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Albert Lea to apply for DEED redevelopment grant with 50% local match for Blazing Star housing project
Summary
The council authorized an application to the Minnesota DEED redevelopment grant program to support the Albert Lea family housing project at Blazing Star Landing and approved a local‑match contract and signatures required for the grant. The DEED application deadline was stated as Aug. 1, 2025.
City manager told council Minnesota DEED is accepting applications for a redevelopment grant program designed to assist communities with costs of redeveloping blighted industrial, residential or commercial sites. "Grants can pay for up to half of the redevelopment costs for a qualifying site with a 50% local match," staff said, and identified the Albert Lea family housing project at Blazing Star Landing as the intended application site. The application deadline was stated as Friday, August 1, 2025.
Nut graf: Council approved a resolution to submit the DEED redevelopment grant application and separately authorized the city manager to execute the local‑match contract needed if the grant is awarded. Councilors moved and seconded the measures and approved them by voice vote.
Ending: Staff will submit the DEED application by the Aug. 1 deadline and return to council with any required contract documents if the city is invited to accept an award.
