If we like our garbage hauler, will they let us keep ’em? I read with interest the recommendations for changes to the city of Saint Paul’s organized trash collection system (MyVillager, September 28). Before the citywide mandate, and after years…
Repave Summit with bricks I suggest that the city of Saint Paul leave Summit Avenue in its present configuration, but take all of the blacktop off, put in a deep European-style underlayment and pave the entire street with bricks, as…
Trail would destroy Summit My grievance is in response to the trees that will be destroyed as a consequence of the city of Saint Paul’s plan to build the Summit Avenue Regional Trail. I am in full disagreement with the…
Rent control is bound to failRegarding the letter to the editor from Marri Renne (“Rent control is still a bad idea,” MyVillager Inbox, August 3): With rent control, there will be increased property taxes for all homeowners. The value of…
Say “no” to UST sports complex Thank you for the informative piece on the status of the University of Saint Thomas’ move to occupy 23 acres of the Ford site (MyVillager, July 6). The three principal issues raised in the…
The southbound lane of Mississippi River Boulevard will be closed to motor vehicle traffic from now through mid-July between Ford Parkway and Pelham Boulevard. Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced the lane closure in early April to encourage the greater…
Dangerous precedent on Grand I have just about had it with zoning variances being handed out by the city of Saint Paul, as if the rules that were sensibly set up by retired City Council member Dave Thune and other…
Motorist, your name is mud After reading the article about turning some of Mississippi River Boulevard into a one-way street (Villager, February 17), it finally hit me what the city’s agenda is. It seems every decision they make concerning roads…
Keep limit on student rentalsI oppose the proposed ordinance change that would allow six unrelated persons to occupy a dwelling unit in proximity to the University of Saint Thomas (“Saint Paul considers redefining ‘family,’” Villager, February 17). This Planning Commission…
Shutting down river road So the Union Park District Council is considering a proposal to convert the southbound traffic lane of Mississippi River Boulevard to a dedicated bicycle and pedestrian trail. Wonderful. Bicycles already enjoy a shared path with pedestrians…
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