Submitted photo AUBURN — A year to remember. That’s how Eric Cousens, director of planning and permitting, began a presentation to city officials Monday on Auburn’s recent development boom. During fiscal year 2021, which ended June 30, a “conservative estimate” from staff put new construction value at $59 million, a record year. The city also saw records for total permits issued and permit fees collected. Officials called the milestone “a big deal” given that the high numbers took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. The permit value is tied to hundreds of projects but some are high-profile, including expansions at FutureGuard, Evergreen Subaru and Target’s $9.6 million renovation of the former Kmart on Center Street.