The Brief St. Paul will begin closing homeless encampments, starting with Pig’s Eye Park on Aug. 5. City officials say they are investing $1 million to expand shelter beds and case management, but some community groups oppose the clearings still. St. Paul is set to begin clearing homeless encampments next week, launching a coordinated effort with Ramsey County and local service providers to address health and safety concerns. St. Paul closing encampmentsWhat we know:City officials say that the first in a series of potential encampment closures will take place at Pig’s Eye Park on Aug. 5, with additional sites closing "on a rolling basis," according to a press release. Planning for the encampment closures has involved ongoing collaboration between city departments, the city council, Ramsey County, and service providers to expand shelter capacity and strengthen case management.