State of the City 2021
Sunday, April 3, 2022
COVID-19 prevention and community resources
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
City financial health and bond ratings
Urban development and redevelopment projects
Parks and recreation grant-funded improvements
Short-term rental permitting ordinance
Modernization of city zoning codes
Tax increment financing for housing redevelopment
Infrastructure and traffic safety improvements
Community programming and pandemic relief
Areas of Interest (5)
- New Brighton maintains AA+ bond rating despite major infrastructure and park investment debt.
- City aggressively targeting emerald ash borer with $355k DNR grants for tree removal and replacement.
- Controversial new short-term rental permit system aims to increase accountability for Airbnb/VRBO hosts.
- New TIF district at old U.S. Bank site raises questions on the balance between subsidies and affordable housing.
- Modernization of 1970s-era zoning codes reflects demographic shifts noted in recent census data.
Votes (4)
Approval of the creation of an equity commission
ApprovedNot specified
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Ordinance requiring permits for short-term rentals
AdoptedNot specified
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Sale of 10 million dollars in abatement bonds for parks
ApprovedNot specified
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Creation of a new TIF district for former U.S. Bank site
ApprovedNot specified
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
People (1)
Mark SuggsDEI CoordinatorFormer community and cultural liaison at Bel Air Elementary; hired to advance organizational equity.
Former community and cultural liaison at Bel Air Elementary; hired to advance organizational equity.
Places Mentioned
New BrightonMidtown VillageHansen ParkCreek ViewLions ParkTotem Pole ParkSunny Square ParkSilver Oaks ParkU.S. Bank site at Palmer DriveOld Highway 8 and 8th Avenue
Events & Meetings (1)
- November: Mark Suggs began tenure as DEI Coordinator