Council President Rebecca Noeker - Community Coffee
Thursday, May 15, 2025
George Street mill and overlay project (2025)
Pedestrian crossing improvements on Wabashaw (Congress and Isabel)
Baker Street bike boulevard demonstration (2025)
School-area pedestrian improvements (2026)
Off-street trail construction connecting Lafayette Bridge and Purum Trail
Removal of traffic signal at Striker and George
Robert Street project funding and construction updates
Robert Street viaduct reconstruction
Community feedback on Robert Street bike lanes and parking
Traffic calming strategies via medians and roundabouts
Evaluation of traffic signal removal at Curtis and Robert
Tree preservation challenges during underground infrastructure replacement
Notable Quotes (2)
Senator Klobuchar and Smith announced that we received a $25 million RAISE grant for Robert Street.
Robert Street FundingAnnouncing the funding award during the meeting.
The signal according to traffic engineering is no longer warranted or it does not meet warrants.
Traffic Signal RemovalExplaining the removal of the signal at George and Striker.
People (8)
Rebecca NoeckerCouncil Member
Focuses on infrastructure, safe walking/biking in West St. Paul.
Kevin WalkerCommunications and Engagement Office
Project team member since 2016.
Jimmy ShoemakerPublic Works Department
Specializes in street design and planning.
Ruben CollinsPublic Works Department
Collaborator with Jimmy Shoemaker.
Chris BowerArea Engineer
Oversees reconstruction and infrastructure improvements.
Sarah SwinsonConsultant
Assisting on the Robert Street project.
KayleeCommunications Intern
Coordinates community conversations.
DeborahCommunity Member/Neighbor
Resident participating via chat to ask about traffic calming and specific street improvements.
Places Mentioned
West Side (St. Paul)Robert StreetGeorge StreetWabashaw StreetBaker StreetLafayette BridgePurum TrailCherokeeOttawaState StreetCaesar ChavezStriker and George intersectionCongress and IsabelClinton at CastilloNeighborhood House fieldsCurtis and Robert intersectionRichfield (comparison site)
Events & Meetings (3)
- Community meeting regarding West Side infrastructure, Date: Unspecified
- Public hearing for assessments (St. Paul City Council), May/June 2024
- Final assessment value public hearing (St. Paul City Council), October/November 2024