West St. Paul’s City Council will learn about a proposed mental health crisis center, though take no action. Other topics include zoning for intoxicating THC products, stormwater tweaks, and a new K-9.

West St. Paul’s City Council will learn about a proposed mental health crisis center, though take no action. Other topics include zoning for intoxicating THC products, stormwater tweaks, and a new K-9.
A proposed a mental health crisis and recovery center is coming to West St. Paul, though neighbors raised concerns about safety and lack of public notice.
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Long-term development took center stage during West St. Paul’s City Council meeting, including the former Hy-Vee/YMCA property with a proposal for apartments, a sit-down restaurant, and public space, Dakota County’s mental health crisis recovery and treatment center, and a feasibility study for a community center.
West St. Paul’s City Council finalized a purchase agreement for the Hy-Vee property, got a preliminary look at the 2023 budget, heard about the embedded social worker program with the police, and finalized several new ordinances.
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.