Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Saint Paul public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities with low priority
Water service bill dispute
A homeowner on Larpenteur Avenue East is contesting her water bill, backed by months of daily consumption analysis on file.
Energy Park Utility rate amendment
The council approved Energy Park Utility Company's request to amend its rates following a public hearing.
Xcel Energy Sound Variance at Railroad Crossing
Xcel got permission for around-the-clock amplified-sound utility work at the Eagle Parkway rail crossing May 7-21, with noise up to about 85 decibels at the work pit dropping to roughly 60 nearby.
Recovery from the 2025 digital security incident
Last year's cyberattack knocked out internet, Wi-Fi, printing, phones, and email for weeks, cutting visitor numbers. Services have fully rebounded, but the director warned the library's heavy reliance on public-facing technology leaves it uniquely vulnerable.