90% Draft Como Regional Park
Long-Range Plan - comment today!
The official public comment period for the Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan document began Monday, March 25 and ends today: Friday, April 26. The 90% DRAFT document is posted online at the Engage Saint Paul website, where there is a link for you to post your public comments.
The next opportunity for folks to share their views on the Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan will be the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission public hearing at their meeting on May 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Edgcumbe Recreation Center, 320 Griggs St. S. Saint Paul, MN 55105. (Comments can be submitted for this hearing in writing as well for those who cannot attend, by emailing ParksCommission@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
Adoption of Saint Paul Bicycle Plan
On April 24, 2024, the Saint Paul City Council adopted the updated Bicycle Plan. You can watch video of the adoption at the City Council webpage here. This follows a 2.5 year planning process that included two phases of public engagement and two public hearings.
Staff are making final updates to the Bicycle Plan based on the April 24 adoption and will post the document on the city's bike plan webpage soon.
Some exciting parts of the plan include:
- A planned network that moves away from striped bike lanes to spaces that are separated from car traffic
- Opportunities to implement the planned bike network through Common Cent projects, including portions of Como Ave Maryland east of the Lake in Ward 5.
- New and stronger policy language on funding maintenance of our network
Thank you to everyone who reached out with your comments!
Parks & Recreation Summer Choice Fair - April 28
Summer camp and activity registration is now open! Activities are available for all ages, including arts and crafts, sports, fitness, outdoor adventures, nature exploration, games, technology and more! You can also register for Summer Rec Check--it has everything you love about our school-year Rec Check but with a summer twist!
Learn about summer programs this Sunday, April 28 at the Summer Choice Fair
Wondering what summer programs are out there? Attend the Summer Choice Fair where you can visit with a variety of organizations to learn about their summer offerings. This is a free event where attendees can stop by Oxford Community Center (270 Lexington Pkwy) on Sunday, April 28 anytime between 12-3pm. In addition to providing information about summer activities, the Summer Choice Fair will also feature fun activities for children and families. View the list of confirmed vendors on the website.
Free Metro Transit bus passes are available to those attending the event.
PCIARC Annual Summit
The Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC) is the City’s community oversight board for allegations of police misconduct.
Get Involved
The PCIARC is comprised of Saint Paul residents and is seeking new members! Those interested can apply to join the PCIARC online or email the PCIARC Coordinator, Sierra Cumberland at Sierra.K.Cumberland@ci.stpaul.mn.us for more information.
May 16th PCIARC Annual Summit
The City’s Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission's (PCIARC) Annual Summit will take place on May 16, 2024, 6:00-7:30 at the Rondo Community Library (461 Dale St N).
Please join to learn more about civilian oversight of Saint Paul Police Department and how community members are involved in the filing and review of complaints regarding misconduct of police officers. We'll discuss the complaint review process and data from the 2023 PCIARC Annual Report.
Register for the PCIARC Annual Summit here. Contact the PCIARC Coordinator with any questions or request a language interpreter for the event at CivilianReview@ci.stpaul.mn.us or 651-266-8970.
Apply Now for the Neighborhood STAR and Cultural STAR Programs
 
Applications for Saint Paul’s Neighborhood STAR and Cultural STAR grant programs are open! Apply online by Wednesday, May 15 at 4 pm.
Neighborhood STAR
The Neighborhood STAR program grants fund capital projects in Saint Paul neighborhoods. To be eligible for a STAR grant, an applicant must: 1) be located in or do business in Saint Paul, 2) make a capital improvement with an expected life of 7+ years, and 3) have a project that contributes to the prosperity, cultural diversity, and vitality of Saint Paul neighborhoods.
Have questions? Contact the Neighborhood STAR staff at PED-NeighborhoodStar@stpaul.gov.
Cultural STAR
The Cultural STAR program grows Saint Paul's economy by strengthening the arts and cultural sector and supporting downtown as a vital cultural center.
Organizations can apply for grants for special projects, organizational development, or capital projects. Special projects and organizational development work must take place between August 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025, to be eligible for this funding round. For capital projects, the work must happen between August 1, 2024, and July 31, 2026.
For additional help, contact Cultural STAR staff at PED-CulturalStar@stpaul.gov.
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