Skyway Advisory CommitteeCommittee strives to improve all things Skyway and review applications for varriances to the skyway hours. Committee has 7 voting members, but all are welcome to participate in the discussions.
Skyway Variance
On July 24th 2008 skyways will be required to be open uniform hours, from 6am to 2am, unless an application has been submitted and approved for variance.
All applications for variance must be reviewed and acted on by the CapitolRiver Council Skyway Advisory Committee. The CRC has received 11 applications. You can click on the "Building" to view the minutes from the public meeting in which the expection was discussed (please note, not all have attached minutes).
Building Skyway Requested Hours
Ramsey County Courthouse and Annex # 32 crosses 4th Street 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM M - F
Warren Burger Federal Courthouse # 35 crosses 4th Street 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM M-F
413 Wacouta to Gilbert Bldg # 55 crosses parking lot ?
St. Joseph’s Hospital # 1 crosses St. Peter 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM Daily
Sibley Square Skyway Hall thru building 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM M-F
(Connects to # 26 over 5th Street & # 36 over 5th Street – alternative route to both skyways is available)
MN Children’s Museum # 6 crosses Wabasha 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily
Macy’s #16 crosses 6th Street 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM M –Sat; 12PM – 6PM Sun(includes path through the building)
Golden Rule # 9 crosses 7th Place 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM M–F, Closed Sat & Sun
Golden Rule # 5 crosses 7th Street 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM M – F, Closed Sat & Sun
Golden Rule # 8 crosses Robert St. 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM M – F, Closed Sat & Sun
Metro Square #8 crosses Robert St. 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM M – F, Closed Sat & Sun
The CapitolRiver Council adopted criteria for evalutating the applications for variance. Click here to view them.
If you want to email comments regarding Applications for Variance in Skyway Hours, please email skywayhours@gmail.com
Variance Application Decisions
At its meeting Friday, June 27, 2008, the Skyway Advisory Committee considered the applications for a variance to the skyway hours of 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM.
The CapitolRiver Council Board reviewed the decisions made by the Skyway Advisory Committee and approved the exceptions for: St. Joseph's Hospital, Ramsey County Courthouse and Annex, Burger Federal Courthouse, Macy's, Sibly Square, Minnesota Children's Museum, Gilbert Building and Metro Square. The Board rejected the application for exception from the Golden Rule Building. View the letters sent to the City Council regarding the Skyway Variance Decisions: (1) and (2).
The Skyway Advisory Committee unanimously adopted a resolution by which applications for variance may be reconsidered "If circumstances change such as a change in the use of a building, or nearby developments occur, resulting in an increase or decrease in skyway access by the public."
News
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Skyway Painting On Hold
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