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- Ramsey County
- 4/23/25
- 116 Minutes
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Overview: The St. Paul City Council meeting addressed several issues, including the approval of a citywide Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program and a heated discussion regarding tree removals linked to urban reconstruction projects. Adjustmentsttention was also given to the appointment of a new director of council operations and public concerns about a construction project affecting local businesses.
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- Ramsey County
- 4/22/25
- 73 Minutes
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Overview: The St. Paul City Council Audit Committee meeting delved into issues concerning the equity and transparency of community projects. The committee discussed the need for improved communication, clearer responsibilities, and enhanced support for committee members as they work to ensure fair representation and accessibility in city projects.
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- Ramsey County
- 4/16/25
- 37 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting, members deliberated on several topics, with the recapitalization of a permanent supportive housing project established in 2002 taking center stage. The project, which provides essential housing for families, was highlighted as one of only two sites in the region dedicated to family units among 637 total permanent supportive housing units. The session underscored the scarcity of such accommodations and the need to maintain and enhance these vital community resources.
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- Ramsey County
- 4/16/25
- 89 Minutes
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Overview: The St. Paul City Council meeting focused heavily on sound level variances for the Breakaway Music Festival, scheduled for June 6 and 7 at Allianz Field. Following substantial community feedback regarding last year’s noise complaints, organizers proposed using a new sound system with directional speakers and altering the main stage’s orientation to minimize disturbances in residential areas. The council debated whether to grant a variance allowing sound levels to reach 103 decibels at a distance of 125 feet, higher than the previously recommended 95 decibels. The decision was contentious.
- MN
- Ramsey County
- 4/16/25
- 79 Minutes
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Overview: The St. Paul City Council’s Budget Committee discussed the need to modernize the city’s hiring practices during a recent meeting, placing particular emphasis on labor market challenges, union negotiations, and the approval process for contracts. The committee’s decision to launch the city’s first-ever market study to evaluate job positions and address pay discrepancies was a major focus, as was the ongoing need to update antiquated civil service rules and improve transparency in labor contract approvals.
