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City seeking proposals for Senior Center

City News July 30, 2025
A group of four seniors, two men and two women, are gathered around a table indoors. In the foreground, a woman with short brown hair and a tie-dye shirt smiles at the camera, holding a tissue. To her right, a man in a red and white plaid shirt also smiles at the camera. In the background, another woman in a green shirt stands behind them, looking forward with a slight smile. Further back and out of focus, a fourth woman in a yellow and white checkered shirt is partially visible.

The City of Albert Lea is conducting a holistic evaluation of its Senior Center, including its location at Skyline Plaza, 1739 W. Main St., Albert Lea, MN. The city convened a team of several community partners to conduct the evaluation, following a process set by the National Council On Aging/National Institute of Senior Centers.

In addition to improved access and compliance with the Minnesota Accessibility Code, the City of Albert Lea seeks to:

  • Provide a Senior Center that continues to meet the programming needs of residents age 55 and older.
  • Improve natural lighting, access to green spaces and access to services.
  • Enhance the curb appeal of the Senior Center through exterior signage and other features.
  • Be fiscally responsible to property owners who fund the center through taxes.
  • Continue to offer a welcoming, secure and safe space for senior citizens.

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals for the center’s long-term physical facility from the current landlord as well as entities interested in hosting the Senior Center.

See the full RFP for details.