Eldon Tessman, who died in 2024.<\/a> Hennepin County property records show it\u2019s currently owned by the Eldon Tessman Living Trust.<\/p>\nThe former Tessman farm currently sits on the site. It\u2019s one of the few remaining pieces of Brooklyn Park\u2019s potato farming past.<\/p>\n
Roers initially proposed an affordable housing project at this site late in 2025, but city officials rejected that concept in favor of a market-rate project with high-end amenities.<\/p>\n
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A graphic rendering of the 250-unit apartment complex proposed in Brooklyn Park.<\/p>\n
The new proposal includes a mix of 30 studio units, 95 one-bedroom units, 95 two-bedroom units, and 30 three-bedroom units.<\/p>\n
Amenities would include a pool, a fitness center, sky lounges, a dog run, and a work-from-home space.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis would help expand the city\u2019s long-term tax base,\u201d city staff members wrote in the council agenda packet. \u201cThe increased density would also help to support local businesses. The project is expected to generate over 320 construction jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n
As part of the financial plan, Roers is requesting that the city issue a $2.7 million tax abatement for the project.<\/p>\n
\u201cI appreciate you understanding that we\u2019re looking for market rate,\u201d said Mayor Hollies Winston. \u201cI am in favor of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The council voted 5-0 to approve the term sheet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before construction could start, the council would still need to finalize a development agreement and other land use approvals for the project. The developer would also have to close in its financing.<\/p>\n
Construction could then start not later than January 2028.<\/p>\n
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