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St. Louis Park City Council Meeting July 20, 2026
Published: Jul 20, 2026
City Communication Staff Recognized with Multiple Professional Awards
The city's Park TV and communication staff received multiple awards from professional organizations. The 'Training as a St. Louis Park Firefighter' video won a hometown media award. The Minnesota Association of Government Communicators recognized the 'Is it Ready Yet' video series with a silver award and the 'Pitch of Pumpkin Videos' with a Northern Lights Award. Additionally, the 'Pothole Patrol' video received a silver award. Several staff members and community members were acknowledged for their contributions to these award-winning projects.
Helix Apartments Fire and Community Response Acknowledged
Council member Bud provided a statement acknowledging the fire at the Helix Apartments on July 17th, which displaced over a hundred residents. He thanked the St. Louis Park Fire Department, led by Chief Peter Hanlin, and over 20 assisting fire departments and medical units. Bud also highlighted the community's outpouring of support, including donations of water, masks, goods, and materials, as well as the Red Cross setting up a temporary shelter. He shared a personal anecdote about losing a home in a past forest fire to empathize with the residents.
City Council Approves Contract for 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update
The city is seeking to approve a professional service contract with Stantech Consulting Services for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. This plan will serve as a long-range policy document guiding decisions for the next 20 years and must be updated every 10 years per state law. The goal is to create a digital, interactive plan that is easier to use and update, while also maintaining a print version for Met Council guidelines. Stantech was selected from three proposals due to their demonstrated thoughtful approach, comprehensive scope, and enthusiasm. The update process is scheduled to begin in 2026 and conclude with plan adoption by the end of 2028.
City Receives MRPA Award of Excellence for 'Rolling at the ROC' Program
The city of St. Louis Park received the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) Award of Excellence for the 'Rolling at the ROC' program. This program was created in response to the closure of the city's indoor roller rink in 2021, aiming to provide an accessible roller skating opportunity. With the nearest rinks over 15 miles away, staff used a Hennepin County youth activities grant to purchase skates and offered sessions twice a month for $5, including skate rental and optional lessons provided by Twin Cities Skaters.
Community Engagement Events and Support for Local Businesses Announced
Kim, the speaker, provided several announcements regarding community engagement events. These include an open house on July 23rd for the 2027 pavement management project affecting streets in the Aquilla, Cobblestone, and South Oak Hill neighborhoods. Additionally, upcoming park and recreation events were highlighted: Skatera Palooa on July 22nd at Carpenter Park featuring professional skaters, and the Penny Carnival on July 24th at The ROC, where no item costs more than a nickel. Another speaker urged residents to support local businesses on Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana that are suffering due to ongoing construction, mentioning an upcoming event on August 8th to celebrate 72 years of the Westwood Mall.
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