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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.

Open House for 150 Thompson at Wentworth Library in West St. Paul.

West St. Paul Parks Open House: 150 Thompson, Kennedy, Albert, & More

A parks open house on May 13 will offer updates on a number of projects, including the former YMCA/Hy-Vee space, Kennedy Park renovation, Albert Park expansion, and more.

Dakota County Parks 2050 Vision Plan

Dakota County Parks 2050 Vision

Dakota County is asking for community input on their 25-year parks vision plan with an open house May 8 and an online survey.

April 8, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 8, 2024

Updates on the park system, the pool, and police recruitment, plus a public hearing for the Bernard Street reconstruction were all topics in this week’s West St. Paul City Council meeting.

Tobacco-free zone sign in Haskell Park in West St. Paul.

West St. Paul Considers Prohibiting Smoking in Parks

With Minnesota’s legalization of marijuana, West St. Paul’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will consider whether or not to ban smoking in parks.

Explore the Doors fairy door tucked into the nook of a tree in West St. Paul.

Fairy Doors Bring Whimsy to West St. Paul Parks

A local artist designed and installed fairy doors in 16 parks across West St. Paul. “Hopefully, this spurs more curiosity,” said Travis Olson.

West St. Paul City Council chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Nov. 14, 2022

A potential community center, shopping for a city attorney, and the budget will all come up for discussion during the West St. Paul City Council work session, with a public hearing for next year’s road projects and alcohol and tobacco compliance checks during the regular meeting.

July 25, 2022 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: July 25, 2022

The West St. Paul City Council held a series of public hearings, passing ordinances on catalytic converter theft, fraudulent gift cards, commercial vehicle parking, a marijuana moratorium, and more. They also discussed park cleanup and the Bike & Pedestrian Plan.

West St. Paul City Council chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: July 25, 2022

There will be six public hearings on the schedule for Monday’s City Council meeting, including the marijuana moratorium, catalytic converters, and mayor/council salary increase. There will also be a first look at the Bike & Pedestrian Plan update.

West St. Paul City Council meeting

City Council Recap: Nov. 9, 2020

City Manager Ryan Schroeder is retiring and residents came out to voice complaints about the Moreland Avenue reconstruction project. Other City Council business included future park plans and a historic proclamation.

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