The Brief
- The Vadnais Heights City Council is considering reversing a more than $30 million project to build a new fire station following resident backlash over costs.
- The project was approved last month and was to be financed through bonds, with bids expected this summer.
- The city administrator is recommending the council rescind the plan and instead hire a public relations firm to develop a public engagement and communication plan.
VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Vadnais Heights City Council may backtrack on a plan to build a new fire station just a month after approval after some backlash from residents over the cost of the project.
Fire station project reversal
What we know:
A proposal on the Vadnais Heights City Council agenda for Tuesday asks members to consider reversing a capital project approved last month.
Last month, the council approved a more than $30 million project to build a new city fire station. The project is set to be financed through bonds and the council was readying to entertain bids this summer.…