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City staff proposes cutting planning commission from 21 to 7 and shortening notice periods

Saint Paul City Council · December 10, 2025
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Summary

Staff presented a first‑reading ordinance to reduce the planning commission from 21 members to seven (plus two at‑large alternates), consolidate committee work into full commission meetings, shorten certain ENS public notice periods (e.g., subdivision notice from 45 to 30 days), and move hearings to the council chambers to improve accessibility and efficiency.

City planning staff presented a first‑reading ordinance proposing major procedural changes to the city’s planning commission to streamline decision-making and expand accessibility.

Planning Director Yasmin Robinson outlined three main recommendations: reduce the planning commission from 21 members to seven…

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