Veterans Park expansion via 1310-1322 New York Avenue purchase
Summary
The seller's realtor told city staff the property was no longer under contract — but the city disagrees and the due diligence window runs to October 20. Council wants real contractor repair estimates and access to the building before deciding whether to buy at $700,000.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
$700,000 purchase price on the table; funding must be placed in the October 8 budget amendment to keep the option open.
Depends on final repair numbers — the council wants facts before committing tax dollars.
Taxpayers if the deal proceeds on bad numbers, or the city loses the option if access is denied.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Special City Council Meeting - Sep 28, 2026
St. Cloud has tried for years to expand Veterans Park. The council just pivoted to a .64-acre, eight-lot property directly across the street for $899,000 — cheaper to pull off than renovating 1401 New York Ave, with plans to use it for much-needed park parking.
City Council Meeting - Sep 10, 2026
The seller's realtor told city staff the property was no longer under contract — but the city disagrees and the due diligence window runs to October 20. Council wants real contractor repair estimates and access to the building before deciding whether to buy at $700,000.
Special City Council Meeting - Aug 6, 2026
A resident volunteer is building a Revolutionary War commemorative marker at material cost for a November 14 dedication, joining the GAR monument and WWII cannon in a growing memorial walk.
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