St. Paul Park City Council Meeting 11-17-25
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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (5)
Approval of October 20th minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Remove items I and J from consent agenda
Moved by Council Member Swenson · Seconded by Not specified
Approve consent agenda minus I and J
Moved by Council Member Swenson · Seconded by Not specified
On-sale intoxicating liquor licenses (Broadway Bar, Parkplace, Willies)
Moved by Mayor Frankie · Seconded by Not specified
On-sale intoxicating liquor license (Frankie's Bar)
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.
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.
People (6)
Mayor FrankieMayorLeading the council meeting, discussing transit tax and infrastructure concerns.
Leading the council meeting, discussing transit tax and infrastructure concerns.
Council Member ConradCouncil MemberParticipating via Zoom from Cape Coral, Florida; questioning infrastructure maintenance.
1 quote
Participating via Zoom from Cape Coral, Florida; questioning infrastructure maintenance.
“Are those lights converted to LED?”
Inquiry regarding City Hall exterior lights.
Carlo BinghamCommissionerProviding county-level updates on transit, infrastructure, and community services.
1 quote
Providing county-level updates on transit, infrastructure, and community services.
“I'm going to be advocating starting next year that we maybe weigh that a little bit more towards towards roads and bridges.”
Regarding county sales tax allocation for transit vs. infrastructure.
Carrie LeitzkyRepresentativeRepresenting River Consultants to present on building code and fire ordinance updates.
1 quote
Representing River Consultants to present on building code and fire ordinance updates.
“The intent is to complete all components as one coordinated package and again this is to ensure accuracy and consistency.”
Regarding the proposal to update municipal ordinances.
Council Member SwensonCouncil MemberRequesting to pull specific consent agenda items and discussing committee updates.
Requesting to pull specific consent agenda items and discussing committee updates.
Council Member Whipped HemingsonCouncil MemberParks and Rec liaison, reporting on produce delivery and diaper drive.
Parks and Rec liaison, reporting on produce delivery and diaper drive.
Places Mentioned
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)
Building and building regulations updates and ordinance replacement.
Fire prevention and protection code updates to align with state requirements.
License and permit fee schedule amendments.