David Meisinger – West St. Paul Reader

April 10, 2023 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 10, 2023

A Planning Commission appointment sparked conflict during the West St. Paul City Council meeting. The Council also debated relaxing the city’s sign ordinance to potentially allow murals and approved a resolution supporting No Mow May.

1999: Voters Decide on Dakota County’s Northern Service Center

In 1999, a special election determined if West St. Paul would host the Dakota County Northern Service Center. The issue sparked heated debate that popped up again more than 20 years later.

West St. Paul City Council Members Throughout History

Since 1889, 168 people have served on the West St. Paul City Council. Here’s a look at each council, when they served, and some council factoids.

West St. Paul Mayors Throughout History

Since 1889, 30 different people have served as mayor of West St. Paul. Here’s a rundown of all mayors over the years, including years elected and dates of their service.

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 Recap: June 28, 2021

For the first time in more than a year the West St. Paul City Council chambers returned to normal with Council members and staff at the table and room for a full audience. It was also a return to business as usual with the agenda comprised of mostly routine items.