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)

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.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025: Planning and Zoning Committee - 8:30-9:30 am, via Zoom

• Agenda will be to discuss a variance request for 213 4th Street East, to allow three short-term rental units in the buildings, on floors 3, 4 and 5 (above Lost Fox). 
  • Review the proposal and application for the variance. The application will be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals at 3 pm on Monday, July 21, at City Hall. 
  • Committee attendees may choose to make a recommendation to either approve or deny the variance request. 

• Join Zoom Meeting

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  Meeting ID: 879 3625 7747

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Thursday, August 5, 2025: Public Realm Committee - 5-6:30 pm., via Zoom

• Agenda will include continuing to discuss the City's Downtown Streets and Sidewalks Plan
• Other agenda items may be added.

• Join Zoom Meeting

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  Meeting ID: 850 7397 1890

  Passcode: 194345

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