Watershed District Approves Cold Storage Purchase
Demolition and redevelopment should begin in three years, when the last of the leases expires.
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District on Thursday formally approved the $14.95 million purchase of the Cold Storage site on Blake Road North. The action expands plans for the improvements of Minnehaha Creek, as well as future mixed-use development. The watershed district has already launched creek improvements in the area, most notably surrounding nearby Cottageville Park. “Our plan is to restore 1,000 feet of shoreline along Minnehaha Creek,” said Telly Mamayek, the district's spokeswoman. The purchase will be financed by bonds and paid for by the district’s special tax levy. Plans call for demolition and redevelopment to begin in about three years when the last of the five tenants, Deli Express, has its current lease expire. The cold …
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