Krugthep Thai Restaurant
At long last, Ward 5 is delighted to welcome Krungthep Thai restaurant to the North End! This is a second location for the owners, who are known for providing Thai favorites at Bangkok Thai Deli on University Avenue. In addition to the delicious food, the restaurant offers event space as well as a full catering menu. We hear the lunch special should not be missed. We can't wait to go back!
Find them on the corner of Rice and Geranium. To view the expansive menu: www.krungthepthai.co/.
The
Saint Paul City Council will host a policy session to hear recommendations from
the Citizens League’s independent
Minimum Wage Study Committee regarding a potential increase for the required
minimum wage in Saint Paul.
In
April, the City Council requested that the League convene an independent study
committee to evaluate and provide guidance on four components of establishing a
municipal minimum wage. Those components were:
1.
What an appropriate minimum wage rate would be, and if and how it would be tied
to inflation.
2.
What, if any, exemptions would be appropriate for a minimum wage in St. Paul.
3.
Whether there should be a tip penalty/credit in a minimum wage.
4.
What an appropriate phase in time would be for a minimum wage.
The
Committee met publicly 14 times over the course of this summer to analyze these
four components, and at the September 12th policy
session, the League will present the Committee’s evaluation and feedback on these specific items regarding a
minimum wage.
After
the League has presented their study report to the City Council, and the
Councilmembers have had an opportunity to review and discuss the report,
members of the public will have an opportunity to share their thoughts with the
Councilmembers.
The
public policy session is set for Wednesday, September 12th at 5:30 in the Council Chambers, which is
located on the 3rd floor of City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Blvd.
Significant progress has been made on the initial phase of construction for the Willow Reserve Habitat for Humanity project - in terms of both clean up and infrastructure work. Installation of sewer and water will begin the week of September 17. Maryland Avenue will need to be closed to complete this phase of work so detour will be in place for 2-3 weeks. We're happy to report the project is moving. Learn more here.
Get rid of your junk!
The City of St. Paul partners with local district councils to organize annual community drop off events for residents to properly dispose of large refuse items, recyclable materials not collected int he curbside program, and to share usable goods with others. For dates and items accepted, click here.
Are you a visual artist who lives or works in Ward 5? If so, consider becoming a Ward 5 Featured Artist to display and promote your work on the walls and shelves of the Ward 5 office in City Hall. Email us for more information!
Thanks for reading.
Amy Brendmoen, Councilmember Ward 5
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