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Council approves first reading to add term limits and modest stipends for boards and commissions

2361717 · February 19, 2025
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Summary

City Council approved first reading of amendments to City Code Chapter 2 to implement two consecutive three‑year term limits with a required break, a $49 monthly stipend for regular and youth members, adjusted annual report timing and other housekeeping changes; the first reading passed 6–1.

The St. Louis Park City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2 to revise the rules governing boards and commissions, introducing term limits, a modest monthly stipend and administrative changes intended to broaden participation.

Key provisions: The ordinance, as presented by Zach Coleman, community engagement coordinator, proposes a standard of two consecutive three‑year terms for board and commission members; after serving two consecutive terms a candidate must sit out one full term before reapplying to the same board. Regular…

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