During public meetings, these civic leaders make decisions about policies and programs. They determine what the community can afford and judge what is best for the community's well-being. The city council’s work is generally organized into items that require action and those that require discussion or policy direction. The city council sets and follows the rules and procedures for the conduct of their meetings. Learn more here.

Items that require city council action, such as voting on a street construction project or approval of the city’s budget, occur during regular meetings held on the first and third Mondays of every month at city hall. Items that require more in-depth city council discussion or policy direction usually occur at study sessions held on the second and/or fourth Mondays of every month or as needed at the discretion of the city manager. View the city council meeting schedule.

At regular meetings, any member of the public may address the city council on an item that is on the agenda. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per person. If you are unable to attend a regular meeting in person, you may also comment on agenda items by emailing info@stlouisparkmn.gov by noon the day of the meeting. Comments must be related to an item on the agenda and will be shared with the city council prior to the meeting. Generally, it is not council practice to receive public comment during study sessions.

The city council utilizes “systems thinking” to approach and organize their work. In many cases, items are discussed at a study session prior to being placed on a council agenda for action.

Regular city council meetings are shown live on ParkTV. Recordings are available on the city's YouTube channel typically 24 hours after the meeting.

A member of the public can complete the agenda item request form to request presentation time on an agenda to address the city council on a specific topic. Please note that submission of a request does not guarantee placement on an agenda. All requests will first be reviewed to determine the options available to address the subject of the request, including but not limited to meetings with city staff or leadership. Requests should reflect or be related to at least one of the city's strategic priorities and fall under the authority of the city council. The city manager makes the final determination regarding placement of items on any city council agenda.

Meetings of the St. Louis Park City Council are open to the public. Anyone may address the council at any time regarding items that are on regular meeting agendas. Generally, it is not council practice to receive public comment during study sessions.

If you have any questions, contact the city clerk's office at mkennedy@stlouisparkmn.gov or 952.928.2840.

Proclamations are ceremonial documents issued by the City of St. Louis Park to honor, celebrate or raise awareness of events, causes, or achievements of significance to the community and in alignment with the city’s strategic priorities. These guidelines establish a clear and equitable process for requesting and issuing proclamations.

The city council may issue proclamations at regular council meetings. The city manager determines final placement of items on council agendas.

Acceptable proclamation types

Note: Requests will only be accepted from St. Louis Park organizations, or St. Louis Park residents affiliated with organizations.

• Recognize community events sponsored or supported by the city.
• Raise awareness on issues of broad interest aligned with the city’s strategic priorities.
• Recognize noteworthy individuals who have made an impact on the community.
• Acknowledge significant events, milestones or achievements involving the city.
• Highlight major local, national or cultural observances related to the community’s interests and the city’s strategic priorities.

Proclamations the city will not issue

• Matters of political controversy, ideological positions or religious beliefs.
• Private celebrations such as birthdays, weddings, reunions or retirements.
• Commercial solicitations or promotional events, even if held at city facilities. (For alternatives, contact Jase Pater, economic development specialist, at jpater@stlouisparkmn.gov or 952.924.2523.)
• Events or organizations without a direct relationship to St. Louis Park.

How to submit a request

Requests must be submitted using the online request form.

Submitting a request does not guarantee placement on an agenda. All requests are reviewed to determine appropriate handling and alignment with city strategic priorities.

Requests must be received at least 15 business days prior to the desired council meeting. Priority consideration will be given to requests submitted within this timeframe; late requests may be deprioritized based on the volume of requests.

Annual renewal

Proclamations are not automatically renewed. A new request must be submitted each year. Organizations do not hold exclusive rights to the day, week or month tied to their proclamation.

Bridge lighting requests

Any Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue bridge lighting requests require an approved city council proclamation.

Communications

Only city-staff-originated proclamations are shared through select city communications channels. Proclamations requested by the public will be shared only during the live broadcast/recording of the city council meeting at which the proclamation is read, and not through any other city communications channels except being listed on the current-year list of proclamations.

Posting and archiving

A current-year list of proclamations is maintained on the city website. Prior-year proclamations are archived as part of council meeting agendas and minutes and can be retrieved by the public online or by request of the city clerk’s office.

Right to modify or decline

The city reserves the right to edit proclamation text, issue summary readings, approve or deny any request, and make exceptions when in the public interest. Proclamations serve as public service documents and are not legally binding nor do they represent an endorsement by the St. Louis Park City Council or by the City of St. Louis Park.

 See proclamations issued by council to date in 2026 (pdfs):

• Proclamation observing National Day of Racial Healing
• Proclamation observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Proclamation observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day
• Proclamation observing Winter Salt Week
• Proclamation observing Black History Month
• Proclamation observing Ramadan
• Proclamation observing Womens History Month
• Proclamation observing World Lymphedema Day
• Proclamation observing Unity Day
• Proclamation observing Deaf History Month
• Proclamation observing Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month
• Proclamation observing Neurodiversity Celebration Month
• Proclamation observing Arbor Day and Arbor Month 2026
• Proclamation observing International Compost Awareness Week
• Proclamation observing National Therapy Animal Day
• Proclamation observing National Small Business Week
• Proclamation observing Bike Month
• Proclamation observing Asian American Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month
• Proclamation observing American Indian and Native American Heritage Month
• Proclamation observing Jewish American Heritage Month
• Proclamation observing Military Appreciation and National Veterans and Military Families Month
• Proclamation honoring William E. Davies
• Proclamation observing the 250th anniversary of the United States of America
• Proclamation observing Immigrant Heritage Month
• Proclamation observing LGBTQ+ Pride Month

 On April 6, 2026, the St. Louis Park City Council adopted the following strategic priorities:

1. A Welcoming, Safe Community: An inclusive, equitable and vibrant city where everyone feels safe and experiences a strong sense of belonging.
2. Good Governance: A city that delivers reliable services, uses city resources responsibly, operates transparently and builds strong relationships with residents.
3. Connected, Safe Infrastructure: Safe, reliable and well-maintained infrastructure and neighborhoods that connect people and places with an emphasis on walking, biking and transit.
4. Diverse, Affordable and Dignified Housing: A range of quality, affordable and attainable housing options.
5. Climate Leadership and Natural Spaces: A climate leader that cares for the planet and maintains dynamic parks that connect people and nature.

Systems thinking is an approach that allows the city council to analyze and focus on how items and concepts are connected so they can establish desired outcomes that reflect the city’s strategic priorities. Making informed decisions requires an understanding of how a particular action is influenced or impacted by other parts within a system.

The city council organizes its work into five systems, one system for each of the city’s strategic priorities. The schedule below was updated following the city council's adoption of new strategic priorities on April 6, 2026.

The city council systems calendar is developed by staff and reflects different considerations related to timing of discussions, impact on other projects and leaves space for council’s regular blocks of business, such as developing and adopting the city’s budget or making decisions on development or street projects.

Note: The systems calendar may be adjusted if more or less time is needed in a system or to accommodate other items that may arise and require more immediate city council discussion or policy direction.

At the start of each system, a general outline is provided to the city council that details the items that will be addressed within the system. The best ways to stay up to date on the city council’s work is by viewing their meeting agendas, subscribing to receive email notifications about the city council and contacting city staff or a council member.