West St. Paul City Council Recap: May 11, 2026
A split Council vote and missed procedure led to a rental license not being approved, plus Council approved additional costs and delays for 150 Thompson.
A split Council vote and missed procedure led to a rental license not being approved, plus Council approved additional costs and delays for 150 Thompson.
A single-family rental property with a history of code violations is at risk of eviction and the 150 Thompson project faces delays and cost increases.
Hundreds of people jammed Wentworth Library Wednesday evening for a reopening celebration event after a 13-month closure for renovations. “This means the world to our community,” said West St. Paul Mayor Dave Napier.
After 13 months of renovation, the Wentworth Library reopened today. “I like that everyone is excited to be here,” said Tari, one of the library visitors who arrived before the doors opened.
Increased revenue meant an improved budget for ISD 197’s current fiscal year. The school board also approved a Language Access Plan and heard multiple updates.
A bioretention basin at Two Rivers High School will transform an under-utilized strip of grass between two parking lots into a pollinator-friendly natural area that will filter pollutants and protect waterways.
The South Metro Fire Department named Mike Nelson as the new fire chief, replacing Mark Juelfs who is retiring after 32 years.
A single-family rental property on Robert Street is at risk of eviction due to code violations. Other City Council business included zoning and code changes, a branding update, LTS expansion, and more.
The ISD 197 School Board heard an update on math curriculum and approved increases for health and dental insurance.
A look at the history of libraries in West St. Paul, officially starting in 1960 and spanning three buildings, but with roots going back to the 1920s.
We shared a photo of Lake Burger King a few weeks back, but here’s a 2022 photo of the growing puddle in the former Burger King lot in West St. Paul.
