City of West St. Paul

The meeting focused on the consideration and adoption of a resolution to eliminate a specific parcel from Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-2. This action was taken to facilitate the subsequent inclusion of the parcel into TIF District 1-6 (Greco) following a statutory net tax capacity test.

This document provides a council update on Strategic Priority 1: Community Engagement & Representation. It assesses progress on two key objectives: ensuring residents feel connected to the WSP story and proactively communicating City operations and community issues. The update reviews measures such as sense of community, feeling welcome, valuing diversity, transparency, and public information services, detailing actions taken to enhance consistent, inclusive, and digital communications, and proposing policy changes to foster genuine transparency and apply creative communication to governmental functions.

This document provides an update on Strategic Priority 2, focusing on Housing & Affordability. It aims to advance affordability and long-term fiscal stability through redevelopment, while supporting existing housing and balancing new development. The update outlines actions such as establishing NOAH preservation and Housing Improvement Area programs, and emphasizes leveraging the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, pursuing both preservation and new construction, proactively addressing state housing mandates, and advocating for reforms in subsidized housing mechanisms. It tracks progress on measures including the availability of affordable quality housing, cost of living, variety of housing options, and neighborhood satisfaction.

This council update details Strategic Priority 4, focusing on small business development. It outlines current measures and proposes a strategic shift from broad traditional support to a cluster-based recruitment model. Key objectives include recruiting unique small businesses and fostering stronger connections between businesses and the City, with an emphasis on developing effective feedback mechanisms. The strategy aims to enhance the overall business environment by attracting more traffic and ensuring success for businesses through targeted cluster development.

This document provides a performance update for the 2026 Strategic Priorities, reviewing current measures, actions, and recommending future directions across four key areas. The priorities include enhancing community engagement and representation through improved transparency and communication; addressing housing and affordability by leveraging a comprehensive plan and advocating on mandates; optimizing public spaces by driving capital planning through activation and improving cleanliness; and fostering small business growth through targeted, cluster-based recruitment and improved business engagement.