City of Faribault - City Council Meeting – 04/14/2026

The City of Faribault City Council meeting held on April 14, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on urban development and zoning amendments. The council approved a planned unit development (PUD) and common interest community (CIC) plat for the Hillblock Condominiums project, which involves redeveloping existing downtown buildings into commercial spaces and 19 residential condo units. The council also discussed and ultimately tabled a zoning text amendment to define and permit data centers in heavy industrial zones, citing concerns about the broadness of the definition and the need for design standards. Additionally, the council approved a zoning amendment to allow childcare centers as a permitted use in public institutional zoning districts. Consent agenda items 6A through 6Q were approved without objection. Public comments raised concerns about proposed apartment developments and a data center project, focusing on infrastructure, environmental impact, and community effects.