North St. Paul City Council — Transcript
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Oath of Office for New Council Members
Traffic Safety and Enforcement on McNight Road
Public Engagement and Code Enforcement Criticisms
City Manager Performance Evaluation Conclusions and Goals
Departmental Updates
Commission and Committee Reports
Votes (2)
Adoption of Consent Agenda
Moved by council member schweer [0:07:37] · Seconded by council member McKenzie [0:07:40]
The City Council adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of December 17th and December 23rd 2024 minutes, general claims, appointments to the Economic Development Authority and Police Civil Service Commission, 2025 city council appointments, 2025 annual resolutions, a North Suburban access service agreement, a Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District MOU, and the 2024 MMP weighted member voting amendment. No items were pulled for individual discussion.
Approval of December 23rd 2024 Closed Session Meeting Summary (City Manager Performance Evaluation)
Moved by council member McKenzie [0:10:52] · Seconded by council member Norby [0:10:55]
The summary of City Manager Brian Frandle's performance evaluation from the December 23rd, 2024 closed session was read into the record, as required by Minnesota statutes. The summary noted the council's conclusion that Mr. Frandle is respected, trusted, and supported by staff, and has excelled in managing internal city affairs. Goals were established for Mr. Frandle to enhance public communication and engagement, and improve communication with council members.
Notable Quotes (2)
The council reiterates its conclusion from December 3rd 2024 that Mr frandle is respected trusted and supported by City staff Mr frandle has done an excellent job managing the internal affairs of the city.
The council expressed a priority for Mr frandle to pursue additional Public Communication and engagement as well as streamlined communication with the council members.
Ordinances & Resolutions (12)
State statute requiring a summary of closed sessions to be read into the public record.
Minutes from a previous city council workshop, approved via consent agenda.
Minutes from a previous special city council meeting, approved via consent agenda.
Standard financial claims, approved via consent agenda.
An appointment approved via consent agenda.
A reappointment approved via consent agenda.
A list of council appointments for the year 2025, approved via consent agenda.
Annual resolutions covering various city functions, approved via consent agenda.
A service agreement approved via consent agenda.
A Memorandum of Understanding with a watershed district, approved via consent agenda.
An amendment related to weighted member voting, approved via consent agenda.
A summary document outlining the conclusions and goals from the city manager's performance evaluation.