Staff continue to gather feedback on developing 3000 Minnehaha Ave. S. as a democracy center through an online survey and community conversations. More community conversations will be held this August. All are welcome to participate.

The meetings are crafted to reflect the diverse voices of the community:

Community conversation hosted in Somali
6-8 p.m. Aug. 7
Waite House, youth room, 2323 11th Ave. S.

Community conversation with local businesses
6-8 p.m. Aug. 8
Powderhorn Recreation Center, meeting room, 3400 15th Ave. S.

Community conversation hosted in Spanish
6-8 p.m. Aug. 9
Waite House, youth room, 2323 11th Ave. S.

Community conversation with neighborhood residents
6-8 p.m. Aug. 12
Squirrel Haus Arts, back gallery, 3450 Snelling Ave.

Next steps

Cleanup: This summer City crews are cleaning up and stabilizing the building. This includes replacing doors and windows, interior electrical and HVAC repair and removing the temporary fencing.

Design and renovation: In 2024, we're engaging the community to help select a community use for part of the building. If the City Council approves the democracy center proposal, the City will move forward with design and renovation.

Open house: Another open house will be held in September. We’ll report back on what we’ve learned about the democracy center concept and ideas for the community use portion of the building.

After the open house, we’ll present the report to the City Council at its Sept. 30 meeting.

With this proposal, the building could open in 2026.

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