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Council advances 50‑year lease for downtown patio at 211 Commerce amid objections over public land and no rent
Summary
The council approved second reading of a 50‑year lease for a downtown patio at Third and Commerce that includes building a fire substation; supporters cited activation and first‑responder benefits while opponents said Metro gives away public land with minimal direct revenue.
The Metropolitan Council approved the second reading of an ordinance authorizing lease agreements between Metro and PNH Properties LLC for outdoor patio space at 120 Third Avenue North and 211 Commerce Street, moving the matter forward after committee review and a council amendment.
Proponents said the proposal will activate an underused downtown patio and provide an underground fire substation that the city has requested. Sponsor Councilmember Koopin told the council the space is currently passive and that the operator will program events, manage operations and build the…
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