Library Interior Design Survey
Survey #3 for transforming Hamline Midway, Hayden Heights, and Riverview libraries is now open! Share your feedback on interior design elements, including the look and feel of library spaces and meeting rooms, comfort and functionality of new library furniture, and types and themes in public art.
Take the survey now through September 6th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BC5NJ5M
Find out more about Transforming Libraries at sppl.org/transform.
Rent Stabilization Public Hearing
The public hearing for the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Ord 22-37) will continue on Wed, Sept 7th at the 3:30pm weekly Council meeting. If you would like to testify in person or over the phone, please do! If you would like to submit a comment, email Contact-Council@stpaul.gov or call 651-266-8506.
Read the full ordinance, plus multiple amendments proposed by Councilmembers, and the comments submitted before the hearing here. Watch the video of the discussion and live testimony here.
Housing at The Heights
Come talk housing! The Saint Paul Port Authority has partnered with LISC Twin Cities to host a workshop series focused on the housing options coming to The Heights (formerly Hillcrest Golf Course). Session 1 was on August 25, there's still time to join Session 2:
Session Two: September 8
Explore the opportunities and challenges of housing types
(senior, luxury, workforce, etc.) with a panel of developers that
offer a wide range of expertise.
Learn more and register at: https://www.sppa.com/lisc-housing-sessions
2022 Solidarity Street Gallery
Visit Payne Avenue (centering on Payne and Case) for the art and culture festival, Solidarity Street Gallery, on Friday, September 9th & Saturday, September 10!
- visual artists
- multicultural performance program featuring a number of well-known Southeast Asian performers
- exciting activities for children and family
- colorful Street Market
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed on days before the event and during the event. Sign up using the online form which offers a choice of 6 different roles from event signage to children's activities. See all the volunteer areas, times of day and dates that volunteers are wanted to sign up https://airtable.com/shrEoXSIZhrrVsWja.
Annual Payne-Phalen Community Council Meeting & Party
You're invited to attend the Payne-Phalen Community Council's Annual Meeting & Party on Saturday, September 10th! This event is embedded in the Solidarity Street Gallery:
1-4pm: Activities Related to District Planning & the Future of Payne-Phalen
5-7pm: FREE Community Meal & Conversation
Park at the lot at the NE corner of Payne & Case (next to Anderson's Shoes)
Visit PaynePhalen.org for more information.
Phalen Dance Performance Sept 10
There will be a third performance of Shen Pei’s Encounter in Liu Ming Yuan on Saturday Sept 10th at 6:30pm at the Picnic Island at Phalen Park.
Come to celebrate Chinese & Hmong Culture, and enjoy the dance performance! This event is FREE and open to all! This activity is made possible through the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Cultural STAR Applications Open
The application is currently open for the next round of Cultural STAR! The program provides funding for projects and programs that attract audiences, develop and improve cultural facilities and build capacity of artists and cultural organizations in Saint Paul.
This round is for projects taking place between January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023.
Make sure to apply by September 23 at 4 pm. Find more information and the application link at stplaul.gov/cultural-star.
Serve on the Neighborhood Safety Community Council
Apply to serve on the new Neighborhood Safety Community Council (NSCC)!
This 15-member group will work with the Director of the Office of Neighborhood Safety to create a strategic plan, review the effectiveness of initiatives undertaken by ONS, advise staff, and gather input from residents.
The NSCC will meet at least four times per year, with additional meetings taking place as often as necessary, and members will receive a $50 stipend per meeting.
Submit your application now through September 16.
Read about the Office of Neighborhood Safety here.
Become a Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commissioner
The St Paul Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission is currently seeking commissioners from Wards 6 and 7!
The Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC) reviews and makes disciplinary and policy recommendations to the Saint Paul Chief of Police on all civilian-initiated police conduct complaints.
The time commitment for a Commissioner is 10-20 hours per month depending on the number and type of cases being reviewed and any community outreach events. Meetings are evenings on the first Wednesday of each month in community centers around St Paul. Each meeting carries a stipend of $50.
Submit your application until positions are filled.
Help Shape the Future of St Paul Parks & Recreation
The City of Saint Paul is in the beginning stages of preparing a new Parks and Recreation System Plan - a comprehensive guide to physical improvements and changes to parks and recreation facilities such as parks, athletic fields, recreation centers and trails. This survey will provide us with valuable information help guide our planning process.
This survey takes around 5-10 minutes to complete, or longer if you wish to review specific parks at the end of the survey.
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