Ordinance — Saint Paul (Ord 26-26)

File Number: Ord 26-26
Updating Chapter 310 of the Legislative Code (Title XXIX)
pertaining to Uniform License Procedures to extend payment
of license renewal fees owed in calendar year 2026.
SECTION I
WHEREAS, The City of Saint Paul holds direct authority over
several service based business license types, a critical lever it
can use to provide timely support to local businesses; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) is
funded in part by licensing fees as required by section 310.01
of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and
WHEREAS, Federal immigration enforcement actions
conducted in the Minneapolis Saint Paul metropolitan area as
part of “Operation Metro Surge,” beginning in late 2025, have
caused significant economic disruption and instability for
businesses and workers across the region; and
WHEREAS, Many establishments holding Class N licenses
operate within the hospitality and nightlife sectors and rely
heavily on stable staffing and consistent