Cleanup at Minnehaha 3000

Learn about the ongoing cleanup efforts at the Minnehaha 3000 property.

Cleanup efforts are underway

The building at 3000 Minnehaha Ave has been vacated since the summer of 2020. It was damaged by fire and water.

In the months following the damage, we’ve cleared all interior debris from the building.

This includes:

  • Furnishings
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling tile

In 2024, the City allocated $1.5 million for this work. The goal is to make the building secure and passable and keep the site clean.

How we're maintaining the property

Property Service has been working with Public Works to maintain the property. We’ve done this since 2020 and will continue throughout the winter of 2024.

Our work includes:

  • Regular wellness checks of the site and building.
  • Clearing trash from the site.
  • Removing signs and graffiti.
  • Making sure that this property remains secure.

Cleanup update at Minnehaha 3000

Learn about what we're doing to meet cleanup goals.

Recent work on the site

City contractors have:

  • Removed the razor wire. 
  • Moved site fencing off the sidewalk and further on the site.
    • There is 8-10 feet in the front and as much as 20 feet in back area along Lake Street.
  • Demolished and removed some site features.
    • We've removed the broken planter at the corner of Lake and Minnehaha.
  • Installed construction fabric on fencing.
    • This helps keep sidewalks clean and clear during construction work on the facility.
  • Added signs to fencing.
  • Added physical security to site.
  • Installed security equipment for longer term use.
Minnehaha 3000 cleanup

Repairs inside the building

The City has completed many site cleanups and maintenance.

  • We’ve partnered with the Lake Street Project on this ongoing work. 
  • We’re also addressing structure items with third party consultants.
  • This work is ongoing. 

Repairs inside will lead to outside updates

Other work in progress includes: 

  • Engineering 
  • Repairs to key service components 

This work cannot be seen from the street view, but are necessary first steps.

Completing this work will allow us to: 

  • Replace windows and doors.
  • Rebuild the front entry.
  • Complete other repairs.

Upcoming cleanup work

Learn about cleanup work that is happening in the future.

What will happen in the next several months

We will:

  • Continue work inside the building.
  • Demolish and re-build the front vestibule.
  • Complete window and door framing and restore glazing.

The City is eager to meet this goal. We understand the effect the facility’s appearance has on the community. We share your concerns to address it.

We’ll continue our work until we meet our goal.

Upcoming tasks

We plan to:

  • Install fabric on the upper fencing. This will be typical of construction site fencing.
  • Do minor balancing and leveling of fencing once fabric is installed.
  • Complete sidewalk sweeping.   
  • Remove the small portion of razor wire at the top of bunker blocks.
    • This is the only razor wire still on site. We've removed the rest from fencing.
  • Clean up grounds and landscape.
  • Touch up jersey barriers with paint to give them a cleanly and orderly presence.

Results of this work include:

  • Open sidewalks.
  • No more razor wire.
  • A cleaner presentation.

Contact us

Minnehaha 3000 Team

Office of Public Service

Email the Minnehaha 3000 Team

Address

Public Service Center
250 S. Fourth St. 
Minneapolis, MN 55414