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Deming council bars staff from negotiating lease with American Magnesium
Summary
Councilors voted unanimously to prevent city staff from negotiating lease terms with American Magnesium after expressing concern that city resources, including water, should not be used by the company.
Councilors on Aug. 18 amended and approved a motion to prohibit city staff from negotiating the terms of a lease agreement with American Magnesium. City Manager Aaron Sera said the item responded to a letter of interest from American Magnesium; council members expressed concern that city resources and water should not be used to support the company.
Councilor Stephen Westenhofer offered the amendment to disallow staff negotiations; the amendment passed by unanimous roll call vote. Council members said more information would be required before allowing any use of city resources, and the item will return to council if further action is proposed.
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