Planning for Eastside 3M site

Doug Karle and I have tag-teamed to represent District 1 on the 3M Redevelopment Advisory Committee. City Council President Kathy Lantry and Council Member Dan Bostrom convened the committee in January to provide community input on the future of the 7th and Arcade 3M site. Working with the St. Paul Port Authority, which will be marketing the site, the approximately 30 Advisory Committee members have had a site tour and three meetings that introduced the site and developed principles for redevelopment. The 3M site consists of nine parcels that total approximately 45 acres, including buildings and vacant land. Redevelopment options may include re-use of some buildings as well as new construction. A historic work group is evaluating the 3M properties for a potential National Register nomination.

This week, all East Siders have the opportunity to participate in community design workshops to develop workshops to develop options for the 3M site. The workshops will be held on two days: February 25 and 26, at Carpenters' Union Hall, 700 Olive Street in Williams Hill Business Center. Stop by from 5pm to 7pm each day to review the proposals and offer your comments. Call Robyn Dixon at (651) 224-5686 for more information.

Check out the project website at http://www.sppa.com/3M/ for all materials and more information on the process.

Garneth Peterson - District 1 Board Member and resident.