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Minot council approves $65,200 forgivable facade loan for Church of Saint Leo over two dissenting votes
Summary
The council approved up to $65,200 in forgivable loan funds for exterior improvements to the Church of Saint Leo at 208 1st St. SE after debate about tax-exempt status and legal risks; the motion passed 5–2 with Aldermen Pittner and Samuelson opposed.
The Minot City Council voted 5–2 on April 6 to approve a forgivable loan of up to $65,200 for facade improvements at 208 1st Street Southeast for the Church of Saint Leo (Trustee Incorporated).
The request was on the agenda as item 7.4. City staff and the clerk clarified a printed address error on the agenda; the correct address shown on meeting monitors is 208 1st Street Southeast. The recommended action in the packet did not repeat the address, the clerk said.
Opponents raised legal and policy concerns about…
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