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Council approves $667,470 pay application for fire station amid debate over costs; fire chief interviews set

City of Otsego City Council · March 24, 2026
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Summary

Council approved pay application #15 for the fire station project ($667,470.12) on a 4–1 vote after Councilmember Ryan opposed, warning ownership could raise total costs to $16,091,637.10; staff said interviews for a new fire chief will be held Wednesday with final approval expected April 13.

The Otsego City Council on March 23 approved pay application number 15 for the fire station project in the amount of $667,470.12.

Councilmember Corey moved to approve the pay application; the motion was seconded and passed 4–1. Councilmember Ryan voiced opposition before the vote, arguing the…

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