Hearing officer urges demolition of Midway CVS
St. Paul legislative hearing officer Marcia Moermond recommended the City Council order demolition of the vacant CVS at 499 Snelling Ave. N. (Snelling & University), citing damage and neglect, with no option for repairs. The Council will hold a public hearing Nov. 5; if approved, the owner would have 15 days to demolish or the city would bid removal, conduct a hazardous‑materials inspection, and disconnect utilities. Two parties have shown interest in buying the property, but neither the owner nor CVS appeared at the hearing.
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📌 Key Facts
- Location: 499 Snelling Ave. N. at University Ave. W., St. Paul
- Recommendation: Demolish within 15 days; no repair option
- Council public hearing set for Nov. 5, 2025; owner/CVS did not appear
- City to bid removal and handle hazmat and utilities if owner fails
- Site has been an eyesore and prior magnet for loitering and open‑air drug activity