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.

Please consider making a donation of any amount to support our work: Make a donation to CRC (via Mighty Cause)

CRC Meeting Schedule

Wednesday, June 24: CRC Annual Meeting and Board Member Election, social hour starting at 4:30 p.m., meeting will start at 5:30 p.m., and the location will be announced to those who RSVP. Here is the link to RSVP. 

• Agenda:
  • 4:30-5:30 pm: Social Hour (appetizers will be available, and tables will be set up for small group discussions on topics such as a long-range plan for Harriet Island, an idea to request new quiet hours for downtown, how to understand and implement tenant protections ordinances, and updates on other plans projects)
  • 5:30 pm: Welcome and opening remarks by CRC Board Chair Haley Taylor Schlitz
  • 5:45 pm: Mayor Kaohly Her remarks
  • 6 pm: CRC Board Member Election -- 5 two-year seats (candidates will briefly introduce themselves, and a voice vote will be requested). To apply to seek election to the board, please email Jon Fure, [email protected], or Amy Lee, [email protected]. 
  • 6:15-7 pm: Resume small-group discussions and networking

Friday, June 26, 2026: Skyway Governance Advisory Committee meeting, 9-10:30 a.m., via Zoom

Standing Agenda (other agenda items may be added)

• Public safety updates and Q and A with City of Saint Paul Police and Downtown Alliance representatives. 
• Department of Safety and Inspections updates and Q and A
• CRC Updates -- Community Engagement on proposed quiet hours, and Downtown 2050 Plan

Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83219315937?pwd=R0JvbmpYOEFVZStnVVIyeEVBZDhkZz09

Meeting ID: 832 1931 5937
Passcode: 835886

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