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Tenant to vacate Inners Motel; council weighs sale, lease or relocating city hall
Summary
With the Inners Motel tenant indicating an early departure, Soda Springs council discussed options including relocating city hall, selling or leasing the building and seeking grant funding for rehabilitation; council asked staff to return with timelines and cost estimates.
City staff told the Soda Springs council on Nov. 6 that the tenant of the Inners Motel intends to vacate before the end of the lease, which runs through December 2024. The city’s meeting packet included a formal notice from the tenant memorializing the intention to vacate; staff said the second and third floors were already being cleared and that a walkthrough will be scheduled before the tenant is fully out.
Councilor Paul (surname unspecified) and others outlined four primary options for the property: move city hall into the building, sell it, lease it to another business, or split the building so the city uses part and leases the remainder. Councilmen and staff discussed constraints on selling city property under Idaho code (sale procedures and public auction requirements) and noted the city has broader latitude to lease rather than sell. Councilman Hart said moving city hall into the building could take 12 to 18 months of renovation, while sale processes could take four to six months.
Members emphasized they did not intend to make an immediate decision and agreed to place the Inners Motel on the next meeting agenda with further information. Staff committed to preparing options, cost estimates and timelines for council review. Meanwhile staff recommended continuing basic maintenance—fire suppression inspection and minor repairs—to keep the building safe and marketable while council evaluates longer‑term options.
