Saint Paul file Ord 26-49, before the Saint Paul City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-10-14.
Latest action: Second Reading
More bars and restaurants can open near you The city will allow seven new liquor licenses in the University and Snelling area, where the old rules would have allowed fewer or none.
Growth and activity expected in this commercial zone More liquor licenses typically draw new restaurants, bars, and foot traffic, which can boost sales for nearby businesses and increase city tax revenue.
Residents may face more noise and safety concerns Higher density of bars in a four-block area can mean more late-night activity, parking pressure, and noise; the ordinance does not spell out how these effects will be managed.
Read the official record for Ord 26-49
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