August 2023 – Page 2 – West St. Paul Reader

Perfectly smooth asphalt on Livingston with the Legacy Commons apartments in the background.

Paving the Potholes in West St. Paul

Repaving roads brings drivers relief in West St. Paul as a new approach offers a quick fix.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Aug. 14, 2023

Marijuana smoking will again come before City Council as they consider a policy to prohibit smoking in parks. Other items on the agenda include Robert Street sidewalk snow removal and a budget update.

Art Park Pad Drive

About 50 people gathered at the Art Park Pad Drive in West St. Paul to donate period products, make art, and give input.

West St. Paul to Require Bike Racks

West St. Paul is considering an ordinance to require bike racks at new developments. Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 15.

ISD 197 school board meeting on August 7, 2023.

Voters Will Decide Two Levies for ISD 197

The ISD 197 school board approved two levy referendums for the November election, one to renew an existing technology levy and a new operating levy.

Sidewalk tripping hazard on Robert Street.

Fixing Tripping Hazards on Robert Street Sidewalks in West St. Paul

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is fixing sidewalk tripping hazards along Robert Street in West St. Paul to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

Tobacco-free zone sign in Haskell Park in West St. Paul.

West St. Paul Considers Prohibiting Smoking in Parks

With Minnesota’s legalization of marijuana, West St. Paul’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will consider whether or not to ban smoking in parks.

Minnesota Locks Relocating

A family business since 1982, local West St. Paul locksmith Minnesota Locks is relocating to Inver Grove Heights.

West St. Paul police officer talking to people during Night to Unite (photo by Sarah Haugen).

Night to Unite: WSP is “Wonderful, Always Has Been”

Neighbors hosted about 50 gatherings across West St. Paul. “I feel the need to rush around and fill up on this community love and connection,” said Council Member Lisa Eng-Sarne.

Thompson Park playground with a view of the lake in the distance.

New Fence Coming to Thompson Park Playground

Dakota County is installing a fence around the new playground in Thompson Park after pushback from park users.