West Central Tribune Minute: Council action needed soon for proposed northeast Willmar apartment project
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Plans for a tiny home development in the city of Willmar are moving forward with the developer seeking bids. The sale of city land was approved in August, and the developer shared concept plans Thursday with the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission.
The Kandiyohi County property tax levy for 2023 was preliminarily certified to rise 2.9% over the 2022 levy. However, increased property values and new development will reduce the impact of that increase on individual tax bills.
A public hearing will take place Sept. 6 during the Willmar City Council meeting for the rezoning of agricultural land to facilitate a potential new apartment complex development of up to 216 units across three 72-unit buildings.
It has been seven years since a housing study has been conducted for Kandiyohi County, and Willmar City Council on Aug. 1 approved contributing $12,000 toward a new housing study