Conversations in South St. Paul - Ep. 8 | Mayor's Roundtable
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Regional cooperation among mayors
Infrastructure investment and aging facilities
Police department facility needs and space constraints
Open Meeting Law and social media engagement for public officials
Municipal sales tax impact on infrastructure funding
Public safety and police department mutual aid
Shared services (recycling, fire departments, education)
Senior housing development projects
Riverfront revitalization
Government transparency through social media
Notable Quotes (2)
If you are concerned about what the open meeting law is or or what it means to public officials, I encourage people to read about it because it is an important law, but it is sometimes hamstringing a little bit our ability to respond.
Open Meeting LawDiscussing the difficulty of interacting with constituents on social media.
We really look at it from a regional standpoint and how is it going to impact the region. We currently have that half a cent sales tax.
Sales TaxDiscussing economic development and infrastructure funding.
People (3)
Dave NapierMayor
Serving in seventh year; emphasizes community collaboration and sports-based podcasts for leadership.
Stephanie LavineMayor
Serving in third term; prioritizes transparency and infrastructure updates.
Mayor DietrichMayor
Focuses on fitness and riverfront amenities.
Places Mentioned
West St. PaulMendota HeightsInver Grove HeightsSouth St. PaulValley Park (Mendota Heights)Robert Street (West St. Paul)Veterans Memorial Community Center
Events & Meetings (3)
- West St. Paul City Council: 2nd and 4th Mondays
- Mendota Heights City Council: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
- Mendota Heights Police Facility Open House: Tuesday