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Council approves sale of 611 Jefferson Street to Prairie Farms despite public pleas to reissue RFP
Summary
Council adopted a resolution authorizing sale of 611 Jefferson Street to Prairie Farms despite public comment urging the city to reconsider and reissue an RFP to prioritize housing or historic preservation.
The Jefferson City Council adopted Resolution 2024‑41 on Feb. 18 authorizing a real estate sale and purchase agreement for 611 Jefferson Street with Prairie Farms.
Why it matters: Multiple residents and neighborhood association representatives urged the city to reconsider selling the property to Prairie Farms, which some speakers said intends to demolish the structure for expansion. Callers and in‑person speakers argued that the city faces a housing shortage and that returning the parcel to market via a new request for proposals (RFP) could produce redevelopment that adds housing units and…
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