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.

Thursday, March 6, 2025: Public Realm Committee, 5-6:30 p.m., via Zoom

• The agenda will focus on the City's Downtown Streets and Sidewalks Plan. Anna Potter, Planner for City of Saint Paul Public Works, and Sharice McCain, Senior Engagement Specialist for NEOO Partners, are leading the community engagement and planning process, and they will be seeking your input and responding to your questions. This meeting is mainly an introduction to the planning process, and there will be many more opportunities to provide input, and to help invite others to engage in the planning process.
• Committee Co-chairs are Mary Cutrufello and Kim Chung.
• Agenda:
  
  • Welcome and Introductions: Mary Cutrufello
  • CRC and Public Realm Committee overview: Jon Fure
  • Downtown Streets and Sidewalks Plan overview and timelines: Anna Potter, City of Saint Paul Public Works
  • Community Engagement Discussion: Sharice McClain, NEOO Partners (Breakout groups may be formed to discuss the following themes: Safe and Comfortable, Vibrant and Inviting, Connected and Convenient, Equitable and Accessible, and Sustainable and Resilient)

• Zoom link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85073971890?pwd=a0k5UHZGUWZpcEVBc0JlQjZZMzdKdz09

Meeting ID: 850 7397 1890

Passcode: 194345

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Friday, March 28, 2025: Skyway Governance Advisory Committee meeting, 9-10:30 a.m., via Zoom

• Agenda will include updates and Q and A with public safety representatives and City Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) staff. 
• Other agenda items may be added.
• 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