Commission Approves First Reading Of Ordinance Establishing Redevelopment Neighborhood For Southtown Addition

Pagel SwansonThe City of Huron is in the process of sweetening the deal for prospective buyers of property up for auction in the Southtown Addition. The Huron City Commission approved first reading of an ordinance establishing the area as a redevelopment neighborhood. Commissioner Bryan Smith says the change is designed to better market the parcels available….

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Commissioner Gary Harrington was in favor of plan…

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City Planner Ralph Borkowski says redevelopment neighborhoods have been used twice before in Huron. Smith hopes this could be the beginning of further development in town…

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An auction of parcels in the Southtown Addition is set for March 18th at the Campus Center. The City Commission also authorized Mayor Paul Aylward to act on the city’s behalf during that auction.