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Decorah council reviews three options for new fire station and municipal space; approves proclamation supporting bond vote
Summary
Staff presented three principal options for a municipal bond referendum to fund a new fire station and municipal building work: (1) new on‑site construction ($18.44M estimated); (2) new fire station plus partial demolition and renovation of existing municipal building ($17.00M estimated); and (3) new fire station with acquisition/renovation of the
Decorah city staff presented cost estimates and program options for a proposed municipal bond referendum to fund a new fire station and related municipal building needs. Council received estimates for three primary approaches: new construction on the existing municipal site, new fire station plus partial demolition/renovation of the existing municipal building, and new fire station plus acquisition/renovation of the BMO building on Water Street. After discussion council approved a proclamation encouraging a yes vote on the November 4 bond referendum.
Key figures presented by staff (ISG cost estimates summarized by City Manager Travis): - New on‑site fire station plus all municipal operations in new…
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