City of Saint Paul - Government

Earlier this week, Mayor Melvin Carter, Library Director Maureen Hartman, and Library Board Chair and Ward 3 Councilmember Saura Jost presented the 2025 Saint Paul Public Library Budget Address from Rice Park in front of the brand-new Mobile Library in downtown Saint Paul. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz79TBRE7Wc.

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Nominations for the Saint Paul Business Awards close August 23rd at noon! Make sure to fill out our quick survey to acknowledge your favorite businesses for one of our five awards.

Visit www.stpaul.gov/bizawards to learn more about our award categories, previous winners and how you can nominate your local spot!

City of Saint Paul Animal Control Center (S**C) is hiring an Animal Services Officer II to perform intermediate level work enforcing animal and pest control ordinances. Apply today to work with a collaborative team of employees who care for over 2,000 animals each year!

Application deadline: August 27, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Learn more and apply: www.stpaul.gov/careers

Today, the Saint Paul City Council voted unanimously to adopt zoning amendments that will improve development flexibility, support small businesses, and enhance neighborhood walkability along the East Grand Avenue corridor. The vote follows a multi-year study and an extensive community advisory process.

“Grand Avenue has always been a vibrant Saint Paul main street,” said Nicolle Goodman, Director of Planning and Economic Development. “These amendments will help ensure Grand Avenue continues to be a vibrant, walkable place for many years to come.”

Learn more: stpaul.gov/news/EGAOD-amendments-approved

We are hiring a Housing Counselor who will help assist unsheltered individuals in securing resources, and with crisis intervention. Apply today to grow your career while doing work that directly impacts our community!

Application deadline: August 26, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Learn more and apply: www.stpaul.gov/careers

Join Mayor Carter tomorrow for the 2024 Library Budget Address to discover how we're investing in our community's future! 📚

Join Team Saint Paul as a Heavy Truck Mechanic/Vehicle Technician. These roles perform skilled labor in the repair and maintenance of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power systems for over 2,000 vehicles and other pieces of equipment.

Application deadline: September 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Learn more and apply: www.stpaul.gov/jobs

Join us to learn more and share your ideas at the ADA Transition Plan Open House on August 14!

Saint Paul Public Works is working on an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan to enhance accessibility for everyone who lives, work, plays, and does business within the City of Saint Paul. This plan will outline how the city will prioritize accessibility investments in accessibility across the board, not just in our infrastructure and facilities, but in our services, our programs, our policies, and the information we give to the public.

The event will take place at the Rondo Community Library, 461 Dale Street North, Saint Paul, MN 55103.

Not able to attend? Share your opinions and priorities through an online survey. The survey will be open through November 30, 2024. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stpaulada. You're also welcome to learn more and find other upcoming community events by visiting stpaul.gov/ADAplan.

Join the Saint Paul Public Library as a Community Library Manager I! This position will manage the daily operations of a smaller branch or area of work and utilize community engagement methods to meet the needs of our community. Click the link below to view more details and apply!

Application deadline: August 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Learn more and apply: www.stpaul.gov/jobs

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The City of Saint Paul Department of Safety and Inspections is hiring a Mechanical Inspector to inspect and report on mechanical work, order and enforce corrections on non-compliant items, and test various materials and equipment!

Application deadline: August 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Learn more and apply: www.stpaul.gov/jobs

Trashy Tuesday's Waste Reduction tip: Reuse school supplies!

Before you shop, take a look at the supplies you have and reuse as much as you can. Reusing school supplies is an easy way to save money and reduce your impact on the environment.

Many thrift and consignment stores have supplies, backpacks, and clothing to get kids and families ready for school this fall.

Learn more at https://www.ramseycounty.us/content/reuse-tips-back-school-0.

Two weeks away! Save the date for Mayor Melvin Carter's 2025 Budget Address on Tuesday, August 13 at 10 a.m.

The event is free and open to the public to attend in person at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Come and hear about the priorities and work ahead to move forward our shared vision for a city that works for all. The address will also be streamed live on YouTube.

Immediately following Mayor Carter's Budget Address, visit Rice Park for a community lunch with food trucks. All are invited to stay for the Library Address at George Latimer Central Library at 12:30 p.m.

Join Purple Line project staff anytime between 5 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 at Hazel Park Recreation Center to learn more and provide feedback on whether Purple Line should run along the Bruce Vento Regional Trail Corridor or the White Bear Ave Corridor. Your feedback will inform the selection of the best route for the Purple Line BRT at the end of the summer.

Find meeting details, learn more about the project, and share your feedback: metrotransit.org/purple-line

Final day to apply - don't miss out! We are hiring Solid Waste Services Workers to help our Solid Waste and Recycling Division with collection efforts and to provide customer service to residents.

Application deadline: July 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Learn more and apply: www.stpaul.gov/jobs

Keep everyone safe by properly disposing sharps and needles.

Proper disposal of sharps minimizes risks of accidental needle sticks that can happen to anyone, anywhere.

Safe disposal options:
- Place items in a puncture proof container, tape it shut, label it “sharps,” and place it in a bag in the trash.
- Participate in sharps mail back programs.
- Pick up a sharps container from your pharmacy.
- Bring sharps to the Ramsey County Household Hazardous Waste site.

For more information about proper sharps, needles, and medicine disposal, visit www.RamseyRecycles.com/HHW.

BRIDGE CLOSURE ALERT: Starting 7/29 Kellogg-3rd St Bridge in will close from Broadway St to Mounds Blvd. Detour route is E 7th St. Parking access maintained www.stpaul.gov/kellogg-3

BRIDGE CLOSURE ALERT: Starting Monday, July 29 the Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge will close from Broadway Street to Mounds Boulevard. The vehicle traffic detour route is East 7th Street. Access to parking lots and businesses, including Union Depot, Farmers' Market, and CHS Field will be maintained.

Please be aware of other construction work and road closures downtown, including a new closure that's starts on Monday, July 29 on Minnesota Street from 6th Street to 9th Street.

For more information, visit www.stpaul.gov/kellogg-3 www.stpaul.gov/minnesotastreet2

The Saint Paul Fire Department is hiring Emergency Medical Technicians for its 9-1-1 Basic Life Support (BLS) division. This position is a great start with the City of Saint Paul, serving as a pathway to our Firefighter/EMT position.

Application deadline: August 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Learn more and apply: www.stpaul.gov/jobs

Parks and Recreation is hiring an Urban Forestry Technician! This position will perform tree and shrub identification and inspections, ground maintenance, and landscaping. The role also provides the opportunity to help plan and implement urban forestry projects and to participate in community outreach.

Application deadline: July 29, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Learn more and apply: www.stpaul.gov/jobs

We are almost halfway through the Saint Paul Business Awards nomination process! You have 30 days to submit your nomination.

Continue to uplift and support your Saint Paul businesses by nominating or applying for one of five Saint Paul Business Awards categories. Our application can be completed in minutes!

Visit www.stpaul.gov/bizawards to learn more about our award categories, previous winners and how you can nominate your local spot!

📣 Do you live, work, or spend time along West Seventh? Share your ideas on the modern streetcar project Riverview Corridor planned to run between downtown Saint Paul and MSP Airport.

Ramsey County, Minnesota

Your ideas and insights help shape how we refine the modern streetcar project. Please tell us what you think by taking this brief survey: surveymonkey.com/r/RiverviewCorridor

The City of Saint Paul Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) is seeking proposals from experienced organizations capable of structuring and managing localized community outreach and engagement. HREEO has released an RFP for local organizations to apply for a one-time grant totaling $20,000 in HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) Partnership Funds. This initiative aims to engage Saint Paul renters from diverse backgrounds over a nine-month period to: (1) Hear about their Fair Housing rights and protections and (2) Learn how to access City resources related to Fair Housing.

To Learn more or To Apply please visit: https://sms-stpaul-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/fsm/SupplyManagementSupplier/form/SourcingEvent%5BByCompany%5D%281,1452).XiSupplierPortalSummary?action=_open&list=SourcingEvent%5BByCompany%5D%28_niu_,_niu_).XiOpenForBid&csk.SupplierGroup=CoSP&sortOrderName=SourcingEvent.ByCompany&previousDisabled=true&fk=SourcingEvent%5BByCompany%5D%281,731)&firstDisabled=true&hasPrevious=false&pageSize=10&hasNext=true&isAscending=true&lk=SourcingEvent%5BByCompany%5D%281,1452)&pk=SourcingEvent%5BByCompany%5D%281,1452)&selectedPanel=EventInformation