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EDA hears updates on OJ Juice site, Park Street parking lot, workforce housing and Fire Hall
Summary
Staff updated the EDA on multiple development projects: the OJ Juice site is resurveyed and reapplying for tax credits; Park Street parking‑lot bids are due with a tight target completion of June 21; a workforce‑housing group seeks a purchase agreement contingent on state tax credits; and a redevelopment group is examining the Fire Hall.
At its April 8 meeting the Lindstrom Economic Development Authority received a range of development updates from staff covering active sites and near‑term projects.
OJ Juice site: Staff reported the former site has been demolished and resurveyed. The developer’s multifamily workforce component did not receive tax credits earlier; staff said the developer is reapplying this year and staff have offered technical feedback and assistance. Dan said the site remains an active redevelopment prospect.
Park Street parking lot: Staff said bids for the Park Street parking‑lot project are due this week and the bid opening will take place Thursday. The project includes sidewalk, pavement and stormwater improvements, a small plaza adjacent to the bakery and undergrounding of some utilities. Contracts will include a completion date the staff hopes to meet by June 21 to align with downtown events, though staff cautioned weather or scheduling issues could shift the timeline.
Workforce housing and Fire Hall: A group is pursuing a purchase agreement for a city parcel near the community garden to create workforce housing; staff said the proposed PA would be contingent on securing state tax credits and that developers intend pre‑entitlement work in 2025 and would apply for credits in 2026. Staff also said an active group is doing cost work on a possible Fire Hall redevelopment and expects a financial update in several weeks.
Why it matters: The combined projects represent near‑term public‑ and private‑sector activity that could change downtown access, parking and housing supply. Staff stressed close coordination with contractors, business owners and event planners to minimize disruption and asked EDA members to help with outreach.
What’s next: Staff will return with bid results for the parking lot, any purchase agreements for council consideration, and updates on tax‑credit applications as those processes advance.
