Industrial Park Information

PROPERTY SIZE (CONTIGUOUS):

 

Number of acres                                            Approximately 60 acres, dividable

 

If in industrial park, are the

acres on one lot?                                            The property is both platted and unplatted.

 

Proposed property current

zoning                                                              I-1, Light Industrial

 

Is there potential for, or is the

area within 1/4 mile of

residential housing?                                       No major housing subdivisions are located within 1/4 mile, nor are any currently planned.

 

 

WATER:

 

Water main size                                             10" & 12"

 

Storage capacity                                            4,300,000 gallons

 

Pumping capacity                                           3,000 gallons per minute

 

Total tapwater hardness                                85 ppm

 

To accommodate the Cenex Harvest States Project, a 1 million gallon water tower will be constructed in 2002.  The result will be an additional 500,000 gallons for other industrial park customers and increased pressure.

 

Power

 

Distance in miles from site

to the nearest adequate power

sources                                                           Electrical service will be provided by Fairmont Public Utilities.  There is a three phase line north of County Road No. 26, running east and west and also a three phase line at the northeast corner of the proposed property.

 

 

Sewer

 

Wastewater main size                                    10"

 

Capacity of treatment plant                           2,340,000 gallons per day

 

 

Natural Gas

 

Distance from the property to

nearest high pressure (50 psig or

greater) distribution line                                This site is served by Minnesota Energy Company.

 

The closest gas line is running south of CSAH 26.  Peoples is willing to evaluate any project to do the necessary upgrades and improvements to service the needs in the Industrial Park.

 

 

Area Population

 

Population within 3 county area                    51,109 in Martin, Faribault and Watonwan combined.

 

 

OTHER INFORMATION:

 

Roadway Infrastructure

 

Nearest interstate freeway                           Interstate 90 is 2 miles to the north and east of the site.  Interstate access will be via CSAH 26 and CSAH 14

 

Type of roadway serving site                        CSAH No. 26 is a 100 foot right-of-way, 9 ton road all year.  CSAH No. 26 intersects with S.T.A. 15 3 miles from the site.  CSAH No. 26 intersects with CSAH 14 ½ mile from the site which gives access to I90.

 

Rail                                                                 Union Pacific or DM & E can serve the industrial park--along entire north edge of property.  Rail spur development funds available from City and State.

 

Airport Facilities

 

Nearest airport                                              Fairmont Municipal Airport is 4.5 miles from the site.  Fairmont Municipal Airport.  The airport can handle up to a DC-9 and most all corporate aircraft.

 

Nearest international airport                        Twin Cities International Airport - 125 miles

 

Nearest airport for service of

private jet                                                       Fairmont Municipal Airport - 4.5 miles from site.

 

Site Maps                                                       Detailed site, utility and road improvement maps follow this section within this proposal.  Additionally, a city map is included in this submittal.

Incentives

 

Industrial Park

Fairmont Industrial Park

            The primary industrial area is the Fairmont Industrial Park located on the west edge of the City.  The majority of the lots are fully serviced with sewer, water, storm sewer, blacktop road, curb and gutter, natural gas and some lots have rail access.  This industrial complex is the home to Avery Weigh Tronix, Hancor, R.M. Olson, Tri County Industries, Kahler Automation, Kenway Engineering, Hog Slat and K & W Electric.  Significant property is available for acquisition in this industrial park.  The Industrial Park land is controlled by the City of Fairmont.  Many types of financial arrangements are available.  Details to be negotiated on a case by case basis.