District 10 Como Community Council
District 10 is one of Saint Paul’s 17 neighborhood community councils. We represent the Como Park neighborhood, bounded generally by Snelling to the west, Larpenteur to the north, Dale to the east, and the rail lines south of Energy Park Drive to the south (map). The District 10 Como Community Council is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors elected by members of the community.
Mission Statement
We connect and empower each other, creating a compassionate community, courageously addressing injustices of the past and present, and forging a bold and inclusive future.
Vision Statement
A vibrant, diverse, affordable neighborhood filled with a spirit of kindness and belonging
D10 September Board Meeting Agenda
The D10 Board meets on the third Tuesday of every month. All D10 Como Park meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion.
Citywide Drop-Off Coming Up Sept. 18 at Fairgrounds
The city partners with local district councils to organize annual citywide drop-off events for residents to properly dispose of large refuse items and recyclable materials
Sept. 14 Environment Committee Agenda
The Environment Committee typically meets on the second Tuesday of every month. All D10 Como Park meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion.
Neighborhood Resources
Como Community Directory
Community Directory District 10 Como Park is home to a variety of wonderful community assets, find them all here in our
Initiatives & Programs
District 10 Initiatives and Programs Learn more about the work that District 10 Como Community Council does and ways you might be interested in participating
City Resources
Como Community Partners District 10 partners with many other community organizations and city departments in our work, find out how they might be able
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- September 18, 2021
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Citywide Dropoff
September 18, 2021 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
State Fairgrounds (north entrance from eastbound Larpenteur Ave.)
The scaled-down event will accept appliances ($10-$20 each), electronics ($5-$25 each), mattresses and box springs ($5 each), plus flattened cardboard and personal papers for shredding (for free). Because of pandemic restrictions, this year’s event will not accept furniture, building materials, concrete, general trash, scrap metal, small engines, or bicycles. There will be no reuse area.- More Info and Volunteer Sign Up. (Volunteers can dispose of one load for free.)
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Garden Q&A Online Helpline
September 18, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Ramsey County Master Gardeners are hosting a Zoom Garden Q&A every Wednesday and Saturday from noon-1pm through Sept. 29.
More info and zoom link at https://www.ramseymastergardeners.org/garden-qa-live
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- September 20, 2021
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SOLD OUT – 2021 Como Lake Walking Tour
September 20, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
From our Friends at the Capitol Region Watershed District:
Join us for a free walking tour of Como Lake!
Experts Britta Belden and Bob Fossum from Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) will lead an educational program along Como Lake’s walking path that highlights the lake’s history, its dynamic urban ecosystem, and the water quality issues facing it. They will also provide an in-depth overview of projects aimed at improving Como Lake (both past and future) including shoreline restoration efforts, aquatic plant control, fishery management, and major in-lake and watershed phosphorus reduction projects.
Come with your questions and enjoy a fall evening at Como Lake!
The tour will meet on the patio at Como Lakeside Pavilion by the Como Lake Boat Docks and follow the walking path to the south end fishing dock (~0.6 miles). Following the tour, participants are welcome to finish the loop around the lake or retrace their steps back to the Pavilion.
Please register below or by calling CRWD at (651) 644-8888. There is a limit of 20 people per tour. Sign-up will be open until capacity is reached. Due to COVID-19, social distancing is recommended to all tour participants
The tour will be weather dependent. An event cancellation will be sent out via email the day of the tour if storms are expected.
RSVP: 2021 Como Lake Walking Tour 2 – CRWD (capitolregionwd.org)
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- September 21, 2021
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Western District Police-Community Meeting
September 21, 2021 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Western District Police Station, 389 Hamline Avenue (across from Target) , Community Events CalendarMonthly community meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30am and 6:30pm at the Western District office location. Anyone is welcome to attend.
If you have specific concerns that you would like addressed at the meeting, contact in advance:
651-266-5512
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D10 Board Meeting
September 21, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Video or phone conferenceAll renters, homeowners, and other District 10 community members are welcome to participate. While pandemic restrictions remain in place, the meeting takes place via Zoom conferencing or telephone, rather than in-person. To join the remote meeting, register in advance:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqf-mtrTMpHdEDL4AGijYp_K96MzIp4bIbAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- When available, the board agenda will be posted on our website.
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- September 22, 2021
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Garden Q&A Online Helpline
September 22, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Ramsey County Master Gardeners are hosting a Zoom Garden Q&A every Wednesday and Saturday from noon-1pm through Sept. 29.
More info and zoom link at https://www.ramseymastergardeners.org/garden-qa-live
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Introduction to Resilience (MN Peacebuilding Institute)
September 22, 2021 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The MN Peacebuilding Institute invites you to join the Introduction to Resilience online training to learn, explore, and apply simple, free strategies to build peace into our personal and community lives with self-care practices for resilience.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-self-care-for-resilience-training-for-practice-everyday-tickets-167893990445 -
Coming to the Table (CTTT) by MN Peacebuilding Institute
September 22, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The MN Peacebuilding Institute invites those who are descendants of those who were enslaved, descendants of slave owners, Indigenous community members, and all those interested in engaging in safe constructive dialogue to the Coming to the Table (CTTT) meetings the fourth Wednesday of each month – reserve your seat for this month at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coming-to-the-table-in-the-east-metro-tickets-168747425091
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- September 25, 2021
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Garden Q&A Online Helpline
September 25, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Ramsey County Master Gardeners are hosting a Zoom Garden Q&A every Wednesday and Saturday from noon-1pm through Sept. 29.
More info and zoom link at https://www.ramseymastergardeners.org/garden-qa-live
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Marydale Festival (hosted by North End Neighborhood Organization)
September 25, 2021 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Find out more at www.marydalefestival.org
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- September 28, 2021
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Introduction to Talking Circles (MN Peacebuilding Institute)
September 28, 2021 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The MN Peacebuilding Institute presents an online training teaching the basic philosophy, principles, vocabulary, and practices of the Indigenous talking circle process for virtual and in-person applications. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-talking-circles-for-building-community-tickets-167894110805
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- September 29, 2021
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Garden Q&A Online Helpline
September 29, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Ramsey County Master Gardeners are hosting a Zoom Garden Q&A every Wednesday and Saturday from noon-1pm through Sept. 29.
More info and zoom link at https://www.ramseymastergardeners.org/garden-qa-live
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Anti-Racism Work Group
September 29, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
All renters, homeowners, and other District 10 community members are welcome to participate. While pandemic restrictions remain in place, the meeting takes place via Zoom conferencing or telephone, rather than in-person.
- To join the remote meeting, register in advance:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqduirrT4iGNwyzk_G-eaVWNSGJjxCn6tI
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- To join the remote meeting, register in advance:
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- October 2, 2021
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Fall Como Tree Trek
October 2, 2021 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 2, 10am–Noon, for the D10 Environment Committee’s Fall Tree Trek!
This walking tour will be led by Minnesota Master Naturalist Stephanie Mirocha. She will provide fascinating facts, uses, and histories of many of the diverse tree species in the park.
The event is free, but please register in advance. Attendance will be limited to 25 participants.
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- October 5, 2021
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Neighborhood Relations Committee
October 5, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Via phone or video conferenceTo conform with public health advisories restricting public gatherings, this meeting will take place remotely. All renters, homeowners, and other District 10 community members are welcome to participate via video conferencing or telephone.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93258084399?pwd=VFZjOHJTMjdqeUlDUjZ0VjZid2xSQT09Meeting ID: 932 5808 4399
Passcode: 475908One tap mobile: +13126266799,,93258084399#,,,,*475908#
Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799
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- October 6, 2021
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D10 Land Use Committee
October 6, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone or video conferenceTo conform with public health advisories restricting public gatherings, this meeting will take place remotely. All renters, homeowners, and other District 10 community members are welcome to participate via video conferencing or telephone.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82153770695
Meeting ID: 821 5377 0695
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,82153770695
Call in to meeting:
+1 312 626 6799
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- October 12, 2021
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D10 Environment Committee Meeting
October 12, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Phone or video conferenceTo conform with public health advisories restricting public gatherings, this meeting will take place remotely. All renters, homeowners, and other District 10 community members are welcome to participate via video conferencing or telephone.
When possible, the latest meeting agendas will be posted on the Environment Committee page of our website.
Zoom Meeting Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/95701783379?pwd=QVppN2QrR09uNXFUL2ZEMmNwSzh5UT09Meeting ID: 957 0178 3379
Passcode: 134640One tap mobile: +13126266799,,95701783379#,,,,*134640#
Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799
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