Attention developers or business entrepreneurs! The RFP for 321 Main St. in Slater has been released! Deadline is Feb. 14.
12/20/2024
Slater, Iowa - The City of Slater is announcing that a Request For Proposal has been released seeking a developer or business entrepreneur for the redevelopment of the city owned 321 Main Street building located in the heart of the historic Slater Main Street business district. The city is looking to establish this property as a cornerstone private/public partnership redevelopment with a high focus on creating a new food and dining experience in the heart of Slater’s downtown core, however the city is open to all quality project proposals.
Prime Location Benefits:
- Property has easy access to the both the Heart of Iowa Trail and the High Trestle Trail.
- Slater’s location in Story County halfway between Ames and Ankeny also connects to the ever-increasing daily street traffic.
- Two new housing development projects ongoing.
- Easy connection to a new outdoor sports field project targeting more local baseball, softball and soccer needs and attracting tournament league events.
The property is in Slater’s Urban Renewal Area and TIF (Tax Increment Financing) is an available option in addition to the potential of utilizing other local community development tools for an accepted quality project at the discretion of Mayor and City Council.
Slater’s Mayor Taylor Christensen, "321 Main Street is a cornerstone of our historic Main Street. We're seeking someone who recognizes the unique charm of Slater and is passionate about preserving our history while fostering an exciting future. We are confident that 321 Main Street can attract this traffic and contribute to the growth of our business district."
The Ames Regional Economic Alliance is assisting the City of Slater in their economic development efforts, Alliance President and CEO Dan Culhane is excited about the launch of this project. “This new redevelopment will be another great addition to not only Slater but the entire Story County trail corridor. Such development doesn’t happen overnight but partnerships between the City of Slater, Story County Supervisors and Story County Conservation to name just a few keep are creating great positive attention and interest in our region, and this project couldn’t be in a better location…right in the middle of it all.”
Connect to the full RFP at the City of Slater website by clicking here.
Proposals are due Friday, February 14/2025 at 4pm at the Slater City Hall and included digital contact information within the RFP.