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Stearns Bank In Albany Gets Recognition From Governor

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI
Jake Judd
Jun 9, 2021 | 2:43 PM
Submitted by: Stearns Bank Albany

(KNSI) – Stearns Bank in Albany has been honored by Minnesota’s Governor for its innovative stormwater system.

In 2019, Stearns Bank expanded by 10,000 square feet to make room for future growth and needed a creative approach to manage stormwater runoff in a limited space.

The new construction included a detention basin under an added parking area.

The basin was made with around 95,000 recycled tires shredded into a product called tire-derived aggregate.

Governor Tim Walz commended the teams responsible for the design and installation of tire-derived aggregate.

Certificates signed by the Governor were delivered at the June 2 Albany City Council meeting to project partners, Stearns Bank, Bardson Excavating, Miller Architects, and First State Tire Recycling.

The certificate language recognizes team members for excellence in recycling and commitment to sustainability.

“The safety of our water supply is a priority,” Mayor Tom Kasner said. “Tire-derived aggregate is proving to be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to manage water runoff that keeps our water clean.”

Heather Plumski, chief financial and strategy officer of Stearns Bank N.A., commended the team effort.

“Stearns Bank is committed to lessen our environmental impact through our go-green initiatives,” Plumski said. “We’re proud to partner with companies that use sustainability-focused innovative solutions, like Miller Architects & Builders, Bardson Excavating and TDA Manufacturing.”

Before the expansion, a pond was used to manage stormwater.

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