The decision is expected to be formalized at a special Nov. 24 meeting.
The City Council ordered an environmental impact statement, an in-depth study that could last up to a year. After that review, the plans would be subject to approval or denial by the council.
Developer Ronald Clark has not yet announced whether he will stick the project out.
A recent city-hired consultant's report determined that the project could cause harm to the historical and cultural significance of the site. One question is whether any Indians were buried on Pilot Knob, a finding that could preclude any possibility of development.
Also, noise pollution from the nearby Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and the project's effect on wildlife and water run-off were also raised as issues.
In January, the City Council ordered a less intensive environmental assessment worksheet. That study was completed in September. More than 150 citizens, groups and government agencies responded to that study — most in opposition to the project.
Want to continue reading?
Become a Free ALM Digital Reader.
Once you are an ALM Digital Member, you’ll receive:
- Breaking commercial real estate news and analysis, on-site and via our newsletters and custom alerts
- Educational webcasts, white papers, and ebooks from industry thought leaders
- Critical coverage of the property casualty insurance and financial advisory markets on our other ALM sites, PropertyCasualty360 and ThinkAdvisor
Already have an account? Sign In Now
*May exclude premium content© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.
