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Public safety committee forwards FlowerSource demolition contract to Village Board after resident concerns and safety warnings
Summary
The Germantown Public Safety Committee on March 3 debated a proposed contract to demolish buildings at the former FlowerSource site (W156 N11116 Pilgrim Road), heard multiple public comments about ownership, financing and environmental testing, and voted to send the item to the Village Board for further action.
The Germantown Public Safety Committee on March 3 heard public concerns about a planned demolition at the former FlowerSource property, received staff reports about safety hazards and trespassing, and voted to forward the proposed demolition contract to the Village Board for final consideration.
Residents questioned whether the village already owns the property and whether public notice and environmental testing had occurred. During public comment Melanie Smyth said the acquisition and demolition appeared rushed and that residents had not been fully informed: “Why are you demolishing buildings? Do you own the property yet? What is it costing?” Sarah Larson asked the committee to table any vote…
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