Expanding In-Fill Opportunities

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The City contracted HR Green, Inc. to complete a Phase I ESA on four adjoining parcels generally described as 325 West 13th Street. The investigation allowed the City to satisfy All Appropriate Inquiry prior to acquisition of the single-family home and surrounding vacant lots. City officials plan to market the properties for redevelopment opportunities that… Read more »

Data Centers to Replace Blighted Properties

Monday, August 12, 2019

City Council has approved a development agreement with South Front Networks LLC of Mankato, MN to construct two new data centers in the 1400 block of Commercial Street.  The City acquired four declining single-family homes to facilitate the project.  EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant funds alleviated potential contamination concerns associated with nearby auto-oriented operations.  The investment will have an estimated… Read more »