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Council approves Haven on Main affordable housing development agreement with 20‑year tax covenant
Summary
The Common Council approved a development agreement and tax increment financing for a low-income housing project at Main Street and Tenth Street North after discussion about tax-exempt status and assessment impacts; the vote was 11-1-1.
The La Crosse Common Council approved a development agreement with Haven on Main LLC for an affordable housing project at the corner of Main Street and Tenth Street North, including a restrictive covenant tied to tax treatment, on a vote of 11 yes, 1 no, 1 abstention.
Council Member Weston moved to adopt the development agreement; Council Member Northwood seconded. The item had been removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion. Council Member Calo, whose ward includes the site, said he supports the project but opposed public funding because the development agreement allows the nonprofit owner to seek tax-exempt status after a period, which he said could…
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