West St. Paul’s City Council changed law firms for city attorney services for the first time in nearly 30 years. They also discussed an occupancy extension for Net Ministries, with some pushback from a former Council member.

West St. Paul’s City Council changed law firms for city attorney services for the first time in nearly 30 years. They also discussed an occupancy extension for Net Ministries, with some pushback from a former Council member.
West St. Paul City Council will hire a new city attorney, discuss committee appointments, and discuss an occupancy exception for Net Ministries, as well as hold a public hearing for the sale of bonds for the Hy-Vee property.
West St. Paul City Council kicked off a new term by swearing in newly elected and re-elected members, approving standard organizational business, and discussing the committee appointment process and legislative priorities.
The first City Council meeting of the year will include standard, beginning of the term business, including swearing in newly elected members, as well as discussion of the committee appointment process and a possible per diem, and legislative priorities.
Community members packed city hall for a public hearing on a proposed mental health center, which West St. Paul City Council voted unanimously to approve. Council also approved the 2023 budget, approved purchasing the Hy-Vee property, and reviewed the new bike and pedestrian plan.
The community will have a chance to speak on the proposed mental health crisis center at the West St. Paul City Council meeting. Other topics include purchasing the Hy-Vee land, the bike and pedestrian plan, and the final 2023 budget and property tax levy.