Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Saint Paul public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities
2027 Water, Sewer, Garbage and Recycling Rates
Property owners with city-performed demolition or sewer line repair work will see those costs assessed, with hearings set for June and July.
Water service bill dispute
A homeowner on Larpenteur Avenue East is contesting her water bill, backed by months of daily consumption analysis on file.
Lead pipe replacement financing
The council authorized up to $10 million in state water funding plus two taxable grant anticipation notes for lead pipe replacement. That's money aimed at getting lead out of Saint Paul's drinking water lines.
Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 2026D (Green Bonds)
The council authorized green sewer revenue bonds to fund sewer utility work.