The CapitolRiver Council Board of Directors meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Meetings are open to the public, via Zoom video conference, and the location for in-person or hybrid meetings is Osborn370, 4th Floor, 370 Wabasha St. N., unless otherwise noted. To request an issue to be discussed at a future meeting, please contact Jon Fure at [email protected].
2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025: CRC Board of Directors meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., via Zoom
Tuesday, January 28, 2025: Board of Directors Meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., in Courtroom 430, Landmark Center.
2024
Tuesday, October 22, 2024: Board of Directors Meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., via Zoom videoconference
- 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.
- Minutes for Oct. 22 CRC board meeting.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024: Board of Directors Meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., via Zoom
- Agenda
- July 23, 2024 meeting minutes
- The CRC Planning and Zoning Committee discussed A Zoning Variance Application that has been submitted by GB Realty Acquisitions, LLC, and the committee made no recommendation. The CRC board will consider making a recommendation. The variance application will be considered by the City Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m. The applicant is seeking to allow up to 85 percent of the building to be used as Storage facility, rental.
- Here is a presentation that provides details on the company that would be purchasing and renovating the building: View Presentation
Tuesday, July 23, 2024: CRC Board Meeting, at Landmark Center, 5 p.m.
Agenda:
- Call to order, introductions, and approval of meeting minutes:
- Annual Meeting Recap
- Appointed Members: The following board members are appointed for 2024-25: Kim Chung, Saint Paul Area Chamber; Tina Gassman, Saint Paul BOMA; Joe Spencer, Saint Paul Downtown Alliance; and Erin Zolotukhin-Ridgway, Saint Paul George Latimer Central Library.
- Orientation: Overview of CRC's contract with the City of Saint Paul, mission, code of conduct, inclusion plan, and other related topics.
- Election of Officers
- National Night Out Planning
Tuesday, June 25, 2024: CRC Annual Meeting and board member election, at Landmark Center, 4-5 p.m. social hour, meeting begins at 5 p.m.
Agenda:
- Social Hour (4-5 p.m.): Several organizations have been invited to provide information and to discuss their work, including:
- Riverview Corridor Project
- Saint Paul Downtown Alliance
- Saint Paul Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission
- Skyfarm community garden (located in the plaza at Osborn370)
- Citizen Advocates for Regional Transit
- Others may be added
- Introductions and Opening Remarks, Chair Jess Grams (5 p.m.)
- Board member election: Please complete and submit the Board Member Application (Google form) to be a candidate. Each candidate will have 2 minutes to introduce themselves to the group. Ballots will be distributed, and the results will be announced after all ballots are counted.
- Presentation and Q and A with Joe Spencer, Downtown Alliance President (6-6:30 p.m.): Downtown property owners are proposing to create a new Downtown Development District, and the CapitolRiver Council has been asked to consider recommending support.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024: CapitolRiver Council Board of Directors meeting, 5:15-6:45 PM, 4th Floor, Osborn370 building, 370 Wabasha St. N.
- Agenda:
- Discussion with Saint Paul Downtown Alliance about its proposed new Downtown Improvement District
- Discussion with Mayor's Office on the 2025 Budget -- what questions and / or ideas do you have about funding City departments and projects?
Tuesday, April 23, 2024: CRC Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15-6:45 p.m., Location is Osborn370, 4th Floor, Lake Superior Room.
- The main purpose of this meeting is to invite people who want to learn more about our work. Learn about our committees and other ways that we engage members of our community in local government decision-making.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024: CRC Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15-6:46 p.m.
- November 28, 2023 board meeting minutes
- January 23, 2024 board meeting minutes
- Monthly Financial Statements through February 2024
Tuesday, January 23, 2024: CRC Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15-6:46 p.m.
2023
November 28, 2023, Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15 p.m.
- Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statements (through October 2023)
- Financial Statements Overview
- DRAFT Budget for 2024
October 24, 2023, Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15 p.m.
- 2022 completed 990 form (annual IRS file to be reviewed and approved by the board)
- Continue discussion of goals and budget for 2024. We will spend time organizing the goals into themes, so that a finalized work plan can be submitted to the City as early as possible in 2024. Julie Printz, Jess Grams, Jon Fure, and Amy Lee will lead this discussion.
- Joe Spencer will lead a discussion to seek your input related to the Downtown Alliance's work
September 26, 2023, Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15 p.m.
August 22, 2023, Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15 p.m.
- Agenda
- Annual Meeting minutes
- May 16 board meeting minutes
- Summary of Annual Meeting small group discussions
- Proposal: effective communication training for CRC board members and staff
June 27, 2023 - CapitolRiver Council Annual Meeting, 5:30-7:00 PM
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Location: Hepcat Event Space, Floor -2, Osborn370 building, 370 Wabasha St. N., Saint Paul, MN 55102.
- Downtown and Capitol-area residents and workers are invited to seek election to serve on the CRC Board of Directors. Please fill out this form to apply
- Agenda:
- 4:30-5:30 PM: Sign in and social hour. Complimentary appetizers will be served, and beverages will be available to purchase. Attendees are invited to join small-group discussions led by people representing organizations that serve Downtown. Presenters / topics include The Saint Paul Downtown Alliance / Downtown Improvement District; the DRAFT Saint Paul Bicycle Plan; community gardening opportunities; Food Waste Reduction; and other topics may be added.
- 5:30-5:45 PM: Welcome and opening remarks, Jess Grams, CRC Board Chair.
- 5:45-6 PM: Board Member Election. Up to 5 candidates will be elected to serve a 2-year term. Candidates will each have 2 minutes to introduce themselves. Volunteers are needed to collect ballots and tally votes. Winning candidates will be announced after the ballots have been counted.
- 6 PM-6:30 PM: Presentation / discussion, led by the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance.
- 6:30-7:00 PM: Election results will be announced.
May 16, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15 p.m.
- Agenda
- March 21, 2023 meeting minutes
- May 8, 2023 Officers meeting minutes
- Monthly financial statements through April 2023
- Recommended budget update
March 21, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15 p.m.
February 28, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting
- Agenda
- December Board Meeting Minutes
- 2023 CRC Budget (draft)
- Notes from previous strategic planning discussions (Vision and Values)
- 2023 CRC Work Plan for City Community Engagement Contract
2022
November 15, 2022
- Agenda
- October 18, 2022 Draft meeting minutes
- Financial statements through October 2022
- Draft budget for 2023
October 18, 2022
- Agenda
- September 20 board meeting minutes
- Strategic planning template (DRAFT)
- Overview / results from June and September listening sessions
- Monthly financial statements
September 20, 2022
- Agenda
- August meeting minutes
- June Annual Meeting minutes
- Financial statements through August 2022
- 2016 CRC Strategic Plan
- University of MN student recommendations for CRC strategic planning (from 2018)
- Officer duties
August 16, 2022
May 17, 2022 CRC Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15-6:45 PM
- Agenda
- April 19, 2022 meeting minutes
- Downtown Saint Paul: A Place to Call Home handout
- Monthly financial statements through April 2022
- Committee updates
April 19, 2022 CRC Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15-6:45 PM
- Agenda
- March 15, 2022 Meeting Minutes
- Summary of Feedback / Questions Received About Rent Stabilization Rules
- Monthly Financial Statements through March 2022
- Annual Form 990 (requires a motion to approve)
- The CRC Annual Meeting will be on Tuesday, June 28 at 5:15 p.m. It will be a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting, and the location will be 4th Floor of Osborn 370, with an option to join via Zoom. A social hour will start at 4:30 p.m.
- CRC Committee and Work Group Updates
March 22, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting
February 15, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting
- Agenda
- January 25 board meeting minutes
- Listening Session Proposal
- Draft annual work plan
- Financial Statements through January 2022
- February 2022 updates
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Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board Notice of Hearing for March 14, 2022 on proposed amendments to the Minnesota Rules governing monuments, memorials, and other commemorative artwork located on the Minnesota Capitol grounds. The notice includes details of the hearing and how to provide public comment. See also the proposed rule amendments. Both documents and additional information on the rules are available on the CAAPB Rulemaking webpage. People wishing to learn more about the existing and proposed process and standards for commemorative works on the Minnesota Capitol grounds or about providing comments for the March 14 public hearing, can attend an information session being hosted by CAAPB staff.
- Session 1 – Wednesday February 16, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Session 2 – Thursday February 24, noon to 1:00 p.m.
- Session 3 – Friday, February 25, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
To sign up for a session, please send your email address and the session you want to attend to [email protected]. You will then be sent a session invite with a link and log in information.
January 25, 2022 CRC Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15-6:45 PM
- Agenda
- December 21, 2021 CRC Board Meeting Minutes
- Overview of Financial Statements
- Recommended CRC Budget for 2022
- Work Plan Form (to be completed for the Community Engagement contract with the City)
- Community Engagement Contract Guidance
- Revised Inclusion Plan Draft
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Committee Updates and Announcements
- Project Suggestion: Park Patrol Pilot Project (submitted by members of the CRC Public Realm Committee)
2021
December 21, 2021 CRC Board of Directors Meeting, 5:15-6:45 PM
- Agenda
- Oct. 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes
- Committee and Work Group Communication, and Request for Volunteers at Safe Space
- DRAFT Inclusion Plan
- Monthly Financial Statements through November 2021
- DRAFT 2021 CRC Budget
October 19, 2021 CRC Board of Directors meeting
August 17, 2021, 5:15-6:45 PM -- CRC Board of Directors meeting
- Agenda
- Memo regarding the Development Review Committee motion to recommend support for a request to amend City Zoning Code Section 64.420 to allow advertising signage to be installed at professional sports arenas in B4 or B5 zones with seating for more than 1,000 people (current ordinance requires an arena to have seating for more than 10,000). This would allow advertising signage to be installed at Treasure Island Center and CHS Field. This change would accommodate a specific proposal to install digital advertising signage in two places on the Treasure Island Center.
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CRC Monthly Financial Statements
July 20, 2021, 5:15-6:45 PM -- CRC Board Meeting
June 15, 2021, 5:15-6:45 PM - CRC Annual Meeting and Board Member Election