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West St. Paul council approves first reading of ordinance to set mayor and council salaries for 2027–28
Summary
The council approved on first reading Ordinance 26-012, which would amend City Charter Section 2.07 and Ordinance 30.04 to set salaries for the mayor and councilmembers beginning in 2027–28; council clarified whether the change is an ordinance or charter amendment and recorded no public comment.
The West St. Paul City Council on June 8 approved the first reading of Ordinance 26-012, a measure described as amending Section 2.07 of the City Charter and Ordinance 30.04 to set mayor and councilmember salaries for 2027–28.
During the hearing council members sought clarification about whether the text constituted an ordinance amendment, a charter amendment, or both; the meeting record notes the clarification discussion but does not record further substantive debate. There was no public comment on the item. Councilmember Doug Fromm moved to approve the first reading and Councilmember Wendy Berry seconded; the motion passed 6–0.
The record shows this was the ordinance's first reading; the transcript does not record final adoption or any subsequent readings. The measure will follow whatever additional steps the city charter requires for final adoption or implementation.
