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)
Community Events -- We Want Your Feedback and Questions
City Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, The Saint Paul Downtown Alliance, and the CapitolRiver Council are teaming up to host four community meetings for downtown residents. These sessions will bring you up to speed on the exciting vision and plans for downtown, with updates on projects already underway. This is also your chance to share what matters most to you and find out how you can play a part in shaping the future of our neighborhood. With four meeting times available, we hope you can find one that works for you. While you’re welcome to drop in, your RSVP will help us in our planning.
- October 29, 5-6:00 pm, at MetroNOME Brewery - Fingal's Cave (289 5th Street East)
- November 4, 9-10:00 am, at Lost Fox (213 4th Street)
- November 11, 5-6:00 pm, at Barrel Theory Beer Company (248 7th Street E)
- November 12, 8:15 - 9:15 am, at Lost Fox (213 4th Street)
CRC 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, October 22, 2024: Board of Directors Meeting, 5-6:30 p.m. (Location is TBD)
- Agenda will include a proposal by Orbach Affordable Housing Solutions, which is the owner of the Sibley Court and Sibley Park properties. Orbach is planning on applying for City funding to complete a rehab of those buildings. CRC is being asked to recommend support for the project. View the presentation.
- Other agenda items will be added.
- Zoom link:
Meeting ID: 817 9215 9874Passcode: 967371
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