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Council backs resolution expressing interest in leasing or taking ownership of Historic Fire Hall
Summary
The council approved a resolution expressing interest in leasing space at the Historic Fire Hall from the Tower Soudan Historical Society and amended the resolution language to include the option to take ownership; the motion passed unanimously.
Councilors discussed a proposal to lease space at the Historic Fire Hall from the Tower Soudan Historical Society and the possibility the city could take ownership at a reduced price. The discussion noted that IRRR (mentioned in separate project funding notes) expressed support for repurposing the historic building as a community asset.
Councilor Bob Anderson moved to approve a resolution expressing the city’s interest in leasing the Historic Fire Hall and to add language that the city could ‘take ownership’; Councilor John Van DeVoort seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The resolution was recorded as Resolution 2025-XXX in the minutes pending a formal number.
Council asked staff to pursue follow-up steps related to leasing, ownership terms, and funding options through IRRR and other sources as appropriate.
