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St. Peter council approves purchase agreements for South Washington and Klein Street parcels
Summary
Council approved purchase agreements for 1225 South Washington (proposed 8‑unit twin‑home project) and 2110 Klein Street (proposed mini‑storage), moving two city parcels back onto the tax rolls; approvals were by roll call with standard permitting and development conditions to follow.
St. Peter — On May 12 the City Council approved purchase agreements for two city‑owned parcels: 1225 South Washington Avenue and 2110 Klein Street.
1225 South Washington: Staff described an offer from developer Adam Heras, in partnership with Fox Valley Construction, to build four twin‑home buildings (eight units total) on roughly three‑and‑three‑quarters acres at 1225 South Washington. Staff said prior infrastructure work (sidewalks, sewer/water stubs, stormwater connections) has prepared the parcel for development. The purchase price is based on $188 per square foot, which staff said includes land and previously approved assessments tied to the Pine Street project. Staff noted the sale would bring property tax revenue to the city, school district and county and create ongoing utility fees.
2110 Klein Street: Staff explained that the North Industrial Park subdivision created several buildable lots and presented a purchase agreement with Jesse Logger Construction for lot 2110, proposed for a convenience/mini‑storage facility. The purchase price was presented at $137 per square foot, matching recent lot sales; staff said construction could begin as early as August or September if permits are granted.
Both items passed on council roll calls. Staff emphasized that approval of agreements does not waive normal land‑use, building or permit requirements; any development will still be reviewed for setbacks, lot coverage and other regulations.
Why it matters: The sales are intended to put idle city parcels back on the tax rolls, generate utility revenue and advance downtown and industrial‑park development goals. Specific site plans and building permits will be required before construction begins.
The council approved the resolutions entering into purchase agreements for both parcels; packet pages and attachments contain maps and the full agreements.
