Jim Hartshorn – West St. Paul Reader

New & Old Faces: Staff Changes at West St. Paul’s City Hall

The City of West St. Paul has several staff changes with City Clerk Nicole Tillander, Ben Boike returning as community development director, and a potential promotion for Dan Nowicki.

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.

May 24, 2021 West St. Paul City Council meeting

City Council Recap: May 24, 2021

The West St. Paul City Council relaxed mask requirements at city hall and passed measures to loosen restrictions on tattoo parlors and liquor stores. The city also proclaimed June as LGBTQIA Pride Month and the Women of West St. Paul collected a trunkful of period supplies.

City Council Preview: May 24, 2021

Topics include tattoo and liquor store expansion, a provisional rental license, and Pride proclamation. Look for discussion on the Renaissance Plan and ongoing COVID-19 protocols during the Open Council Work Session.

West St. Paul Lets Long-Time Community Development Director Go

West St. Paul’s new City Manager Nate Burkett parts ways with the city’s long-time Community Development Director Jim Hartshorn.

Frustrated by New Business Options?: Why We Get What We Get in West St. Paul

Whenever a new development is announced in West St. Paul, there’s consternation that it’s not what people wanted. But the reality is we don’t have a lot of control.

2021 West St. Paul Town Hall Recap

The first virtual West St. Paul town hall included updates from city department heads, Q&As from residents, updates rom council members, and an online survey that will give elected officials direction as they plan for the future.

Feb. 8, 2021 City Council Recap

While the regular West St. Paul City Council meeting had a sparse agenda, the Council still covered a lot with nearly three hours of other meetings. Topics included policing, the committee appointment process, and sale of land for townhomes.

Jan. 11, 2021 West St. Paul City Council meeting

City Council Recap: Jan. 11, 2021

The West St. Paul City Council met for the first official business meeting of the year and worked through a lot, including new development, ordinance tweaks, Moreland Avenue construction, and more. A yard sign ordinance and the definition of family prompted the most heated conversation.