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Council discusses options for city‑owned 205 Madison NE, favors more public outreach
Summary
Councilors asked staff to hold another community conversation before declaring 205 Madison NE surplus or issuing an RFP; staff presented background, draft RFP scope items and warned that requiring public amenities could depress developer interest or sale price.
City staff and councilors discussed options for 205 Madison NE on Oct. 8 and directed staff to organize further community outreach before deciding whether to declare the site surplus or issue a request for proposals.
Director Matthew Rutgers reviewed the property history: the roughly one‑acre parcel was acquired by the city through a settlement with the railroad, was appraised at $415,000 in 2022 and…
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