Lambert trustees authorize sale or long-term easement for fire station, add reversion clause

The trustees of Lambert School Districts #86 & #4 voted unanimously on Feb. 24, 2026, to authorize either selling a parcel of district land to the Lambert Fire Department or granting a long-term easement so the department can build a fire station. The motion included a legal reversion clause that would return the land to the district if the property is not used for the sole purpose of constructing a fire station within a specified period (the motion referenced five years as an example).

The decision followed Superintendent Kara Triplett’s summary of guidance from the County Planner, who outlined two paths: subdivide and sell a portion of school property (requiring a surveyor) so the fire department could own land and potentially secure financing, or grant an extended easement that functions like a lease but leaves title with the district. The board discussed both options and approved a motion by Trustee Rodney Evenson, seconded by Trustee Sara Huft.

The resolution requires legal documentation spelling out the permitted use and the reversion condition. The board did not set a final, binding number of years in the minutes; the five‑year figure was mentioned during the motion as an example to guide the reversion clause. Officials said the next steps include drafting the appropriate contract documents and coordinating with county planning and legal counsel.

Trustee Rodney Evenson moved the motion; Trustee Sara Huft seconded. All members present voted yes. The board’s action aims to enable the Lambert Fire Department to pursue site financing or construction while preserving the district’s long‑term control of property if the lot is not developed as a fire station.