St. Paul Park council adopts 2026 budget, sets property tax levy at 9.8% The City of St. Paul Park council approved Resolution 17-64 on Dec. 15, 2025, adopting the city's final 2026 budget and certifying a property tax levy of 9.8% after staff and council reduced an earlier proposed maximum.

St. Paul Park's council has officially set a property tax levy at 9.8% for 2026, sparking concerns about affordability among residents.

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Metropolitan Council raises procurement and grants signature authority to $2 million The council adopted same-week amendments to two management policies, FM14-2 (procurement thresholds) and FM15-1 (income grants), increasing the regional administrator’s signature authority from $500,000 to $2,000,000 to shorten procurement lead times and provide operational flexibility.

The Metropolitan Council just skyrocketed the regional administrator's signature authority from $500,000 to $2 million, paving the way for faster and more efficient public service!

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State Rep. Rick Hansen briefs council on legislative timing and drafts for Seventieth Street interchange State Representative Rick Hansen told the council the Minnesota Legislature reconvenes Feb. 17, 2026, and urged early drafting of bills. Hansen and the mayor have secured a draft bill for a Seventieth Street interchange and encouraged the council to adopt a supporting resolution before hearings.

State Representative Rick Hansen is gearing up for the 2026 legislative session with a draft bill for a vital Seventieth Street interchange—will St. Paul Park leaders rally behind it?

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Metropolitan Council Advances Wastewater Rates and Property Insurance Updates Council approves 5.8% increase in wastewater rates and renews property insurance for $4.67M.

The Minnesota Metropolitan Council has proposed a 5.8% increase in wastewater rates while renewing property insurance for $4.67 million, sparking discussions on service affordability and community feedback.

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City Council welcomes new members Jenkins and Obishakan during reception ceremony Council members Jenkins and Obishakan express gratitude during their introduction reception.

Excitement filled the air as two new voices joined the Minnesota Metropolitan Council, bringing fresh perspectives and a commitment to community collaboration!

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Council welcomes new appointees Victor Obisakan and Mark Jenkins while honoring Sue Vento Council introduces new members and acknowledges Sue Vento's contributions before her departure.

Exciting changes are coming to the Minnesota Metropolitan Council as they welcome new members while honoring the incredible legacy of Sue Vento!

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Council honors outgoing member Sue Vento for her contributions and support Council members express gratitude and celebrate Sue Vento's impactful service and kindness.

The Minnesota Metropolitan Council bids a heartfelt farewell to Sue Vento, whose warmth and dedication transformed governance and fostered lasting friendships.

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Legislature finalizes $6B budget addressing water and transportation funding deficits Legislature's special session resolves budget deficits, securing funds for water and transportation.

The Minnesota Metropolitan Council faces a staggering $6 billion deficit, prompting urgent funding discussions that could reshape water management and transportation across the state.

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