LaSalle council approves redevelopment negotiations, property sales and multiple infrastructure votes

LaSalle City Council approved a slate of development and municipal finance actions, including authorization to negotiate a redevelopment agreement for property commonly known as 541 1st Street, acceptance of a single bid for 716 Buckland Street, renewal of an economic-development membership, and authorization of road and infrastructure payments.

On 541 1st Street, the council voted to allow staff to negotiate the purchase and redevelopment terms with interested parties named during the meeting (identified in the record as Christie Paseka, Michelle Olsen and Starbuck Rentals), with final approval required by written redevelopment agreement and standard contingencies. Council members said a building on the site would produce more long-term tax increment and sales-tax benefits than a parking lot.

Council also approved…