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St. James EDA to revisit land purchase as part of 12th Ave S Phase 2 expansion
Summary
The St. James Economic Development Authority discussed a potential Phase 2 of the 12th Ave S expansion on March 10, 2026, intended mainly to support housing development. The board agreed to revisit land acquisition options and designated Steve Jeppson and Economic Development Director Brianna Sanders to attend meetings to negotiate a purchase price.
The St. James Economic Development Authority discussed a potential Phase 2 of the 12th Ave S expansion at its March 10 meeting, with members noting that Phase 2 would primarily support housing development.
Board members determined that the authority should revisit the possibility of purchasing land to support that phase. The transcript records that "Steve Jeppson and Brianna Sanders will attend the meetings to negotiate the purchase price," but it does not specify which parcels are under consideration, the proposed purchase price, or funding sources for acquisition.
No motion or vote on land acquisition was recorded at this meeting. The item was left for further consideration and follow-up, with staff and the named ex officio member assigned to negotiate and report back.
