- May 5, 2024
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12:49 p.m. UPDATE
The City Council has unanimously approved to move forward with the design and construction administration for a new City Hall. The council also unanimously approved the the construction-management services for the proposed facility.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
11:57 a.m. UPDATE
The recess has ended, and the City Council is currently acting as the Town Center Community Redevelopment Area board.
In a few minutes, it will go back to acting as the City Council.
11:35 a.m. UPDATE
The City Council has decided to take a five-minute recess.
11:25 a.m. UPDATE
Public comment has been closed.
Unofficially, there were about 35 speakers.
The City Council will now answer some questions. Then, a motion could be placed on the table.
Stay tuned.
10:20 a.m. UPDATE
Unofficially, there have been six speakers against the proposal; four in favor.
10:05 a.m. UPDATE
No more council questions. For now. Public comment upcoming ...
First public comment is by a resident who is against City Hall. He said: "Put on your big boy pants for a change and start to represent the people, not your own personal agendas. ... You can have your City Hall, but do what we have to do: save before we spend."
So far, two of the first three speakers are against City Hall.
Third speaker said, "This is not Nettsville, nor is it Landonville. (Referring to Mayor Jon Netts and City Manager Jim Landon.) ... You are determined to shove this building down our throats regardless of our wishes. Quite frankly, I’m tired of having your boot on my neck. This is an act of socialist government."
Fourth speaker, who lives in the C-section, is the first one to talk in support of the City Hall concept.
9:48 a.m. UPDATE
The presentation is over. City Council is now asking staff questions.
9:20 a.m. UPDATE
Beau Falgout, senior economic development planner, and Chris Quinn, the city’s finance director, and are now delivering the same presentation that was provided at last week’s City Council workshop.
Much of that is explained here.
Mayor Jon Netts began the discussion by saying, "What you all have been waiting for."
9 a.m. UPDATE
The City Council could decide this morning if it wants to build a new city hall.
Last week, city officials heard a presentation that detailed a new $9 million, 40,000-square-foot facility.
For more details on last week’s meeting, go here.
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