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  1. Home

  2. City Services

    1. Parks and Recreation
      1. Recreation & Programs
      2. Parks
      3. Adult Leagues
      4. Ice Arena
      5. Outdoor Rinks & Warming Houses
      6. Dome
      7. Pool
      8. Adopt-a-Park Program
      9. Park Improvement Plans and Projects
      10. Explore The Doors
      11. Facility Rentals
      12. Community Events
    2. Permits & Inspections
      1. Permits by Project Type
        1. Accessory Building Permits
        2. Basement Finishing Permits
        3. Commercial Projects
        4. Deck Permits
        5. Demolition Permits
        6. Fence Permit
        7. Fireplace & Wood Stove Permits
        8. Roof, Siding, Window & Door Permits
        9. Sign Permits
        10. Swimming Pool Permits
      2. Building
      3. Commercial Construction Permits
      4. Electrical
      5. Fire
      6. HVAC / Mechanical
      7. Plumbing
      8. Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits
      9. Sewer Information & Permits
      10. Street Storage / Dumpster / Obstruction
      11. Zoning Permits
    3. License
      1. Rental License
      2. Business License
      3. Pet License
    4. Development Services
      1. Community Development
        1. Housing
        2. Code Enforcement
        3. Building Permits & Inspection
        4. Rental Licensing
        5. Development Projects
      2. Code Enforcement
      3. Dakota County Property Map (GIS)
      4. Planning / Zoning
      5. Commercial Exterior Grant Program
    5. Police
      1. Commanders and Front Staff
      2. Patrol
      3. Investigation
      4. Community Engagement
      5. FAQs
      6. Animal Information
      7. Body Cameras
      8. Violence Support Services
      9. JOIN WSPPD BE THE CHANGE
      10. K9 Program
    6. Fire
    7. Public Works
      1. Current Projects
      2. Inflow and Infiltration
      3. Pot Hole Reporting
      4. Sewer Back-ups
      5. Storm / Surface Water Information
      6. Storm Water Utility
      7. Special Assessment Policy
      8. ADA Transition Plan
      9. 2018 Pavement Management Plan
      10. Complete Streets Policy
      11. Spring Load Restrictions
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  3. Your Government

    1. Departments
      1. Parks & Recreation
        1. Recreation & Programs
        2. Parks
          1. Garlough / Marthaler Trail Project
          2. Albert Park
          3. Dodd Park
          4. Emerson Park
          5. Garlough Park
          6. Harmon Park
          7. Haskell Park
          8. Kennedy Park
          9. Marthaler Park
          10. Mud Lake Park
          11. Oakdale Park
          12. Orme Park
          13. Southview Park
          14. Sports Complex
          15. Thompson County Park
          16. Weschcke Park
          17. Ice Arena
          18. Dome
          19. Pool
        3. Adult Leagues
        4. Ice Arena
        5. Outdoor Rinks & Warming Houses
        6. Dome
        7. Pool
        8. Adopt-a-Park Program
        9. Park Improvement Plans and Projects
        10. Explore The Doors
        11. Facility Rentals
        12. Community Events
      2. Community Development
        1. Housing
          1. Home Improvement Loans & Property Fix-up Programs
          2. Housing Replacement Program
          3. Property Recognition Program
        2. Code Enforcement
          1. Administrative Citation Program
            1. Compliance Letter
            2. Process / Flow Chart
            3. Contesting Citations
            4. Penalty Fees / Ordinance / Payment Information
            5. Additional Information / Program Brochure
          2. Code Enforcement Procedure
          3. Common Code Violations
            1. Building Maintenance
            2. Grass / Weeds
            3. Inoperable Vehicles / Parking Regulations
            4. Junk / Garbage Storage
            5. Snow / Ice
            6. Water Shut-Offs
          4. Property Owner Checklist
        3. Building Permits & Inspection
          1. Building & Construction Regulations
          2. Construction Development Process
          3. Contractor Requirements
            1. Electrical Contractors
            2. Lead Certification Requirements
            3. Mechanical Contractor Requirements
            4. Plumbing Contractor Requirements
            5. Residential Building Contractors
            6. Specialty Contractors
          4. Informational Handouts
          5. Inspection Scheduling
        4. Rental Licensing
          1. Rental Licensing Program Overview
          2. Crime Free Rental Housing
          3. Rental License Application & Density Map
          4. Rental Renewal Schedule
          5. STAR Program
          6. Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities
        5. Development Projects
      3. Administration
        1. West St. Paul Benefit Summary
      4. Economic Development
        1. Planning / Zoning
          1. Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan
          2. 2040 Comprehensive Plan
          3. Robert Street Renaissance Plan
          4. Smith Avenue Revitalization Plan
          5. West St. Paul Sustainability Assessment
          6. Zoning Map
          7. Zoning Ordinances
          8. Smith Ave. / Dodd Rd. Small Area Plan
          9. Zoning Verification Letter
      5. Finance
        1. Local Option Sales Tax
      6. Fire
      7. Police
        1. Commanders and Front Staff
        2. Patrol
          1. Be the Change
        3. Investigation
        4. Community Engagement
          1. Citizen Academy
          2. Night to Unite
          3. Neighborhood Watch
          4. Crime Free Multi Housing
          5. Reserves and Community Service Volunteers
            1. About Us
            2. Events
            3. Patrol
            4. Reports
            5. Training
            6. Police Chaplains
          6. Community Notifications
          7. Vacation Notification
          8. Predatory Offenders
          9. Community Engagement Events
        5. FAQs
        6. Animal Information
          1. West St. Paul Animal Control Services
          2. Animal Safety Tips
          3. Dangerous Dogs & Other Dangerous Animals
          4. Licensing Your Pet
          5. Special Permits or Licenses for Animals
          6. Shelter Structures for Animals
          7. Lost & Found Pets
          8. Animal Nuisance Issues
          9. Domestic Animals in Parks
          10. Wildlife, Waterfowl & Fishing in WSP
        7. Body Cameras
        8. Violence Support Services
        9. JOIN WSPPD BE THE CHANGE
        10. K9 Program
      8. Public Works
        1. Current Projects
          1. Bidwell Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project
          2. Annapolis Street Reconstruction Project
          3. Dakota County Road Projects in West St. Paul
          4. Thompson Avenue & Oakdale Avenue - Roundabout, Trail and Sidewalk, West St. Paul/Dakota County
          5. 2024 Mill & Overlay Project
          6. Butler Avenue Trail, West St. Paul/Dakota County
          7. 2023 Bernard Street Reconstruction Project
        2. Inflow and Infiltration
        3. Pot Hole Reporting
        4. Sewer Back-ups
        5. Storm / Surface Water Information
        6. Storm Water Utility
        7. Special Assessment Policy
        8. ADA Transition Plan
        9. 2018 Pavement Management Plan
        10. Complete Streets Policy
        11. Spring Load Restrictions
    2. Governance
      1. City Charter
      2. City Ordinances
      3. Agendas & Minutes
      4. Budgets
      5. Redistricting
    3. City Council
      1. Mayor - Dave Napier
      2. Ward I - Julie Eastman
      3. Ward I - Pat Armon
      4. Ward II - Robyn Gulley
      5. Ward II - John Justen
      6. Ward III - Wendy Berry
      7. Ward III - Lisa Eng-Sarne
    4. Elections
      1. Register to Vote
      2. 2022 Election Results
    5. Jobs & Volunteering
      1. Job Openings
      2. Volunteer Opportunities
    6. Newsletter
      1. English
      2. Spanish
    7. Boards & Commissions
      1. Charter Commission
      2. Economic Development Authority
      3. Environmental Committee
      4. Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
      5. Planning Commission
      6. Lower Mississippi River Watershed Mgt Org (LMRWMO)
      7. NDC4 Cable Commission
      8. Apply for Boards and Commissions
    8. Contact Us
      1. Hours
    9. Request for Proposals
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  4. Our Community

    1. Resident Information
      1. Schools & Community Education
      2. Animal Information
      3. Utilities
        1. Electricity & Natural Gas
        2. Rubbish Haulers
        3. Sewer Information
        4. Water
        5. Gopher State One Call
      4. Housing
      5. Moving Information
      6. Recycling & Rubbish
        1. Licensed Haulers
        2. Recycling Guide
        3. Medication Drop-Off
        4. The Recycling Zone
        5. Yard Waste and Composting
        6. Pollution Prevention
        7. Recycling for Businesses
        8. Reduce, Reuse and Donation
        9. Food Waste Prevention (Dakota County)
        10. Recycling at Events
      7. Snow Plowing Ordinance
      8. Transportation
      9. Trees
        1. Emerald Ash Borer
      10. Vacation Notification
      11. Street Parking Rules
      12. EDA Home Improvement Loan Program
      13. Environmental Initiatives
        1. No Mow May
        2. Environmental Programs
        3. Environmental Events
        4. Supporting the Birds, Bees, and Butterflies with Native Plants
        5. Thinking and Acting Green, Every Month of the Year
        6. Event Trivia
    2. About West St. Paul
      1. History
      2. Image Gallery
      3. The Cities of West St. Paul
      4. Mission, Vision and Values
      5. We Are West St. Paul
    3. Around Town
      1. Business Directory
      2. Places of Worship
      3. Dakota County Services
      4. Medical Services
      5. Farmer's Market
      6. Town Square Television/NDC4
      7. Post Office
      8. Maps
        1. Police Crime Map
        2. Dakota County Property Map (GIS)
        3. West Saint Paul Facilities
        4. Parks & Facilities
    4. Road Construction
      1. Bidwell Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project
      2. Annapolis Street Reconstruction Project
      3. Dakota County Road Projects in West St. Paul
      4. Thompson Avenue & Oakdale Avenue - Roundabout, Trail and Sidewalk, West St. Paul/Dakota County
      5. 2024 Mill & Overlay Project
      6. Butler Avenue Trail, West St. Paul/Dakota County
      7. 2023 Bernard Street Reconstruction Project
    5. Events and Meetings
    6. Seniors Services
      1. Senior Housing
      2. Senior Resources
      3. Senior Transportation
    7. NDC Beyond the Yellow Ribbon - Vet & Military
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  5. Doing Business

    1. Business License
    2. Permits
    3. Inspection Scheduling
    4. Construction Development Process
    5. Planning / Zoning
    6. Building & Construction Regulations
    7. Business License
    8. Rental Licensing
    9. Economic Development
    10. Real Estate Locator
    11. Business Directory
    12. F.O.G. - Fats, Oils, and Grease
    13. West St. Paul 0.5% Sales and Use Tax
    14. Business Info Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Access
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. City Meeting Videos
      3. Financial Information
      4. Election Services
      5. Recorded Council Meetings
      6. Rental Licensing
      7. Transportation
      8. Zoning Map (PDF)
      9. My Portal
    2. Apply
      1. For a Job
      2. Building Permits & Inspection
      3. Licenses
      4. Licensing an Animal
      5. Permits
      6. Special Animal Permits
    3. Contact
      1. City Staff
      2. Police
      3. Fire
      4. City Council
      5. Boards & Commissions
      6. Animal Control
      7. Consumer Protection Hotline
      8. Dispute Mediator
    4. Pay
      1. My Water Bill
      2. Trash
      3. Code Enforcement
    5. Participate
      1. Park & Recreation Programs
      2. Volunteer
      3. Citizen Police Academy
      4. Police Reserve
      5. Neighborhood Watch
      6. Email Notifications
      7. Events
      8. Town Hall Meetings
    6. Read
      1. Frequently Asked Questions
      2. City Charter
      3. City Ordinances
      4. Common Code Violations
      5. Comprehensive Plan Update
      6. Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan
      7. Zoning Ordinances
    7. Rent
      1. Dome
      2. Ice Arena
      3. Facility Rentals
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    1. Thompson Avenue & Oakdale Avenue Trail and Sidewalk, West St. Paul/Dakota County
    2. Wentworth Ave Ped Crossing Safety Assessment
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