About the Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Committee 

The Capital Improvement Budget Committee is a group of 18 members, 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, 65, and 67)
  • At least two members shall be appointed from each senate district located partly within the City (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 on 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

Apply today!

For questions about the application process please contact Jon Grebner via email at jon.grebner@ci.stpaul.mn.us, Phone: 651-266-8510.

Committee Meetings and Documents

Committee Meetings are open to the public and held 5:30 - 7:30 pm on the second Monday of each month, with an annual Capital Improvement Budget Public Hearing at the June meeting. 

2026 Committee Meeting Schedule and Locations

Committee Meetings are open to the public and held 5:30 - 7:30 pm on the second Monday of each month, with the annual CIB Public Hearing scheduled at the June meeting.  2026 Meeting Schedule Handout

2026 meetings will be held at Arlington Hills Community Center 1200 Payne Ave (directions), unless otherwise noted. 

Regular CIB Meeting Schedule

  • January 12, 2026
  • February 9, 2026:
  • March 9, 2026: at North End Community Center
  • April 13, 2026:
  • May 11, 2026:
  • June 8, 2026 Public Hearing:
  • July 13, 2026:
  • August 10, 2026:
  • September 14, 2026:
  • October 12, 2026:
  • November 9, 2026:
  • December 14, 2026: 

Additional and Tentative Meetings

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

Meeting Document Archive- Previous Years

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

Last Edited: December 11, 2025