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Pelham Boulevard reconstruction approved despite resident objections over design, tree impacts and assessments
Summary
Council approved a roughly $18.5M reconstruction of Pelham/Franklin/Mississippi River Boulevard with most funding from the city and 10% from assessments; residents contended the design would move the road closer to homes, reduce boulevards and create potential health and property‑value harms, while staff said the shift preserves significant trees and calms traffic.
The St. Paul City Council approved the final order for the Pelham/Franklin/Mississippi River Boulevard reconstruction project after a lengthy public hearing in which residents criticized the proposed design, assessment methodology and potential impacts on trees and nearby homes.
Project staff told the council the overall estimate is approximately $18.5 million, 90% of which the city will fund, with roughly 10% to be recovered through special assessments. The design includes full street reconstruction, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, stormwater treatment, median…
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