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EDA staff reports: Country Manor groundbreaking set, housing infrastructure grant application, downtown fire, farmers market update
Summary
Staff reported the Country Manor bond closing and a June 10 groundbreaking, the city’s effort to apply for Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Program funds to support 18 homes, a downtown building fire that temporarily closed Front Street, and a successful farmers market launch with 20+ vendors.
During staff reports June 5, the EDA heard several operational updates:
• Country Manor: Staff said bond documents closed and the groundbreaking is scheduled for June 10.
• Housing grant: The city is preparing an application to the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Program (a competitive pool of roughly $7.75 million statewide) to support infrastructure for a developer proposing nine twin homes (18 units) in Brainer Oaks; staff said the project will proceed with or without the grant but that funds would make homes more affordable.
• Downtown fire: A fire in an older downtown building prompted a Front Street closure while engineers assess structural damage; some nearby businesses remain open via alternate access, and staff said they will post updates to support affected businesses.
• Farmers market: Board members reported the new farmers market has more than 20 vendors each week and is receiving positive community response.
No formal actions were taken on these items; staff will follow up as the grant and structural assessments progress.
