St. Paul Library Board Revises Collection Development Policy Amid Legislative Changes

Overview: The St. Paul Library Board meeting focused on updates to the library’s collection development policy in response to the Minnesota statute 134.51, known as the “band ban. ” This law requires libraries to establish procedures for selecting, challenging, and reconsidering materials, with an emphasis on maintaining intellectual freedom.

St. Paul City Council Budget Committee Tackles Water Rates, Assistance Programs, and Justice Initiatives

Overview: The St. Paul City Council Budget Committee meeting primarily focused on the proposed budget from the Regional Water Services Board, including discussions on water rates and low-income assistance, as well as the Community Justice Unit’s financial challenges. Issues such as infrastructure investments, nonviolent gun offender diversion programs, and victim support services were also addressed.

St. Paul Housing Authority Discusses Property Acquisition and Funding Needs Amid Housing Crisis

Overview: The recent St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting focused on topics, including the acquisition of a property crucial for transit-oriented development and the need for funding to stabilize housing and prevent homelessness. The authority explored strategies to address the impact of the Metro Transit Gold Line construction and discussed their collaborative efforts with Ramsey County to enhance housing stability and support for vulnerable populations.

St. Paul Housing Authority Advances Affordable Housing with Key Amendment and ADU Toolkit

Overview: The St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting focused on significant initiatives, including the amendment of the Shepherd Gavin Rental Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District and the development of a toolkit for additional dwelling units (ADUs), both aimed at enhancing the city’s affordable housing landscape.

St. Paul City Council Tackles Supplier Diversity and Police Complaints Review Commission Funding

Overview: In a recent meeting of the St. Paul City Council Budget Committee, members engaged in discussions on enhancing supplier diversity in city contracts and addressing funding concerns for the Police Complaints Review (PCR) Commission.