North St. Paul City Council — Transcript
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Penny Press Project Implementation
Budget Planning and Project Process Improvement
Art Cart and Art Night Events Management
Public Art and Murals Initiatives
North St. Paul Car Show Changes and Public Safety
City Water Chlorination Status
City Council Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Maintenance
Votes (1)
Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Dissent: None
Moved by Sharon Clark Williams [0:08:14] · Seconded by Carrie Neto [0:08:24]
According to commission bylaws, the first regular meeting of the calendar year requires the election of a chairperson and vice chairperson. Tom Sonic, who has served as chair since the commission's inception, was nominated despite expressing hesitation. Sharon Clark Williams nominated Tom, and Carrie Neto seconded. For the vice chairperson role, Sharon Clark Williams nominated Carrie Neto, which Ashley Perfect seconded.
Notable Quotes (4)
So, according to the bylaws, at the first regular meeting of the calendar year, the commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among its appointed members for a term of one year. Um, and no one shall serve more than three consecutive one-year terms as chairperson.
I don't want to do it. Does anyone else want to be chair?
No. I'm going to nominate Tom. Be it again.
No. I nominate Carrie.
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
A document being developed to track and manage commission projects, aiming for more detail and shared access among leads to improve planning and accountability.
Governing document for the St. Paul Arts and Culture Commission, outlining procedures like annual election of chairperson and vice chairperson.