The schedule for construction of new ambulance stations in Moran and Humboldt has accelerated.
Commissioner Bill King said Tuesday morning land was offered for a station in Moran.
King said in a tour of the existing building that he did not see evidence of mold, which had been reported by employees stationed there, but then Im not an expert on mold. I did see where there were several leaks.
Commissioners met for 10 minutes in executive session to discuss the Moran offer, but took no action afterward.
A bit later Ralph Lee, Humboldt, offered a vacant lot along the north side of Osage Street between Eighth and Ninth streets. The land is owned by First Christian Church, of which Lee is a member.
While he didnt carry the offer on behalf of the churchs congregation, Lee said he thought it would be free for the taking on the premise Humboldt needs a new ambulance building.
Commissioners decided as much months ago and are waiting for sites to be identified in the two towns.
In Humboldt, City Administrator Cole Herder has examined several properties, though each has drawbacks, such as hazardous material remediation.
I dont know why I didnt think about that site, Herder said of Lees proposal. The two were to meet Tuesday afternoon to discuss how to proceed.
With sites in hand, the next step will be for an architect to fit designs to land available. Each station will be as similar as circumstances allow.
Cost generally has been put at $300,000 each.
Finding sites has been a frustration, said Commission Chairman Jerry Daniels. I had hoped we would have had one or both built by now. Maybe we can get moving by March, when weather is likely to be amendable to construction.
