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Commission gives affirmative 8-24 recommendation for acquiring Newfield Street/Mile Lane property for a future fire station
Summary
After discussion about alternatives, fiscal and procedural concerns and council prerogatives, the commission issued an affirmative 8-24 report recommending that the city acquire two parcels at 876 Newfield Street/Mile Lane for a future third fire station (roll-call vote 6—6).
Fire Chief Dave Albert asked the commission to recommend acquisition of property at 876 Newfield Street/Mile Lane for a prospective third fire station to reduce long response times and wear on existing apparatus. Chief Albert said the engine in that corridor drives roughly "10,000 miles a year" and argued a new station would improve coverage for growing development along Newfield Street.
Commissioners debated alternatives (a Mile Lane site that previously was discussed), the municipal process for council review, and the timing of an 8-24 review before council action. Some commissioners expressed procedural concerns about taking action before council committee review; others said the land-use question is whether the proposed acquisition is consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development. The commission voted by roll call to issue an affirmative 8-24 recommendation to the common council (6yes, 1 no).
