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Faribault Daily News
Faribault advances Riverchase II housing project with TIF support
The Faribault City Council is laying the groundwork for another major downtown housing project, moving forward with plans to establish a tax increment financing district for a development that city staff say could help address a tight rental market while continuing redevelopment south of the viaduct. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Economic and Community Development Coordinator Jake Wiensch presented details on Riverchase II, a proposed 76-unit apartment development planned just south of the existing Riverchase complex near downtown. “This development would be located just south of the current Riverchase apartments … just south of the viaduct bridge,” Wiensch said. “It’s a similar development in size and scope … roughly same size for this project, 76 units.” The four-story building would be constructed on about 2.69 acres of city-owned land identified in the Downtown Master Plan as a key redevelopment site. The project, led by Riverchase Faribault II LLC in partnership with Hamilton Real Estate Group, carries an estimated cost and projected market value of just over $13 million upon completion. Construction is expected to begin in spring or summer 2026, with completion targeted for 2027. Wiensch told the council that the main action before them was establishing the structure of
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Albert Lea seeks developers for affordable housing proposals
ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Albert Lea is calling on developers and builders to submit proposals for affordable housing projects on city-owned properties. This initiative aims to increase housing options and enhance community neighborhoods. The Request for Proposals (RFP), released Friday, offers opportunities for constructing single-family homes, twin homes, or...
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Northfield Community Development Director Discusses Manufactured Housing, Tree Canopy, and new communication opportunities
The City of Northfield is taking a closer look at housing safety, environmental resilience and long-term planning, according to Community Development Director Scott Wopata, who discussed several key topics in a wide ranging interview last week. One major focus was manufactured housing, particularly older mobile homes that may no longer...
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Northfield, Faribault HRAs approve funds for CAC to help those 'living in fear' pay rent
The city of Northfield stood in stark contrast to the city of Faribault during their simultaneous meetings in mid-February — though Faribault reversed course some weeks later. The same night Faribault City Council declined a request for $50,000 to bolster funds for the Community Action Center (CAC) to provide rental assistance, the Northfield Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approved the request — with one member even asking about providing more funding than requested. The Faribault HRA approved the transfer after the CAC returned to the city a third time with the same request at an HRA meeting March 9. The funds were requested as many families remain shuttered inside their homes out of fear for U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement following the heightened immigration enforcement throughout the state during Operation Metro Surge. “Right now, people are living in fear — not just those who maybe don’t have documentation status, but people who are citizens,” CAC interim Executive Director Anika Rychner said at the Northfield meeting. “This is having a widespread effect on our community.” On Feb. 6, when Rychner said she was preparing her presentation, the CAC had just over 100 requests for financial assistance. By Feb. 17, that number
Faribault Daily News
Faribault, Northfield HRAs approve funds for CAC to help those 'living in fear' pay rent
The city of Northfield stood in stark contrast to the city of Faribault during their simultaneous meetings in mid-February — though Faribault reversed course some weeks later. The same night Faribault City Council declined a request for $50,000 to bolster funds for the Community Action Center (CAC) to provide rental assistance, the Northfield Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approved the request — with one member even asking about providing more funding than requested. The Faribault HRA approved the transfer after the CAC returned to the city a third time with the same request at an HRA meeting March 9. The funds were requested as many families remain shuttered inside their homes out of fear for U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement following the heightened immigration enforcement throughout the state during Operation Metro Surge. “Right now, people are living in fear — not just those who maybe don’t have documentation status, but people who are citizens,” CAC interim Executive Director Anika Rychner said at the Northfield meeting. “This is having a widespread effect on our community.” On Feb. 6, when Rychner said she was preparing her presentation, the CAC had just over 100 requests for financial assistance. By Feb. 17, that number
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Dundas Council Appoints Ebling to Planning Commission, Eyes New Housing
The Dundas City Council made a key appointment and discussed ongoing development activity during its meeting Monday night, according to City Administrator Jenelle Teppen. One item on the agenda was the appointment of a Bridgewater Township representative to the Dundas Planning Commission. The position opened after longtime representative Larry Aldirks declined to be reappointed.