New Leadership Elected as North St. Paul Parks & Recreation Commission Prepares for a property on Events

Overview: The recent meeting of the North St. Paul Parks & Recreation Commission concluded with changes in leadership and a discussion on upcoming community events for 2025. Laura Greenlee Karp was elected as the new chair and Sarah Zahradka as vice chair, amidst a conversation on the responsibilities and importance of these roles. The commission also planned a robust schedule of events to enhance community engagement, including the popular “Fire and Ice” event and several park cleanups, music, and exercise events.

St. Paul City Council Audit Committee Explores Community Project Equity and Interdepartmental Collaboration

Overview: The St. Paul City Council’s Audit Committee meeting focused on the ongoing audit and the equitable distribution of funds for community projects. The committee also discussed collaboration between city departments, particularly libraries and parks, and examined future topics for audit consideration.

North St. Paul City Council Discusses Two-Phase Street Utility Improvement Project and Infrastructure Upgrades

Overview: The North St. Paul City Council meeting focused on the plansning and implementation of a significant two-phase Street Utility Improvement Project, accompanied by discussions on infrastructure upgrades, including stormwater management and ADA-compliant pedestrian access. The council emphasized the importance of minimizing community disruption during these extensive projects, which aim to enhance road quality and utility services.

St. Paul City Council Considers Administrative Citations to Strengthen Local Ordinance Enforcement

Overview: In a recent meeting of the St. Paul City Council, attention was given to the proposal of implementing administrative citations as a tool to enhance the enforcement of city ordinances, with a particular focus on housing conditions, wage theft, and tenant rights.

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board Welcomes New Members and Assigns Leadership Roles at ISD 622 Meeting.

Overview: The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board convened for a special session where new and reelected members took the oath of office, and the board elected its officers for the upcoming year. Key leadership positions were filled, with Kita Yang elected as chair, Caleb Anderson as vice chair, Nancy Livingston as clerk, and Julia Martens as treasurer.