North St. Paul City Council — Transcript

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Lake/Wetland Classification and Setback Ordinance Impact

Public Infrastructure and Code Enforcement Concerns

City Department Operational Updates and Projects

Committee and Commission Reports and Schedules

Upcoming City Events and Important Dates

Votes (1)

Public Comment - Resident Concerns on Ordinances, Infrastructure, and Parking Enforcement

No formal action; information received by Council.

Resident John Shamal raised three significant issues: the adverse impact of a past wetland reclassification on lakefront property setbacks, a dangerous grade transition at a sidewalk intersection causing water runoff, and repeated incidents of vehicles illegally blocking sidewalks on Chisum Avenue. He also inquired about the correct enforcement agency for parking violations.

Notable Quotes (4)

He that's what he said. And I went through holy hell about 10 years ago. And mayor, you might have been on the planning commission when the change in the classification of the lakes was put into the uh record of ordinances. And uh what happened then is that they changed and it was correct per the state, but they should have done some research that uh there's only six people on the lake. And so the change that was implemented, it would have been nice for someone to have given six people a call for this dramatic change. And that is the setback from 75 ft to 150 ft, which meant if that was going to be the the uh new ordinance would have meant that uh the setback would be in my front yard.

John Shamal [During Public Comment]
Public Comment - Resident Concerns on Ordinances, Infrastructure, and Parking Enforcement

Yeah, that's a fine grade, but when you have a bank at about a 25 degree angle with snow on it melting, water goes down on that sidewalk. I've never noticed that before in my 50 years of living here, but how something that they did caused a problem.

John Shamal [During Public Comment]
Public Comment - Resident Concerns on Ordinances, Infrastructure, and Parking Enforcement

And maybe you could put in the uh newsletter that it's not nice to park over a sidewalk. And on Chisum Avenue last week, I'm driving home and there is a trailer with its tongue on the boulevard from the house totally blocking the sidewalk.

John Shamal [During Public Comment]
Public Comment - Resident Concerns on Ordinances, Infrastructure, and Parking Enforcement

if it's on the property we take it. If it's on the road, the police take it.

McKenzie [During Public Comment]
Public Comment - Resident Concerns on Ordinances, Infrastructure, and Parking Enforcement

Ordinances & Resolutions (6)

record of ordinancesOther

The official document where changes to lake classification and setbacks were recorded.

resolution approving appointment of economic development authorityResolution

An item on the consent agenda for approval.

budget amendment for fiscal year 2025 budgetsOther

An item on the consent agenda regarding fiscal adjustments.

alert mapPlan

A communication initiative to improve public outreach for emergencies like water main breaks or power outages.

Casey Lake Park project grantOther

A grant application submitted by Community Development for improvements to Casey Lake Park.

solid waste RFPsOther

Request for Proposals related to solid waste services being managed by Community Development.

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