News from Ward 5 (March 21, 2025)

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March 21, 2025

Tenant Protections Event

tenant protections forum 2025


Saint Paul City Council Wards 5, 6, and 7 are co-hosting a community conversation event coming up on March 28th. Join in to discuss Tenant Protections and newly proposed Rent Stabilization exemptions

Friday, March 28, 2025 from 4:30-6:00 pm
at the North End Community Center (145 Lawson Ave W)
Hosted by: Ward 5,6,7 Councilmembers
Light refreshments will be served


2025 STAR grant applications open Monday, March 31

STAR grant applications opening


Applications for the City of Saint Paul’s Neighborhood STAR and Cultural STAR grant programs will open on Monday, March 31, 2025. Apply by Friday, May 2nd at 4pm. 

Neighborhood STAR grants fund capital projects in Saint Paul neighborhoods and Cultural STAR grants support arts and cultural organizations and events in Saint Paul. 


Free Summer Swimming Lessons

Free swim lessons


In the land of 10,000+ lakes, cost should never be a barrier to water safety. Sign up for FREE summer swim lessons for Saint Paul youth!

Registration opens on April 1st at 9am and are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Sign up for swimming lessons online, in person at Oxford Community Center (270 N Lexington Pkwy), or by phone at 651-642-0650.

2025 spring parks & rec happenings

Sewer Repair & Replacement Grant

Sewer Grant


Are you a St Paul homeowner in need of a sewer line fix?

Public Works is excited to announce financial assistance for property owners to fix or replace their private sewer lateral. Depending on the location of the residential property, residents could apply for up to $5,000 or $10,000 reimbursements for the work.

This 2025 private property inflow and infiltration grant through the Metropolitan Council offers property owners financial assistance in repairing or replacing their sewer service laterals or disconnecting their foundation drains. Use of the grant money is available on first-come, first-served basis. The amount a property can receive from the grant program is based on the location of the property in the City of Saint Paul.

Check eligibility and specifics at: stpaul.gov/SewerGrant


Right Track: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Apprentices

Right Track Como Apprentices


Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is offering two different paid year-long Apprenticeships through St Paul’s Right Track program.

Zookeeper Apprentices will gain career learning in animal husbandry, data collection, and food preparation as well as ongoing professional skills trainings.

Horticulture Apprentices will gain career learning in plant maintenance, greenhouse production, and preparing floral displays as well as ongoing professional skills trainings.

Click here to view more general information and to learn how to apply. Application deadline: May 6, 2025 at 11:59 pm.


Resources for Small Businesses

Small Business Newsletter


Calling all St Paul small business owners! Please consider subscribing to the small business resources newsletter, sent out on the second Thursday of every month. 

Highlights of this month's newsletter include:

Links to past newsletters can be found at stpaul.gov/smallbiznewsletter.

Contact Us

Ward5@ci.stpaul.mn.us 

651-266-8650

Schedule a Lake Lap

Ward 5 residents and business owners are invited to meet your councilmember while taking a lap around Lake Como. Email or call the Ward 5 office to schedule.

City Council Agendas

View upcoming City Council agendas and videos of past meetings online at any time through stpaul.gov/city-council