Protect West 7th- Let's Rally!

Our neighborhood is at a crossroads, and we need YOUR voice. The proposed trash truck site at 560 Randolph Ave. is a direct contradiction to decades of city planning and community vision for West 7th. This decision disregards years of public input and threatens to derail the progress we’ve made toward building a vibrant, connected, and thriving community.

Join us on Thursday, February 6th at 4:30 PM for a rally on the public sidewalk in front of the Schmidt Artist Lofts (900 7th St W). Together, we’ll send a clear message to city leaders:

The proposed trash truck site does NOT fit the plans or dreams we’ve worked so hard to shape for our neighborhood!

We need neighbors to show up strong. Bring your energy, your passion, and a sign (or grab one of ours) to help make this rally a success. Some phrasing for sign ideas include:

• Homes, Not Trucks!
• Don’t trash 25 years of city planning
• 20 years of community participation
• We need our leaders to show leadership
• St. Paul trashes our community planning
• West 7th deserves better
• We have big dreams for our neighborhood
• We love West 7th
• Our Neighborhood, Our Voice
• Families Deserve Better Planning
• We need green spaces, not truck spaces

This rally is about standing up for the future of West 7th. It’s about showing city leaders that this community will not be ignored, and that we’re committed to fighting for the vision outlined in decades of city and community planning.

Together, we can make a difference. Bring a friend, a neighbor, or anyone who loves West 7th as much as we do. Let’s make sure our voices are heard loud and clear.

Date: Thursday, February 6th
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Public sidewalk in front of the Schmidt Artist Lofts (900 7th St W)

The rally will be followed by conversation and camaraderie at Shamrocks. 

Let’s rally for our neighborhood! We live here. 

Make Your Voice Heard: Public Hearing on Feb. 13 at 3:30 PM

On January 16th, we filed an appeal against the determination of similar use. 

The proposed trash truck site at 560 Randolph Ave. doesn’t align with our community’s vision for a vibrant and thriving West 7th. There are decades of City adopted plans that support this vision. When planning and community participation is ignored and disregarded - the future of Saint Paul, our riverfront, and West 7th is bleak. This public hearing is our chance to tell city leaders that West 7th, and our community as a whole deserves better.

We need to pack the house to show strong opposition and demonstrate how much this issue matters to our neighborhood. Here’s how you can help:

1️⃣ Show Up and Support
Join us on Thursday, February 13th, at 3:30 PM. Your presence sends a powerful message, even if you don’t speak.

2️⃣ Show Up and Testify
Speak directly to decision-makers. Sign in with your name and address to provide testimony for the public record.

3️⃣ Submit Written Testimony
Can’t attend? Submit your comments via email to ZoningCases@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Be sure to include your name and address to make your testimony part of the public record.

** We suggest editing this form letter to make it your own for public testimony**

Let’s work together to protect West 7th and ensure our voices are heard. Whether you attend in person or submit a comment, every action makes a difference.

Thank you for standing up for our neighborhood!