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July 28, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: July 28, 2025

An updated prevailing wage ordinance passed on a rare tie-breaking vote from the mayor during West St. Paul’s City Council meeting. They also got an early look at the 2026 budget and a potential property tax levy of at least 8%.

Community Advocate Backed Pride Flag

At this weekend’s sixth annual West St. Paul Pride, former Council Member Julie Eastman was recognized with the Community Advocate Award for supporting efforts to fly the Pride flag at city hall.

Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman Assassinated: Reaction and Updates

Updates and reaction after a political assassination threatens Minnesota elected officials.

Nov. 9, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Dec. 9, 2024

A farewell to Council Member Julie Eastman, rental license hearings, and a contentious proposed apartment on Thompson Avenue added up to the longest City Council meeting in five years.

West St. Paul Election: Doug Fromm Running for City Council

Current chair of the Charter Commission Doug Fromm announced he’s running for the Ward 1 seat being vacated by Julie Eastman. So far the other three incumbents plan to run for reelection and no one else has yet announced.

West St. Paul City Council meeting for March 11, 2024

West St. Paul City Council Recap: March 11, 2024

The Eagle Pointe license hearing and Bernard Street reconstruction project were the main topics of Monday’s meeting.

February 12, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Feb. 12, 2024

A potential community center dominated the conversation at the West St. Paul City Council meeting. Other business included committee interviews and a closed session for purchasing property.

Julie Eastman taking the oath of office in January 2021.

Council Member Julie Eastman: Not Running for Reelection, Encourages Others to Run

West St. Paul Council Member Julie Eastman is not running for reelection. We talked with Eastman about her decision, serving on Council, and her advice for those thinking about running for office.

January 22, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 22, 2024

The West St. Paul City Council met to approve an increase in city staff wages, an extension in the preliminary development agreement for 150 Thompson, and discussed legislative priorities and other city business.

West St. Paul City Council meeting with Wendy Berry serving as mayor pro tem.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Aug. 14, 2023

In a split decision, City Council voted to allow smoking marijuana in parks except around kids. Other discussion included the 2024 budget and Robert Street sidewalk snow removal.