Trellis’ proposed five-story Treehouse apartments for low-income seniors can finally move ahead. The Saint Paul City Council voted 5-1 twice on February 1 to reject appeals of a variance and site plan for the project. The apartments will be built…
The Saint Paul City Council will have a majority of new members in 2024, with four of the seven incumbents stepping down at the end of next year. The latest to announce he will not seek reelection is Ward 3’s…
The latest schematic for a new Mississippi River Learning Center would transform the park around Watergate Marina into a center for recreation and education with new trails, improved public access to the river, a blufftop trailhead and office building, and…
Exemptions for new construction and affordable housing and for apartments that become vacant have been added to Saint Paul’s new rent control ordinance. The City Council voted 5-2 on September 21 to adopt the amendments, which will take effect on…
Supporters, opponents pack council chambers for August 24 hearing. The Saint Paul City Council has a lot to consider before its September 7 vote on proposed amendments to the city’s new rent control ordinance. More than 140 people packed the…
Amendments to Saint Paul’s new rent control ordinance will be reviewed in a public hearing before the City Council at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 24. The amendments are based on the work of a 41-member Rent Stabilization Stakeholders Group, which…
The Saint Paul City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) board approved the use of up to $28.15 million in tax increment financing (TIF) on June 22 to support private developments in the city. The money could help support…
Todd Axtell’s tenure as Saint Paul police chief ends on June 1, but his legacy will live on through his efforts to build the public’s trust, diversify the police department, expand opportunities for law enforcement careers and lead through particularly…
Finding ways to defray costs while keeping community festivals and other civic events safe is a balancing act these days for Saint Paul officials, police and event organizers. City Council members discussed ideas on April 20 on how to help…
Meanwhile housing justice advocates keep watch for rent hikes as city enforcement lags. In the wake of the new rent control ordinance adopted by Saint Paul voters in a citywide referendum on November 2, there appear to be more questions…
The Saint Paul City Council will vote on a policy on August 18 that would require all city employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.The policy was introduced on August 11 by Ward 3 council member Chris Tolbert. He said it…
Detours are popping up north and south of Ford site project. Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians have been frustrated this spring and summer with the profusion of construction-related detours in the Highland Park neighborhood. In addition to an unusually large number…
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