Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Ramsey County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in roads with medium priority
Public Works staffing increase
The county is adding 7.5 positions to Public Works, funded by sales tax revenue rather than property taxes.
Bronze Line community engagement and grade separation concerns
Vice Chair Xiong reported on a meeting with the Real Life Co-op on the East Side, where residents raised concerns about a bridge over Johnson Parkway and Phalen Boulevard and asked for more at-grade options. Staff said the project is only around 1% engineering, so there is plenty of time for public input.
Otter Lake Road / White Bear Parkway jurisdictional transfer
The county and White Bear Lake traded road responsibilities after two years of talks. The city gets local control of a stretch of Otter Lake Road; the county takes over White Bear Parkway and may add it to the county highway aid system.