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Hibbing to buy dilapidated restaurant property at 1928 4th Ave. E. for site control
Summary
Council approved purchase of the boarded, dilapidated property at 1928 4th Avenue East (referenced as the Hong Kong/Bakken restaurant) to secure site control and enable future development instead of pursuing condemnation.
Hibbing City Council voted Sept. 18 to approve a purchase agreement for the dilapidated property at 1928 4th Avenue East (discussed as the Hong Kong/Bakken restaurant) so the city would gain site control and development options.
Building Official Pat Green told the council the structure had been boarded repeatedly and was unsound; staff had considered court condemnation but noted condemnation could lead to the city paying for demolition and the assessment returning to the county rather than offering practical site control. Green recommended purchase to allow the city to own and control future use, extend adjacent parking, and pursue development opportunities.
Council approved the purchase agreement by voice vote. The transcript does not include purchase price or closing schedule.
