City of Faribault Live Stream - 2026-06-23 City Council Meeting

The City of Faribault held its City Council meeting on June 23, 2026, where several procurement and development-related topics were discussed. Key procurement-related discussions included a public hearing on the use of Small Cities Development Program grant funds to retrofit city-owned decorative street lights in the central business district to LED fixtures, aiming to reduce electricity costs. The council also reviewed and approved resolutions to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for the redevelopment of three historic downtown buildings into mixed-use properties with residential and commercial spaces, supported by low-interest loans from the city and related authorities. Additionally, the council considered a development proposal for Far Town Homes, involving preliminary and final plat approvals, conditional use permits, variances, and a common interest community plat for a townhouse project. The council approved related resolutions despite some concerns about parking, traffic, and site topography. Public comments focused heavily on environmental and infrastructure concerns related to a proposed data center project, with calls for a moratorium and more thorough environmental assessments. The meeting concluded with procedural matters and a closed session for attorney-client privilege discussions, with no immediate actions taken following the closed session.