Published by the Metropolitan Council in November 2019

“The Twin Cities region will gain 803,000 residents between 2010 and 2040, bringing the region’s population to 3,653,000, according to updated regional forecasts published by the Metropolitan Council in November. The estimated 2018 population of the seven-county metro area is 3,113,000.

Over the same years, the metro area will add 472,000 jobs, reaching more than two million jobs by 2040. Half of those jobs have already been added during 2010-2019, meaning job growth is expected to slow in the next two decades as the regional and national economies struggle with long-term workforce shortages and the replacement of baby boom generation workers.”

To read more click on the link: https://metrocouncil.org/News-Events/Communities/Newsletters/Regional-forecast-2019.aspx

What is Proposed?

Saint Paul Public Works, in coordination with the Department of Parks and Recreation and Ramsey County, is proposing to construct an off-street walking and biking trail along Johnson Parkway. The trail will be constructed along the eastern boulevard of Johnson Parkway between Burns Avenue and Phalen Boulevard in 2020.

Purpose

This project will improve the safety and comfort of walking and biking in the area. It will also complete a key segment of the Saint Paul Grand Round, a 27-mile scenic parkway that connects parks and neighborhoods across Saint Paul.

Link for City Project: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/projects/johnson-parkway-regional-trail

For more information contact:

Luke Hanson

Transportation Planner

City of Saint Paul | Department of Public Works

City Hall Annex, Suite 800

25 4th St West, Saint Paul, MN 55102

651-266-6146 | luke.hanson@ci.stpaul.mn.us

Click on the links below to find out more on the Capital Region Water District.

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Parkview Construction UpdatesNovember 12, 2019READ MOREComo Lake Residents Rake Leaves for Clean WaterOctober 25, 2019READ MOREPartner Grants and Capital Improvement GrantsSeptember 30, 2019READ MORE1 23 … 7

Public Notices

As a public entity, CRWD is required to post public notices of meetings and decisions that impact the District.

Public Notice

Capitol Region Watershed District

2019 Meeting Schedule Change & Workshop Notice

The Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Manager has set the regular 2019 meetings of the Board on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 PM at the District office. A Workshop will be conducted by the CRWD Board of Managers on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. At this time, the Board of Managers will be discussing the property located at 1736 Thomas Avenue. A Workshop will be conducted by the CRWD Board of Managers on Tuesday, December 4, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. The Board of Managers will be discussing the Watershed Management Plan. The meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 at the office of the CRWD, 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul, MN 55104.

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https://www.capitolregionwd.org/news/

Want to contact CRWD? Here is a link to submit questions.

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What is the BCLI?

“Nexus Community Partners (Nexus) Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) is a 7-month leadership program that supports, trains and helps place people of color and other underrepresented community members on city and county publicly appointed boards and commissions* that influence and impact equity in the Twin Cities Metro Area in economic development, health, housing, transit and workforce development.

This program has been adapted from the Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute originally created by Urban Habitat in Oakland, California.

Why the BCLI?

Boards and commissions are often key decision-making bodies on important equity issues. The BCLI supports people of color and underrepresented communities to be a part of that process from the inside, advocating for their communities and a broader equity agenda at the systems level. We believe this will build more engaged and powerful communities in our region.

Who Participates in the BCLI?

Community members who are representative of, and accountable to, communities of color and other underrepresented communities in the Twin Cities.”

To find out more about BCLI click on the link: https://www.nexuscp.org/our-work/boards-and-commissions-leadership-institute/

Please join the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for an informational webinar on December 5, 2019 to learn more about the Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs. DEED will have $4 million of Redevelopment Grant funding available for the February 2020 grant round.

The webinar will provide valuable information about the Redevelopment Grant Program and Demolition Loan Program, including eligible applicants and activities, and projects that will compete well for grant or loan funds.

Redevelopment Grant funds assist with the cost of demolition and abatement; as well as other project-related improvements, such as soil stabilization and site preparation related infrastructure that is necessary for redeveloping blighted property.

Demolition Loan funds help public entities demolish and abate blighted structures in order to eliminate a public safety threat and prepare the site for potential future development.

An overview of the programs is available at Redevelopment Grant Program, and Demolition Loan Program along with applications, forms and instructions. 

The deadline for applying for the next round of funding is 4 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Webinar Details

December 5, 2019
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Registration is not required.

Meeting link: https://intercall.webex.com/intercall/j.php?MTID=m7627854a476ef30368bf30df460b3e03

Meeting number: 590 524 805

Conference Code: 176 233 5404

Audio connection: 1-888-742-5095  (US/Canada) Call-in toll-free number or 1-619-377-3319  (US/Canada) Call-in number

For questions, contact Kristin Lukes, 651-259-7451.

America Recycles Day was Nov. 15. To mark this day, Ramsey County Commissioner Reinhardt and other Minnesota recycling leaders wrote an article offering some great tips on how to support recycling in our community. 

To read the story click on the link: http://www.startribune.com/how-you-can-help-minnesota-recycle/564882762/?refresh=true

Legislative Hearings City of Saint Paul Meeting Agenda

15 West Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, MN 55102

Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer

Mai Vang, Hearing Coordinator

Joanna Zimny, Executive Assistant

legislativehearings@ci.stpaul.mn.us 651-266-8585

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 9:00 AM – 2 PM Room 330 City Hall & Court House

Link for agendas and subject to changes: https://stpaul.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Meetings this week.

Saint Paul Planning Commission & Heritage Preservation Commission MASTER MEETING CALENDAR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 25-29, 2019

Mon (25)

Tues (26)

Weds (27) 4:30- Comprehensive and Neighborhood HAS BEEN CANCELED 6:00 p.m. Planning Committee (Luis Pereira, 651/266-6556)

Thurs (28) THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED

Fri (29) DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED

Must Register unless stated.

Details, registration, and more activities available at the recreation centers or online https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-recreation/recreation-centers

Duluth & Case Recreation Center, 1020 Duluth Street, Saint Paul 55106

Holiday Cookies & Art – Thanksgiving: ages 8-13, 11/25, 6-7 PM, $2. December session also available.

Bread Baking – Nov: ages 8-16, 11/27, 6-8 PM, free; December session also available.

Phalen Recreation Center, 1000 E. Wheelock Parkway, 55106

Holiday Cookies & Treats – 3 sessions: ages 7 & 8, Mondays 11/25-12-09, 6-7 PM, $10.

Parents Night Out: ages 4-11, 12/13, 5:30-9:00 PM, $5.

Arlington Hills Community Center, 1200 Payne Avenue, 55130

Little Elves Workshop: ages 6-13, 3 sessions 12/10-12/12, 5-6 PM, free.

Parent/Grand/Me Holiday Clay Crt.: ages 2-5, 12/11, 10-11 AM, free.

Details, registration, and more activities available at the recreation centers or online https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-recreation/recreation-centers

No registration needed:

Dinner with Santa, Duluth & Case Recreation Center, 12/05, 6-7:30 PM, food & crafts, for all ages.

New Works Festival

Come watch all-new short plays performed for the very first time on Saturday, November 23 from 1-4pm at Highland Park Community Center Theatre’s New Works Festival. New performances begin every half-hour. Tickets are $12. for the day. Stay for any or all of the features.

Who is this for?

The training is open to People of Color and Indigenous who want to join their neighborhood board and create local change so they are prepared to run at their neighborhood association or district council annual meeting elections, or want to inquire about board vacancies in their community.

CURA’s Neighborhood Organizing and Leadership program is looking for People of Color and Indigenous to participate in a free training to support and assist them on their journey toward leadership. We are looking for People of Color and Indigenous that want to create change and fight injustice in their community through neighborhood board membership.

Register now!

The Board Representation Leadership Training for People of Color and Indigenous will be Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 5:30pm – 8:30pm in Room 20 at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 301 19th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455. 

We believe neighborhood residents are the most powerful force against injustice in their community. Our Board Representation Leadership Training for People of Color and Indigenous values recruiting and supporting people of color to join their local neighborhood board to create change in their community and to transform the injustice of not having diverse voices and leadership in neighborhood groups. Our program creates learning sessions and a support networks for people of color join their local neighborhood board and use their power to make their vision for their community a reality through organizing. 

Register now!

Reply to this email and let us know you are attending.

Questions? Email Malik Holt-Shabazz or call 612-791-7734.