Society
• 2025 Agreement with Northeast Youth & Family Services
• Submission of 2025 Ramsey County SCORE Grant Application

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to conduct a final review of the 2025 budget and levy. Members will also review draft ordinances for cannabis business regulations and receive an update on the organized collection RFP process.

• Final review of 2025 Budget & Levy
• Review of draft ordinances for cannabis business regulations
• Update on Organized Collection Request for Proposal (RFP) process

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss three cannabis-related ordinances (Ordinances #903, #904, #905) and a sign code update (Ordinance #901). The commission may recommend these items to the City Council. The meeting also includes approval of the October 10, 2024 minutes and a brief public comment period.

• Planning Case 1435 – Cannabis Ordinances #903, #904, #905
• Planning Case 1433 – Sign Code – Ordinance #901
• Approval of October 10, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (limited to 15 minutes)
• Reports from staff and commissioners

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to approve the issuance and sale of a multifamily housing revenue note for the RIDE Apartments project. The council will also consider adopting the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan, approving a 2025-2029 law enforcement services agreement with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, and accepting the November 5, 2024 general election results. Additional consent agenda items include final payments for sewer lining and a fire department aerial truck, and various agreements.

• Public hearing on RIDE Apartments conduit bond issuance
• Adoption of 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of 2025-2029 law enforcement agreement with Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
• Acceptance of November 5, 2024 general election abstract of votes
• Final payment to MacQueen Equipment for Little Canada Fire Department aerial truck

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan and proposed water, sewer, and stormwater utility rates for 2025. This is a discussion session with no formal votes expected. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan
• Review proposed 2025 water, sewer, and stormwater utility rates
• Workshop session, no formal action scheduled

Parks and Recreation

The commission will consider approval of October 3, 2024 minutes, receive a Wayfinding Sub-Committee report, and discuss the proposed 2025 meeting calendar. The Recreation Coordinator will provide an update including the November/December e-newsletter. Agenda items are largely procedural with no major policy or financial decisions.

• Approval of October 3, 2024 Parks and Recreation minutes
• Commissioner Report from Wayfinding Sub-Committee (old business)
• Staff report and proposed 2025 Commission Meeting Calendar
• Recreation Coordinator update and November/December 2024 e-newsletter
• Reports from commissioners and updates

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on preliminary & final plats, rezoning 6 parcels to PUD, and easement vacations for the RIDE Apartments multi-family and commercial development at the NE corner of Rice Street & Demont Avenue, proposed by Reuter Walton. Also up for hearing is the Tax Increment Financing plan for TIF District No. 7-4 for that project. The consent agenda includes vouchers, certification of unpaid utility bills and fines to 2025 taxes, a street improvement pay request to Miller Excavating, and a vehicle exhaust system purchase for the fire station.

• Public hearing for plat approvals, rezoning 6 parcels to PUD, and easement vacations for RIDE Apartments at Rice Street & Demont Avenue
• Public hearing for Tax Increment Financing Plan for TIF District No. 7-4 (RIDE Housing Project)
• Approve certification of unpaid utility bills, false alarm fees, and administrative fines to 2025 property taxes
• Approve partial pay request No. 5 to Miller Excavating, Inc. for 2024 street improvement projects
• Purchase vehicle exhaust system for Little Canada Fire Station

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a planned unit development (PUD) rezoning. The session includes reviews of easement vacations and preliminary/final plats for specific properties.

• PUD Rezoning, Easement Vacations & Preliminary/Final Plat at 2526, 2534, 2550 Rice St & 0 Demont Ave (Planning Case #1434)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the enactment of a new city code regarding cannabinoid products. The body is also deciding on several permits for St. John’s Church and a planting agreement for a trail corridor.

• Ordinance 899: Enacting City Code Ch. 826 Cannabinoid Products
• Agreement with Great River Greening for planting in Thunder Bay/Westwinds Trail Corridor
• Gambling exempt permits and temporary liquor licenses for St. John’s Church
• Resolution of support for Ramsey County Critical Corridors funding request
• Veteran’s Memorial Park bubbler system replacement

City Council

The City Council will review terms for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement for the Rice & Demont multi-family housing development. They will also discuss zoning and registration requirements for adult-use cannabis businesses. This is a workshop meeting with no formal votes expected.

• Review terms for Tax Increment Financing for Rice & Demont multi-family housing development
• Discuss adult-use cannabis zoning and registration requirements

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the Phase 2 Pollinator Project at Thunder Bay Park, Pioneer Park vegetation restoration and stormwater improvement concepts, and replacement of the Veterans Memorial bubbler system. Commissioners will also receive a report from the Wayfinding Sub-Committee and an update from the Recreation Coordinator.

• Phase 2 Pollinator Project at Thunder Bay Park with staff report and maps
• Pioneer Park Vegetation Restoration and Stormwater Improvement concepts
• Veterans Memorial Bubbler System Replacement staff report
• Wayfinding Sub-Committee report including draft sign for Pioneer Park
• Recreation Coordinator update with October 2024 staff report and e-newsletter

City Council

The city council will hold a closed session immediately following the regular meeting to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property at 201 Little Canada Road East, as authorized under Minnesota law. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Closed session under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd. 3(C)(3) to discuss real estate offers for 201 Little Canada Road East

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 899 to adopt a new city code chapter on cannabinoid products. Consent agenda items include voucher approvals, renewal of the professional service agreement with North Suburban Access Corporation, and a partial pay request for Pioneer Park improvements. Staff reports cover issuing an RFP for residential solid waste and recycling services and an RFQ for a community survey. A closed session is scheduled regarding the property at 201 Little Canada Road East.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 899 enacting City Code Chapter 826 on cannabinoid products
• Approve 2025 renewal of professional service agreement with North Suburban Access Corporation
• Approve partial pay request No. 6 to Albrecht Company for Pioneer Park improvements
• Approve issuing RFP for residential solid waste & recycling services
• Approve issuing RFQ to conduct a community survey

Planning Commission

This is a workshop meeting of the Little Canada Planning Commission with no voting or public hearings. The only substantive item is a presentation from the new Community Development Director followed by discussion questions from commissioners. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adopt agenda, adjournment).

• Presentation by new Community Development Director with discussion questions from commissioners

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider adopting the 2025 preliminary budget and property tax levy at its regular meeting. Other actions include accepting a proposal for a solar on public buildings grant program and the final ULI Technical Advisory Panel report. The consent agenda includes approval of vouchers and acceptance of donations received from December 2023 through September 2024.

• Adopt 2025 Preliminary Budget & Levy (documents: 2025 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND LEVY REPORT.PDF, 2025 PRELIMINARY BUDGET (9-9-2024).PDF)
• Accept Proposal for Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program
• Accept Final ULI Technical Advisory Panel Report
• Approval of vouchers (09-11-2024 VOUCHERS.PDF) and acceptance of donations through 9-5-2024

The Little Canada City Council approved the 2025 preliminary property tax levy of $5,005,686, a 9.51% increase over the current year, and set the final budget public hearing for December 4, 2024. The council also approved using the Water & Sewer Capital Replacement Fund to pay 2014A bonds, resulting in a zero bonded debt tax levy for 2025. Additionally, the council accepted a proposal from Apadana Energy for solar panels on City Hall and accepted the final ULI Technical Assistance Panel report for the Rice Street corridor. All resolutions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved 2025 preliminary levy at $5,005,686 (9.51% increase) (5-0)
• Set 2025 final budget public hearing for December 4, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved using Water & Sewer Capital Replacement Fund for 2014A bonds, zero bonded debt levy for 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted solar proposal from Apadana Energy for City Hall (5-0)
• Accepted final ULI Technical Assistance Panel report for Rice Street corridor (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 28, 2024 workshop and regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers and donations (5-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop to review the proposed 2025 budget and preliminary levy. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion session to examine budget documents. The meeting is subject to change.

• Review of 2025 Proposed Budget & Preliminary Levy

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss court resurfacing and a youth commissioner appointment. The body will also review reports on park wayfinding, art in the park, and the overall parks system. A contract for 2025 Reach For Resources is on the agenda for review.

• Pickleball conversion and court resurfacing staff report featuring Lee Sports Surfacing LLC
• 2025 Reach For Resources contract
• Youth Commissioner appointment for 2024-25
• Wayfinding Sub-Committee report including Pioneer Park draft sign
• Art In The Park Sub-Committee report

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the July 11, 2024 minutes and reappointed Commissioner Churcher to a third and final one-year youth commissioner term. The commission reached consensus to continue the Art in the Park program for 2025 and discussed the Pioneer Park wayfinding sign, which will be revised and presented for approval at the October 3rd meeting. The city will contract with Reach for Resources for inclusion services in 2025 at about $1,800 per year.

• Approved July 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Commissioner Churcher to third and final youth commissioner term
• Consensus to continue Art in the Park program for 2025
• Pioneer Park wayfinding sign to be revised and presented for approval at October 3rd meeting
• City to contract with Reach for Resources for inclusion services in 2025

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold public hearings on a minor subdivision at 3075 Edgerton Street and on Ordinance 898, which would amend zoning code standards for garages and driveway curb cuts. The council will also consider consent agenda items including vouchers, an assessment reapportionment for 99 South Owasso Boulevard West, and a partial pay request for the 2024 sanitary sewer lining project. A presentation from Ramsey County's Interim Community & Economic Development Director and an update on proposed Little Canada Road improvements are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on minor subdivision of 3075 Edgerton Street
• Public hearing on Ordinance 898, Zoning Code Amendments for garages and driveway curb cuts
• Consent agenda: Approve reapportionment for levied assessment on 99 South Owasso Boulevard West
• Consent agenda: Approve partial pay request No. 2 for 2024 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
• Update on proposed Little Canada Road improvements

City Council

The Little Canada City Council holds a workshop to discuss the 2025 Preliminary Budget for Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and Utilities. No formal decisions are anticipated; this is a discussion session led by Mayor Tom Fischer and City Administrator Chris Heineman.

• Discussion of 2025 Preliminary Budget covering Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and Utilities

City Council

The City Council will consider consent agenda items including authorizing a grant application for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, approving a third partial pay request to Miller Excavating for 2024 street projects, and authorizing issuance of a solar on public buildings RFP. Staff reports cover corrective driveway work at 209 Ryan Drive, an agreement for city attorney civil services, and the YSEALI Professional Fellows Program. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, announcements, and public comment.

• Authorize Bolton & Menk to prepare a grant application for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program and approve Resolution 2024-8-92
• Approve Partial Pay Request No. 3 to Miller Excavating, Inc. for 2024 Street Projects
• Authorize issuing Solar on Public Buildings Request for Proposals
• Award bid to surface pickleball and tennis courts
• Approve corrective driveway work at 209 Ryan Drive

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed 2025 preliminary budget for police, fire, and administration departments. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion session only.

• Workshop discussion of the 2025 preliminary budget covering police, fire, and administration

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will consider a minor subdivision at 3075 Edgerton Street and vote on zoning code amendments for garage and driveway curb cut width. Commissioners will also discuss potential zoning requirements for cannabis businesses. Approval of June 13 minutes and public comment period are also on the agenda.

• Minor subdivision request at 3075 Edgerton Street
• Zoning code amendments for garages and driveway curb cut width
• Discussion on zoning requirements for cannabis businesses
• Approval of June 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (15-minute limit)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider resolutions supporting Livable Communities Act grant applications for the Rice & Demont multi-family project and the County Road B East senior housing project. The consent agenda includes approval of a Ramsey County Critical Corridor Initiative Grant agreement, a partial pay request for the sanitary sewer lining project, and appointments of youth commissioners. Staff will present the 2nd quarter 2024 financial report.

• Resolutions of support for Livable Communities Act Grant applications for Rice & Demont Multi-Family Project and County Road B East Senior Housing Project
• Approve resolution and agreement for Ramsey County Critical Corridor Initiative Grant
• Approve partial pay request to Insituform Technologies for sanitary sewer lining project
• Appoint youth commissioners to Planning and Parks & Rec Commissions for 2024-2025
• 2nd Quarter 2024 Financial Report

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will conduct a workshop meeting to interview finalists for the city attorney civil services contract. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is solely focused on these interviews.

• Finalist interviews for civil attorney services RFP

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review reports from the Art in the Park and Wayfinding sub-committees. Staff will also present a discussion regarding volleyball courts and an update on the parks system.

• Volleyball court discussion
• Art In The Park Sub-Committee report
• Wayfinding Sub-Committee report
• Parks System Update

Planning Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Little Canada Planning Commission for July 11, 2024, has been canceled. No specific business items or public hearings were listed on this agenda.

City Council

The City Council will review June 2024 meeting minutes and approve various vouchers. The agenda also includes authorizing a MnDOT grant for transportation infrastructure and discussing staffing changes.

• Partial pay request No. 2 to Miller Excavating for 2024 Street Improvement Projects
• Grant agreement with MnDOT for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program
• Authorization of a temporary administrative assistant position
• Hiring of a Community Development Director

City Council

This workshop meeting includes discussions regarding alternative compensation and benefits analysis and organized collection and recycling contracts. The council will also receive an update on the city attorney request for proposals process.

• Alternative Compensation And Benefits Analysis
• Organized Collection And Recycling Contract Discussion
• City Attorney Civil Services Request For Proposal Process Update
• League Of Minnesota Cities Conference Review

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding subdivisions on McMenemy Street and Edgerton Street. The agenda also includes reviews of several grants and a road interchange project contract.

• Major subdivision at 2395 Edgerton Street
• Minor subdivision/lot line adjustment at 2251 & 2255 McMenemy Street
• Little Canada Road / Country Drive / 35E Interchange project contract
• Amendment to Villas Of Gervais Lake development agreement
• Acceptance of Ramsey County and Metropolitan Council grants

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review the annual report from the Little Canada Fire Department. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Ramsey County Appropriate Responses Initiative.

• Annual Meeting With Little Canada Fire Department
• Ramsey County Appropriate Responses Initiative

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will review a retail trade analysis from the University of Minnesota. The meeting includes a discussion on billboard signage opportunities and challenges for the city. The commission will also consider a minor subdivision lot line adjustment for Case 1431.

• Minor Subdivision Lot Line Adjustment McMenemy (Case 1431)
• Retail Trade Analysis presentation from University of Minnesota
• Analysis of billboard signage benefits, challenges, and opportunities
• Approval of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will review a payment to Miller Excavating for 2024 improvement projects. The agenda also includes requests regarding hiring a Recreation Coordinator and seeking proposals for city attorney services.

• Partial pay No. 1 to Miller Excavating for 2024 Improvement Projects
• Request for Proposal for City Attorney Civil Services
• Hiring of a Recreation Coordinator
• Sidewalk repair and interior painting at the Fire Station
• Off-site gambling license application for Canadian Days Inc.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will discuss Metro Area Sales Tax use for housing programs. The council will also review a draft of new city code for THC/cannabinoid licensing and consider the rental of 2828 Condit Street.

• Review of draft City Code Chapter 826 for THC/cannabinoid licensing
• Discussion of Metro Area Sales Tax Use For Housing Program Options
• Consideration of renting 2828 Condit Street

Parks and Recreation

The commission will receive updates regarding the hiring of a new Parks and Recreation Coordinator. The meeting also includes discussions on forming an Art In The Park sub-committee and a punchlist update for Pioneer Park.

• Art In The Park Sub-Committee formation
• Pioneer Park Play Node punchlist update
• Parks and Recreation Coordinator hiring update

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss a proposed mixed-use development project. The discussion focuses on the Rice Street and Demont Avenue project.

• Proposed mixed-use development for Rice Street & Demont Avenue project

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The body is also considering approvals for a temporary liquor license and a deed restriction for Pioneer Park.

• 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presentation
• Temporary liquor license for Little Canada Canadian Days, Inc. (August 2-4, 2024)
• Pioneer Park deed restriction approval
• Renewal of liquor, tobacco, and amusement licenses
• Update on Little Canada Road Improvement Project

Planning Commission

The meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024, was cancelled. No specific business items or decisions were listed for action.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will meet to discuss Ordinance 897 regarding salary increases for elected officials. The body will also consider a grant application for a community connectivity project and a contract with the MN Department of Corrections.

• Discussion of Ordinance 897 amending elected official salaries
• Application to the IIJA / Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program for the Little Canada Community Connectivity Project
• Approval of Institution Community Work Crew Contract with MN Department of Corrections
• 2024 Police Week Proclamation

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to review potential policies. The session focuses on the implementation of EV charging stations and the preliminary regulation of THC and cannabis businesses.

• Discussion regarding EV charging stations
• Preliminary discussion on licensing and regulations for THC and cannabis businesses

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review staff updates and a recap of National Volunteer Week. The meeting also includes a discussion on the feasibility of a community garden and an update from the Recreation Coordinator.

• Community Garden Feasibility Analysis
• National Volunteer Week Recap
• Recreation Coordinator Update
• Approval of April 4, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding conduit financing for Saint Paul Academy and Summit School, as well as two minor subdivision requests. The meeting also includes a presentation on the MNDOT Highway 36 Multimodal Corridor Study.

• Public hearing: Conduit financing for Saint Paul Academy and Summit School project
• Public hearing: Lot line adjustment between 3006 Rice Street & 99 South Owasso Blvd
• Public hearing: Minor subdivision of 3010 Vanderbie Street
• Presentation: MNDOT Highway 36 Multimodal Corridor Study
• Funding request: 35E/Country Drive/Little Canada Road Interchange Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review two minor subdivision requests involving lot line adjustments. These items are scheduled for action during the meeting.

• Minor Subdivision Lot Line Adjustment: 3010 Vanderbie Street (Case #1429)
• Minor Subdivision Lot Line Adjustment: 99 South Owasso Blvd (Case #1430)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss next steps regarding DEI. The agenda also includes an introduction to CliftonStrengths.

• DEI Next Steps discussion
• Introduction to CliftonStrengths

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding fee increases for on-sale liquor and wine licenses. The body will also consider awarding a bid for a sanitary sewer project and establishing parking restrictions on Woodlynn Avenue.

• Public hearing on on-sale liquor and wine license fees increase
• Award bid for 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Establish no parking on Woodlynn Avenue
• Approve hire of Parks & Recreation Director
• Fair Housing Month Proclamation

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive updates on director hiring and the Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes discussions regarding summer field usage and a new Touch-A-Truck event.

• Parks and Recreation Director hiring update
• Pioneer Park Playnode punchlist items update
• Wayfinding Subcommittee update
• Capital Improvement Program updates
• New Touch-A-Truck event discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 894 to amend the zoning code for signs. The meeting includes a presentation on the County Road C lane conversion and a license agreement for the Thunder Bay/Westwind Trail.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 894 amending Zoning Code Ch. 916 regarding signs
• Ramsey County update on County Road C 4-to-3 lane conversion
• License agreement with Northern States Power Company for Thunder Bay/Westwind Trail
• Call for a public hearing for St. Paul Academy conduit financing
• Approval of vouchers

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission is meeting to review a text amendment to Zoning Code Chapter 916 regarding signs. The session includes standard procedural items and a period for public comment on non-agenda issues.

• Text Amendment - Zoning Code Chapter 916 - Signs

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a proposed 0.25% Metro Area Sales and Use Tax for housing. The body will also receive updates on the Little Canada Road intersection and a potential pedestrian bridge.

• Discussion of 0.25% Metro Area Sales and Use Tax for housing
• Update on Little Canada Road intersection and potential pedestrian bridge
• Legislative update

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding bids for 2024 street improvement projects and reviewing the 4th Quarter 2023 Financial Report. The body is also deciding on contracts for Canadian Days fireworks and a gambling permit for the fire department.

• Award bid for 2024 Street Improvement Projects
• Agreement with RES Pyro for 2024 Canadian Days Fireworks
• Premises permit for Little Canada Fire Department to operate lawful gambling at 80 Little Canada Road E.
• Reapportionment of assessments at 2851 & 2857 Vanderbie Street
• Updated wage scale for Parks & Public Works seasonal workers

Parks and Recreation

The scheduled meeting of the Little Canada Parks & Recreation Commission on March 7, 2024, was canceled. No agenda items were provided for this session.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding zoning code amendments for microunits in sacred settlements. The body is also considering a recreation coordinator services contract and a PILOT agreement amendment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 893 amending Zoning Code Chapters 907 & 914 regarding microunits in sacred settlements
• 2024 Agreement for Recreation Coordinator Services with Twin City Officials
• Amendment to PILOT Agreement with International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Council 82 Building Corporation, Inc.
• Approval of parks maintenance employee temporarily working out of class

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will discuss updates to the city's conduit debt finance policy and the rehiring of a Parks & Recreation Director. The body is also considering two ordinances regarding waste collection and electrical permit fees.

• Ordinance 891: Amending City Code Chapter 809 regarding mixed municipal solid waste and recyclable materials storage and collection
• Ordinance 892: Amending the fee schedule for electrical permit fees
• Rehire of Parks & Recreation Director position
• Approval of 2024 SafeAssure Service Agreement
• Conduit Debt Finance Policy Update

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to review several introductory and policy topics. The body will discuss potential increases to on-sale liquor license fees and receive introductions to the Economic Development Authority and DEI.

• Discussion on on-sale liquor license fee increases
• Economic Development Authority 101 presentation
• DEI introduction

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several text amendments to city and zoning codes. The body will review updates regarding waste storage, micro-units, and sign ordinances, as well as a housing-related sales tax.

• Text Amendment to City Code Chapter 809 regarding mixed municipal solid waste and recyclable materials storage and collections
• Text Amendment to Zoning Code Chapters 907 and 914 regarding MicroUnits/Sacred Settlements
• Text Amendment to Zoning Code Chapter 916 regarding the Sign Ordinance
• Metro Area Sales and Use Tax for Housing 0.25%

Parks and Recreation

The commission will receive updates on department staffing and the purchase agreement for 2884 and 2886 Centerville Road. The meeting also includes a review of 2023 recreation programs and an update from the Recreation Coordinator.

• Update on purchase agreement for 2884 and 2886 Centerville Road
• Review of 2023 Recreation Programs
• Department staffing update
• Park Wayfinding Signage Sub-Committee update

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a development agreement for Pioneer Commons 3rd Addition and a zoning ordinance for accessory structures. The body will also consider a property purchase agreement and authorize bidding for street improvements.

• Final Plat for Pioneer Commons 3rd Addition and Development Agreement
• Ordinance 890 to amend zoning code for garage and accessory structures
• Variance amendment for signage at Caribou, 3354 Rice Street
• Purchase agreement for 2884-2886 Centerville Road
• Bidding authorization for 2024 street projects on Jackson Street and Country Drive

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land use cases and a text amendment regarding garages and accessory structures. The body will also elect a Vice-Chair.

• Variance Amendment for 3354 Rice Street (Case #1424)
• Final Plat 3rd Addition for Pioneer Commons (Case #1427)
• Major Subdivision for 2395 Edgerton Street – Sunrise Over Gervais (Case #1428)
• Text Amendment to Chapters 904, 914, and 915 regarding Garage and Accessory Structures
• Election of Vice-Chair

City Council

The City Council will review a purchase agreement for 2828 Condit Street and a feasibility study for the County Road B lift station. The meeting includes the adoption of the 2024 Economic Development Authority budget and various administrative appointments.

• Purchase agreement for 2828 Condit Street
• County Road B Lift Station and Forcemain Feasibility Study
• Partial pay final request No. 5 to Minnesota Paving for 2023 street improvement projects
• Adoption of 2024 Economic Development Authority budget
• City Council Code of Conduct Policy

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to review the scope of work for the ULI Technical Advisory Panel. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Scope of work for ULI Technical Advisory Panel

Parks and Recreation

The commission will conduct elections for Vice-Chair and review commissioner appointments. The agenda also includes an update on the Park System Master Plan reporting and a recreation coordinator update.

• Election of Vice-Chair and Commission Appointments
• Park System Master Plan Reporting Update
• Recreation Coordinator Update
• Welcome new Commissioner Jason Owens