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St. Helens council discusses moving forward on police station site, possible design cuts to fit budget
Summary
Council and staff said the city can likely build a new police station at 1771 Columbia Boulevard within available funds if some nonessential items are deferred; no formal purchase vote was taken but staff recommended moving forward with due diligence and a 90‑day option period.
St. Helens city staff told the City Council on May 21 that the preferred police station site at 1771 Columbia Boulevard remains the top choice and that the project can likely be built with current funds if some nonessential items are deferred.
City Administrator John Walsh told council members the design team and contractor believe the core building and layout could be delivered on budget by scaling back some appurtenances — for example, reduced landscaping and deferring a nearly $300,000 backup generator — and by postponing sale of the existing station until…
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