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Council backs phased approach for 180-acre west-side site, directs engineering and outreach
Summary
Calumet City council supported phasing development of a 180‑acre city‑owned site at Ideal and Stillwater Boulevard, directing staff to start sewer engineering, refresh an AUAR, pursue broker marketing for Parcel 1 and begin community engagement; timing coordination with Washington County and railroad permitting remain open questions.
The Calumet City council signaled support for a phased approach to developing a 180‑acre city‑owned site at Ideal and Stillwater Boulevard, directing staff to begin engineering, environmental refresh work and initial marketing steps.
Staff presented findings from a ULI technical assistance panel and described three parcels on the site, saying the panel's recommendation is to market Parcel 1 first (it already has sewer and water), then extend sewer under the railroad to serve Parcel 2 and prepare Parcel 3 for later development. “This TAP report is gonna guide our work going forward,” staff said, adding the city has created a project web page and plans outreach beginning in April.
Council members endorsed starting with Parcel 1. One member said the site is large and…
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