$2.55 Million to Improve Street Pavement Conditions Citywide
The City of Saint Paul is investing $2.55 million this summer to improve street pavement conditions across the entire city!
The funds have helped to put all available Public Works Street Maintenance staff and resources towards repairing and pothole patching all streets that were damaged by winter weather conditions.
Public Works is in the process of “route patching” the entire city, which means they will review and patch all streets, and then go back and skim pave streets in areas that need more extensive work. Crews are expected to patch or skim pave all 530 miles of residential streets and more than 2,000 alleys throughout Saint Paul this summer and into the fall.
Route patching is a more efficient, systematic approach to patching all city streets compared to responding to individual patching requests. Currently, crews are pothole patching in designated areas and addressing each street where needed before moving to the next street and neighborhood area. City crews will review every street in Saint Paul throughout the summer.
On average a Saint Paul Public Works crew will hand shovel about 15-20 tons of asphalt per day for patching city streets.
Saint Paul Public Works pothole patches year-round; however, route patching the entire city is an extraordinary measure that requires additional dedication of staffing and resources to prepare the city’s streets for next winter.
Thank you to our amazing and dedicated Public Works staff!
2023 Neighborhood STAR Application Now Open
Applications are now open for the 2023 Neighborhood STAR program funding round. Completed applications must be submitted by Monday, July 31 at 4 p.m.
STAR funding may only be used for permanently affixed, physical (“bricks and mortar”) enhancements which strengthen and/or improve the neighborhoods of Saint Paul. Projects may include commercial and/or housing rehabilitation, parks projects, streetscape projects, creative placemaking/place-keeping, and economic development activities with an expected life of seven or more years. Public, private, non-profit or for-profit entities located in or doing business in Saint Paul may apply for STAR funds.
Find more details, specific program guidelines and a link to the application at stpaul.gov/nstar.
Program changes for 2023
The Saint Paul City Council recently adopted guideline changes for Neighborhood STAR to increase accessibility to grant funds. These changes include:
- In 2023, Neighborhood STAR will be a grants-only program (no loan awards)
- Grant requests of up to $50,000 will no longer require matching funds. Going forward, only grant requests of over $50,000 will require one-to-one matching funds in the full amount of the Neighborhood STAR funding request.
Payne-Phalen Community Cookout
You're invited to the Payne-Phalen Community Cookout!
Saturday July 22, 2023, 4 - 7 PM at the Phalen Park Pavilion (1600 Phalen Drive). There will be free food and games for all ages!
Cultural STAR Info Sessions
The Cultural STAR program provides grants for arts and cultural programming and organizations within the City of Saint Paul.
Want to learn more about the program and what makes a successful application? Reserve your spot for an upcoming info session about the 2023 application cycle:
Applications are open for the 2023 funding round. Completed applications must be submitted by Friday, July 21 at 4 p.m.
Find more details, specific program guidelines and a link to the application at stpaul.gov/cultural-star.
Saint Paul Business Awards
The Saint Paul City Council is accepting nominations and applications for the Business Awards. These awards are part of the City Council's ongoing Open for Business initiative, which began in 2015 with the aim of enhancing Saint Paul's business environment and making it an even more attractive place for commerce. This business recognition is open to all businesses, so don't miss the chance to submit a business award nomination by Wednesday, August 23rd!
Watch this video about last year's Saint Paul Business Awards winners!
Payne Phalen Survey - Design A City
Remember the Payne Phalen Community Council's Earth Day in 6 Languages? What an amazing event! Thank you for your ideas on environmental justice, the concept of home, and how we can design a more inclusive and sustainable city!
The Payne Phalen Community Council wants your input on how to make these design happen! Then be sure to forward the link to anyone who lives, works, or has a strong connection to the Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
Also, if you have a new design for a more inclusive and sustainable city of your own send it to district5@paynephalen.org and it will be added to the form.
ESNDC Friendly Storefronts Program
Attention Ward 6 Businesses! Are you looking to refresh the appearance of your storefront this summer? Check out East Side Neighborhood Development Company’s Friendly Storefronts Program - Grant funding is available for façade improvement projects on a first come basis. See the flyer for general program guidelines, and send all inquiries to jmcgregor@esndc.org to start the application process!
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