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Albert Lea council approves $20,000 purchase of 338 Broadway to remove blight; demolition could cost $200K–$300K
Summary
Council approved buying 338 Broadway South for $20,000 and providing up to $10,000 in moving costs to clear blight and enable redevelopment; the city manager said demolition could range from $200,000 to $300,000 depending on asbestos testing and salvage options.
The Albert Lea City Council voted to buy the blighted property at 338 Broadway South for $20,000 and to provide up to $10,000 in moving costs to help clear debris and facilitate reuse or demolition.
The city manager explained the purchase is intended to give the city greater control over demolition and any future redevelopment and could avoid longer, costlier court processes. "I would…
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