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County reports single RFP response for newly purchased landfill property; Tapatanka Hospitality LLC proposal to be reviewed
Summary
The county received one RFP response for a newly acquired landfill property; the proposal from Tapatanka Hospitality LLC would pay $25,000 per quarter under a proposed five‑year lease and include outdoor recreation and staff housing uses, subject to county permits.
Kandiyohi County Administrator Kelsey Baker updated the board on a request‑for‑proposals (RFP) for a county‑owned property formerly acquired as a landfill site. The county received one proposal from Tapatanka Hospitality LLC.
Baker said the proposal would be a five‑year lease with a five‑year renewal option, and that the proposer agreed to pay $25,000 per quarter in advance to Kandiyohi County for the term of the lease and any renewals. The proposal described an intended scope of use that included staff housing, outdoor recreation (hiking, horseback riding, cross‑country skiing), club events, gardens, and youth outdoor activities; it also described a proposed management company to run day‑to‑day operations.
Staff next steps: Baker said county attorney and environmental services staff would draft a lease and return it to the board for approval. Environmental Services Director Gary Geer told the board that several proposed uses would require conditional‑use approval, and that the lease and conditional‑use process should be coordinated so a potential Jan. 1 start date could be achievable if permit conditions are met.
Repairs and seller contributions: Baker said the county has already completed some necessary maintenance — including roof repairs and driveway sealing — and that the seller provided funds to replace the septic system. Proposed additional improvements identified by the proposer would be the proposer’s responsibility and would require county permitting approval.
Why it matters: The county acquired the property and is seeking a tenant/operator to put the site to active use; staff said the single proposal met RFP requirements and that any lease will be conditioned on permitting and inspections. The board will review the final lease and conditional‑use terms before any occupancy or operation begins.
