“2021 will be the year of construction, like no other year.” Here’s a rundown of the development and construction projects in West St. Paul.

“2021 will be the year of construction, like no other year.” Here’s a rundown of the development and construction projects in West St. Paul.
The West St. Paul City Council did a lot this week, including officially hiring a new city manager, approving the return of Burger King and a drive thru for Jimmy John’s, approving two of three proposed charter amendments, and clearing the way for pickleball.
The West St. Paul City Council will officially approve a new city manager on Monday, as well as approving drive thrus for Burger King and Jimmy Johns, plus consider three charter amendments.
After abruptly closing in 2018, Burger King is returning to West St. Paul with plans for a new restaurant at the former location.
The West St. Paul City Council heard from residents about an ongoing racial harassment issue, appointed citizens to committees, and covered a number of other topics.
This week’s West St. Paul City Council meeting included informational updates on next week’s election, homeless outreach, a coming Thompson Avenue turnback, and the art park. There was also business as usual with failed alcohol and tobacco checks and public hearings for citations, assessments, and street improvements.