A much-needed multi-unit apartment complex planned for development on Broad Street in Flandreau has suffered a setback.
The primary contractor interested in the project has reportedly hit a snag with financing options.
Survey and topographic work through Banner Associates, Inc. is still underway on the property however, as the Housing Corporation has identified the north side of the block across from the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Headquarters as a primary area of interest for the development of apartment homes within the city.
Affordable and starter housing in the market is in short supply and has been for quite some time, the most recent housing study done shows. Multiple local contractors are currently working on various levels of properties to fill the need, but businesses, individuals and families of all ages routinely cite to city officials a lack of housing options available for why they might not stay or choose to move to the area.
The Housing Corporation will need to get together and discuss our options, as far as the approach we wish to take, said City Administrator Cohl Turnquist..
Before the group looks to invest significant funding to develop the property, it will be essential to locate a developer who is willing to place housing upon the property.
Tribal officials are also working to provide updated and affordable housing throughout the community through the development of a new tiny home community, which is located just to the south of the Royal River complex, and new apartment and duplex homes.
Also of note, as FSST continues to grow a relatively new solar program, it continues to work with the City of Flandreau on agreements for the purchase of excess power generation. Turnquist said that on this specific project, FSST installed a <40 kW solar panel system at the Elder Care Center.
In order for the solar to be connected into the City system, plans need to be reviewed by the City consulting engineer, and an interconnect agreement remains yet to be finalized.
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