St. Paul Park City Council Meeting 3-2-26
Swearing-in of firefighter
Swearing-in of Police Chief Scott Whiteford
Approval of February 2, 2026, meeting minutes
Public comments regarding Third Street construction and safety
Heritage Days Committee update
Consent agenda items
Council member reports
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Switch items one and two on the agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of February 2, 2026 meeting minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve consent agenda
Moved by Council Member Swinson · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (3)
Our mission which we're going to be developing together is enhancing the quality of life for this community.
I'm saying I I don't think it's a matter of if someone gets hurt, but when someone's going to get hurt.
When the contract says for our city to get 4 in, that's what we should get or the taxpayers are getting shorted.
People (4)
Scott WhitefordPolice ChiefNewly appointed St. Paul Park Police Chief with 21 years of experience in Plymouth.
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Newly appointed St. Paul Park Police Chief with 21 years of experience in Plymouth.
“Our mission which we're going to be developing together is enhancing the quality of life for this community.”
During his introductory speech to the city council.
Frank CersinBusiness ownerConcerns regarding narrowness and safety of recently reconstructed Third Street.
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Concerns regarding narrowness and safety of recently reconstructed Third Street.
“I'm saying I I don't think it's a matter of if someone gets hurt, but when someone's going to get hurt.”
Expressing skepticism about the Third Street design.
Richard BertResidentResident since 1950 complaining about Third Street design and local water pipe depth.
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Resident since 1950 complaining about Third Street design and local water pipe depth.
“I brag about the park having wide streets, park on both sides, and now you got a disaster waiting to happen.”
Commenting on the current state of Third Street.
Tony FlandreHeritage Days Committee memberFollowing up on park requests and announcing future planning meetings.
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Following up on park requests and announcing future planning meetings.
“We appreciate your patience and your helping and supporting of it.”
Thanking the council for support of the committee.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (9)
- March 2nd, 2026: Regular Council Meeting
- April 2nd, 2026: Regional open book meeting (Cottage Grove Service Center, 5-7pm)
- April 16th, 2026: Regional open book meeting (Woodbury Central Service Center, 5-7pm)
- April 22nd, 2026: Regional open book meeting (Washington County Government Center, 2-7pm)
- March 3rd, 2026: Public Works Commission meeting, 6:00pm
- March 5th, 2026: Public Safety Commission meeting, 6:00pm
- March 9th, 2026: Planning meeting, 7:00pm
- March 19th, 2026: Parks meeting, 6:00pm
- March 27th, 2026: Bunko event