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Commission agrees to move forward on assuming Handley Center; resolution drafted for next meeting

Lead City Commission · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Dustin Heupel said the commission "has decided to move forward with taking over the Handley Center as Klein proposed," and a resolution has been drafted to be presented at the next meeting. The item will return for formal action after the city attorney's review and the drafted resolution is considered.

Mayor Dustin Heupel told the commission the body has decided to proceed with plans to assume responsibility for the Handley Center, saying "the commission has decided to move forward with taking over the Handley Center as Klein proposed." A resolution to complete that action has been drafted and is scheduled to be presented at the commission's next regular meeting.

Commissioner Kayla Klein is recorded as proposing the approach; Mayor Heupel said the legal paperwork is underway and that staff will present the drafted resolution for formal consideration. The minutes note that the city attorney will be involved in review of ordinance and resolution language; no binding contract or transfer was finalized at this meeting. Future legal and budget approvals will determine the timeline and scope of the takeover.