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St. Helens council directs staff to pursue police station site as residents warn of water‑bill impacts
Summary
The St. Helens City Council voted May 21, 2025, to direct the city administrator to prepare a purchase and sale agreement and a lease agreement for 1771 Columbia Boulevard for a proposed police station; public commenters during the meeting raised concerns about potential water‑bill increases and a reported $3 million budget shortfall.
At its May 21, 2025, meeting the St. Helens City Council voted to direct the city administrator to prepare a purchase and sale agreement and a lease agreement for 1771 Columbia Boulevard to advance plans for a new police station.
Councilor Sandeep moved the directive and it was seconded; the council approved the motion on voice vote with Council President Chilton, Councilor Gunderson, Councilor Hubbard and other members voting aye.
The action was a direction to staff to prepare transaction documents; it was not an authorization to complete a purchase or to approve final financing. Council members and the public repeatedly framed the decision as a next step in a broader budget process that still…
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