The steady hum of development is reverberating through
Winsted as new and existing projects roll along.
The growth is pleasing, and the city is being careful to
strike a balance between housing and industry, commented Mayor Don Guggemos.
If there is housing, a city will look attractive to industries,
and if there is work, people can live closer to their jobs, Guggemos said.
To accommodate this, there are four separate housing developments
that are in different phases of development.
Three of the four, Winsted on the Lake, Pheasant Run Second
Addition, and Golden Gates Estates, are either completed or in the process
of being built.
The fourth, Grass Lake Farm, is in its conceptual stage,
but if everything goes according to plan, it will substantially add to Winsted’s
residential base.
As for incoming industry, the industrial park is attracting
more businesses with the addition of two more businesses, Waste Management
and Herald Journal Publishing, which will join RAM Buildings at the park.
The new facility will serve as the center for Waste Management’s operations
in the west metro area.
Waste Management broke ground in July, and a completion
date is set for November.
The company expects to employ about 105 full-time employees
at the site.
Also planning to join Waste Management in the industrial
park is Herald Journal Publishing, which publishes the Winsted-Lester Prairie
Journal.
In order to support the housing and industry growth, the
city extended Main Avenue West, past the current Waste Management site,
west of McLeod County Road 1.
This extension will serve as an access into Grass Lake
Farm.
Below is a list of Winsted developments that are in progress:
Old City Hall
Formally dedicated in 1896, the historic Winsted City Hall
is now under a complete renovation.
Todd Colonna purchased the building from the city and will
be doing extensive work to both the interior and exterior of the building.
Upon completion, the main level will consist of shops and
offices, with an apartment situated on the upper level.
Winsted on the Lake
Scenic Homes has begun work on its latest phase of Winsted
on the Lake, which will consist of 22 new-single-family lots. These new
lots are situated on the bluff overlooking Winsted Lake and the downtown
area. Winsted on the Lake has a wide variety of housing options including
twin homes, town homes, and single-family.
Grass Lake Farm
Winsted is currently processing a preliminary plat request
for “Grass Lake Farm.”
This subdivision will consist of 159 single-family homes.
The property is located on the western edge of the city, south of Main Avenue
West.
Pheasant Run 2nd Addition
Juncewski Construction finished work late last fall on
a seven-unit townhome complex on Linden Avenue.
Golden Gate Estates
Limitless Development has developed 13 townhome units for
senior housing adjacent to Northgate Estates.
Waste Management
Waste Management has begun construction of an 18,000 plus
square foot facility in the Winsted Industrial Park.
It will serve as a hub for Waste Management’s operations
in the west metro area. Waste Management expects to employ about 105 full-time
employees at the site.
Herald Journal Publishing
The City of Winsted and Herald Journal Publishing are currently
discussing an agreement, which would move the company to the industrial
park.
The proposed site is just west of the new Waste Management
facility, along County Road 1.
The facility would combine all of the newspaper’s operations
in one location, although Herald Journal would continue to have an office
in Howard Lake as well.
Winsted Industrial Park
Completion of infrastructure improvements at the Winsted
Industrial Park is nearly finished.
With Waste Management’s building under construction and
the Herald Journal’s re-location in progress, the industrial park is growing
well.
There are several prime lots available in the park, which
have generated significant interest in and around the community.
Questions, regarding the lots in the industrial park should
be directed to City Administrator Brent Mareck at (320) 485-4718.
Main Avenue West corridor
The city will shortly complete work on the extension of
Main Ave West.
In conjunction with Waste Management’s move to the industrial
park, the city will own the property situated at the corner of Main Ave
West and McLeod County Road 1. The property will be redeveloped into a less
intense use.
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