Adam Robbins, a natural resources supervisor for Parks and Recreation, explains how the city decides whether to interfere with nature, the federal and local laws it must follow, and what residents should and should not do if coming face to face with wild creatures. (May 5, 2021).
Recorded Presentation: Wildlife in the City- May 5, 2021 Read More »
In a presentation to District 10’s Environment Committee, Ryan Hueffmeier, a researcher in the University of Minnesota’s Jumping Worm’s Project, explains the threats jumping worms pose to Minnesota gardens, forests, and soils; how to find jumping worms; how to distinguish them from other earthworms; what to do if you do find them; how to prevent them from spreading; and how to report them to researchers. Here is additional information from the U of M Extension on precautions to take when swapping plants, and advice on identifying and eliminating jumping worms from your property. (April 14, 2021)
Recorded Presentation: Jumping Worms- April 14, 2021 Read More »
Como Community Council staff and board members talk about what we accomplished (or didn’t) in the past year — and what we’re working on for the next year. (April 2021)
D10 2021 Annual Report- April 2021 Read More »
Annie Levenson-Falk, executive director of the Citizens Utility Board, discusses Xcel’s plans for generating electricity for the next 15 years, and proposes an alternative that CUB believes will use more renewables, rely less on fossil fuels, and save customers money. (March 10, 2021)
Recorded Presentation: Xcel Energy’s Integrated Resources Plan- March 10, 2021 Read More »
Saint Paul Ward 4 Councilmember Mitra Jalali discusses city and county efforts to provide more housing stability. Her conversation with District 10’s Anti-Racism Work Group covers the funding, policy, and political hurdles to reducing homelessness, creating more housing for a wider range of people, and preserving affordable housing; some of the innovative affordable housing options under consideration (and the challenges to making them happen); what’s necessary to change the hearts and minds of residents in communities such as Como to accept and advocate for a larger range of housing options; and the complexities that affect decisions by unhoused residents and the professionals trying to find appropriate indoor homes for them. (Jan. 27, 2021)
Recorded Presentation: Housing Stability- January 27, 2021 Read More »
Mapping Prejudice
November 8, 2020
Rachel Neiwert)
Sunday Series: Mapping Prejudice- November 8, 2020 Read More »
Debbie Meister from Neighborhoods First gives the Como Community Council board an overview of how community organizations are attempting to influence MnDOT’s priorities and decisions along the I-94 corridor in Saint Paul. (Nov. 17, 2020)
Recorded Presentation: Rethinking I-94- November 7, 2020 Read More »
Planner Michael Wade gives the Como Community Council’s Land Use Committee a presentation and answers questions about proposals to redefine “family” in the city zoning code. Any revision would change how many related adults and unrelated adults could legally constitute a household in Saint Paul. The intent, in theory, is to better accommodate multi-generational families, extended families, and families sharing living space in order to afford housing. (Nov. 4, 2020)
Recorded Presentation: Redefinition of “Family”- November 4, 2020 Read More »
Our Justice System & Race Equity
October 25, 2020
Richard McLemore II
Sunday Series: Our Justice System and Race Equity- October 25, 2020 Read More »
Ramsey County Commissioner Trista MatasCastillo gives the Como Community Council board an extensive overview of the county’s efforts to find housing for residents living on the streets. Those efforts include housing residents at Bethesda Hospital and at hotels such as the Best Western in Bandana Square. (Oct. 20, 2020)
Recorded Presentation: Unhoused Residents- October 20, 2020 Read More »
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