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North St. Paul City Council Workshop - 6/17/25

North St. Paul City CouncilWednesday, July 16, 2025
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Community Center feasibility study update

Grant funding requirements and project parameters

Facility site analysis and deferred maintenance report

Demographics and regional market research

Operational performance and business proforma options

Full Document Analysis

Votes (1)

Adopt the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Schwar · Seconded by Council member Woods

Notable Quotes (2)

If you accept the grant then you must do what is known as B3. B3 is the state's sustainability program.

— Mike Clark
Grant funding complianceExplaining the cost-increasing requirements attached to state funding.

We are currently a little heavily debted by our current bond for the road reconstruction projects that we do run.

— Mike Clark
Financial bonding capacityDiscussion on the feasibility of bonding for the community center.

People (8)

Mike ClarkDirector of Civic Design Group

Leading the feasibility study and presenting architectural findings.

1 quote

“The city would need to invest $3 million beyond the grant funding to bring that building up to a reasonably useful place.”

Regarding total capital improvement project costs.

Andrew SubieArchitect

Assisting with architectural analysis and documentation.

EvaCity Communications

Providing background on the community center's history and current status.

Darren BarConsultant

Remote expert on recreational facility planning and demographics.

MongiMayor

Chairing the workshop meeting.

WoodsCouncil Member

Participating in the workshop and questioning budget/bonding impacts.

SchwearCouncil Member

Participating in the workshop.

McKenzieCouncil Member

Participating in the workshop.

Places Mentioned

Maplewood Community CenterRamsey County Library

Events & Meetings (1)

  • June 17th workshop
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