Transportation Committee of the Planning Commission – July 5, 2022

The Transportation Committee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission met on July 5, 2022, to discuss two major items: the reconstruction of Minnesota Street and a review of the Hillcrest Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR). The meeting was scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Annex 13th Floor Front Conference Room.

Discussion Items

• Minnesota Street Reconstruction – Anna Potter from Public Works presented a 45-minute update on the reconstruction project for Minnesota Street, covering design, scope, and potential impacts on traffic and adjacent development.
• Hillcrest Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) – Chuck Rickert and Andi Moffatt from WSB led a 30-minute discussion on the Hillcrest AUAR, focusing on environmental review, land use, and transportation connections for the redevelopment area.

Key Outcomes

• No votes, resolutions, or decisions are recorded in the available agenda. The committee heard presentations and received updates for informational purposes. Future committee meetings were noted for July 25 and August 8.

Note: The provided agenda lists the meeting date as July 11, 2022, but the user specified July 5, 2022. This summary uses the user-specified date.