Council updated on developing projects

At September’s regular meeting, the council heard news of several new and ongoing development projects. The first was an update on the corner lot where the North Pole meat locker once stood, which is currently in the city’s hands.

An individual has contacted the council to express interest in buying it and has been provided with an appraisal of the potential cost, said Clerk Treasurer Kathy Lenz. The person’s intent is to build an art gallery, she said, asking if the council wants to pursue selling the lot.

“Our intent was never to hold that lot, our intent was to get a business back in there...