Due to the Planning Commission's failure to approve the purchase agreement for 5.54 acres of parkland due to a tie vote, the planning director decided a memorandum should be sent to the council.
The Willmar Planning Commission discussed the potential development at its meeting Wednesday, July 19, 2023. The development also requires the Willmar Parks and Recreation Board to approve the sale of park land.
“It’s surreal I know I went through it at the same time. When I see things on TV I can kind of not associate it, but still associate it," said Duffus-Zeegers.
Despite concerns raised by numerous residents, the Willmar Planning Commission at its meeting Wednesday approved the preliminary and final plat for development of an apartment complex on Lakeland Drive Northeast, as well as a conditional use permit.