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Council briefed on architect shortlist and timeline for new fire station and village hall remodel; mayor seeks May ballot

5767485 · August 7, 2025
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A review committee recommended shortlisted architectural firms to design a new fire station at Harvard and Brainerd and a remodel of village hall at 4600 Lander Road. Mayor Brent Klein said the village aims to have a funding measure on the ballot in May and asked council to schedule interviews and finalize a selection by September.

Orange Village leaders on Aug. 6 reviewed a qualifications process and a review committee recommendation for architectural teams to develop preliminary designs and budgets for a new fire station at Harvard and Brainerd and a remodel and repurposing of village hall at 4600 Lander Road. Mayor Brent Klein told council the review committee—composed of department heads and staff—invited seven firms, received five responses, and recommended a short list for interviews. The mayor said, "I'd like to…

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