About the Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Committee 

Committee Overview

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.

2025 Meeting Packets and Minutes

Committee Staff

Nichelle Bottko Woods- 651-266-8876

Committee Meeting Schedules 

Committee Meetings are open to the public and held 5:00 - 7:00 pm on the second Monday of each month. Unless otherwise noted below, meetings are held at the Rondo Community Library located at 461 Dale St N. (directions). 

Free parking is available in the parking garage below the library. Access from eastbound University Avenue only. Pull up to garage door for access.

CIB Meeting CIB Meeting TypeLocation
Monday, January 13Regular CIB MeetingFIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS 
645 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55102
Monday, February 10Regular CIB MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, March 10Regular CIB MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, April 14Regular CIB MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, April 21Additional Process MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, April 28Additional Process MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, May 12Regular CIB MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, May 19Tentative Additional Process MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, June 9Public HearingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, June 16Additional Process MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, June 23Tentative Additional Process MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, July 14Regular CIB MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, August 11Regular CIB MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, September 8Regular CIB MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, October 13Regular CIB MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, November 10Regular CIB MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room
Monday, December 8Regular CIB MeetingRondo Community Library Multipurpose Room

Apply to become a 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!

Complete an application online or print one out and mail it in. You can apply for more than one committee per application. Mayor Carter encourages applicants to get recommendations from their City Councilmembers. 

Please send applications to: 
ATTN: Jon Grebner
Office of the Mayor 
390 City Hall 15 Kellogg Blvd.West 
Saint Paul, MN 55102. Phone: 

For a complete list of boards, committees and commissions, please see the list to the right-hand side of this screen. For questions about the application process please contact Jon Grebner via email at jon.grebner@ci.stpaul.mn.us.

Phone: 651-266-8510

Committee Information- Previous Years

Committee Meetings are open to the public on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held at the Rondo Community Library located at 461 Dale St N. (directions).

Last Edited: February 4, 2025