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Albert Lea approves redevelopment agreement with Freeborn County and accepts two donated lots

Albert Lea City Council · November 25, 2025
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Council authorized a redevelopment agreement with Freeborn County to acquire three tax-forfeited lots and approved acceptance of donated property (809 Clark St. W. and 825 S. 1st Ave.) contingent on clear title; the city attorney explained Tyler v. Hennepin implications for tax-forfeiture sales and indemnity provisions.

The Albert Lea City Council on Nov. 24 approved multiple property actions: a redevelopment agreement with Freeborn County covering certain tax-forfeited lots and the contingent acceptance of donated residential lots.

City staff said the county would sell the lots at 721 Saint Thomas, 816 South 1st Avenue and 705 Madison to the city for $4,000 each, with the sale price waived if the parcel is developed. Staff…

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