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Council discusses possible bond referendum, timing concerns for new Vadnais Heights fire station
Summary
City Administrator Kevin Watson discussed options including a referendum to issue CIP bonds for a new fire station and voter-education items; the council signaled support for pursuing a referendum and Ben Newlin of Terra Construction outlined implications of delaying construction.
City Administrator Kevin Watson led a discussion about financing and timing for a proposed new fire station, including the option of placing a referendum before voters to authorize the issuance of CIP bonds.
Watson explained related consent-agenda items intended for voter education and potential reversal procedures, and said council members were supportive of pursuing a referendum and accompanying outreach. No final decision or vote was recorded at the workshop.
Ben Newlin, construction manager with Terra Construction, joined staff to explain how delaying the project could affect the construction schedule and costs. Staff said they would continue refining the financing plan and return with specific recommendations for council action.
The discussion was framed as preliminary direction seeking council feedback, not as a final financing commitment.
