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Is it Snowing in May?
By Phil Hague The summer snowflakes blanketing the neighborhood lately are seeds from Eastern Cottonwood Trees (Populus deltoides). The fluffy seeds seem to be everywhere! This year brings an unusually heavy crop, which the trees usually generate the year after stressful conditions like drought. Cottonwoods are among the fastest-growing trees in North America, capable of adding six feet or more in height per year. They can grow into massive trees, with beautiful, deeply textured bark. Over 200 wildlife species rely on the trees for food and shelter. and they were historically used by Indigenous peoples for food, medicine, and fuel. Only female cottonwoods produce the cotton-like seeds. A single tree can release 20 million seeds in one season, Each seed is attached to a silky filament that carries it up to a mile in the breeze. They are tiny but mighty. If one lands on moist soil, it can sprout within hours. So be ready for lots of little trees to appear in the coming weeks. Beware that the seeds will clog your air conditioning condenser, but they can be easily removed with a gentle hose rinse on the outside of the unit.
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How the CIB Community Grant Process Works
If you were given $1,000,000 and you could only use it to improve the lives of the citizens of Saint Paul, how would you spend this money? That is the basic idea behind the Community Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Grant Process. But instead of one project, the funds are divided among several projects until the full million dollars is allotted. The Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Community Proposal process follows a structured, multi-step lifecycle that begins with residents submitting ideas for city infrastructure improvements. These submissions were due on February 20th, 2026. After the application period closes, City staff and the CIB Committee review proposals for eligibility, ensuring they meet requirements like public ownership, long-term impact, and feasibility. The eligible proposals are presented to the public and the CIB Committee on March 23rd and April 20th in the Public Presentation phase. The presenters are asked to explain their proposals and answer any questions for the committee or the public.
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Ward 1 Leaders Tour the Community
Saint Paul is undergoing a transition after eight years under the leadership of Melvin Carter III to our new Mayor, Kaohly Vang Her. Mayor Her is the 56th mayor of Minnesota’s capital city and takes office at a pivotal moments in our nations history as well as Saint Paul. Over the past few weeks, Mayor Her has been touring each of Saint Paul’s eight wards with the goal of meeting and listening to residents and community leaders. Councilwoman Anika Bowie organized a day for Mayor Her to connect with Ward 1 constituents.
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2025 SUPC Board Election Info
It's time for our annual election! Are you interested in joining the SUPC Board of Directors? Learn more here!
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Join the SUPC Board of Directors!
The Annual Summit-University Planning Council (SUPC) Board of Directors Election is approaching, and we invite YOU to consider joining our board!
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Welcome New Board Members!
We are pleased to announce the addition of three individuals to the board of directors at the Summit-University Planning Council (SUPC). Their diverse backgrounds and enthusiasm will strengthen our mission to inform and empower the Summit-University community...
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