The city owns a former service station at 2430 Larpenteur Avenue West, Lauderdale, MN 55113. The city has been using the facility for storage but it is beyond repair, and the city plans to demolish the existing structure and construct a new retail cannabis store. The site is approximately 0.26 acres (11,325 SF). The city anticipates construction of an approximate 1,500 square foot retail cannabis store including parking and landscape improvements. The city has developed a business plan with the intent of acquiring a municipal cannabis license to begin retail operations in 2026 or early 2027. This proposal and qualifications shall include: 1. Estimate of construction costs. 2. Development of construction documents after the City Council approves preliminary design and cost estimates. 3. Construction services. The city plans to hire an independent General Contractor, who will monitor preliminary plan and construction document development, manage bid process, and manage overall construction responsibilities). The chosen architectural design team will assist in the interview process.
