City of Faribault Live Stream - 2026-05-12 - City Council Meeting

The City of Faribault City Council meeting held on May 12, 2026, included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key agenda items involved approval of a conditional use permit for a multi-family residential development at 105 Riverchase Court, known as Riverchase 2, which includes 79 units and requests allowances for building height and unit density beyond current zoning limits. The council approved resolution 2026-138 to permit this development. Another significant topic was the zoning text amendment related to data centers, aiming to establish clearer regulations and limit where data centers can be located within the city. This ordinance was approved to provide regulatory guardrails and prevent unrestricted data center development. Additionally, there was discussion about rejecting bids related to a storage garage project, with a motion to reject resolution 2026-118 passed. The meeting also included announcements about upcoming council events and election processes.