Commissioners highlight neighborhood events, transit corridor planning and upcoming hearings

Commissioners used the outside-board reports to highlight community events and local project updates.

One commissioner noted "1 of them is the Lake Owasso Residents Family Picnic is on Saturday, September 12, from 12 to 3," and encouraged colleagues and residents to attend. Commissioners also mentioned a Shoreview Arena rummage sale benefiting a children’s hospital and the rescheduled disability pride festival on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the State Capitol.

Another commissioner reported on a Bridal Line project tour hosted by the project team and Met Council members to review right-of-way constraints along the route and encouraged other commissioners to join future site tours. The same commissioner said a town hall at a senior living facility raised questions about the University of Minnesota golf course sale and clarified city versus county roles.

The chair also noted an audit committee meeting to follow the board session, chaired by Commissioner Jevan Singh. Staff reminded residents that the first public hearing on the 2027 supplemental budget is Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. at Saint Paul City Hall and provided sign-up instructions for public comment.