City Council

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• The council approved issuing a request for proposals for demolition of the warehouse (formerly Roof Depot) where the Hiawatha Maintenance Facility will be located.
• The meeting was repeatedly interrupted by a large group of protesters opposing the issuance of the request for proposals until the city commits to a transparent plan for pollution mitigation in the area. Residents are concerned about arsenic found in the soil beneath the warehouse being emitted into the air upon demolition, and are also asking for a specific timeline for when the facility will switch to electric vehicles. The council initially recessed for 15 minutes, and then adjourned for several hours before continuing the meeting.

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