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On social media and in emails and calls to city officials last month, Grimes residents tried to air what bothered them about the proposed housing development west of Highway 141 in a neighborhood already bursting with new homes, apartments and businesses. Planning and zoning officials sent out last-minute notices to nearby neighbors saying a limited liability corporation called Station Crossing Farm wanted to build 27 homes, 34 duplexes and 5 acres of commercial space — including a sports training facility. The development would sit on 33 acres of a tree-lined field east of northeast Heritage Drive and north of Northeast Station Crossing. Beginning Aug. 14, Watchdog sent a series of questions to City Manager Jake Anderson, including several seeking to clarify whether Mayor Scott Mikkelsen and council member Eric Johansen — both developers, investors and previously accused by residents of conflicts of interest — were involved. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Grimes ...

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