Skip to content
West St. Paul Reader

Neighborhood news supported by neighbors.

  • About
    • About
    • Welcome to West St. Paul!
    • Let’s Explore West St. Paul
    • Local History
    • Bike Ride: West St. Paul Rider
    • Postcards
    • Contributors
    • Founder’s Wall
    • Contact Us
  • Archives
    • City Council
    • Education
    • Election
    • Food & Restaurants
    • History
    • Interviews
    • Photos
    • Public Safety
    • School Board
  • Support
    • Reader Support
    • Advertising
    • Store
  • About
    • About
    • Welcome to West St. Paul!
    • Let’s Explore West St. Paul
    • Local History
    • Bike Ride: West St. Paul Rider
    • Postcards
    • Contributors
    • Founder’s Wall
    • Contact Us
  • Archives
    • City Council
    • Education
    • Election
    • Food & Restaurants
    • History
    • Interviews
    • Photos
    • Public Safety
    • School Board
  • Support
    • Reader Support
    • Advertising
    • Store
Support Local News

Tag: TIF

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.

West St. Paul City Council Chambers

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

The multi-year 150 Thompson redevelopment project comes to City Council for final approval, plus the 2026 budget and significantly reduced property tax levy increase, and more.

West St. Paul City Council chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Sept. 8, 2025

One of the largest redevelopment projects in West St. Paul’s history, 150 Thompson, will be the focus of the meeting as the Council prepares to consider the project for approval later in September.

150 Thompson

Housing, Park & Restaurant Form City Center as Part of Former YMCA Redevelopment

A redevelopment plan for market rate apartments, townhouses, a sit-down restaurant, and park space at the former YMCA/Hy-Vee site in West St. Paul is finally moving forward.

Concept for Hy-Vee/YMCA redevelopment in West St. Paul.

Progress in Hy-Vee/YMCA Redevelopment

Redevelopment of the former Hy-Vee/YMCA moves forward. Nothing new, but it is progress when interest rates have stalled development across the city.

Minnesota State Capitol

2023 Legislative Impacts on West St. Paul

The Minnesota state legislative session wrapped up in May with a number of historic changes and funding that will impact West St. Paul, including nearly $11 million in direct funding.

Standing ovation for retiring Council Member Dick Vitelli at his last West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Dec. 12, 2022

Community members packed city hall for a public hearing on a proposed mental health center, which West St. Paul City Council voted unanimously to approve. Council also approved the 2023 budget, approved purchasing the Hy-Vee property, and reviewed the new bike and pedestrian plan.

West St. Paul police officers and South Metro firefighters recognized for their work saving the life of a woman.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: May 23, 2022

West St. Paul City Council recognized police officers and fire fighters for saving a life, approved a new parking lot design for Heritage, and had another closed session on the Hy-Vee property, among other business.

West St. Paul City Council chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: May 23, 2022

West St. Paul City Council will consider plans for a new parking lot and parent drop-off loop at Heritage, potential TIF district expansion, and hold another closed meeting to discuss a purchase offer on the Hy-Vee property.

West St. Paul City Council

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 24, 2022

The West St. Paul City Council approved a resolution encouraging mask wearing, ran into confusion over prevailing wage requirements on city projects, and took the first step to reduce the number of required public hearings.

SUBSCRIBE

Join our weekly email for regular updates from West St. Paul Reader:

CONNECT
Facebook Instagram Linkedin Youtube
Support Local News

Become a member, starting at $5 per month.

Join Now
Or Make a One-Time Donation:

Thanks for Reading ©2019-2026 Monkey Outta Nowhere

 

Loading Comments...