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Vermillion council annexes MARF Track 1 and authorizes notice to rural co-op amid objections from Clay Union Electric
Summary
The Vermillion City Council approved annexation of a 37.1-acre parcel known as MARF Track 1 at Highway 50 and Princeton and authorized staff to notify Clay Union Electric of the city's intent to provide electrical service to the annexed area after debate and objections from the co-op.
The Vermillion City Council voted May 19 to annex MARF Track 1 — a 37.1-acre parcel near the intersection of South Dakota Highway 50 and Princeton — and authorized city staff to notify Clay Union Electric of the city’s intent to provide electric service to the annexed area.
City staff presented the annexation request from the property owners and said the parcel would be brought into city limits with an initial zoning of NRC (Natural Resource Conservation). Jose (staff member) told the council the owners intend to keep farming the property for now but want the land positioned for future development and for city utilities to be available if development occurs.
The annexation passed after a roll-call motion; the council then considered a separate authorization that would start the statutorily…
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