The St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners is seeking to fill 4.3 acres of unused land south of the Highland Park water tower on Snelling Avenue.

With what? They’re looking to the development community for that answer.

“We’re open to any proposal that will fit in with the community in this area,” said Matt Anfang, president of the Board of Water Commissioners, in a written statement. Related Articles West Side pedestrian bridge mural debuts 6 p.m. Monday

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The board issued a request for redevelopment proposals on Aug. 14. Individuals and organizations are invited to share a letter of intent of up to two pages with St. Paul Regional Water Services by Sept. 8.

The land, which has sat largely untouched since the 1920s, contains a century-old, 18-million gallon water reservoir that has been offline for three years. The board is open to saving or demolishing the facility.

In addition to the water tower, the property is next to the Charles M. Schulz–Highland Hockey Arena and Highland National Golf Course.

For more information, visit stpaul.gov/HighlandReservoir.