Mission
CapitolRiver Council, an official advisory group to the City Council, represents and works in partnership with all District 17 stakeholders to act on urban planning and community building efforts as part of a shared vision to support sustainable, safe, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods.
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News and Announcements
March 14, 2025: Announcement by the City of Saint Paul -- Alliance Bank Center skyway access will only be on weekdays until 9 p.m. and closed on weekends.
CRC Meeting Schedule
All CRC meetings are open to the public.
Thursday, June 5, 2025: Public Realm Committee - 5-6:30 pm., via Zoom
- Sam Gallagher, City of Saint Paul Consultant - Capital City Bikeway Wabasha Extension is seeking feedback on how to engage our community on the design of the Capital City Bikeway from 7th Street across I-94 to connect with the Capitol grounds and Rice Street. She will share a presentation with additional project details that will lead to a discussion to help guide public engagement strategies. The project seeks to expand connections between residents, employees, and visitors to the regional trail and bikeway system and further support community health, economic development, and equitable transportation options.
- Other agenda items may be added.
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Tuesday, June 24: CapitolRiver Council Annual Meeting at Landmark Center
- Location: Courtroom 319, 3rd Floor, Landmark Center, 75 W 5th Street
- Agenda:
- 4:30 to 5:30 pm: Social Hour and small-group discussions on topics, including Public Safety, Economic Development Strategies, and other topics.
- 5:30 pm: Welcome and Opening Remarks - CRC Board Chair Jess Grams
- 5:45 pm: Board member election - each candidate will briefly introduce themselves, then ballots will be distributed and collected. Volunteers will be asked to count ballots.
- 6 - 7 pm: Other agenda items may be added.
About CapitolRiver Council
CapitolRiver Council is one of the 17 district councils for the City of Saint Paul. CRC is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization that exists to engage residents, business owners, workers and property owners in issues and projects that affect downtown Saint Paul and the Capitol area.
- Sign up to become a member of CapitolRiver Council. Downtown and Capitol-area residents, building owners, business owners and workers become a voting member by attending one meeting per year. Voting members are eligible to seek election to the CRC Board of Directors. By becoming a member, you are agreeing to receive emails from CRC, and you are agreeing to follow the CRC Code of Conduct.
- Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- Map of District 17 (includes Downtown Saint Paul, the Capitol area south of University Avenue, Regions Hospital, The Minnesota History Center, and residences around Cathedral Hill Park)
- CRC Bylaws (updated April 27, 2021)
- CRC Inclusion Plan (adopted January 25, 2022)
- 2024 Budget
- CRC Policy and Procedures
- Read more about Saint Paul's district councils and Community Engagement Program
- Read more about CRC