Contacts
- Beth Petrowske
651-234-7508
Location
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Metro District
Office of Communications
1500 County Rd B2 West
Roseville, MN 55113
 |
News Release Search | |
| |
Search Statewide News | |
Mn/DOT, Taylors Falls benefit from recent property exchange
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – The city of Taylors Falls and the Minnesota Department of Transportation recently exchanged property in Taylors Falls — Mn/DOT traded its downtown truck station property for a long-term space lease at the Taylors Falls Public Works Department.
“It is important that Mn/DOT continue to have a physical presence in this area to deliver critical snow and ice removal and other services,” said Bev Farraher, Mn/DOT Metro District maintenance engineer. “We look forward to many successful years of co-located operations.”
Taylors Falls benefits:
- The existing Mn/DOT truck station will be demolished, and the site will eventually be sold for private commercial development.
- Any new businesses that locate on the new site will add to the Taylors Falls’ tax base.
- The city Public Works Department gains one new storage bay for city supplies of salt and sand.
Mn/DOT benefits:
- The exchange eliminates many of the operational costs associated with maintaining a separate truck station.
- Mn/DOT has long-term storage for its snowplow truck and loader as well as two new, covered storage bays for salt and sand.
Public benefits:
- All government entities in Taylors Falls are consolidated on the City Hall campus including Mn/ DOT, the Department of Agriculture, the Chisago County Sheriff’s Department and the city of Taylors Falls Administration, Fire and Public Works Departments.
- The Redevelopment of the commercial site is expected to improve downtown Taylors Falls.
“Mn/DOT, the Chisago County HRA-EDA [Housing and Redevelopment Authority – Economic Development Authority] and the city of Taylors Falls have worked hard on this project for the past three years,” said Mayor Michael Buchite. “I appreciate everyone’s willingness to make this happen in a way that truly benefits all of us. It’s a win-win situation — my thanks to the good people at Mn/DOT.”
A ribbon cutting event and brief program is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the City Hall campus located at 637 B First Street, Taylors Falls, MN 55084.
Mn/DOT and the city of Taylors Falls made the property exchange using a cooperative agreement and minimal financial resources.
To request an ASL interpreter or other reasonable accommodation, call Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 or 1-800-657-3774 (Greater Minnesota); 711 or 1-800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay). You may also send an e-mail to janet.rae.miller@state.mn.us (please request at least one week in advance).
To request this document in an alternative format, call Bruce Lattu at 651-366-4718 or
1-800-657-3774 (Greater Minnesota); 711 or 1-800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay). You may also send an e-mail to bruce.lattu@state.mn.us (please request at least one week in advance).
###
