North St. Paul meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

North St. Paul agendas list Community Center covenants, $1,067,448.63 in claims

North St. Paul's City Council and Arts & Culture Commission met three times in the past two weeks, but the records published so far are agendas only — minutes have not been posted, so none of the outcomes below are confirmed. What follows is what each body scheduled for discussion or action.

Community Center covenants, grant application on Oct. 6 agenda

At its 6:30 p.m. meeting on Oct. 6 at City Hall, 2400 Margaret St., the City Council listed two main action items: releasing a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the North Saint Paul Community Center, and applying for a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Grant. The agenda does not describe the terms of the covenants or the grant amount.

$1,067,448.63 in claims on consent agenda

The same agenda listed $1,067,448.63 in claims and disbursements on the consent agenda, along with approval of the 3rd Street Mill & Overlay Project, two donations, a temporary on-sale liquor license for the North Star Museum of Boy Scouting & Girl Scouting, and September building permits. The meeting also included a public comment period and reports from the City Manager and council committees.

Workshop topics: code enforcement, water service entrances

Earlier that day, at 5:15 p.m., the council held a workshop with two discussion topics: a Code Enforcement Update and a Water Service Entrance Discussion. No votes, contracts or dollar amounts were listed on that agenda. The agenda noted the meeting can be watched on the city's YouTube channel.

Arts & Culture Commission: mural signage quote, 2027 Art Night

The Arts & Culture Commission met Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda items included a recap of the Autumn Arts Festival, an update and quote for existing mural signage, a light pole banner update, an update on the 45th Parallel Marker, and discussion of a 2027 Art Night. The commission also planned to approve its Sept. 2, 2026 minutes and hear reports from the City Manager, commissioners and the Council Liaison. No public hearings were scheduled, and the staff liaison position was listed as vacant.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled for Oct. 20.

• **City Council, Oct. 20:** A public hearing on unpaid bills and the certification of those fees to the County Auditor's Office. The agenda also lists General Claims of $2,408,530.16, a health insurance carrier change, preliminary and final plats for the North Saint Paul Community Center, a Special Event Permit for Holiday Hop, and a 2027 SCORE Grant Application.
• **Joint City Council and Planning Commission workshop, Oct. 20:** The primary purpose of the session is to kick off the 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

The Oct. 6 workshop agenda also listed the next workshop meeting as Oct. 20, 2026.

North St. Paul council agenda: Community Center covenants, $1.07M in claims, grant application

North St. Paul's City Council is scheduled to take up two Community Center-related items at its Oct. 6 meeting: releasing a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the North Saint Paul Community Center and applying for a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Grant. The same agenda lists $1,067,448.63 in claims and disbursements on the consent agenda, along with the 3rd Street Mill & Overlay Project, two donations, a temporary on-sale liquor license for the North Star Museum of Boy Scouting & Girl Scouting, and September building permits.

All four meetings summarized here are agenda-only: minutes have not been published, so the supplied records do not show whether any item was approved, rejected, amended, or how anyone voted. The items below are what was scheduled or listed for discussion or action.

City Council, Oct. 6 — Community Center covenants, grant application, $1,067,448.63 in claims

The regular meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 2400 Margaret St. The agenda lists two main action items: release of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the North Saint Paul Community Center, and a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Grant application.

The consent agenda lists claims and disbursements of $1,067,448.63, approval of the 3rd Street Mill & Overlay Project, two donations, the temporary on-sale liquor license, and September building permits. The $1,067,448.63 is listed as a figure for approval, not as an amount already paid. The meeting also includes a public comment period and reports from the City Manager and council committees. No vote tallies appear in the supplied agenda.

City Council workshop, Oct. 6 — code enforcement and water service entrances

The council holds a workshop at 5:15 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 2400 Margaret St. The agenda lists two discussion topics: a Code Enforcement Update and a Water Service Entrance Discussion. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed. The meeting can be watched on the city's YouTube channel. The agenda lists the next workshop meeting for October 20, 2026.

Planning Commission, Oct. 1 — public hearings on plat and ordinance changes

The Planning Commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on a preliminary plat for a community center and on text amendments to the sign and zoning ordinances. The agenda also lists approval of the August 6, 2026 meeting minutes and an open forum for public comment, with three minutes per person. Minutes from this meeting have not been published.

Arts & Culture Commission, Oct. 7 — mural signage quote, banners, 2027 Art Night

The commission meets at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 2400 Margaret St. The agenda lists a discussion of the Autumn Arts Festival, an update and quote for existing mural signage, a light pole banner update, an update on the 45th Parallel Marker, and discussion of a 2027 Art Night. The commission also was scheduled to adopt the agenda, approve its September 2, 2026 minutes, and hear reports from the City Manager, commissioners, and the Council Liaison. No public hearings are scheduled, and the staff liaison position is listed as vacant.

Coming up

The supplied list of upcoming meetings for the next 14 days is empty, so no upcoming meetings can be listed from that data. One date does appear in the recent records: the Oct. 6 council workshop agenda lists the next workshop meeting for October 20, 2026. Because agendas can change and minutes from the meetings above have not yet been published, readers should check the city's official meeting calendar and posted agendas for confirmation.

North St. Paul council set to weigh 2027 levy, street project payments; planning commission eyes chicken and pool rules

North St. Paul's City Council had a busy July 21 agenda, with items spanning the 2027 levy, final payment on the 2024 Pavement Management Project, and a liquor license review for Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration rather than confirmed outcomes.

City Council — July 21, 2026

The council was set to discuss the proposed 2027 levy budgets, according to the agenda. No other specific actions were listed for that discussion item.

Also on the July 21 agenda:

• **Final payment for 2024 Pavement Management Project (City Project No. 24-01).** The council was scheduled to consider approving the final payment for this street project.
• **Professional Services Amendment Proposal for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Project (City Project No. CP-25-01).** Council members were set to consider amending the professional services agreement for this project.
• **Authorize Professional Services Proposal for the 2027 Street and Utility Improvements Project (City Project CP 27-01).** The agenda included authorization of professional services for the 2027 project.
• **City-owned property on 3rd Street.** The council was scheduled to discuss a city-owned property on 3rd Street.
• **Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC liquor license.** The agenda included review of a liquor license application from Hmong House Restaurant and Banquet Hall, LLC.

All items are listed as agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no vote tallies or final actions are available.

Parks & Recreation Commission — July 22, 2026

The Parks & Recreation Commission was scheduled to adopt its meeting agenda and approve minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting. Public comment was set at three minutes per speaker. Commissioners were also scheduled to discuss input from park representatives and feedback on the Colby Hills area, with staff and commissioner reports to follow. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **Arts & Culture Commission — Aug. 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 2400 Margaret St.** The agenda includes approving the July 1, 2026 meeting minutes, receiving a 2026 budget and events calendar report, and hearing public comments. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
• **Planning Commission — Aug. 6, 2026.** The commission will hold public hearings on text amendments to the Animal Ordinance regarding chicken keeping and to the Land Use Ordinance regarding swimming pools. Commissioners will also discuss accessory structures in the Downtown District.

Because recent council and commission minutes are not yet published, residents who want to confirm what was decided should watch for the official minutes on the city's website or contact City Hall directly.