st. cloud city council

A plan to widen a major roadway in south St. Cloud is moving forward. Monday night the St. Cloud City Council approved the work for next year on 33rd Street South.

CentraCare has been given the approval to realign a street near the hospital's emergency entrance. The St. Cloud City Council unanimously approved the project during their meeting Monday night.

The First Presbyterian Church near downtown St. Cloud can move forward with their expansion plans. The city council approved a revised request for rezoning a portion of their property during Monday night's meeting.

A canoe launch, beer garden, splash pad, ice skating rink, island play area and much more is being considered for St. Cloud's Riverwalk. After doing a survey last December, the city has developed four designs for the Riverwalk that would connect the Beaver Island Trail and Hester Park.

A new coffee shop could be coming to downtown St. Cloud. Inventure Properties has asked the city council to rezone three properties at 211, 225, and 229 5th Avenue South.

St. Cloud officials are interested in raising a pair of local taxes. During their meeting Monday the city council will consider making a request to the State Legislature to increase the food and beverage tax by up to one-half percent, and increase the lodging tax by up to one percent.

The new Irish pub in downtown St. Cloud is planning an outdoor party on St. Patrick's Day. The Olde Brick House has plans to close a portion of 6th Avenue South, between Highway 23 and 1st Street South.

The St. Cloud city council has voted in a new council president at Monday's meeting.

Five people are running for the three at-large seats on the St. Cloud City Council. The three incumbents: Carol Lewis, Jeff Goerger, and George Hontos. And, two newcomers: Abdi Daisaine and Ken Grinsell.

You can hear from the candidates running for St. Cloud City Council. The Central Minnesota League of Women Voters is hosting a candidate forum Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.