Brownfields are sites where expansion, redevelopment or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant.
The
Dakota County Environmental Assessment and Remediation Program can assist cities navigate the hurdles of redeveloping brownfields.
This Brownfield Map provides location and limited information on sites in the County that have brownfield redevelopment potential. The sites listed include closed regulated solid waste facilities, vacant or underutilized potential brownfield sites, and the former Gopher Ordnance Works (GOW) portion of UMore Park.
All Dakota County cities are eligible for brownfield funding for redevelopment planning, environmental investigations, cleanup and site redevelopment. Grants are available through the Dakota County Community Development Agency Redevelopment Incentive Grant program (RIG).
Redevelopment Incentive Grant applications are accepted until funds are used.
Environmental Assessment and Remediation Program Projects
Dakota County has assisted with environmental assessments and cleanup on many brownfield redevelopment projects. See an interactive tour
of brownfield sites in the County that have been or are in the process of redevelopment. See below for reports available for these sites.
For more information about brownfields, contact:
Former Hudson Manufacturing, Hastings
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Phase II Investigation Report
Investigation Report Addendum
Response Action Plan
Former Farmers Union Property, Hampton
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Investigation Report Form
Phase II Investigation Report
Phase II Work Plan
MPCA Site Closure Letter (September 2014)
Former O'Brien Furniture Property, Hampton
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Former Larson Automotive and Competition Engines, Eagan
Eagan Properties Vapor Investigation
MPCA Completion of Response Action Letter (October 2014)
MPCA Completion of Response Action Letter (November 2014)
Former U-Haul, Eagan
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Former St. Joseph School, Rosemount
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Former Instant Testing, Eagan
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Harms Property, Inver Grove Heights
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
6539 Doffing Ave., Inver Grove Heights
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Northstar Concrete Demolition Dump Site
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment