Residents of St. Louis Park and interested Hennepin County citizens, mark your calendars for February 18. That's when city officials will be holding a public hearing to discuss the allocation of the Community Development Block Grant Program funds for 2025. Approximately $169,216.21 is on the table, with the session slated for 6:15 p.m. at the St. Louis Park Council Chambers, located at 5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
In a move that prioritizes affordable housing efforts, the city aims to channel the entirety of this year's Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds into facilitating low-income deferred home rehab loans. This meeting, prompted by the guidelines of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, presents a chance for the public to weigh in on housing needs and the city's proposed fiscal strategies. Key details of the proposed activities and allocation were published on the city’s official website.
Fielding questions and providing additional information on the proposed funding use and program performance, the City of St. Louis Park can be reached at 952.924.2575. The Hennepin County Housing Department is also available for inquiry, with representatives standing by at 612.348.2599. The notice emphasizes that the public hearing is being held in accordance with MS 471.59.
The city has expressed its commitment to accessibility, encouraging individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids to make arrangements by calling 952.924.2575, ideally 96 hours ahead of the meeting. For those looking to lend their voice to this vital conversation on housing and community development, or simply to stay informed about where local tax dollars are heading, this upcoming public hearing is not to be missed.
