Little Canada public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will meet for a workshop session. The primary topic for discussion is the Administrator Review.

• Administrator Review

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a public hearing on ordinances 922-926, which amend the zoning code for accessory structures and building standards. The council will also consider a range of routine consent agenda items, including a lease termination at 2884 Centerville Road, a fire chief vehicle purchase, and a CDBG sidewalk application for Country Drive. Additionally, staff reports cover updates to massage and cannabinoid product regulations, 2026 fee schedule amendments, and commissioner appointments.

• Public hearing on Ordinances 922-926 amending zoning code for accessory structures and building standards
• Approve 2884 Centerville Road lease termination agreement
• Approve purchase of Little Canada Fire Department chief vehicle
• Authorize Community Development Block Grant application for Country Drive sidewalk
• Ordinance 927 amending city code on cannabinoid products from license to registration

The City Council adopted five zoning code ordinances (922-926) streamlining accessory building and structure standards, including new rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). It also adopted an ordinance regulating non-massage touch-based complementary and alternative healthcare practices (Ordinance 912) by a 3-2 vote, after a motion to table failed. The council approved several other items, including accepting a $150,000 fire department donation and approving 2026 fee schedule amendments.

• Adopted Ordinance 922 streamlining accessory building and structure district standards (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 923 setting parameters for conditional use permits for detached accessory buildings (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 924 allowing accessory dwelling units and improving accessory building standards (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 925 clarifying setback exceptions and building measurements (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 926 adding definitions relevant to accessory building updates (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 912 regulating non-massage touch-based complementary and alternative healthcare practices (3-2)
• Accepted $150,000 donation from Little Canada Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved secondhand goods license renewals for four businesses (5-0)

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or decisions listed for action.

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks & Recreation Commission will consider staff reports on parks maintenance, the community garden, the recreation coordinator update, commission terms and reappointment, and updates on the community building TAC, 35E pedestrian bridge, and 2026 SMART goals. The meeting also includes a commissioner report from the Art in the Park sub‑committee and routine approvals of minutes.

• Staff Report – Parks Maintenance Review
• Staff Report – Community Garden Review
• Staff Report – Recreation Coordinator Update
• Staff Report – Commission Terms and Reappointment Process
• Staff Update – 35E Pedestrian Bridge

City Council

The Little Canada City Council workshop will discuss proposed amendments to the zoning code to allow accessory dwelling units. The meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Center Conference Room. No decisions are noted; the agenda calls for discussion of the ADU code changes.

• Zoning code amendments for accessory dwelling units

The Little Canada City Council approved staff‑proposed changes to exterior building‑material specifications and to revert building‑height measurement standards to the pre‑2021 rules. Council reached consensus to allow only one rental license per property with an ADU and to prohibit ADUs from being used as Airbnb rentals. Staff will apply the existing rental‑licensing program to enforce these limits. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved exterior material specification changes (consensus)
• Approved revert to pre‑2021 building height measurement standards (consensus)
• Limited ADU rentals to one license per property (consensus)
• Prohibited ADU use as Airbnb rentals (consensus)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will vote to adopt the final 2026 budget and levy. A public hearing will consider the 2026 Country Drive improvement project and a temporary easement acquisition. The council will also approve a joint powers agreement with South Central Service Cooperative for a new health‑insurance plan and consider Ordinance 921 that amends code chapters for massage and complementary health practices. Additionally, the council will accept the resignation of Recreation Coordinator Emelie Lindabaur and authorize advertising for the vacancy.

• Improvement hearing for the 2026 Country Drive Project and temporary easement acquisition
• Adopt final 2026 budget and levy
• Approve Joint Powers Agreement with South Central Service Cooperative for health‑insurance plan
• Ordinance 921 amending City Code chapters 2202 & 2203 for massage businesses and complementary alternative healthcare practices
• Accept resignation of Recreation Coordinator Emelie Lindabaur and authorize advertising the position

The Little Canada City Council approved the final 2026 tax levy and general‑fund budget, each by a 5‑0 vote. It also adopted a resolution ordering the Country Drive rehabilitation project and authorizing plans, specifications, and a temporary easement. Additional actions included approving the consent agenda, adopting a city‑paid long‑term disability premium, and accepting the resignation of the recreation coordinator.

• Approved 2026 tax levy (Resolution 2025‑12‑176) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Approved 2026 budget (Resolution 2025‑12‑177) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Ordered Country Drive rehabilitation project and easement acquisition (Resolution 2025‑12‑175) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Approved consent agenda (Resolution 2025‑12‑178) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Adopted city‑paid long‑term disability premium policy (Resolution 2025‑12‑179) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Accepted resignation of Recreation Coordinator and authorized advertising (Resolution 2025‑12‑180) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Tabled massage‑business ordinance to Dec 17 2025 – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Approved salary wage schedule for 2026 (Resolution 2025‑12‑177) – Ayes 5, Nays 0

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will adopt the meeting agenda, approve the previous meeting minutes, and hear reports from staff and commissioners. A 15‑minute public comment period is provided for residents to address issues not on the agenda. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt agenda
• Approve minutes
• Public comment (up to 15 minutes)
• Reports from staff
• Reports from commissioners

City Council

The Little Canada City Council workshop will provide an update on the LUPE development's tax increment financing and conduit debt financing. Council members will discuss proposed amendments to the city code governing massage and complementary alternative health care practices. They will also consider amendments to the code for accessory structures.

• Update on LUPE Development Tax Increment Financing and Conduit Debt Financing
• Discuss city code amendments for massage and complementary alternative health care practices
• Discuss city code amendments for accessory structures

The City Council agreed to provide $200,000 in Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) to Lupe Development for its 106‑unit senior housing project at 99 County Road B East, and to forgo any Tax Increment Financing or tax abatements for the project. Council also approved a new license for complementary and alternative health care practices, modeled on the existing massage license and limited in number. The council decided to postpone further action on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) code amendments until the next workshop.

• Approve $200,000 LAHA funding for Lupe Development senior housing (consensus)
• Reject use of TIF or tax abatements for Lupe Development (consensus)
• Create new license for alternative health care practices with limits (consensus)
• Defer further discussion of ADU code amendments to next workshop (consensus)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider items on the consent agenda and vote on several contracts, licenses, and agreements. It will adopt the 2026‑2035 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2026 council meeting schedule. A closed‑session will be held to review counteroffers for the Little Canada Road Improvement Project easement acquisition.

• Adopt 2026‑2035 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approve temporary liquor license for Little Canada Recreation Association event Jan 9‑10, 2026
• Approve new animal control impound services contract
• Approve agreement and amendment with Xcel Energy for banners on light poles
• Closed‑session review of counteroffers for easement acquisition of Little Canada Road Improvement Project

The council adopted the 2026‑2035 Capital Improvement Plan, approved the consent agenda items, and accepted the community‑building TAC report authorizing an RFP for engineering and design services. It also adopted the 2026 City Council meeting schedule.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑11‑168 approving prior meeting minutes – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑11‑169 approving the consent agenda – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑11‑171 accepting the Community Building TAC report and authorizing an RFP – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑11‑172 approving the 2026‑2035 Capital Improvement Plan – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑11‑173 adopting the 2026 City Council meeting schedule – Ayes 5, Nays 0

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks & Recreation Commission will consider several staff reports, including an update on the 2026 fee schedule for park and recreation services. Other items include a review of the Farmer’s Market overview, the Wayfinding Sub‑Committee report, and the upcoming 2026 commission meeting calendar. The commission will also discuss the TAC report and related recommendations.

• Review and consider the 2026 Parks and Recreation fee schedule
• Discuss the Farmer’s Market overview for 2025
• Consider the Wayfinding Sub‑Committee report
• Review the TAC report and recommendation support
• Approve the 2026 Parks and Recreation commission meeting calendar

The commission approved the 2026 Parks and Recreation fee schedule, setting non‑resident rental fees at $150, $225, $275 and $175. It also voted to change the farmers market hours to 1 p.m.–5 p.m. and to remove the bike‑trail reference from the Spooner Park wayfinding sign. The commission supported the TAC final report and adopted the 2026 commission meeting schedule.

• Approved 2026 fee schedule with non‑resident fees $150, $225, $275, $175 (Ayes 7, Nays 0)
• Adjusted farmers market hours to 1 p.m.–5 p.m. (Ayes 7, Nays 0)
• Removed bike‑trail reference from Spooner Park wayfinding sign (unanimous approval)
• Supported the Community Building TAC final report and recommendations (Ayes 7, Nays 0)
• Adopted 2026 Parks and Recreation commission meeting schedule (Ayes 6, Nays 0, Abstain 1)
• Approved September 4, 2025 commission minutes (unanimously approved)

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to adopt the agenda and approve minutes from a previous session. The body will also discuss PC Case 1445 regarding accessory structures.

• Approval of PC Minutes 09-11-2025
• Discussion of PC Case 1445 - Accessory Structures
• Meeting at City Center Council Chambers, 515 Little Canada Road

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt the agenda and approve the September 11, 2025 minutes. It then passed a motion recommending approval of several ordinance updates: reducing the rear attached‑deck setback to 20 feet, correcting Table 904‑6, adding corner‑side setbacks for detached accessory structures, removing the owner‑occupancy requirement for accessory dwelling units, and amending front‑garage‑door percentage limits for single‑family homes. The motion passed 7‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

• Adopted the September 11, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance updates (deck setback to 20 ft, table correction, corner side setbacks, ADU owner‑occupancy removal, garage door amendment) – passed 7‑0
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council meeting on October 22, 2025 will include a workshop discussion of the 2026 water, sewer, and stormwater rates. The council will also review the 2026‑2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion only.

• Discuss 2026 Water, Sewer and Stormwater Rates
• Discuss 2026‑2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

The Little Canada City Council reviewed the 10‑year Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2035, including Fund 400, Fund 450, Stormwater Fund 603, and Water/Sewer Fund 604. The Finance Director presented proposed 2026 utility rate increases: 13.11% water rate hike, 10.0% recommended increase, 8.0% sewer increase, and 5.0% stormwater increase. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the workshop meeting.

City Council

The council will consider routine items on a consent agenda, including certification of unpaid utility and fine revenues, purchase of a Toolcat, and approval of a temporary liquor license and gambling permit for St. John’s Church. Staff reports will present a new liquor license for a bar at 2900 Rice Street, a feasibility study for 2026 Country Drive improvements, and a purchase of a generator for the fire station. The meeting will close with a closed‑session review of the final written offer for the Little Canada Road Improvement Project.

• Approve Purchase of Toolcat
• Approve Temporary Liquor License & Exempt Gambling Permit for St. John’s Church (effective Nov 23, 2025)
• Approve Certification of Unpaid Utility Bills, False Alarm Fees and Administrative Fines to 2026 payable property taxes
• Accept Feasibility Report and Call for Improvement Hearing for 2026 Country Drive Improvements
• Purchase Building Generator for Little Canada Fire Station

The council adopted the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda, which included approvals for utility bill certifications, a toolcat purchase, a temporary liquor license for St. John’s Church, and a grant. It also approved new on‑sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Alex Chang’s Treasure Bar and Restaurant at 2900 Rice Street, Suite 360, contingent on required documents and fire inspection. The feasibility report for the 2026 Country Drive improvements was accepted and a hearing was scheduled. Finally, the council approved a $45,675 low‑bid purchase of a building generator for the fire station.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted consent agenda items including utility bill certifications, toolcat purchase, temporary liquor license for St. John’s Church, and grant (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved new on‑sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Alex Chang’s Treasure Bar, 2900 Rice St., Suite 360, subject to documents and fire inspection (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted feasibility report and called for improvement hearing for Country Drive project (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved purchase of building generator for fire station at $45,675 (4 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a closed‑session workshop to review the final written offers for the Little Canada Road Improvement Project. The meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the City Center Conference Room. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review final written offers for the Little Canada Road Improvement Project (closed session)

City Council

The City Council will review a new liquor license application and proposed parking restrictions on two streets. The body is also considering grant applications for a trail project and county funding.

• New liquor license for El Parian Restaurant at 2900 Rice Street, Suite 310
• Proposed no parking restrictions on Costa Lane
• Proposed no parking restrictions on Condit Street
• Grant Navigator Program application for Labore Road Trail project
• 2026 SCORE Grant application to Ramsey County

The council adopted the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda, which included grant applications and voucher approvals. It approved on‑sale intoxicating and Sunday‑sales liquor licenses for El Parian Restaurant at 2900 Rice Street, Suite 310. The council also approved year‑round no‑parking signs for Costa Lane (12 a.m.–6 a.m.) and all‑day no‑parking signs for Condit Street. All actions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including vouchers and grant applications (5‑0)
• Approved new on‑sale intoxicating and Sunday‑sales liquor licenses for El Parian Restaurant (5‑0)
• Approved installation of “No Parking – 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.” signs on Costa Lane year‑round (5‑0)
• Approved installation of “No Parking Any Time” signs on Condit Street (5‑0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding street improvements. The body will consider the adoption of 2025 assessments for the project on County Road D.

• Public hearing to adopt 2025 assessments for Street Improvement Project on County Road D

The Little Canada City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-10-155, adopting the assessment roll for Improvement No. 2025-PW 39 County Road D. The resolution sets the interest rate at 4.85% and certifies the assessments to Ramsey County property taxes for a 10‑year repayment beginning in 2026. The assessment hearing was closed after a motion by Councilmember Kwapick, seconded by Miller. No written objections to the assessment were received.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-10-155 approving the assessment roll for Improvement No. 2025-PW 39 County Road D (4‑0)
• Set interest rate for the assessments at 4.85%
• Certified assessments to Ramsey County property taxes for 10‑year repayment starting 2026
• Closed the assessment hearing following motion by Kwapick, seconded by Miller

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold public hearings to adopt 2025 assessment rates for street improvement projects on Maple Leaf Court, Stoneridge Court, and Nadeau Road.

• Public hearing for 2025 street improvement assessments
• Maple Leaf Court improvement assessment
• Stoneridge Court improvement assessment
• Nadeau Road improvement assessment

The City Council adopted assessment rolls for the Maple Leaf Court, Stoneridge Court, and Nadeau Road improvements, setting interest rates at 4.85% and certifying the assessments to Ramsey County property taxes for ten‑year repayment. No written objections to the assessments were received. The City Engineer agreed to reassess the north‑side street frontage for 2885 Country Drive.

• Adopted assessment roll for Improvement No. 2025-PW79 Maple Leaf Court (4-0)
• Adopted assessment roll for Improvement No. 2025-PW80 Stoneridge Court (4-0)
• Adopted assessment roll for Improvement No. 2025-PW41 Nadeau Road (4-0)
• City Engineer agreed to reassess street frontage for 2885 Country Drive

City Council

The Little Canada City Council meeting on October 2, 2025 includes a community building discussion and a presentation from the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) with a recommendation. Standard agenda items such as roll call and staff reports are also scheduled. No specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Community Building Discussion
• Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) presentation and recommendation (PDF)
• Staff Reports

The joint workshop on Oct 2, 2025 featured presentations and discussion about the proposed community building, its design, possible vendor use, programming space, and related park amenities. Council members and staff exchanged views on coffee carts, portable vendor infrastructure, recreation space, tennis and basketball courts, public bathrooms, and funding options. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the council noted that funding mechanisms will be discussed further at a later time.

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a joint workshop with the City Council and the Community Building Technical Advisory Committee. The agenda includes a community‑building discussion and a presentation with recommendations from the Technical Advisory Committee. No formal decisions or votes are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and information sharing.

• Community Building Discussion
• TAC Presentation and Recommendation
• Joint workshop with Parks & Recreation Commission, City Council, and Community Building Technical Advisory Committee

The joint workshop of the City Council, Parks Commission and Community Building Technical Advisory Committee reviewed the community‑building design, vendor options, programming space, courts, bathrooms and financing options. No formal actions, approvals, denials or votes were recorded. The council noted that funding mechanisms will be discussed at a later date.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider an interim use permit for cannabis retail at 75 Little Canada Road W. The meeting also includes approval of vouchers, a Country Drive sidewalk proposal, and a grant application for Labore Road improvements.

• Interim Use Permit for Cannabis Retail at 75 Little Canada Road W.
• Approval of Country Drive Sidewalk Proposal
• Grant application for Local Road Improvement Program funds for Labore Road
• Adoption of 10% Charitable Gambling Use Of Funds Policy
• Approval of Community Support Program

The council adopted the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and approved several resolutions, including an interim use permit for a cannabis dispensary at 75 Little Canada Road West, a grant application for the Labore Road improvement, a finance policy for charitable gambling funds, and a community support program using those funds. All actions were approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (Resolution 2025-09-146) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Approved interim use permit for cannabis dispensary at 75 Little Canada Road West (Resolution 2025-09-147) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Approved consent agenda (Resolution 2025-09-148) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Authorized submission of Labore Road grant application to 2025 Local Road Improvement Program (Resolution 2025-09-149) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Adopted 10% charitable gambling use of funds policy (Resolution 2025-09-150) – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Approved community support program utilizing 10% fund beginning Jan 2026 (Resolution 2025-09-151) – Ayes 5, Nays 0

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will review PC Case 1446, an interim use permit application for 75 Little Canada Road West. The commission will also discuss rescheduling the October meeting and review staff feedback on accessory structures under PC Case 1445. Routine items include adopting the agenda and approving the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting.

• PC Case 1446 – Interim Use Permit for 75 Little Canada Road West
• Reschedule of the October meeting
• PC Case 1445 – Discussion and feedback on accessory structures
• Adopt agenda
• Approve minutes from 08-14-2025

The commission voted 8‑0 to recommend approval of an interim use permit for a retail cannabis dispensary at 75 Little Canada Road West, subject to specific zoning and state cannabis regulations. The commission also unanimously rescheduled the October 9, 2025 meeting to October 23, 2025. Earlier, the agenda and the August 14, 2025 Planning Commission minutes were each approved unanimously.

• Approved interim use permit for retail cannabis dispensary at 75 Little Canada Road West (8‑0)
• Rescheduled October 9, 2025 meeting to October 23, 2025 (8‑0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to adopt the 2026 preliminary budget and levy. The body will also consider several city contracts, liquor licenses, and road project modifications.

• Adoption of 2026 Preliminary Budget and Levy
• Purchase of a new fire truck
• New on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Bailey Hall Event Center at 2900 Rice Street
• Lease buyout MOU for 2884-2886 Centerville Road
• Decertification of Tax Increment Financing District 5-1

The council adopted the August 27 meeting minutes and the consent agenda. It authorized a $1,331,640 purchase of a new fire engine from MacQueen Equipment with a 50% prepayment and accepted a $356,181 donation from the fire department toward that purchase. The council also approved an 11.56% increase to the 2026 property tax levy, new liquor licenses for Bailey Hall, a $41,251.76 landscaping contract for City Hall, and the decertification of Tax Increment Financing District 5‑1.

• Approved August 27 meeting minutes (Resolution 2025-9-133) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (Resolution 2025-9-134) (5-0)
• Authorized $1,331,640 fire engine purchase with 50% prepayment (Resolution 2025-9-136) (5-0)
• Accepted $356,181 fire department donation for engine purchase (Resolution 2025-9-137) (5-0)
• Approved on‑sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Bailey Hall (Resolution 2025-9-138) (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 preliminary levy $5,499,154 (11.56% increase) (Resolution 2025-9-139) (5-0)
• Approved zero bonded‑debt levy tax for 2026 (Resolution 2025-9-141) (5-0)
• Approved $41,251.76 City Hall landscaping contract (Resolution 2025-9-142) (5-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the 10% Fund policy. Council members will also review the preliminary 2026 budget and levy proposal. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Discussion of 10% Fund policy
• Review of 2026 preliminary budget and levy

The council agreed to continue using the city’s 10% Fund to pay $19,000 for the Canadian Days fireworks display. For 2026 they approved using the fund to cover half of the city’s contribution to Northeast Youth & Family Services and to provide five $1,000 grants to other nonprofits. The council also approved adding $50,000 to the 2026 levy for future debt payments and adopting a preliminary levy rate of 11.56%. Staff were tasked with drafting a financial policy for the 10% Fund and developing an annual community‑support program.

• Continue $19,000 fireworks funding from 10% Fund (consensus)
• Pay 50% of NYFS contribution in 2026 using 10% Fund (consensus)
• Allocate $5,000 for five $1,000 nonprofit grants (consensus)
• Add $50,000 to 2026 levy for future debt payments (consensus)
• Adopt preliminary levy at 11.56% for 2026 (consensus)
• Staff to draft financial policy for 10% Fund (assigned)
• Staff to develop annual community support program (assigned)

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to receive updates on the Recreation Coordinator and the Community Building TAC. The body will also discuss a staff report regarding a bocce ball court.

• Staff report and discussion on bocce ball court
• Commissioner report on Art In The Park Sub-Committee
• Commissioner report on Community Building TAC
• Recreation Coordinator update

The commission approved the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Staff will proceed with converting the bocce ball courts at Lower Spooner Park into green space. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. after a motion by Commissioner Watrud.

• Approved July 2, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Staff will move forward with converting bocce courts into green space
• Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. (motion by Watrud, seconded by Mui)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the authorization of the Little Canada Road Improvement Project and related easement acquisitions. The meeting includes a public hearing for property variances and several payment requests for infrastructure projects.

• Front and rear yard setback variances at 2975 Arcade Street
• Authorization of Little Canada Road Improvement Project and easement acquisitions
• Partial pay request to Jacon Construction for Valento Drain Tile Project
• Partial pay request to OMG Midwest for 2025 Street Improvement Projects
• Ramsey County Site Assessment Grant for 2884 Centerville Road

The council adopted the minutes of recent meetings and approved front and rear setback variances for 2975 Arcade Street. It adopted the consent agenda, which includes voucher approvals, partial payments to contractors, and acceptance of a Ramsey County grant. The council also authorized the Little Canada Road Improvement Project and a contract amendment with Bolton & Menk. All resolutions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 meetings (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved rear setback variance for 2975 Arcade Street (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved front setback variance for 2975 Arcade Street (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted consent agenda (vouchers, partial pay requests, grant) (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized Little Canada Road Improvement Project (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved contract amendment with Bolton & Menk for 2026 road improvements (4 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop to review the proposed budget and levy for 2026. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss property at 2884-2886 Centerville Road.

• Review of 2026 Proposed Budget and Levy
• Closed session to discuss 2884-2886 Centerville Road

The City Administrator and Finance Director briefed the council on the 2026 budget and levy, noting a proposed 10.23% levy contingent on a building‑inspection contract with another city, and a 10.76% levy if that contract does not proceed. Council members discussed the figures but made no changes to the preliminary budget. By consensus, the council decided to adopt the higher 10.76% levy rate as a fallback. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Consensus to set preliminary levy at 10.76% if inspection contract fails (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the 2026 budget. No other formal decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• 2026 Budget Discussion

The council agreed to move about $700,000 from the General Fund safety margin into the Capital Improvement Plan budget and to reduce the safety margin below the current 2.5%. Council members also decided to keep Northeast Youth & Family Services support in the General Fund and to conduct a compensation study in 2026 using fund‑balance money.

• Reallocate ~$700,000 from General Fund safety margin to Capital Improvement Plan budget (consensus)
• Reduce General Fund safety margin below 2.5% (agreed)
• Leave Northeast Youth & Family Services support in General Fund (no change)
• Approve 2026 compensation study funded by the fund balance (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider two specific land use cases. The body will review a request for variances and an interim use permit.

• PC Case 1444: Variances for 2975 Arcade Street
• PC Case 1443: Interim Use Permit for 2864 Middle Street
• Staff update on accessory structures

The commission unanimously approved its agenda and the July 10 meeting minutes. It then approved variances allowing a two‑story home on the existing foundation at 2975 Arcade Street. Finally, it approved an interim use permit for a retail cannabis dispensary at 2864 Middle Street, subject to listed conditions.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved variance for 2975 Arcade St rear and front setbacks (5‑0)
• Approved interim use permit for cannabis dispensary at 2864 Middle St (5‑0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in City Center Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of routine vouchers, a promotion to Public Works Streets & Fleet Supervisor, and several staff appointments. No substantive discussions or decisions are scheduled beyond procedural and consent items.

• Approval of vouchers (08-13-2025 VOUCHERS.PDF)
• Appointment of Ryan Anderson as Public Works Streets & Fleet Supervisor
• Reappointment of Alexis Lum as Youth Planning Commissioner
• Appointment of Annika Watrud as Youth Parks & Recreation Commissioner
• Decertification of TIF District 7-2 (DECERTIFY TIF 7-2.PDF)

The council adopted a consent agenda that approved vouchers, scheduled a closed workshop, appointed Ryan Anderson as Public Works Streets & Fleet Supervisor, and authorized design services and 2024 CIP funds (5‑0). It reappointed Alexis Lum to the Youth Planning Commission and appointed Annika Watrud to the Parks and Recreation Commission, each for a one‑year term (5‑0). It approved Right‑of‑Way Plat 1 and Plat 2 for a future road project (5‑0). Finally, it decertified TIF District 7‑2 and authorized staff to close out the district, retaining about $43,000 in pooled funds (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items (vouchers, workshop, Ryan Anderson appointment, design services) – 5-0
• Reappointed Alexis Lum to Youth Planning Commission for one year – 5-0
• Appointed Annika Watrud to Parks and Recreation Commission for one year – 5-0
• Approved Right‑of‑Way Plat 1 and Plat 2 for upcoming road project – 5-0
• Decertified TIF District 7‑2 and authorized staff to close out the district – 5-0
• Approved minutes of July 23, 2025 regular meeting – 5-0

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to receive an update on the Little Canada Road Project. The session includes a closed discussion regarding easement acquisitions.

• Little Canada Road Project update
• Easement acquisition discussion

The council heard a project update from the City Engineer, who said design is about 60% complete and construction is slated for 2026‑2027. Funding includes $7 million in grants and $500,000 from MNDOT, with the remaining cost split between the city and Ramsey County. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning code amendments regarding parking and storage. The body will also review fee schedule changes and a special home occupation license for Lake Phalen Rowing.

• Ordinances 915, 916, and 917: Zoning amendments for driveways, off-street parking, pedestrian walkways, and residential storage
• Ordinance 920: Fee schedule amendments for development review, general construction, and cannabinoid product fees
• Special home occupation license for Lake Phalen Rowing at 2612 Edgerton Street
• Partial pay request No. 2 to OMG Midwest for 2025 street improvement projects
• Authorization for geotechnical investigation at future community building site

The council approved three zoning code amendments—Ordinance 915, 916, and 917—covering driveways, parking, storage, and pedestrian access, each passing with a 4‑0 vote. They also adopted a consent agenda that approved vouchers, donations, a boardwalk grant, gambling and liquor licenses, and a grant for the Lupe Development project, also 4‑0. Additional actions included a special home occupation permit for Lake Phalen Rowing Club, a $155‑per‑year benefit increase for the Little Canada Fire Relief Association, and acceptance of the second‑quarter financial report, all approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 915 (driveways, parking, storage, pedestrian access) – 4‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 916 (revising required driveway and parking setbacks) – 4‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 917 (amending definitions related to driveways, pavement, parking) – 4‑0
• Approved consent agenda items (vouchers, donations, boardwalk grant, gambling and liquor licenses, Lupe Development grant) – 4‑0
• Approved special home occupation permit for Lake Phalen Rowing Club at 2612 Edgerton Street – 4‑0
• Increased Little Canada Fire Relief Association benefit by $155 per year – 4‑0
• Accepted the 2nd quarter financial report – 4‑0
• Accepted resignation of Joe Steele – 4‑0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider zoning code improvements regarding driveways, storage, parking, and pedestrianization. The meeting also includes a budget presentation from the Finance Director.

• Ordinances 915, 916, and 917 regarding driveway, storage, parking, and pedestrianization zoning code improvements
• Presentation by Finance Director on City Budget

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 8, 2025 Planning Commission minutes. It then approved Ordinances 915, 916, and 917 with the change to remove the parking‑pad requirement for recreational vehicles, passing 7‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• May 8, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinances 915, 916, 917 with removal of parking pad requirement for recreational vehicles (7-0)
• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution of support for tax increment financing for a senior housing project. The body will also consider a home occupation permit and a reciprocal agreement with Capital City Firefighters.

• Resolution of support for Tax Increment Financing for senior housing at 99 County Road B East
• Special Home Occupation Permit for 2612 Edgerton Street
• Award for Valento Lane Rear Yard Ditch Draintile Replacement Project
• Reciprocal agreement between Little Canada Fire Department and Capital City Firefighters
• Adoption of the 2025 Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan

The council voted 5‑0 to adopt the minutes of the June 23 regular meeting, the June 23 workshop, and the June 27 special meeting. It also voted 5‑0 to approve the consent agenda, which includes approval of the vouchers and a joint City Council‑Parks Commission workshop scheduled for Oct. 2, 2025.

• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0) – approved vouchers and scheduled Oct. 2 joint workshop

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to review the League of Minnesota Cities Conference. The body will also discuss onboarding for the new City Administrator and City Council.

• League of Minnesota Cities Conference recap and discussion
• New City Administrator and City Council onboarding

On July 9, 2025, the Little Canada City Council met in the Conference Room at 515 Little Canada Road. Council members and staff discussed the recent League of Minnesota Cities conference, new legislation allowing virtual attendance, and an onboarding session with HueLife. The meeting concluded with adjournment at 7:29 p.m. and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive updates on the Art In The Park sub-committee and the community building. The body will also review staff reports regarding the Recreation Coordinator, Reach For Resources, and the 2024 Pollinator Project.

• 2024 Pollinator Project Update including Thunder Bay Park 2024 Summary
• Reach For Resources staff report and 2026 contact
• Recreation Coordinator update
• Art In The Park Sub-Committee update
• Community Building commissioner report

The commission unanimously approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to continue the Reach for Resources contract into 2026 was seconded and passed with a 6‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June 5, 2025 Parks & Recreation minutes (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of Reach for Resources contract for 2026 (6-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a senior housing project. The body will consider a resolution to call for a public hearing and provide preliminary approval for issuing revenue bonds.

• Preliminary approval of revenue bonds for 99 County Road B East Senior Housing Project by Lupe Development

The Little Canada City Council voted 4‑0 to adopt Resolution No. 2025‑6‑101, granting preliminary approval for issuing conduit revenue bonds to finance a senior housing project by Lupe Development. The resolution also authorizes the developer to submit a bonding‑authority application by the June 30 deadline. Council members noted the arrangement creates no direct liability for the city.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑6‑101 granting preliminary approval of conduit revenue bonds (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a franchise fee agreement extension with Comcast. The body is also deciding on the appointment of a new City Administrator and Treasurer, as well as a liquor license amendment.

• Ordinance 918: Extension of Comcast Franchise Fee Agreement
• Appointment of Bryce Shearen as City Administrator and Treasurer
• Special Home Occupation Permit for 2612 Edgerton Street
• Ordinance 919: Amending City Code Section 703 to add a restaurant liquor license
• Call for a special City Council meeting on June 27, 2025

The City Council approved a franchise extension agreement with Comcast (Ordinance 918) and amended city code to allow a third restaurant liquor license (Ordinance 919). A special home occupation permit for Lake Phalen Rowing at 2612 Edgerton Street was continued to the July 9 meeting. The council also approved additional compensation for the acting city administrator and called a special meeting for June 27.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-6-95, approving Comcast franchise extension agreement (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 919, allowing three on-sale restaurant liquor licenses (4-0)
• Continued special home occupation permit request for 2612 Edgerton Street to July 9 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-6-99, additional compensation for Laura Linehan (4-0)
• Called special city council meeting for June 27, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointment of Bryce Shearen as City Administrator (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to receive an update on the Little Canada Road project. Members will also discuss a TIF and conduit debt request from LUPE Development.

• Little Canada Road Project update
• TIF and conduit debt request discussion with LUPE Development

The council agreed to postpone the 2027 street improvement projects so the city can fund the $11 million Little Canada Road improvement project. Council members also voted to support Lupe Development's request for conduit debt financing and scheduled a special meeting on June 27, 2025 to adopt a resolution. Additionally, the council approved an initial $200,000 tax‑increment‑financing (TIF) district for the senior housing project, with a later review after grant funding is known.

• Delay 2027 street improvement projects to fund Little Canada Road project
• Support conduit debt financing request and schedule special council meeting June 27, 2025
• Approve initial $200,000 TIF district for 99 County Road B senior housing project

City Council

The Little Canada City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint workshop meeting. The session is dedicated to discussing standards for accessory structures.

• Discussion of Little Canada Accessory Structure Standards

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to the city's zoning code. The primary focus is on ordinances regarding driveways, storage, parking, and pedestrianization.

• Ordinances 915, 916, and 917 regarding driveway, storage, parking, and pedestrianization zoning code improvements

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application from Lupe Development. The council will also review an analysis of dental and vision premium contributions.

• TIF application from Lupe Development for 99 County Road B East
• Dental and vision premium contribution analysis

The council approved a tax increment financing (TIF) district of $200,000 for five years to support Lupe Development’s affordable senior housing project on 99 County Road B East. Council members also agreed to propose city contributions of 80% for employee‑only vision and dental insurance premiums and 50% for combined tiers, to be added to the 2026 budget and reviewed for a final decision. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved TIF district $200,000 for five years (consensus)
• Proposed city insurance contribution 80% employee‑only, 50% employee+ (pending final decision)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will review a proposal for City Administrator onboarding and a state performance metrics application. The body is also deciding on payments for park and street improvements and a gambling permit for a local event.

• City Administrator onboarding proposal with HueLife
• Partial pay final request No. 7 to Albrecht Company for Pioneer Park improvements
• Partial pay request No. 1 to OMG Midwest for 2025 street improvement projects
• Off-site gambling permit for Little Canada Canadian Days, Inc. for August 1-3, 2025
• Application for Standard Measure Performance Metrics 2024

The council adopted the consent agenda, which included an off‑site gambling permit for Little Canadian Days, Inc. for August 1‑3, 2025, and approved several partial payments and a workshop call. It also approved a $2,000 onboarding contract with HueLife for the new City Administrator and authorized participation in the 2024 State Performance Measurement Program. All items were adopted unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items, including off‑site gambling permit for Little Canadian Days, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved vouchers (5-0)
• Approved call for June 23 workshop at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved partial payment to Albrecht Company for Pioneer Park improvements (5-0)
• Approved partial payment to OMG Midwest for 2025 street improvement projects (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 onboarding services with HueLife for City Administrator (5-0)
• Authorized participation in 2024 State Performance Measurement Program (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 28, 2025 meetings (5-0)

Parks and Recreation

The commission will receive updates on the community building and Art in the Park. The meeting includes reports on natural resource management and recreation coordination.

• Art In The Park Sub-Committee update
• Community Building Technical Advisory Committee update
• Recreation Coordinator update
• Staff Report on Natural Resource Management
• City Administrator search update

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the May 1 2025 commission minutes by unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on art displays, the new Technical Advisory Committee, the 5 K Sap Run, natural resources planning, and various park projects. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Approved May 1 2025 commission minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Little Canada Economic Development Authority will hold a closed meeting to consider offers for the purchase or sale of real property. The session is conducted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.05.

• Discussion of purchase or sale of real property located at PID 06922330002

City Council

The City Council will discuss the City Administrator employment agreement and review the 2024 audit final report. The body is also considering funding for license plate reader cameras and a deer management program.

• City Administrator employment contract approval
• Certification of improvement costs at 3075 Spruce Street for 2026 property taxes
• Additional 2025 funding for license plate reader cameras
• Temporary liquor license for Little Canada Canadian Days, Inc. (August 1-3, 2025)
• 2025 Deer Management Program

The council adopted the May 14‑17 meeting minutes, accepted the annual comprehensive financial report, and approved the consent agenda items (vouchers, a temporary liquor license, and a public works resignation). It certified unpaid improvement costs at 3075 Spruce Street to 2026 property taxes, approved the City Administrator employment agreement, funded unbudgeted safety cameras, added a PERA phased‑retirement option to personnel policy, and authorized posting for a Public Works Maintenance I position. All resolutions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted minutes of May 14‑17 meetings (5‑0)
• Adopted annual comprehensive financial report (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (vouchers, temporary liquor license, resignation) (5‑0)
• Certified unpaid Spruce Street improvement costs to 2026 property taxes (5‑0)
• Approved employment agreement for City Administrator Bryce Shearen (5‑0)
• Approved unbudgeted safety cameras (≈$5,000) (5‑0)
• Approved addition of PERA phased‑retirement option to personnel policy (5‑0)
• Approved posting of Public Works Maintenance I position (5‑0)

City Council

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

• Annual meeting and review with Little Canada Fire Department

Mayor Tom Fischer and the City Council met for a workshop on May 28, 2025. Chief Don Smiley presented 2024 fire department statistics, staffing information, and financial details, including a $225,000 use of charitable gambling funds and a $1,100 budget surplus. No motions, votes, or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a special meeting on May 17, 2025, to interview four finalists for the city administrator position. The council will meet with a consultant at 8:30 a.m., conduct group interviews from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., then discuss and select the new administrator. The finalists are Mike Darrow, Peyton Mastera, Nicolle Newton, and Bryce Shearen.

• Interview of four city administrator finalists: Mike Darrow, Peyton Mastera, Nicolle Newton, Bryce Shearen
• Consultant Richard Fursman of HueLife participates in the process
• Council and staff group interviews from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Council discussion and selection of new administrator after interviews

The City Council and staff interviewed the four finalist candidates for City Administrator. After discussion, the Council reached a consensus to make an offer to Bryce Shearen for the position. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 3:21 p.m.

• Consensus decision to offer Bryce Shearen the City Administrator position

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a special meeting on May 16, 2025, to interview four finalists for the city administrator position. The council will meet with a consultant and conduct one-on-one interviews with candidates Mike Darrow, Peyton Mastera, Nicolle Newton, and Bryce Shearen. A public reception with candidates and community members will follow at Montreal Court Apartments.

• Interview of city administrator candidate finalists: Mike Darrow, Peyton Mastera, Nicolle Newton, Bryce Shearen
• Consultant meeting with Richard Fursman, HueLife
• Public reception at Montreal Court Apartments, 396 Labore Road

On May 16, 2025, the Little Canada City Council met at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 515 Little Canada Road. The council reviewed the interview process and held one‑on‑one interviews with the four finalist candidates for city administrator. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. A reception was held afterward at the Montreal Court community building from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed on-sale liquor license fee increase, a minor subdivision and variance at 49 Old County Road C and 50 County Road C East, and an ordinance amending the zoning code regarding fences. The consent agenda includes designation of a new building official, hire of a utility billing specialist, adoption of a tree management ordinance, and a joint workshop call. Staff reports include accepting a stewardship grant for Pioneer Park stormwater improvements, agreements for Rice Street sidewalk and banners projects, adoption of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, and renewal of liquor, tobacco, and amusement licenses.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 on-sale liquor license fee increase
• Public hearing on minor subdivision and variance at 49 and 50 Old County Road C
• Public hearing on Ordinance 912 amending zoning code on fences
• Adoption of 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
• Acceptance of stewardship grant from Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District for Pioneer Park stormwater improvements

The council adopted the minutes from prior meetings and approved a 2% increase to on‑sale liquor license fees. It also approved a minor subdivision and two variances for properties on Old County Road C, and adopted Ordinance 912 to amend fence regulations. Finally, the council accepted a $100,000 stewardship grant for Pioneer Park stormwater improvements.

• Approved April 23, 2025 and May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 2% increase to 2025 on‑sale liquor license fees (5‑0)
• Approved minor subdivision for 49 & 50 Old County Road C East (5‑0)
• Approved rear‑setback variance to 30 ft at 49 Old County Road C (5‑0)
• Approved lot‑depth variance to 125.4 ft at 49 Old County Road C (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 912 amending fence provisions in the zoning code (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including staffing hires and a temporary liquor license (5‑0)
• Accepted $100,000 stewardship grant for Pioneer Park stormwater improvements (5‑0)

City Council

This is a workshop meeting where the City Council will receive an update from the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office and discuss a budget addendum for Flock Safety cameras. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this single discussion topic.

• Ramsey County Sheriff's Office update
• Flock Safety cameras budget addendum discussion

The Little Canada City Council heard an update from the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department and the Acting City Administrator about license‑plate‑reader (LPR) cameras. The council reached consensus to support additional funding for three LPR cameras to be installed in 2025. No other actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Supported additional funding for three LPR cameras (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a minor subdivision and variance request for the property at 49 Old County Road C. They also will discuss planning for a joint meeting with the City Council on accessory structures, a finance presentation, and updates to fence, driveway, and parking code changes. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and a public comment period.

• PC Case 1439: minor subdivision and variance at 49 Old County Road C
• Discussion of June 12 joint meeting with Council on accessory structures
• Finance Director preparing for presentation
• Fence and driveway/parking code changes update

The commission unanimously approved the April 10, 2025 Planning Commission minutes. It then approved the minor subdivision and related rear‑setback and lot‑depth variances for 49 Old County Road C (and 50 County Road C east) with a 9‑0 vote. The agenda was adopted as presented and the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision and variances for 49 Old County Road C (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is holding a special meeting to review applications for the City Administrator position.

• Review of applications for City Administrator position

The Little Canada City Council reviewed the applications and chose candidates 1, 2, 3, and 5 as finalists, with candidates 4 and 9 designated as alternates. Dr. Richard Fursman presented the interview schedule for May 16‑17. The council then adjourned the meeting after a motion by Kwapick, seconded by Miller.

• Selected candidates 1, 2, 3, 5 as finalists
• Selected candidates 4 and 9 as alternates
• Motion to adjourn passed

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 1, 2025. Items for discussion include a staff report on changing the venue for the 2025 Ice Cream Social and an update on the Community Building. The Commission will also hear a report from the Art In The Park sub-committee and a coordinator update.

• Commissioner report on Art In The Park sub-committee
• Staff report on Ice Cream Social venue change (2025 Ice Cream Social Venue document)
• Staff report on Community Building update
• Staff report - Coordinator update

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the April 3, 2025 minutes. The commission expressed consensus support for all nine Art in the Park submissions. The commission reached consensus to hold the Ice Cream Social at Pioneer Park in 2025 and will review the location after the event.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Supported all nine Art in the Park submissions (consensus)
• Approved moving Ice Cream Social to Pioneer Park for 2025 (consensus)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider Ordinance 911 to repeal and replace City Code Chapter 805 on food trucks and mobile vendors. They will also establish a Community Building Technical Advisory Committee, approve hires for building official and fire inspector, and purchase a vehicle for building inspections. Consent agenda includes approval of vouchers and the Q1 financial report.

• Ordinance 911 to repeal and replace City Code Chapter 805 on food trucks and mobile vendors
• Establish a Community Building Technical Advisory Committee
• Approve hire of Kade Paulson as Building Official
• Approve hire of Mindy Fiester as Fire Inspector
• Approve purchase of a vehicle for building inspections

The Little Canada City Council adopted Ordinance 911, repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 805 on food trucks and mobile vendors, removing the city permit requirement while keeping license and inspection requirements. The council also established a Community Building Technical Advisory Committee to guide the community building project, approved the promotion of Jim Mayer to Maintenance Worker 1, and approved an unbudgeted purchase of a used vehicle for building inspections not to exceed $30,000. All votes were 4-0.

• Adopted Ordinance 911 repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 805 on food trucks (4-0)
• Established Community Building Technical Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Jim Mayer to Maintenance Worker 1 effective May 14, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved unbudgeted purchase of city inspections vehicle up to $30,000 with fund transfer (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including hires of Kade Paulson as Building Official and Mindy Fiester as Fire Inspector (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to review and discuss the proposed 2025-2030 strategic plan. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

The council discussed a draft of the 2025‑2030 Strategic Plan and its progress‑reporting tool. Staff will bring a final version for adoption at the May 14 council meeting. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to city codes. The agenda includes a review of the fence code and an introduction to the driveway and off-street parking code.

• PC Case 1437 - Fence Code - Ordinance #911
• PC Case 1438 - Driveway And Off-Street Parking Code Introduction

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the February 13, 2025 Planning Commission minutes unanimously. They voted 8‑0 to approve Ordinance 911, amending Chapters 904 and 915 of the Little Canada Zoning Code to update fence regulations. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 911 to amend Chapters 904 and 915 of zoning code (8-0)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider several items at its April 9 regular meeting, including a resolution supporting the city's retention of zoning authority, awarding a contract for City Hall roof replacement, and accepting a staff resignation. The council will also authorize seasonal hiring and approve a new job description. Proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Arbor Day will be read.

• Resolution supporting retention of city zoning authority
• Award contract for City Hall roof replacement
• Accept resignation of utility billing clerk Colleen Schoenecker
• Authorize 2025 hiring of seasonal public works maintenance and recreation staff
• Resolution of support for expanding Ramsey County Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to include Economic Development Agency (EDA) powers

The Little Canada City Council adopted the March 26 meeting minutes and the consent agenda, authorized the Park View Court Association to join the city’s waste‑collection program, and approved a $165,900 contract with Berwald Roofing to replace the roofs of City Hall and the History Center. It also approved a new full‑time utility billing/administrative support specialist position and adopted several resolutions supporting state and regional legislation, including a tree‑planting grant application and the Equal Access to Broadband Act.

• Adopted March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda (vouchers, resignation of utility billing clerk, seasonal staff hiring) (5‑0)
• Authorized Park View Court Association to join city organized waste‑collection program (5‑0)
• Approved roof replacement contract with Berwald Roofing for $165,900 (5‑0)
• Approved new utility billing/administrative support specialist job description and posting (5‑0)
• Authorized letter of support for tree‑planting grant application to Metropolitan Council (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution expressing concerns about statewide zoning preemption proposals (5‑0)
• Adopted resolutions supporting the Equal Access to Broadband Act and Ramsey County HRA expansion (5‑0)

City Council

This workshop meeting of the Little Canada City Council will discuss three topics: a proposal for a Utility Billing/Administrative Support Specialist, an update to City Code Chapter 805 for mobile food and vending units, and the creation of a Community Building Technical Advisory Committee. These are discussions only; no formal votes are scheduled.

• Proposal to hire a Utility Billing/Administrative Support Specialist
• Update to City Code Chapter 805 regulating mobile food and vending units
• Exploring establishment of a Community Building Technical Advisory Committee

The council agreed to create a full-time Utility Billing/Administrative Support Specialist position. It adopted updated language for City Code Chapter 805 governing mobile food and vending units. The council also approved the formation of a Community Building Technical Advisory Committee with specified members.

• Approved creation of a full-time Utility Billing/Administrative Support Specialist position
• Adopted updated City Code Chapter 805 language for mobile food and vending units
• Approved establishment of a Community Building Technical Advisory Committee

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss the 2025 Community Survey results and a Met Council Community Tree Planting Grant. Commissioners will also hear an update on the Art in the Park sub-committee and a Recreation Coordinator update. No votes or major decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of staff reports and commissioner updates.

• Discussion of 2025 Community Survey results
• Discussion of Met Council Community Tree Planting Grant
• Art in the Park sub-committee report
• Recreation Coordinator update
• Community Building Think Tank (TAC) report

The commission unanimously approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It also passed a motion to adopt a resolution of support for the Metropolitan Council community tree‑planting grant, with a 6‑0 vote. The director reported the grant application will be submitted to the City Council before the April 18 deadline. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting tree‑canopy grant (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding contracts for 2025 street and park improvements and a booster station controls upgrade. The body will also review agreements for fire services, fireworks, and waste hauling rates.

• Award contract for 2025 Street and Park Improvement Projects
• Award contract for Booster Station Controls Upgrade
• Ordinance 910 to amend fee schedule for partial yard waste and bulky-only rates
• 2025 contract with Little Canada Fire Department
• Contract with RES Pyro for Canadian Days Fireworks

The Little Canada City Council adopted the March 25 meeting minutes and the consent agenda. It awarded the 2025 street‑improvement contract to OMG Midwest for $796,544.75, approved the booster station controls upgrade, the fire protection contract, a grant‑support resolution for the Thunder Bay Trail boardwalk, increased the fireworks contribution by $4,000, and adopted amendments to the waste‑service agreement and fee schedule. All votes were 4‑0 in favor.

• Approved March 25 meeting minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted consent agenda items (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Awarded 2025 street improvements contract to OMG Midwest, $796,544.75 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Awarded booster station controls upgrade to Telemetry & Process Controls, $43,548 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 2025 fire protection contract with Little Canada Fire Department (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved support resolution for Minnesota DNR grant for Thunder Bay Trail boardwalk replacement (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $4,000 increase to city’s contribution for Canadian Days fireworks (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted ordinance amending fee schedule to add partial yard waste and bulky‑only rates (4 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss legislative updates. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

• Workshop discussion of legislative updates (see attached PDF)

The council agreed to send a resolution opposing three of the four housing‑related bills (Minnesota Starter Home Act, More Homes in the Right Places Act, Transforming Main Street Act). They will continue investigating the People Over Parking Act. The council also decided to send a letter supporting the Equal Access to Broadband Act. Additionally, they endorsed two independent funding requests from the Kids in Need Foundation and directed staff to work with legislative representatives.

• Send resolution opposing three housing bills (Minnesota Starter Home Act, More Homes in the Right Places Act, Transforming Main Street Act) – approved
• Continue investigation into People Over Parking Act – approved
• Send letter of support for Equal Access to Broadband Act – approved
• Support two independent funding requests from Kids in Need Foundation – approved
• Direct staff to work with legislative representatives on funding options – approved
• Council consensus to learn more about Ramsey County HRA levy expansion before considering support – approved

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 11, 2025, was canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

City Council

The council will hear a presentation from NineNorth and then vote on consent agenda items, including approval of vouchers, the 2026 budget calendar, and the final payment for the Twin Lake Boulevard improvement project. Under staff reports, the council will consider adopting Ordinance 909 to update the city administrator job description, approve the recruitment profile and salary range for a new city administrator, authorize a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for County Road D improvements, and authorize a funding application for the I-35E pedestrian bridge.

• Approve final partial payment No. 8 to Minnesota Paving for Twin Lake Boulevard improvement project
• Approve city administrator recruitment profile and salary range
• Adopt Ordinance 909 to repeal and replace City Code Chapter 211 on city administrator and approve new job description
• Approve cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for County Road D improvement project
• Authorize submission of congressionally directed funding application for I-35E pedestrian bridge project

The Little Canada City Council approved the City Administrator recruitment profile, including small adjustments from the workshop, and approved the Option 3B wage scale for the position. They also adopted Ordinance 909 to repeal and replace City Code Chapter 211 and approved the new job description. Additionally, the council authorized submission of a congressionally directed funding application for the I-35E pedestrian bridge project and approved a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for the County Road D improvement project.

• Approved Resolution 2025-3-38: City Administrator recruitment profile (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-3-39: Option 3B wage scale for City Administrator (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 909, repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 211 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-3-41: New City Administrator job description (3-0)
• Authorized submission of FY '26 congressionally directed funding application for I-35E pedestrian bridge (3-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for County Road D improvement project (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, 2026 budget calendar, and final payment to Minnesota Paving (3-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the recruitment process for a City Administrator. Members will review the recruitment profile, salary scale, and job description. The council will also review the 2026 budget process calendar.

• 2026 Budget Process Calendar review
• City Administrator recruitment profile review
• City Administrator salary scale review
• City Code Chapter 211 and City Administrator job description review

The City Council held a workshop meeting and reached consensus on several items: approving the 2026 budget calendar, approving the city administrator recruitment profile as amended, selecting Option 3B for the city administrator salary range, and endorsing updates to City Code Chapter 211 and the new city administrator job description. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Approved 2026 budget calendar (consensus)
• Approved city administrator recruitment profile as amended (consensus)
• Selected Option 3B for city administrator salary range (consensus)
• Endorsed updated City Code Chapter 211 and new city administrator job description (consensus)

Parks and Recreation

The Little Canada Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review updates on city strategic planning and the recreation coordinator. The body will also discuss a grant for the Thunder Bay Boardwalk and receive an update on the Art In The Park sub-committee.

• Thunder Bay Boardwalk Grant
• Art In The Park Sub-Committee Update
• Recreation Coordinator Update
• City Strategic Planning Update

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution of support for a Minnesota DNR Local Trail Connections Program grant application to replace the Thunder Bay Trail boardwalk. The boardwalk is in disrepair and scheduled for replacement in 2025-2026, with Maplewood sharing costs. The commission also discussed updates on Art in the Park, recreation programs, and strategic planning, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved motion recommending City Council adopt resolution of support for DNR grant application for Thunder Bay boardwalk replacement (8-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Little Canada City Council devoted to strategic planning. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed; the council will likely discuss long-term goals and priorities. The agenda contains only procedural items.

• Strategic planning session (Day 2)

City Council

The Little Canada City Council is meeting for a special strategic planning session. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists only of planning discussion.

• Strategic planning session (Day 1) with no specific proposals or votes listed

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation on the 2025 community survey results, then vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting a Metropolitan Council grant for a senior housing project at 99 County Road B East, designating Laura Linehan as acting city administrator, and approving a Ramsey County GIS joint powers agreement. Staff reports include the 4th quarter 2024 financial report and a request to submit funding requests to the 2025 capital budget.

• Presentation of 2025 community survey results by Peter Leatherman from Morris Leatherman
• Accept Metropolitan Livable Communities Development Grant for the 99 County Road B East senior housing project and designate city signers
• Designate Laura Linehan as acting city administrator with signing authority beginning March 3, 2025
• Approve 2026-2030 Ramsey County Geographic Information Systems User Group Joint Powers Agreement
• Authorize submission of local government funding requests to the 2025 capital budget

The Little Canada City Council approved the consent agenda, which included designating Laura Linehan as Acting City Administrator, accepting a grant for the 99 County Road B East senior housing project, and approving a PERA phased retirement agreement. The council also accepted the 4th quarter 2024 financial report and authorized submission of two local government capital requests for the 2025 capital budget, including a proposed pedestrian overpass. All resolutions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved minutes of Feb 12 workshop and regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, acting administrator designation, grant acceptance, GIS JPA, and PERA agreement (5-0)
• Accepted 4th quarter 2024 financial report (5-0)
• Authorized submission of two local government capital requests to 2025 capital budget (5-0)

City Council

This City Council workshop is devoted to reviewing background data and reports as part of a strategic planning process. Topics include a housing study and a community inclusion report. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled — only discussion and presentation of materials.

• Strategic Planning Background and Data Review discussion
• Housing study document (PDF) provided for review
• Community Inclusion Report (PDF) provided for review
• Presentations on strategic plan overview, housing study, and community inclusion report

The Little Canada City Council held a workshop meeting to review background data for the upcoming strategic planning retreat, including the first-ever housing study, a community inclusion report, and progress on the expiring 5-year strategic plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Reviewed 2025 housing study findings (no vote)
• Reviewed Community Inclusion final report (no vote)
• Scheduled strategic planning retreat for Feb 28-Mar 1, 2025 (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Little Canada Planning Commission will elect a vice-chair and review a draft of the 2025 Housing Study. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Review of 2025 Little Canada Housing Study draft (document attached)
• Election of vice-chair
• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (limited to 15 minutes)

The Little Canada Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings or public comments. The only formal action was the unanimous election of Commissioner Eric Thorson as Vice-Chair for 2025. The rest of the meeting was a discussion of the draft housing study, with no decisions made.

• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Eric Thorson as Vice-Chair for 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss street improvement projects and a new ordinance to amend the city fee schedule. The body is also reviewing several staff reclassifications and contracts for city services.

• 2025 Street Improvement Projects for Nadeau, Maple Leaf Ct, and Stoneridge Ct
• Ordinance 908 amending fees for mechanical permits, park facility rentals, administrative fees, and equipment rentals
• Contract for a City Administrator executive recruitment firm
• 2025 Recreation Coordinator services contract with Twin Cities Officials
• 2025 Service Agreement with SafeAssure Consultants, Inc.

The council unanimously approved plans and specifications for the 2025 street improvement projects and ordered advertisement for bids. It adopted Ordinance 908, amending the fee schedule for mechanical permits, park facility rentals, and other fees. The council also approved a contract with HueLife for executive recruitment services and reclassified two employees into new roles, including promoting Laura Linehan to Assistant City Administrator/Community Relations Manager.

• Approved plans and bid advertisement for 2025 street improvements (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 908 amending fee schedule (5-0)
• Accepted HueLife consulting agreement for city administrator search (5-0)
• Approved new Assistant City Administrator/Community Relations Manager position (5-0)
• Reclassified Laura Linehan to Assistant City Administrator/Community Relations Manager (5-0)
• Approved new Public Works Supervisor – Buildings & Stormwater position (5-0)
• Promoted Chris Utech to Public Works Supervisor – Utilities (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts and workshop call (5-0)

City Council

This is a workshop meeting of the Little Canada City Council. The council will review new job descriptions for community development, public works, and administration positions, including a Permit Technician, Buildings and Stormwater Supervisor, and Communications Relations Manager/Assistant Administrator. They will also discuss the City Administrator search process. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review new job descriptions for Permit Technician, Buildings and Stormwater Supervisor, and Communications Relations Manager/Assistant Administrator
• Discuss the City Administrator search process

The City Council reached consensus to add a full-time Building Permit Technician, a Public Works Supervisor for Buildings and Stormwater, and to promote a Maintenance I employee to Public Works Supervisor – Utilities. The Council also approved a combined job description and promotion of the existing Community Relations Manager to Assistant City Administrator/Community Relations Manager. These were workshop discussions with consensus, not formal votes.

• Consensus to add full-time Building Permit Technician
• Consensus to add Public Works Supervisor – Buildings & Stormwater Management
• Consensus to promote Maintenance I employee to Public Works Supervisor – Utilities
• Approved combined job description and promotion to Assistant City Administrator/Community Relations Manager

Parks and Recreation

The commission will discuss a review of 2024 recreation programs and the outlook for 2025. Members will also receive updates on the Art In The Park sub-committee and public works projects.

• 2024 Program Review and 2025 Outlook staff report
• Art In The Park Sub-Committee update
• Pioneer Park Vegetation Restoration and Storm Water Improvement open house updates
• Payne Avenue Public Works update
• Recreation Coordinator update

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public improvement hearing regarding the County Road D Street Project from Greenbrier Street to the east city limit. The body will also consider a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for right-of-way and easement acquisition for the same project.

• Improvement Hearing: 2025 County Road D Street Project (Greenbrier Street To East City Limit)
• Cooperative Agreement with Ramsey County for County Road D right-of-way and easement acquisition
• Contract with Eckberg Lammers for City Attorney Civil Services
• Annual review and adoption of City Council Code of Conduct Policy
• 2024 improvement project recap and 2025 project overview

The City Council ordered the 2025 County Road D street improvement project and approved a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for right-of-way and easement acquisition. It also approved a civil legal services agreement with Eckberg Lammers, reaffirmed the City Council Code of Conduct policy, and approved the consent agenda. No public comments were made during the public hearing.

• Ordered County Road D improvements (Resolution 2025-1-17, 5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers and Ramsey County cooperative agreement (Resolution 2025-1-18, 5-0)
• Reaffirmed City Council Code of Conduct policy (Resolution 2025-1-19, 5-0)
• Approved civil legal services agreement with Eckberg Lammers (Resolution 2025-1-20, 5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 8 workshop and regular meeting (Resolution 2025-1-16, 5-0)

Planning Commission

This regular meeting of the Little Canada Planning Commission was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will consider adopting Ordinances 902–905 to add cannabis business registration and zoning regulations to the city code. The agenda also includes a letter of resignation from City Administrator Chris Heineman, approval of a first amendment to the Republic Services refuse contract, and a Safe Routes to School planning grant application. Several routine consent items such as vouchers, data practices designation, and the 2025 legal newspaper are scheduled for approval.

• Adopt Ordinances 902–905 amending city code and zoning code for cannabis business zoning and regulations
• City Administrator Chris Heineman's letter of resignation
• Ordinance 907 amending the 2025 fee schedule
• Approve first amendment to agreement with Republic Services for refuse services
• Safe Routes to School planning assistance grant application

The City Council adopted four ordinances (902-905) establishing zoning and regulations for cannabis businesses, allowing one retail license, with buffers removed from daycares and residential treatment facilities. The vote was 4-1 on each ordinance, with Council Member Malone dissenting. The council also approved the 2025 fee schedule, a Safe Routes to School grant application, and accepted the City Administrator's resignation effective March 1, 2025.

• Adopted Ordinance 902 (cannabis chapter) 4-1
• Adopted Ordinance 903 (commercial districts) 4-1
• Adopted Ordinance 904 (industrial district) 4-1
• Adopted Ordinance 905 (specific development requirements) 4-1
• Adopted Ordinance 907 (2025 fee schedule) 5-0
• Authorized Safe Routes to School grant application 5-0
• Accepted City Administrator resignation effective March 1, 2025 5-0
• Approved EDA budget of $30,000 for 2025 5-0

City Council

The Little Canada City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and consider proposed legislative priorities for 2025. The single substantive item on the agenda is a deliberation on the city's state and federal advocacy goals for the coming year. No votes or other business actions are scheduled.

• Consider proposed 2025 Legislative Priorities

The City Council discussed 2025 legislative priorities and reached consensus not to adopt any formal city-specific priorities, instead supporting the existing agendas of the League of Minnesota Cities and Metro Cities. The Council also agreed to stay with civil attorney Amanda Johnson and sign a new contract with Eckberg Lammers. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Consensus to not adopt city-specific legislative priorities for 2025
• Consensus to support LMC and Metro Cities existing priorities
• Consensus to sign new contract with Eckberg Lammers for city civil services

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission is reviewing reports on the Thunder Bay Trail crossing at Payne Ave and the Art in the Park sub-committee. The body will also discuss a recreation coordinator update and the election of a vice-chair.

• Staff report on Thunder Bay Trail crossing at Payne Ave
• Commissioner report on Art in the Park sub-committee
• Staff report regarding recreation coordinator update
• Election of Vice-Chair and review of commissioner terms

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a motion requesting city staff to investigate methods to reduce speed and increase safety at the Thunderbay trail crossing on Payne Avenue, focusing on engineering and behavioral controls. The commission also appointed Taylor Tuomie to the Art in the Park subcommittee and elected Mike Mui as Vice Chair for 2025. All decisions were unanimous or passed with 6-0 votes.

• Approved motion requesting staff to investigate speed reduction and safety improvements at Thunderbay trail crossing (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Tuomie to Art in the Park subcommittee
• Elected Mike Mui as Vice Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2024 minutes as submitted (unanimous)