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Council authorizes town administrator to negotiate lease terms for 453 Washington with minimum 90‑day notice
Summary
Council authorized staff (Violet) to negotiate a lease for a downtown property at 453 Washington under the current rent structure with a minimum 90‑day notice provision for the tenant, after discussing drainage and coal‑chute conditions at the site.
Councilors discussed development at 453 Washington and related drainage and building‑condition issues, including an exposed former coal chute and roof drainage that currently directs water toward an adjacent building.
A motion was made and the council voted to authorize staff (Violet) to negotiate a lease under the current rent structure with a required minimum 90‑day notice for the tenant to vacate. Council members said they wanted to avoid imposing short notice on a long‑term occupant and to allow time for tenant transition if a change is required.
The council also agreed to pursue low‑cost repairs such as rerouting a drain and sealing the coal chute while avoiding major expenditures if the property may be turned over in the near term. Staff was directed to pursue negotiations consistent with the council’s guidance and return with an executed lease or terms for final approval.
