Crusader Ave. – West St. Paul Reader

Oct. 24, 2022 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Oct. 24, 2022

A new intoxicating THC ordinance, survey results, and street assessments were passed at the West St. Paul City Council meeting, but advocates for a community center packing the room drew all the attention.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Oct. 24, 2022

The public can weigh in as the intoxicating THC products ordinance comes up for a public hearing. There’s also a new officer, street assessment hearing, and survey results.

Street view of recent overlay in West St. Paul.

Smoother Riding: Maintaining West St. Paul Streets

Everyone seems to have an opinion on the condition of streets, but West St. Paul is working to smooth the bumps. Here’s an overview of the work being done and why.

Intersection of Stryker and Crusader in West St. Paul in 1961

Then & Now: Stryker & Crusader

Here’s the view at the intersection of Stryker Avenue and Crusader Avenue looking north in 1961, 1987, and 2021.

July 26, 2021 West St. Paul City Council meeting

City Council Recap: July 26, 2021

West St. Paul City Council approved new sidewalk on Bidwell Street over neighbor opposition and heard about a levy increase from South Metro Fire.

City Council Preview: July 26, 2021

The upcoming West St. Paul City Council meeting will include potentially controversial public input on a proposed sidewalk, details on a fire and EMS levy increase, and more.

City Council Preview: June 28, 2021

Mostly routine business at the upcoming West St. Paul City Council meeting as well as another opportunity to expand sidewalks in the city.

City Council Recap: June 14, 2021

The West St. Paul City Council discussed the police response to mental health and economic development strategy, as well as approved expansions to where liquor stores and tattoo shops can locate. They also approved a 2022 street reconstruction project over neighbor complaints.

City Council Preview: June 14, 2021

The upcoming West St. Paul City Council meeting will include several public hearings and some important conversations about mental health and economic development.

City Council Recap: May 10, 2021

West St. Paul City Council had a light agenda this week with just Crusader Avenue reconstruction on the regular agenda and parking minimums on the work session agenda.