City Lobbyists and Legislative Agendas

Saint Paul Administrative Code tit. III, ch. 45

in effect

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 45.01 Definitions.

Sec. 45.01. - Definitions. As used in this chapter: (a) Lobbyist means any individual, firm or agency engaged by the city for pay or other consideration to perform lobbying activities for the city. Lobbyist also includes any city employee required to register as a lobbyist with the State of Minnesota under Minnesota Statutes, sections 10A.01, subdivision 21 and 10A.03. (b) Lobbying activities means to appear before a state or federal legislative, executive, or administrative body, including committees, sub-committees, and task forces, to meet state or federal legislative, executive or administrative officials, or to consult with or advise any city official on content or strategies concerning any aspect of a City of Saint Paul Legislative Agenda. (c) City of Saint Paul Legislative Agenda means the compilation of city priorities, policies and positions on issues or legislation pending at the state level of government, and serves as the basis for the city's lobbying activities. (C.F. No. 04-1027, § 2, 11-24-04; Ord. No. 25-50, § 1, 9-17-25)

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 45.02 City of Saint Paul Legislative Agenda.

Sec. 45.02. - City of Saint Paul Legislative Agenda. (a) The City of Saint Paul's Legislative Agenda must be annually submitted by the Mayor to the City Council no later than the first Thursday in December and presented to the council no later than the second Wednesday in December prior to the commencement of the regular state legislative session. (b) A submitted City of Saint Paul's Legislative Agenda must be organized with headings and align its legislative priorities under the following topics: (1) Revenue, Taxes and Finance. (2) Capital Investment and Economic Development. (3) Transportation. (4) Parks and Trails. (5) Education and Workforce. (6) Public Safety. (7) Housing Economic and Community Stability. (8) Other Organizations. (c) The City Council must review the submitted Legislative Agenda and adopt the agenda by resolution no later than thirty (30) days after the commencement of the regular State legislative session. (d) An adopted City of Saint Paul's Legislative Agenda may be revised by resolution of the City Council no later than thirty (30) days before the constitutional date of adjournment of the regular State legislative session. (e) The City Council must receive a review of legislative outcomes from that year's adopted City of Saint Paul's Legislative Agenda no later than thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the regular or special State legislative session, whichever is later. (C.F. No. 04-1027, § 2, 11-24-04; Ord. No. 25-50, § 1, 9-17-25)

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 45.03 Lobbyists.

Sec. 45.03. - Lobbyists. No lobbyist shall engage in lobbying activities without prior authorization by resolution of the city council. All lobbying activities on behalf of the city shall be consistent with the City of Saint Paul's Legislative Agenda. All contracts retaining a lobbyist, except lobbyists who are city employees, must be in writing and must include by express reference the provisions of this chapter. (C.F. No. 04-1027, § 2, 11-24-04; Ord. No. 25-50, § 1, 9-17-25)

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 45.04 Disclosure and conflict of interest.

Sec. 45.04. - Disclosure and conflict of interest. (a) Disclosure. Any lobbyist retained by the city shall, at the time of retention and quarterly thereafter, file with the city clerk a complete list of all current clients of that lobbyist, including representation of any type, full-time or part-time. This requirement shall be made part of the contract by which the city retains the services of such lobbyist. (b) Conflict of interest. During its period of contract with the city, no lobbyist shall lobby the city or city council on behalf of any other client nor on behalf of any other client represent any interest(s) which conflicts with any city policy or position. (C.F. No. 04-1027, § 2, 11-24-04; Ord. No. 25-50, § 1, 9-17-25)

Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIIADCO_TITIIIOFEM_CH45CILOLEAGFetched: 11/1/2026