St. Paul Park City Council Meeting 11-17-25

Monday, November 17, 2025

Approval of October 20th, 2025 meeting minutes

Approval of September 15th, 2025 workshop summary

Transit and infrastructure updates from Commissioner Carlo Bingham

Red Rock Corridor transit improvements

Sevian Street overpass funding

Route 345 public transit expansion

County circulator service expansion to St. Paul Park

Park Grove Library renovation plans

Food scrap recycling program status

Holiday train and food shelf support

Consent agenda items including licensing and billing

On-sale intoxicating liquor licenses

Sunday on-sale liquor licenses

Building code and fire prevention ordinance updates

Professional services agreement with Rum River Consultants

EMS services status and inter-community coordination

Votes (5)

Approval of October 20th minutes

Carried5-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Remove items I and J from consent agenda

Carried5-0

Moved by Council Member Swenson · Seconded by Not specified

Approve consent agenda minus I and J

Carried5-0

Moved by Council Member Swenson · Seconded by Not specified

On-sale intoxicating liquor licenses (Broadway Bar, Parkplace, Willies)

Carried5-0

Moved by Mayor Frankie · Seconded by Not specified

On-sale intoxicating liquor license (Frankie's Bar)

Carried4-0-1

Moved by Mayor Frankie · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

This is a serious situation and we're working very hard. I don't want to get too far into the weeds on this. Just know that that we are taking this very seriously.

Mayor Frankie
EMS servicesAddressing public concern regarding EMS services.

The Newport Transit Station will be opening up again after being closed since 2020. And it will go on west, you know, hitting the West St. Paul, South St. Paul, and Mall of America and airport.

Carlo Bingham
TransitAnnouncing public transit route updates.

People (6)

Mayor FrankieMayor

Leading the council meeting, discussing transit tax and infrastructure concerns.

Council Member SwensonCouncil Member

Requesting to pull specific consent agenda items and discussing committee updates.

Council Member Whipped HemingsonCouncil Member

Parks and Rec liaison, reporting on produce delivery and diaper drive.

Places Mentioned

2120 Southwest 8th Place, Cape Coral, FloridaSt. Paul Park City HallNewport Transit StationWoodbury Woodlane StationRiverside ParkPark Grove LibraryCottage Grove ArmoryStafford Library

Events & Meetings (8)

  • November 17th, 2025: Regular Council Meeting
  • December 1st, 2025: City Council Meeting
  • December 2nd, 2025: Public Works Commission Meeting
  • December 4th, 2025: Public Safety Meeting
  • December 8th, 2025: Planning Commission Meeting
  • December 11th, 2025: Parks and Rec Commission Meeting
  • December 12th, 2025: Bunko / Diaper Drive
  • December 13th, 2025: Holiday Train Event

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

Chapter 18

Building and building regulations updates and ordinance replacement.

Chapter 30

Fire prevention and protection code updates to align with state requirements.

Chapter 42

License and permit fee schedule amendments.

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