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)
Meeting Schedule
All CRC meetings are open to the public. The following rules of procedure are used, so that everyone has a chance to participate in our discussions:
- Turn off or silence cell phones.
- Wait to be recognized by the meeting facilitator before speaking.
- Only one person speaks at a time.
- Keep comments brief.
- Keep comments to the agenda item that is being discussed.
- When you have given your opinion or asked a question, allow others time to give their opinion or ask a question before speaking again.
- Avoid making personal attacks or using disrespectful or offensive language.
Tuesday, August 6: National Night Out
There will be several National Night Out events in Downtown, which will provide opportunities for people to get to know each other, and to learn about ways to work together to improve the safety of our neighborhood. Here is a link to the complete list of events in Saint Paul, and here are some of the Downtown events:
- 7th Place Plaza, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. (between St. Peter and Wabasha streets): Refreshments will be provided by local businesses, live music, and get to know people who work for local organizations. There will also be drawings for prizes. Mayor Melvin Carter will be there between 5-6 p.m.
- Lund's and Byerly's, 4-6 p.m. (10th Street sidewalk)
- Mears Park, 5-8 p.m.
- Union Depot, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.: Event will include food trucks, live music, complimentary lemonade, hot dogs for the first 100 people, and you can help create art in chalk on the North Plaza.
Friday, July 26, 2024: Skyway Governance Advisory Committee, 9-10:30 a.m., via Zoom
Agenda:
- The City of Saint Paul is creating a Public Works ADA Transition Plan, and is working with a consulting firm to solicit feedback through early 2025. More information is on the City’s website: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/transportation-and-transit/public-works-ada-transition-plan#take-the-survey ... Maya Sheikh, Mobility Planner for Transportation Collaborative and Consultants, will present an overview of the project and will answer your questions.
- Discussion of public safety with representatives of Saint Paul Police, Metro Transit Police, and Downtown Alliance Security
- Updates from the City Department of Safety and Inspections.
Zoom Meeting link:
Join Zoom Meeting: 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