February 2021 General Meeting (special guest Planning Director Luis Pereira)

I. Call to order

• 7:02 p.m.
• See attendance records

II. Statement of Sustain Saint Paul mission

III. Guests: Saint Paul Director Luis Pereira, Planner Menaka Mohan, and Planner Tony Johnson

• Presentation:
  • Neighborhood nodes (Pereira)
  • Past, present and future zoning studies (Pereira)
  • Process for a zoning study (Mohan)
  • 1-4 Unit Infill Housing Zoning Study overview and timeline (Pereira)
  • Parking Study overview, goals, and timeline (Johnson)
• Questions from members

VI. Approval of past minutes

• Moved by Foley; seconded by Blackmon; approved by voice vote

VII. Discussion

• How can we advocate for abundant housing while still ensuring housing affordability and displacement are addressed?

VIII. Announcements

• Working groups around specific issues – opportunities for members
  • Single-family zoning
  • Parking minimums
• Do something before next meeting:
  • Write a letter to the editor
  • Write an article for our website
  • Submit a public comment for Ordinance 21-4
• Second train to Chicago; state needs matching funds through legislature
• Next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021

IX. Adjournment

• 8:34 p.m.