St. Paul Park City Council Meeting 1-5-26

Monday, January 5, 2026

Swearing in of council members

Approval of meeting minutes (Dec 15, 2025)

Payment of bills (Dec 17, 2025 - Jan 6, 2026)

Commission reappointment renewals

City staff cost of living wage increases

Resolution 1766A: Bank designation

Resolution 1766B: Bank designation

Temporary liquor license for Lions Club boot hockey event

Home occupation licenses (mechanical, garbage collection)

Mayoral and staff appointments for 2026

Council member commission reports

Police chief recruitment update

Votes (3)

Amend the agenda to swear in council members

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council

Approve minutes for December 15, 2025

Carried5-0

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Approve consent agenda

Carried5-0

Moved by Council Member Swanson · Seconded by Council

Notable Quotes (1)

This year doesn't really follow the past contracts that we've done, but it's been closely looked at and the administrative committee approves that those wage increases.

Council Member Swanson
Staff wage increasesDiscussing the 2026 city staff wages during the consent agenda.

People (7)

Jeff HagertyCouncil Member

Participated in police chief initial interviews and oversees Public Works Commission.

Jeff SwensonCouncil Member

Sworn in as city council member.

Council Member SwansonCouncil Member / Acting Mayor

Provided context on 2026 city staff wage increases; acts as mayor in mayoral absence.

Council Member Whit HemsonCouncil Member

Provided updates on Winterfest and free skate availability at Woodbury Park.

Council Member ConradCouncil Member

Participated in initial police chief interviews.

Hugo MiyCity Administrator

Responsible for city administration.

Don MonahanFinance Director

Responsible for city finance.

Places Mentioned

St. Paul Park City HallWashington CountyWoodbury Park

Events & Meetings (6)

  • January 5, 2026 - Regular Council Meeting
  • December 15, 2025 - Previous Council Meeting
  • February 7, 2026 - Lions Club Boot Hockey Event
  • March 3, 2026 - Public Works Commission Meeting
  • January 12, 2026 - Planning Commission Meeting
  • March 5, 2026 - Public Safety Commission Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

1766A

Designation of city banks

1766B

Designation of city banks

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St. Paul Park City Council Meeting 1-5-26 - St Paul Park Recorder