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Board updates: car wash site, Speedway, Market Road and County Road development plans tied to water and sewer connections
Summary
Utility staff updated the Tipton board on several local development prospects: a car wash site with a 20‑year seller restriction (variance possible), a Speedway station with available stubs, a 12‑acre Market Road parcel with a possible office project, and county developer interest along County Road 560 that could require service extensions.
Tipton utility staff briefed the board on multiple local development opportunities and the utility implications for water, sewer and electric service.
On the old car wash site, Speaker 3 said weather has delayed reconnaissance and that the property deed includes a seller caveat prohibiting auto‑related businesses for 20 years; after explaining the intended use, staff said the seller "was cautiously optimistic" that a variance could be obtained, but that the utility wants to preserve options.
Speaker 3 reported a new Speedway gas station project at the West Side of Campbell Crossing is in the bidding stage and that "we actually have water and sewer stubs to the West Side Of Campbell Crossing," so contractors know where to connect. He said the general contractor has been responsive and the project could move quickly in spring.
Regarding city‑owned land behind the collections building (Market Road/Development Drive), Speaker 3 described a roughly 12‑acre farm field, partially in the flood plain, where a potential buyer is considering a 5,000–6,000 sq. ft. office building and outbuildings. He said the utility has electrical nearby and that water/sewer would need to be extended; the buyer may require a small lift station to send sewage to the main line.
Staff also reported county developer interest on a parcel north of the water plant along County Road 560, where phased office development has been discussed; water and sewer runs are nearby and the utility must decide whether to extend service to individual lots or to build for longer‑term corridor development.
On power connections, Speaker 3 said IMPA handles contract work and that existing commitments to a factory tenant affect allocations; staff described power allocation as effectively managed through IMPA and existing contracts.
No formal actions were taken on any proposed extensions during the meeting; staff will continue to coordinate with developers and engineering firms and bring specific proposals or requests back to the board when needed.
