Frequently Asked Questions What is a District Council?
District Councils
Who is involved with the CapitolRiver Council?
CapitolRiver Council’s committees are open meetings for people that live, work or own property downtown. How do I get involved with CapitolRiver Council?
There are a number of ways to get involved with activities of the CapitolRiver Council.
How do I find out about events in downtown St. Paul?
There are a number of interesting things happening downtown including community events, arts and theater activities, museums to visit. Frequently Asked Questions about
Elections:
Q: In the past we have elected twenty-two members of the
board. Why are we only electing eleven?
A: When the By-laws were last
changed in 2004, the By-laws committee recommended that CRC adapt overlapping
terms, to ensure continuity of governance. The By-laws were changed at a special
meeting on Wednesday, May 16 to create two-year terms, eleven of which will be
elected each year. Consequently, instead of electing twenty-two people to one
year terms, we are electing eleven people to a two year term.
Q: Who can be a CRC member?
A: Anyone who lives, owns property
or a business, or works within the boundaries of the district. The boundaries
run from the Capitol to the River, and from Lafayette Bridge to Kellogg Blvd and
West 7th, with an appendix running from Kellogg to Ramsey Hill
along the north side of 35E. Membership in CapitolRiver Council is free! All CRC
members can run for a seat on the Board.
Q: Who is eligible to vote for the Board?
A: Any resident, business or property owner within the district
who has registered annually with the Secretary. That is, anyone who has signed
in at a meeting of our Board, Committees, or task forces. Additionally, any
worker within the district who
has attended three (3) meetings of the Board, its committees, or task
forces within the last twelve (12) months, or any worker within the
district who has volunteered in a qualifying volunteer activity on
behalf of CapitolRiver Council in the last twelve (12) months. Please
bring a photo id with a current address or a recent utility bill and
photo id for verification of eligibility; business or property owners
should bring proof of ownership. |
