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- 3/28/25
- 8 Minutes
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Overview: In a special meeting, the St. Paul City Council addressed complications in appointing an interim Ward 4 council member. The process has been halted due to actions taken at a previous meeting that some members and candidates found unexpected and unsatisfactory. The council has now postponed the decision until next Wednesday to allow for further discussion and consensus-building.
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- Ramsey County
- 3/26/25
- 57 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, officials discussed the allocation of $270,000 from the HRA Business Assistance Fund to aid tenants of the Alliance Bank Building, who were abruptly ordered to vacate due to non-payment of utilities by the building owner. The resolution, identified as 25-500, seeks to provide financial support to 14 small businesses affected by the eviction notice, while broader discussions covered severe challenges facing the housing market and potential policy responses.
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- Ramsey County
- 3/26/25
- 63 Minutes
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Overview: The recent St. Paul City Council Organizational Committee meeting focused heavily on the city’s federal funding landscape and its status as a sanctuary city, with discussions emphasizing the implications of federal executive orders on local projects and immigration policies. Members and attendees shared concerns over the unpredictability of federal grants and the potential withdrawal of funding due to the city’s sanctuary policies.
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- Ramsey County
- 3/26/25
- 114 Minutes
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Overview: The recent St. Paul City Council meeting focused on the contentious appointment of an interim Ward 4 councilmember, budgetary discussions revealing a $6 billion deficit, and a major proposal for the renovation of the Xcel Center Arena complex. These developments unfolded against the backdrop of complex legislative priorities and community-focused initiatives.
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- Ramsey County
- 3/19/25
- 141 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent St. Paul City Council meeting, a portion of the discussion focused on an appeal from the West 7th Fort Road Federation regarding the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a proposed garbage truck maintenance and fueling station on Randolph Avenue. The community expressed overwhelming opposition, citing concerns about zoning inconsistencies, increased traffic, environmental impact, and the overall character of the neighborhood.
