About the Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Committee 

2025 Community Proposal Process- Committee Recommendations 

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.

2024 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.

Meeting DateMeeting Location
Monday, January 8, 2024, 5 pm - 7pmRondo Flex Room
Monday, February 12, 2024, 5 pm - 7pm  Rondo Flex Room
Monday, March 11, 2024, 5 pm - 7pm  Rondo Multipurpose Room
Monday, April 8, 2024, 5 pm - 7pm  Rondo Multipurpose Room
Monday, May 13, 2024, 5 pm - 7 pmRondo Multipurpose Room

Monday, June 10, 2024, 5 pm - 7 pm

CIB Public Hearing: 2025 Recommendations 

Arlington Hills Community Center, Community Room A: 1200 Payne Ave Saint Paul, MN 55130.

Monday, June 17, 2024, 5 pm - 7 pm

Community Proposal Presentations

Highland Park Community Center and Library,  Community Room: 1978 Ford Pkwy. Saint Paul, MN 55116

Located upstairs at the Highland Park Community Center and Library.

Monday, June 24, 2024, 5 pm - 7 pm

Tentative Process Meeting: Final 2025 Recommendations to Mayor

Highland Park Community Center and Library,  Community Room: 1978 Ford Pkwy.
Saint Paul, MN 55116

Located upstairs at the Highland Park Community Center and Library.

Monday, July 8, 2024, 5 pm - 7 pm 

Community Proposal Presentations

Rondo Multipurpose Room

Monday, July 22, 2024, 5 pm - 7 pm

Additional Process Meeting- Initial ranking session

Rondo Flex Room

Monday, August 12, 2024, 5 pm - 7 pm

CIB Public Hearing: 2025 Community Proposal Recommendations 

Rondo Multipurpose Room

Meeting Cancelled: 

Monday, September 9, 2024, 5 pm - 7 pm

Rondo Multipurpose Room
Monday, October 14, 2024, 5 pm - 7 pmRondo Multipurpose Room
Monday, November 4, 2024, 5 pm - 7 pmRondo Multipurpose Room
Monday, December 9, 2024, 5 pm - 7 pmRondo 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: Noel Nix
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 Noel Nix via email at Noel.Nix@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or 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: November 1, 2024