Recognizing October 10th as Indigenous Peoples Day
This week, City Council passed a resolution (click here to read the full version) recognizing October 10, 2022 as Indigenous Peoples Day.
Through this resolution, we acknowledge and honor the significant Dakota sites in Saint Paul, including the sacred burial mounds at Indian Mounds Regional Park, Wakaŋ Tipi cave at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary and historic Kap’osia village, which was in and around Pig’s Eye Regional Park. St Paul is committed to working with tribal partners to develop and implement appropriate cultural resource management plans for these sites that honor and defend the sacred and address tribal access for Indigenous ceremonies or events held on city parkland.
Just this August, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Wakaŋ Tipi Center, a Dakota-led cultural center and interpretive site project in the heart of sacred Dakota homelands, currently part of the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.
This year’s Indigenous Peoples Day activities in St Paul include a parade from Margaret Park (1109 Margaret St) to Indian Mounds Regional Park and a celebration to follow the parade, held on Monday, Oct 10th from 10am-2pm. Click here for event information.
Hayden Heights Fall Festival - Oct 7
You're invited to the Neighborhood Fall Fest & Bonfire on Friday, October 7th from 6-7:30pm. Some of the activities will include games, inflatable slide, crafts, making smores, bonfire and more!
Hafner Site Request for Offers
The City of Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) released a Request for Offers (RFO) for the purchase and redevelopment of the former Hafner’s site located at 1570 White Bear Avenue on the Greater East Side of Saint Paul. Offers are due by 4 pm on Monday, December 5, 2022. View the full RFO and find more information on how to submit proposal materials at stpaul.gov/1570WhiteBearAve.
About the site
The HRA acquired the property in 2002 and demolished the building in 2003. The 2.18-acre, vacant parcel offers proximity and access to transit, parks and natural amenities, the commercial districts along White Bear Avenue and the upcoming redevelopment of the former Hillcrest Golf Course site, now known as The Heights.
The HRA is seeking proposals that align with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the Greater East Side District and White Bear Avenue Small Area Plans.
Grant Applications are Now Open
Is your East Side business or non-profit in need of economic relief?
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has been selected as one of the partner organizations for the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Main Street Economic Revitalization Program.
This program will distribute up to $7 million in grants to businesses and nonprofit organizations for capital projects in the East Side community, as well as Snelling-University-Rice Cultural District and along West Seventh Street.
Grants will support economic recovery from the impacts of civil unrest, the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges to these commercial corridors since March 15, 2020.
Learn more and apply here.
Translation services are available for potential applicants, including audio files and project intake forms in Spanish, Hmong, Vietnamese, Somali, Oromo and Karen. For additional translation support, please call 651.325.4202, and we will connect with you through an interpreter. Audio files, Vietnamese and Karen will be available soon.
Apply Now - Planning Commission
The Planning Commission makes recommendations on city plans and makes decisions about zoning which impact how Saint Paul lives, works and plays. There are three current openings:
- One vacancy in Ward 2 (West Side, West 7th, Downtown or Summit Hill)
- One vacancy in Ward 4 (Hamline Midway, Union Park, St. Anthony Park)
- One vacancy in Ward 6 (Payne Phalen, Greater East Side)
Applications are due November 2, 2022. Apply today!
Individuals who reflect Saint Paul's diversity are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit stpaul.gov/planning-members or contact Planning Director Luis Pereira at luis.pereira@ci.stpaul.mn.us or 651-266-6556.
Opposing Nuclear War
On Wednesday, the City Council of Saint Paul voted unanimously to adopt a Back from the Brink resolution, joining the ever-growing chorus of city councils, nationwide, lending their voice to prevent nuclear war! The adoption of this resolution unites the Twin Cities with a call for the United States government to abolish nuclear weapons and to embrace the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Councilmember Yang shared, "it shows how interconnected we all are no matter where we live, no matter what country, we’re all impacted by war. All of us have a history where we have lost people, or have experienced genocide, lived through trauma or continue to have generational trauma from war. For me being a Hmong person, that’s something very personal."
Read more about Back from the Brink here.
Inspiring Communities Program Accepting Applications
 The City of Saint Paul's seventh Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Inspiring Communities program is live and extended to 5 pm Friday, November 4th.
This program supports developers to construct homes for sale to homebuyers with low to moderate incomes on residential lots currently owned by the Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).
Read more about this opportunity for housing developers here.
Join the St Paul Youth Commission
 The Youth Commission is still looking for a few representatives from District 2-Greater Eastside, District 4-Dayton’s Bluff, District 9-West 7th / Fort Road, and District 11-Hamline / Midway. If you are interested or would like to learn more, please reach out to Haley Vien at haley.vien@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
The Saint Paul Youth Commission represents young people in decision making for the City of Saint Paul. Each year, youth in grades 9 – 12 from each of the city’s 17 planning districts commit to serving the community through impact projects as well as local and state advocacy. Youth Commissioners enhance their leadership skills while serving their community. Youth Commissioners earn a stipend for participation.
Learn more about the Saint Paul Youth Commission here.
Free 20-Is-Plenty Yard Signs Available
St Paul Public Works continues to offer FREE “20 is Plenty” yard signs for your yard!
Pick up your sign at St Paul Public Library branches during open hours and at the Public Works Operations building (899 Dale Street) on weekdays from 8 am-3 pm.
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