Wheat Ridge explores alternate parcel for public‑works expansion; American Motel demolition to begin
City staff told council the seller of an originally targeted parcel missed a contract deadline, and the city is instead pursuing a nearby Parcel B that is larger and $1 million less; the city also reported demolition and abatement at the American Motel will begin soon with utility work by Xcel Energy.
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WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — At the July 14 council meeting City Manager Goff updated the council on property and redevelopment matters: the city issued a letter of intent to buy Parcel A for a consolidated public‑works and parks shop but the seller failed to sign the contract by the required date; the owner of an adjacent Parcel B has offered land that staff say is about 25,000 square feet larger and $1,000,000 less than Parcel A, and staff have submitted a letter of interest for Parcel B.
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