The Brief The City of St. Paul said it will begin clearing encampments across the city next month, starting with Pig's Eye Park on Aug. 5. Some homeless outreach organizations say the clearings will make it more difficult for them to connect with people needing services. St. Paul encampment clearingsWhat we know:The city announced the upcoming clearings earlier this month, citing public health and safety concerns. St. Paul officials say the first closure is set to happen at Pig's Eye Park on Aug. 5. Some social services organizations say the clearings will make it more difficult for them to connect with people needing help.