Copper Rocks TIF assistance on former KMart site
Summary
The city is locking in a deal with Copper Rocks LLCs to redevelop 2415 State Road with 214 apartments, 33 townhomes, commercial space and 12 affordable Pathways units for 10 years. Up to $1 million in TID 11 money will pay for public utilities at the site.
At a glance
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- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $1 million in TID 11 taxpayer funds for utility improvements, plus a TIF pay-go package.
Future residents, including 12 households in affordable Pathways units, and the developer.
Other taxing jurisdictions could see delayed tax revenue growth if TIF is used.
Mentions & discussions (8)
City leaders break ground for development at old La Crosse Kmart site
City leaders break ground for development at old La Crosse Kmart site WIZM NEWS
Finance & Personnel Committee - Sep 3, 2026
The city is locking in a deal with Copper Rocks LLCs to redevelop 2415 State Road with 214 apartments, 33 townhomes, commercial space and 12 affordable Pathways units for 10 years. Up to $1 million in TID 11 money will pay for public utilities at the site.
Economic and Community Development Commission - Aug 26, 2026
MKB Copper Rocks, LLC sought updated TIF assistance for the Copper Rocks mixed-use development at the former KMart site at 2415 State Road. TIF dollars divert tax revenue to support the project, so the terms matter to the city's budget.
State gives $8 million loan for La Crosse’s old Kmart site, while developer speaks out about costly delays
State gives $8 million loan for La Crosse’s old Kmart site, while developer speaks out about costly delays WIZM NEWS
Tentative agreement between La Crosse and old Kmart lot developer put on hold
Tentative agreement between La Crosse and old Kmart lot developer put on hold WIZM 92.3FM 106.7FM 1410AM
City makes decisions on north side library, old Kmart building, and liquor license renewals | La Crosse News
City makes decisions on north side library, old Kmart building, and liquor license renewals | La Crosse News WXOW
La Crosse committee passes plan for Kmart lot that could bring building down this summer
La Crosse committee passes plan for Kmart lot that could bring building down this summer WIZM 92.3FM 106.7FM 1410AM
Copper Rocks development one step closer to reality | La Crosse News - WXOW
Copper Rocks development one step closer to reality | La Crosse News WXOW
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