City of North St. Paul Arts & Culture Commission - 5/7/25
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Approval of meeting minutes
Introduction of Community Development Director Ken Roberts
Community craft project (bracelets vs. felt coasters)
Snowman yard sign project (bring-your-own-art)
Sidewalk stamp art initiative
Mural project (Historical Society building)
Utility box art wrap projects (Veterans Park, Heart Hands)
Art Cart schedule and activities
Art Night status (painting/candle making)
Autumn Arts Festival vendor update
Taste of North St. Paul proposal (food passport initiative)
Votes (2)
Adopt the agenda as is
PassedVoice vote
Moved by Carrie Neto · Seconded by Laura Strang
Approve meeting minutes with typo correction
PassedVoice vote
Moved by Carrie Neto · Seconded by Laura Strang
Notable Quotes (3)
The design manual for the downtown area... is very outdated. It's 20 years old.
Urban PlanningDiscussing priorities for his new department.
I foresee in not too distant future the city will have to update the city's comprehensive plan.
Urban PlanningLong-term planning requirements.
We're going to collaborate with the historical society... and have a get a more pinpoint discussion.
Mural ProjectUpdate on mural progress.
People (5)
Jordan LaymanStaff Liaison
Commission liaison and meeting minutes scribe.
Ken RobertsCommunity Development Director
Former planner in various cities; 25 years experience.
Carrie NetoCommissioner
Active participant in art projects and subcommittees.
Laura StrangCommissioner
Co-lead on subcommittee projects.
Sharon Clark WilliamsCommissioner
Working on mural and food passport initiatives.
Places Mentioned
North St. PaulMaplewoodMounds ViewNorth BranchLake ElmoForest LakeWoodburyCasey LakeVeterans ParkHighway 36
Events & Meetings (6)
- May 7th, 2025: St. Paul Arts and Culture Commission Meeting
- May 15th, 2025: Art Night
- May 19th, 2025: Mural Artist Submission Deadline
- May 28th, 2025: Meeting with Historical Society
- August 5th, 2025: National Night Out launch event
- September 13th, 2025: Autumn Arts Festival