Summary
The city's 80-acre east-side site has struggled to attract the mixed-use housing development it was planned for, with about $11-12 million in infrastructure costs. Staff floated pivoting to light industrial to boost the tax base — which would need a comp plan amendment and rezone, and would draw strong community opinions.
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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city has roughly $3.2 million invested in the property and estimates $11-12 million in infrastructure costs under the current plan.
A light-industrial pivot could grow the tax base and fund city services; nearby landowners would likely see property values rise.
Supporters of the original affordable housing vision, and possibly the adjacent Adams family property, could be affected by a plan change.
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