Feb 26, 2021
NEW ULM The New Ulm Planning Commission selected Upper Cottonwood, Pollinator Park, Maplewood and Lakeside Village as the top locations to develop neighborhood parks.
Over the last few months, New Ulm has been reviewing existing and proposed parks for development. The Park and Recreation Commission took the lead on creating a ranking system to identify the most appropriate location for the next park.
The Planning Commission has also participated in the review process. Last month, the Planning Commission members each identified their top three choices for the next park. Upper Cottonwood, Laekside Village and Maplewood were ranked the highest by the Planning Commissioners, but they deferred any further action until more information was available on the Parks Commission’s evaluation process.
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NEW ULM The Planning Commission joined the conversation about where New Ulm’s next neighborhood park will be located.
The Park and Recreation Commission is currently reviewing existing and proposed park areas within the community and establishing a ranking system for future park acquisition and development efforts.
This process is intended to identify the area in greatest need of a neighborhood park. Park and Recreation Director Tom Schmitz has indicated that a neighborhood park should have three features: a shelter, playground equipment and a field area.
The staff has recommended that the Planning Commission take an active role in this process and identify the top three areas for further development.
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NEW ULM A permit for a Community Unit Housing Project on the 1400 Block of North 6th Street in New Ulm was recommended for approval by the city Planning Commission on Wednesday.
Mike Kral, on behalf of M & D Properties, requested a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Community Unit Project at the street address 1406-1446 North 6th Street. The project is legally described as part of Oak Bluffs Eighth Addition.
The New Ulm City Council reviewed the final plat for this project following a Public Hearing on Sept.15. The owner of the plat intends to build multi-family homes between 6th North and 7th North in the lot adjacent to the New Ulm Diocese. The location is zoned to allow multi-family residences.