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

Approved Unanimously

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.

Jordan Layman/Staff Liaison [0:06:57]
Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

I don't want to do it. Does anyone else want to be chair?

Tom Sonic/Chair [0:07:44]
Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

No. I'm going to nominate Tom. Be it again.

Sharon Clark Williams/Commissioner [0:08:14]
Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

No. I nominate Carrie.

Sharon Clark Williams/Commissioner [0:09:20]
Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Project process document and calendarPlan

A document being developed to track and manage commission projects, aiming for more detail and shared access among leads to improve planning and accountability.

BylawsOther

Governing document for the St. Paul Arts and Culture Commission, outlining procedures like annual election of chairperson and vice chairperson.

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