July 2026 

Project updates

The city council discussed the preliminary development proposal by Sentinel Management Company on January 12, 2026.

• Agenda packet and staff report

After the supportive response from the city council's study session, economic development staff are now working with Sentinel to finalize the preliminary development agreement (PDA) for the site. Sentinel will be applying for planning approvals (subdivision and PUD) in 2026. Site plans and public meeting information will be posted to this website as they are available.

Project background

In August 2020, the EDA issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the Wooddale Avenue Station Site, located on the northeast corner of 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue, immediately south of the Metro Green Line Wooddale Avenue station. The EDA selected Saturday Properties and Anderson Companies as redeveloper. However, in September 2023, Saturday Properties informed the EDA that it could not proceed due to adverse market conditions.

The EDA then sought additional proposals and entered into a preliminary development agreement (PDA) with Roers Companies in 2025, which shortly thereafter chose not to move forward as its investment strategy shifted to smaller multifamily projects and the mixed-use vision proved too complex. With EDA guidance, during the second half of 2025, staff again sought proposals from qualified developers consistent with the city’s original RFP vision, including an active, connected development supporting market-rate and affordable housing, ground-floor commercial uses, and public spaces near LRT, while advancing the city’s five strategic priorities.

After reviewing proposals and interviewing development firms, staff recommended the EDA enter into a PDA with Sentinel Management Company for the Wooddale Avenue Station Site. Sentinel brings extensive development and long-term management experience and a strong record of successful Twin Cities projects. Sentinel has prepared a redevelopment proposal that advances the city’s vision and exceeds city policies.

Development proposal

Sentinel Management Company proposes to purchase and redevelop the EDA-owned lot located at 5950 36th St. W., as well as the Standal property to the east, into a mixed-use, mixed-income transit-oriented development. Sentinel proposes a five- and six-story building with approximately 265 residential units (of which 21%, or 58 units, would be restricted to affordable rent levels), approximately 10,500 square feet of ground floor commercial space and a public plaza. The project would meet the St. Louis Park green building policy and would seek green certification, it would exceed the city’s inclusionary housing policy, and would adhere to the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion policy.

The proposed multifamily building wraps a six-level parking structure on three sides, with an architecturally finished fourth side that screens the ramp from public view. An eastward extension of the ramp forms additional building wings that frame a south-facing amenity courtyard. All residential parking will be provided within the structure, with retail and visitor parking located on the first level.

The residential lobby is located adjacent to the parking ramp and faces West 36th Street, creating a visible and welcoming entry. The lobby and leasing areas connect directly to interior amenities and the amenity courtyard. Service functions, including loading and trash collection, will be accommodated in a screened service bay on the north side of the site and concealed from public view. Bicycle parking will be provided within the building and at the public plaza.