The French Canadian families Bibeau, Vadnais, Garceau, and Morrisette first settled the area now known as Vadnais Heights in the 1840s. It became part of White Bear Township in 1858, when Minnesota became a state.
In 1957, with a population of about 2,000, residents voted to incorporate as the Village of Vadnais Heights. In 1974, an act of the Minnesota State Legislature turned the village into a full-fledged city.
Vadnais Lake, an important scenic and natural area that has remained undeveloped, was named after Jean Vadnais. Among the first settlers, Vadnais and his family made a home for themselves on the southeast side of the lake.
The Mayor serves a two-year term, and is elected in the November general election held in even-numbered years. Council members are elected at-large to serve four-year terms. Council elections, held during the November general election during even-numbered years, are staggered so that council members serve overlapping terms. Mayor and City Council elections are non-partisan.
Council Meetings
The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
City Hall
City Council Chambers
800 E County Road E
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Time
5:30 p.m. - Workshop Meeting
*Start times may vary. See agenda for start time.
