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City Council will consider parking changes and rezoning for a proposed apartment, plus cannabis public hearing, CUPs for tattoos and a liquor license, budget conversation, and more.
212 Thompson Rezoning
City Council will consider the first reading of a rezoning change for the proposed 212 Thompson apartments.
- While it’s currently zoned for single-family homes, the city’s long-term planning documents say it should be zoned mixed use, which includes multi-family apartments. Those planning documents take precedence, so there’s not much room to deny.
- Planning Commission voted 7-1 to approve the zoning change. Two residents spoke during the public hearing.
- The project does still require tax credits, which have not yet been approved by the Dakota County CDA.
Parking Changes
City Council will consider changes to parking requirements that simplify and clean up the code, as well as reducing requirements for some restaurants in the hopes of making it easier for new restaurants to come to town. Planning Commission approved the measure unanimously.
Other Items on the Agenda
- Budget: During the Open Council Work Session (OCWS), Council will review the final 2025 budget and property tax levy one more time before it’s officially approved on Dec. 9.
- Affordable housing: Also during OCWS, Council will talk about affordable housing (no specifics on what this conversation will entail).
- Cannabis: With marijuana sales becoming legal on the first of the year, the city has a host of ordinances to pass. Council will consider a final reading and host a public hearing.
- CUPs: Council will consider two conditional use permits (CUPs), one for a tattoo establishment at Sola Salon and one for an liquor license at a proposed new restaurant.
- Exterior grant: The Economic Development Authority (EDA) will consider a commercial exterior grant for a mortgage business at 985 Smith Avenue.
- Closed session: There will be a closed session for two items, labor negotiation and the city manager’s performance review.
Engage
Watch: The public can watch the meeting live on Town Square TV or cable TV starting at 6:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. for the OCWS) on Tuesday.
Learn more: Guide to West St. Paul City Council.
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