County coordinator asks board to weigh rent increases for three county leases
Administration asked the board for direction on renewing three county lease agreements (Expo Building, Staples building, Hands of Hope), proposing a historic 2% annual increase and asking whether to raise to 3% or treat buildings individually because of recent capital investments; staff will work with the finance committee and return with recommendations.
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County Coordinator Jackie Bauer told the board the county is preparing annual lease renewals for three organizations that use county facilities: Long Prairie Hockey Association (Expo Building), Northern Pines (Staples Building) and Hands of Hope. Historically the leases have incorporated a 2% annual rent increase; staff asked whether to retain 2% or to increase to 3% and whether to review buildings individually given recent county investments (e.g., a new bathroom at the Staples building and humidity controls at the Expo Building).
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