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During the Monday, January 27, 2020, regular meeting of the City of Frankfort Common Council an attorney representing real estate developers presented plans for an approximate $6 Million apartment complex.

Who: The developer is the same that developed the St. Vincent/Witham medical complex across from Wal-Mart.

What: 58-units. Market rate. 50-units will have single-car garages. No unit pricing shared at the meeting.

Where: On undeveloped land directly adjacent to/behind the St. Vincent/Witham medical complex.

When: The desire is to break ground in March 2020 with completion by next fall.

The proposed name of the apartment complex is Hometown Cottages of Frankfort.

At the expense of the developer, three new streets and curbs will be developed along with all utilities (electric, water, and sewer) installed.

Last night's meeting was to designate the proposed area an Economic Revitalization Area. The resolution passed 7-0.

A February meeting will allow for public comments regarding any tax abatement regarding this proposed project before a final vote is taken.

The council also discussed the awarding of $30,000 to three non-profit organizations. And, discussed changes to the downtown parking ordinance.

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This is a gavel-to-gavel recording of the Frankfort City Council Meeting of Monday, January, January 27, 2020.