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Baldwin City Council approves staff moves to secure substation site, lease-purchase Blackjack Battlefield and backs housing grant resolution
Summary
Council voted to let staff pursue acquisition of a substation site at 130 Baker Street, approved a 12‑month lease-purchase to hold Blackjack Battlefield in public hands while funding options are explored, and unanimously passed a resolution supporting a developer's state housing grant application.
Baldwin City Council voted to allow staff to move forward on a land acquisition for a new electrical substation and approved a 12‑month lease-purchase agreement intended to preserve Blackjack Battlefield while the city explores financing options.
The council approved a motion to let staff negotiate and enter into a contract to acquire the property identified as 130 Baker Street. Council discussion that preceded the vote noted the acquisition would be funded by selling the city—s Maple Leaf Motel lot and described the transaction as a near break‑even on paper. Glenn told the council he had met the landowner and that the owner was open to selling on previously discussed terms; the motion to authorize…
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