Minnesota Record
Saint Paul
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Boulevard garden and rain garden ordinance review

Summary

The Bayless Place rain garden fight exposed a clash between city code and the city's own environmental goals; councilmembers pledged a policy review of boulevard garden rules.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jan 14, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Residents with rain and boulevard gardens, and the St. Anthony Park neighborhood that treasures this one.

⚠️Who could be affected

None identified; the review could reduce future code enforcement conflicts.

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