St. Paul City Council Budget Committee Grapples with Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation and Tenant Protections

Overview: The recent St. Paul City Council Budget Committee meeting focused on issues including the allocation of opioid settlement funds, tenant protection initiatives, and challenges within city departments.

St. Paul Library Board Faces Tough Decisions Amid Digital Collection Challenges

Overview: The recent St. Paul Library Board meeting focused on issues impacting the library’s digital and physical collections, highlighting budget constraints, licensing costs, and community engagement efforts. The board discussed strategies to support the library’s needs while managing financial limitations.

St. Paul Housing Authority Approves Key Financial Services Agreements for 2026-2030

Overview: In a recent meeting, the St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution to enter into new municipal advisory services agreements with Baker Tilly, Ehlers, and PFM Financial Advisors. These contracts, effective from 2026 to 2030, are set to enhance financial analysis and bond issuance for city development projects.

St. Paul City Council Debates Youth Wage Policy, Delays Decision for Further Discussion

Overview: In a recent St. Paul City Council meeting, the discussion centered around whether to amend the city’s legislative code to align with state law changes, specifically focusing on a provision about youth wages. The council deliberated on Ordinance 25-55, which includes a clause allowing 14 to 17-year-old employees to be paid 85% of the city minimum wage during their first 90 days of employment. Council members expressed concerns about the fairness of this practice and discussed removing the provision to ensure young employees receive the full minimum wage from the start. The council decided to leave the matter open for further discussion.

St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority Approves Property Tax Levy and Project Developments

Overview: The recent meeting of the St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority saw the approval of a 2026 maximum property tax levy, amendments to the 2025 Housing Trust Fund Project budgets, and authorization of a property sale for the Village on Rivoli Project. Additionally, the issuance and sale of bonds for the Metro Deaf School Project were approved after a public hearing.