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St. Paul, MN: council, meetings and contacts
St. Paul is the 69th largest city in the United States with about 306,684 residents, in Ramsey County. Here is who governs it, when they meet in public, and where the agendas are posted.
City government at a glance
- Form of government
- Mayor-council (strong mayor)
- Governing body
- City Council — 7 members
- Regular meetings
- Regular meetings Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. (except the fifth Wednesday) in Council Chambers, Room 300, City Hall
- City Hall
- 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55102
- Main information line
- 651-266-8989
- Population (2025 est.)
- 306,684 (2020 census: 311,527)
- County
- Ramsey County
- Planning body
- Saint Paul Planning Commission
City Hall shares a building with the Ramsey County Courthouse; seven council members are elected by ward.
Official links
- St. Paul official website
- City Council
- Agendas, minutes and meeting video
- Ramsey County Board of Commissioners
- Saint Paul Public Schools
The bodies that decide things in St. Paul
| Body | What it decides | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| City Council | Ordinances, the city budget, zoning changes, contracts, police and fire funding | Official page |
| Ramsey County Board of Commissioners | County budget, sheriff and jail, public health, elections administration, county roads | County website |
| Saint Paul Public Schools board | School budget, boundaries, calendar, curriculum adoption, superintendent | District website |
| Saint Paul Planning Commission | Rezonings, site plans, variances and long-range land use recommendations | City website |
Questions people ask about St. Paul government
When does the St. Paul City Council meet?
Regular meetings Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. (except the fifth Wednesday) in Council Chambers, Room 300, City Hall Always confirm the date and location on the official agenda before you attend, because meetings can be cancelled, moved or continued.
How do I contact St. Paul city government?
The main information line is 651-266-8989. City Hall is at 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55102, and the official website is https://www.stpaul.gov.
How do I speak at a St. Paul public meeting?
Find the agenda for the meeting, check the sign-up deadline (many cities close the list before the meeting starts), prepare remarks for the posted time limit — usually two or three minutes — and state your name, your district and your specific ask.
No debates for St. Paul yet. If something is on the council agenda — a rezoning, a fee increase, a transit change — open the first debate and invite both sides.
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