The Town of St. Paul is moving forward with updated operating agreements for two of the community’s senior organizations, establishing clearer responsibilities for facility operations, maintenance and future capital repairs.

Council reviewed revised agreements for both the St. Paul Senior Citizens Club and the Centennial Senior Citizens Opportunity Club during its June 8 meeting. The agreements replace outdated arrangements and establish new five-year terms running from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030.

Under the updated agreements, both organizations will continue to oversee the day-to-day operation of their facilities, including programming, rentals, utilities, janitorial services, scheduling and routine maintenance. The clubs will also be responsible for maintaining insurance on building contents and providing annual financial statements to the Town.

The Town will remain responsible for major structural components of the facilities, including foundations, roofs, exterior water and sewer service lines, drainage issues and building insurance.

One of the more significant additions is a new framework for capital repairs. The agreements state that major projects such as furnace replacements, boiler repairs, major kitchen appliances or significant electrical upgrades would be reviewed jointly by both parties, with costs generally shared equally between the Town and the organizations.

The agreements also confirm that the Town will continue to have access to the facilities for municipal business such as elections and plebiscites, while the organizations retain control over programming, rentals and revenue generated through facility use.
The revisions follow previous council discussions aimed at modernizing long-standing agreements and ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined for both the municipality and the volunteer-run organizations that operate the facilities.