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Council approves two‑year lease allowing state driver testing at city facility
Summary
The council approved a two‑year lease with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to allow the state to use a city space weekly for driver testing at the same rate ($400 per quarter). The motion passed by voice vote after brief discussion.
Council members approved an amended lease allowing the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to use city space once a week to administer driver testing. The revised agreement extends the term for two years at the current rate of $400 per quarter.
The lease update was introduced by staff as a renewal of the existing arrangement, which had been a 2½‑year lease that ends in June. hburg moved to approve the amended lease and Brick seconded the motion; the council voted by voice and the motion carried.
Members briefly discussed whether the city should seek a higher lease payment but acknowledged the state’s leverage and the public service benefit of on‑site driver testing. Staff described the change as a minor amendment to duration and language while leaving the quarterly rate unchanged.
The lease approval directs staff to finalize the revised agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and continue hosting weekly driver testing at the designated city facility.
