Project Map
Project Details
The City of Saint Paul is developing an alley improvement program which will reconstruct one or two alleys per year and/or undertake substantial patching on a limited number of alleys; funding for alley improvements is limited.
Alleys to be reconstructed or patched are selected based on a variety of factors, including available funding, cost of improvements, existing issues, drainage issues, pavement age, pavement condition, etc.
Description
Public Works is reconstructing the alley bounded by Selby Avenue, Laurel Avenue, Mackubin Street, and Arundel Street. The project includes removing existing brick pavers and reconstructing the alley with bituminous pavement.
Location
Alley bounded by Selby Avenue, Laurel Avenue, Mackubin Street, and Arundel Street (east-west alley in Woodland Park Addition, Block 10, Lots 1 to 24).
Timeline
Summer to Fall 2026
Project Updates
Project Documents
Virtual Meeting on May 19: Thank You!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for an online community meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to learn more about the project. There was a short presentation at the beginning of the meeting, as well as an opportunity to talk with staff and ask construction-related questions. If you were unable to attend the meeting, you can view the presentation slides below.
Assessments
The project is funded through Citywide Alley Program funding and assessments to the abutting property owners:
- Property owners received a notification with the estimated assessment rate in March 2025 and a public hearing at City Council was held on April 23, 2025 to approve the construction project.
- After the project is completed, property owners will receive the special assessment bill.
- More information about special assessments, including how the special assessment is calculated, is available at stpaul.gov/SpecialAssessments.