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Aug 22, 2026

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Council adopts immigration policy, approves housing changes

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council Advances Delaware Avenue Reconstruction

The City Council voted 6-0 to authorize preparation of plans and specifications for the Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project. The city said a separate assessment hearing with more detailed property-owner amounts will likely occur in October 2028; residents raised concerns about costs, tree removal, parking, easements, and the public trail.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council Approves Sidewalk Assessments and Contracts

The council unanimously approved 2026 Robert Street sidewalk snow-removal assessments, several public works contracts totaling $221,466.70, and the first reading of a charter amendment setting mayor and council salaries for 2027–28.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Moves Toward Hearing

The City Council approved a feasibility report and ordered a future public hearing for the Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project. It also approved a $151,545 contract for a park sign, a trail agreement for Butler Avenue, a liquor establishment permit with outdoor seating, and a provisional rental license.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council approves redevelopment agreement and code changes

The council unanimously approved a revised development agreement for redevelopment at 150 Thompson Ave. E., 1520 Robert St., 1554-1564 Crawford Dr. and 1556-1564 James Ave. It also approved an ordinance changing the expiration rules for conditional use permits and adopted Title XI of the St. Paul Legislative Code by reference, each with a 4-0 or 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Council Advances Permit and Code Changes

The council approved first readings for two ordinance changes: one addressing the expiration of conditional use permits and another adopting Title XI of the St. Paul Legislative Code by reference. It also approved a building addition and exterior-material changes at 232 Lothenbach Ave. with a 6-0 vote.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council approves cannabis retail permit

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a cannabis retail business at 984 Smith Ave. S. and approved an ordinance establishing registration requirements for cannabis retailers, both by 6-0 votes. The council also approved changes to snow-emergency rules and updated portions of the city charter.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council Advances Cannabis Retailer Limit

The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would count tribal cannabis dispensaries toward West St. Paul’s maximum number of registered cannabis retailers.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

West St. Paul Tightens Parking Over 48 Hours

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 26-003 amending city rules for parking vehicles longer than 48 hours. The council also advanced proposed 3% mayor and council salary increases for 2027 and 2.5% increases for 2028, along with broader charter updates, to final readings and a public hearing on April 13.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Council Approves Rent Support Grants

The council approved Resolution No. 26-023 authorizing Local Affordable Housing Aid funds for rent and mortgage support to income-eligible West St. Paul households facing eviction or housing instability; staff estimated that more than 100 households may need assistance.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Council Approves Housing and Food Assistance

The council voted 6-0 to formalize food assistance grants and approve local housing aid for rent or mortgage support for income-eligible West St. Paul households; staff estimated 50 to 100 households may need help.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council adopts immigration policy, approves housing changes

The City Council unanimously adopted policy statements on community safety and city operations during federal immigration enforcement activity, directed staff to prepare a letter supporting an eviction moratorium with rental funding, and approved up to $10,000 in immediate food assistance. The council also approved zoning and development actions supporting 13 townhomes near Butler Avenue and Highway 52.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council approves medical office permit

The City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a medical office at 33 Wentworth Avenue East, allowing Nova Recovery Center to operate there.

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