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North St. Paul council repeals obsolete taxi‑cab chapter of city code
Summary
City staff told council that chapter 115 (taxi cabs) of the municipal code is outdated because ride‑hail services have replaced local taxi operations; the council voted to repeal the chapter and reserve the code section for future use.
The North St. Paul City Council voted to repeal chapter 115 of the city code, which regulates taxi cabs, after staff said the provision is obsolete.
Ken Roberts, community development staff, told the council staff found a taxi‑cab fee and licensing chapter last revised in 1989. Roberts said the city no longer licenses taxi bases and that ride‑hail services have effectively replaced local taxi services, making the code unnecessary. Staff recommended deleting the chapter and reserving the section for potential future use.
Council member McKenzie moved the repeal and Council member Woods seconded. The council approved the ordinance repeal by voice vote.
Why it matters: removing unused, outdated code reduces regulatory clutter and avoids enforcing licensing provisions the city does not administer. The repeal does not prohibit someone from using taxi services in the city; it removes an unused local licensing requirement.
What comes next: staff will finalize ordinance language and update the municipal code.
