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Resident urges Neenah to consider new west-side fire station amid mold and rising renovation costs
Summary
A resident urged council during public forum to consider constructing a new west-side fire station rather than continuing costly renovations, citing mold and an increase in remodeling estimates.
During the public forum at the Jan. 15 Neenah Common Council meeting, resident Scott Becker urged the council to consider building a new west-side fire station rather than continuing with renovations to the existing station, citing mold issues and rising cost estimates.
Becker said renovation costs for the station had grown from about $3 million to roughly $6.4 million and described continuing issues in the 1990s-era building that continue to emerge. He recommended the city consider constructing a new station on the west side and suggested potential cost-saving options, including relocating or partnering for the clinic space with the Union Joint School District.
Becker said he had previously urged then-department leadership to study renovation versus new construction and said a new building would likely solve recurring problems. No council action was taken; the public forum closed after the comments and the mayor invited any councilors to respond (none took action on the comment at the meeting).
Ending: The comment entered the public record; the resident asked councilors to evaluate new construction options in light of continuing issues and rising renovation estimates.
