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Verona council tells staff to study 6500 Shady Bend Road as possible public works site
Summary
The Verona Common Council directed staff to further investigate a 40-acre parcel at 6500 Shady Bend Road for possible public works uses, including site visits and follow-up on annexation, utilities and cost, after hearing pros and cons from staff and council members.
The Verona Common Council on Aug. 11 asked city staff to further investigate a 40-acre parcel at 6500 Shady Bend Road as a potential future public works site, with staff directed to walk the site, contact the owner and return with more information.
City Administrator Jamie Alek said the parcel is “approximately 40 acres, in size” and that the listing price “is $4,450,000.” He joined Public Works Director Brian Manning in the presentation and discussion about whether the city should pursue the property.
Council members said the site could meet the city’s need for a consolidated public works campus but flagged significant hurdles: the parcel is in the Town of Verona and would require annexation and an urban service area expansion; sanitary sewer and water mains…
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