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Mayor Franke summarized the consent items before the vote, noting mayoral appointments and that Hugo McPhee, the city’s new city administrator, was being added to the personnel committee under Resolutions 17-49A and 17-49B. “This evening on the consent agenda, we will be paying the bills from July 23 through August 5. We will be updating the mayoral appointments and adding Hugo McPhee, our new city administrator, to the personnel committee, resolution 17 49 a and 17 49 b, designating depository,” the mayor said.

The consent agenda also included pay requests for WSB tied to the city’s water treatment plant project and approval of Resolution 17-50, a lawful gambling premises permit for Carboni’s Pizzeria on Broadway; the mayor said proceeds would benefit the Lions Club. The council approved the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote, recorded in the meeting as “motion carries 4 0.”

What this means: the council’s vote confirmed administrative housekeeping items and allowed contractor pay requests to proceed. The meeting record did not identify specific dollar amounts for the pay requests or additional conditions attached to the permit; those details were not specified in the public discussion.

New staff note: Hugo McPhee, who addressed the council earlier in the meeting as the new city administrator, thanked the mayor and council and said he was “excited to be here and have been, hitting the ground running.” The agenda item formally adds him to the personnel committee membership.

No separate debate or amendments to the consent items were recorded during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","St. Paul Park City Council Meeting 8-4-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Saint Paul Park City Council on Aug. 4 approved a consent agenda that included payment of bills, several mayoral appointments and pay requests, and a lawful gambling permit for a local restaurant.","taxTitle","City of St. Paul Park, Washington County, Minnesota","taxId",71444,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6145567,"Saint Paul Park council approves $6,296 change order for Third Street reconstruction",302,272000,574000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5532843-0b06ed82d9ccb982d2c88e001a48a0c3&start=272&end=574","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5532843-0b06ed82d9ccb982d2c88e001a48a0c3/thumbnail_272000.jpg","/articles/6145567/Minnesota/Saint-Paul-Park-council-approves-6296-change-order-for-Third-Street-reconstruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6145567-a590bcf1403b623f5ea6e034e99306f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771131671&Signature=ALf-c2OzAdlDc--NuSpYwGscKGxuP~3i5roH5VhyYAIIEr9LJnuRst2u7-sFDBn4wJ0IAIB~sJ6kkZ0GdmnoXqr-PWMIfDqNmvwsqe75vgnHLmngsdoRCtPXRUvilHDIyZINzoAK1iB6vMFTDbWunR~9Wd5WDMnvLuxUBp~a1QbVxTPirltYcwvnLHy1DtHs-DzpNIWBfc5WY9cD7tFqRlR5f1eeKGo7PAewaaBNKGxnpz7IKHr5D~H68PCnWBI83SrVSjaEtYP-kLUxNdh~NLwEL6vKh~aDD0JELpV1hLfPR9psvFUAM-xXwiJll0LMfkSTkWUpW-J1MN1ex4p57Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SAINT PAUL PARK, Minn. — The Saint Paul Park City Council on Aug. 4 approved Change Order No. 1 for the Third Street reconstruction project, increasing the construction contract by $6,296.40, a council agenda item presented by Morgan Dolly of engineering consultant WSB.

The change order was described by Morgan Dolly as largely formal because the project is state-funded. “So with the relatively small amount, $6,200 in relation to the overall contract amount over $7,100,000, it's just the formality of the state funding,” Dolly said. The presenter said the change order includes three primary items: adding surmountable curb at some commercial driveways, enhanced traffic control for an all‑season detour, and salvaging a pole that holds a flashing red light at Third and Broadway while public works evaluates relocation options.

Why it matters: the Third Street project is a state-funded reconstruction with an original contract of $7,151,900.26; the change order increases the contract to $7,158,196.66 and documents negotiated, early-construction adjustments that the presenter said are required under state funding rules.

Council discussion focused on project funding and the future of the intersection signal. Mayor Franke asked whether the change keeps the project within budget. Dolly replied, “Absolutely. This is and all 3 of these items are funded, through either the grant or stated funds. So we're not, proposing that any of these changes would be, funded by city dollars.”

On the flashing light pole at Third and Broadway, Dolly said public works will remove and salvage the existing pole now and perform a later evaluation of options, which could include reinstallation at a different corner or upgrading to a different flashing-LED system for the stop signs. He described the existing pole location as “kinda congested” with other utility poles and said replacement parts are hard to obtain.

Formal action: Mayor Franke moved approval of Change Order No. 1 and the motion passed unanimously, recorded in the meeting as “motion carries four-zero.” The council did not adopt any separate policy change; the action was a contract amendment for the construction contractor.

Discussion (not action): staff said the enhanced detour signage will be more permanent (posts pounded in place) so detour routing remains in place through the winter and the life of the project. Public works will report back after its evaluation whether the flashing light will be reinstalled, relocated, or replaced with alternate warning devices.

Contract and funding details: the net contract increase is $6,296.40, raising the contract from $7,151,900.26 to $7,158,196.66. Meeting presenters stated the added costs are covered by the project’s grant or state funds; no city funds were identified in the meeting as funding these three items.

The action before the council was described in the meeting as: “to consider, approval of change order number 1.”","On Aug. 4, 2025, the Saint Paul Park City Council approved Change Order No. 1 for the Third Street reconstruction project, adding $6,296.40 to the state-funded contract to add surmountable curb, enhanced traffic control for an all-season detour, and to salvage a flashing intersection pole while staff evaluates relocation options.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6145556,"Council promotes Night to Unite, Heritage Days and parks events; asks for volunteers",119,651000,770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5532843-0b06ed82d9ccb982d2c88e001a48a0c3&start=651&end=770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5532843-0b06ed82d9ccb982d2c88e001a48a0c3/thumbnail_651000.jpg","/articles/6145556/Minnesota/Council-promotes-Night-to-Unite-Heritage-Days-and-parks-events-asks-for-volunteers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6145556-75b0731cce373109d3899d60029ceb95/orig.mp4?Expires=1771131671&Signature=YhXHTkQc0A4Ljw6AIC~j0LkNQLobbgwQ-Tc4Ju4JDs9NCtA33MIEw3367rFriduqspFK4yq0mdayMg61tgAgNvLq5kYqZF7HcCHtH7Ti9C~OUl-7hBR3UvcbViN0YGSf33urP4mD--k4HzrB5TVdnBeUBgq5Cu~cIihwo7f5T~Y00MuVGy~NsYmwkclUib2SdN5u37B51~9j1k28mSM35BEVGBO1Us2BHZaWv3ONFkWtM-SHUbFPOy73JAPUEgh7k2TLa85DidcnvQVOiNTyoKPSarqgXPlpuw0trmuqWcy3IQvSB2QSEZ3n~2mGWYKGLtSpt3cMfXn~y4BjyKlsbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SAINT PAUL PARK, Minn. — During reports Aug. 4, Saint Paul Park council members highlighted several upcoming community events and asked residents to volunteer.

Council member Woodbridge Hammington, speaking for Parks and Recreation, said, “First of all, tomorrow is Night to Unite and parks and recs will be there with our table. We'll be passing out some veggies from our garden.” She also described a small carnival and the state patrol helicopter expected to land for attendees to view.

Council member Conrad gave an update on Heritage Days, saying the committee is actively planning and that activities on Broadway and at Heritage Park will carry into Aug. 17; a flyer and schedule will be available through the event’s Facebook and email pages. Conrad said volunteers are still needed for gate duties, handicap lot support and other short shifts, and that an information tent will be staffed during the weekend.

Other community notes: the Masons will sell hot dogs and popcorn for donations during a movies-in-the-park event, and local businesses are hosting coincident activities; one business (Mick Mart) is running a separate event the same day from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The council used the reports section to publicize community engagement opportunities, encourage attendance at near-term events and solicit volunteers; no formal council action was associated with these announcements.","At its Aug. 4 meeting the council promoted Night to Unite the following day, Heritage Days events in August (activities carrying into Aug. 17), and Parks & Rec activities including a movies-in-the-park night; council members asked for volunteers and highlighted community groups that will attend.","actionData","errors"]

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Council promotes Night to Unite, Heritage Days and parks events; asks for volunteers