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Manhattan board tables proposed fire‑sprinkler code change after public‑safety concerns over Saint Joseph School
Summary
After public comment from fire‑safety experts and parish leaders, the Village of Manhattan trustees voted to table a proposed text amendment to local fire and building code that would affect the reuse of the Saint Joseph School building.
The Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees voted to table consideration of a proposed text amendment to the village fire and building code that residents and fire‑safety experts said could affect plans to reuse the Saint Joseph School building.
Trustees voted to postpone action after several speakers urged the board to maintain the village's existing sprinkler requirements while staff and church representatives continue discussions. Mayor Mike Adrianson said staff had been working with the church and requested more time to finalize a solution; the motion to table carried on a roll call vote.
Public commenters included Father Mike McMann, who said benefactors had surfaced to help pay to bring water…
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