Lisa Eng-Sarne – West St. Paul Reader

April 13, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 13, 2026

The City Council approved a second and final cannabis dispensary, set a new direction for the 424 Butler townhouse project in a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, and failed to approve a salary increase for the first time in at least a decade.

Feb. 23, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Feb. 23, 2026

West St. Paul City Council approved additional rent support and limited parking for boats, trailers, and RVs on city streets.

Jan. 12, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 12, 2026

The presence of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in West St. Paul became the focus of the City Council meeting with about a dozen people speaking during the comment period about ICE.

Dec. 8, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Dec. 8, 2025

A packed room looked on as the West St. Paul City Council approved the 150 Thompson redevelopment project, as well as the 2026 budget and property tax levy and presented the inaugural Good Neighbor Awards.

September 22, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 22, 2025

City Council approved a resolution supporting tougher gun control and passed the preliminary 2026 budget and property tax levy a full percent lower than the initial baseline proposal.

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%.

Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman Assassinated: Reaction and Updates

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

June 9, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: June 9, 2025

West St. Paul City Council ended a decade-long legal dispute with Burger King that clears the way for Popeyes and approved Emerson Avenue and Mina Alley reconstruction projects despite resident complaints over cost and sidewalks.

Matt Klein Announces Run for Congress, Senate Seat Up for Grabs

West St. Paul’s State Senator Matt Klein announces he’s running for Congress, leaving his senate seat up for grabs.

Sign with instructions for committee interviews.

Committee Interviews Give a Taste of West St. Paul Spirit

“Everyone’s answers are healing my soul,” said Council Member Lisa Eng-Sarne during the committee interview process. So let’s see those answers!