North St. Paul City Council — Transcript
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
Review of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Comprehensive Plan
Status of City Properties and Development Projects
Votes (2)
Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Dissent: None
Moved by Commissioner Roth [3:30] · Seconded by Not explicitly stated for nomination, voted by acclamation
The Planning Commission elected its leadership for the new calendar year. Commissioner Bill B was nominated for Chair and Commissioner Wise for Vice Chair. Both nominations were accepted, and the commission proceeded with a unanimous vote for both positions.
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Discussion
Dissent: None
Moved by None · Seconded by None
The Planning Commission reviewed the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, acknowledging it had already been budgeted. A primary concern was raised regarding city code 32.27, which allows the City Council to dispense with Planning Commission review of CIP items under certain conditions. The Council Liaison recommended a proactive approach for future CIP reviews (e.g., 2026/2027 items in May/June) to provide input before final budget approval, which was well-received by the commission. Reference was also made to a 'Wal for Building Assessment' and 'WSB road map' that inform CIP decisions.
Notable Quotes (5)
I would accept the nomination.
section M gives me a very small twinge of heartburn... they could do an in run around us around our responsibilities.
if it does have relationship to the comprehensive plan and for whatever reason it does not go before the Planning Commission then it requires that super majority.
I would recommend that this board looks at... the 2026 items and gives the council recommendations on these are things that although currently are in the 2026 plan maybe we should move it to 2027...
we wanted to see how we have been doing on prevented maintenance and maintenance of all the property of North St Paul... and really help us budget appropriately for the life cycle of these buildings.
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
City code governing the annual election of the Planning Commission's chairperson and vice chairperson.
City code outlining the Planning Commission's responsibility to review proposed Capital Improvements related to the Comprehensive Plan.
An annually reviewed and updated financial planning document detailing capital expenditures to achieve comprehensive plan goals.
A longer-range guide setting goals for the city, which the CIP aims to achieve.
A document assessing the preventative maintenance and maintenance needs of all city-owned properties for proper budgeting over a 7-10 year cycle.
A comprehensive document detailing when city roads are needed for reconstruction.
Subject of a public hearing from the December 5th meeting.