Member Requirements

The Capital Improvement Budget Committee members are appointed by the Mayor using the following criteria:

  • 18 members
  • At least four members shall be appointed from each Minnesota senate district located entirely within the City (64, and 67)
  • At least two members shall be appointed from each senate district located partly within the City (65 and 66)

St. Paul enabling code applicable to board: Admin Code Sec. 57.05 (also required by State law, Sec. 28. Laws 1971, chapter 773, section 2, as amended by Laws 1978, chapter 788, section 2, Laws 1983, chapter 302, section 2, Laws 1988, chapter 513, section 2, and Laws 1992, chapter 511, article 9, section 24)

Powers & Duties

  • Reviewing and ranking all proposals for physical improvements to public land and buildings
  • Recommending a bi-annual budget to fund capital improvements such as street reconstruction, park improvements, and the renovation of libraries and recreation centers
  • Reviewing all proposed amendments to the approved budget

For more information about the Long Range Capital Improvement Budget, consult the Capital Improvement Process page.

Apply to become a CIB member

Member Requirements

Size: 18 members

  • At least four members shall be appointed from each Minnesota senate district located entirely within the City (64, 65, and 67)
  • At least two members shall be appointed from each senate district located partly within the City (66)

Saint Paul Residency: Required Term: 3 years

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Committee Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes

2026 Meeting Schedule

Regular Meeting Schedule

Regular 2026 CIB Meetings will be held on the following Mondays: January 12, February 9, March 9 at North End Community Center, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, and December 14.

The 2026 Public Hearing will be held 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Monday June 6 at Arlington Hills Community Center

Additional and Tentative Meetings

Four additional meetings and one tentative additional meeting are scheduled annually based on that year’s budget process.

2026 Meeting Files

Meeting Document Archive- Previous Years

View meeting schedules, packets, and additional budget process information by year.