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Macalester College rezoning moves to second reading; council approves city property disposition

St. Paul City Council · January 8, 2025
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Summary

The council held a first reading of Macalester College’s rezoning request to allow a new welcome center and 224‑bed residence hall and approved a separate resolution authorizing disposition of city-owned property to Macalester College.

City planning staff gave the council a report on a Macalester College proposal that would rezone multiple parcels on and near Grand Avenue to accommodate a new welcome center, a residence hall with 224 beds, and a relocated parking lot.

Katie Dadless, planning staff, said the college seeks to rezone property at 1655 and 1661 Grand Avenue and 37 McAllister Street from T2 (traditional neighborhood) to RM1 (multifamily…

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