St. Paul Housing Authority Reviews Key TIF Amendments and Launches Eviction Prevention Program

Overview: The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting concentrated on several topics, notably amendments to tax increment financing (TIF) plans and the introduction of an emergency rental assistance and eviction prevention program. These measures aim to support housing developments and provide financial relief to low-income renters.

St. Paul Library Board Plans Renovations for Rondo Community Library

Overview: The St. Paul Library Board recently focused on significant plans for the upcoming renovations of the Rondo Community Library, with the aim of enhancing safety and user experience. The board discussed the project’s timeline, funding, and temporary relocation of services during a meeting that also recognized Beth Burns for her contributions to the Metropolitan Library Service Agency Board.

St. Paul Housing Authority Approves Key Amendments to Spur Downtown Development Amid Affordability Concerns

Overview: During a recent meeting, the St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved significant amendments to the Minneapolis Saint Paul Housing Finance Board’s 2026-2027 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), designed to encourage housing development in downtown St. Paul. The amendments, passed by a vote of five to two, aim to leverage upcoming changes in federal tax laws to support new housing projects by introducing a minimum affordability requirement of fifteen years for downtown projects, a reduction from the previous thirty-year stipulation. This decision has sparked a discussion among commissioners, highlighting a divide on how best to balance immediate development needs with long-term affordability goals.

St. Paul City Council Votes for CVS Demolition Amidst Community Concerns

Overview: During a recent St. Paul City Council meeting, the primary focus was the decision to proceed with the demolition of a problematic vacant CVS property on Selby Avenue North. This decision came after community input highlighted the property’s negative impact on the neighborhood. The council also addressed other matters such as reparations, gun violence, and zoning changes.

St. Paul City Council Endorses Taiko Arts Midwest Project and Explores New Gun Control Ordinance

Overview: The St. Paul City Council meeting addressed several issues, including the unanimous endorsement of a significant cultural project for Taiko Arts Midwest and discussions on a proposed gun control ordinance contingent on state law changes.