Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Brown water, old theater building also highlight agenda
Two empty lots are now off the city's books in Hartley.
Stephane Comtois, owner of Hartley Cold Services, was the winning bidder of both 170 S Central Ave. (formerly Create-A-Craft) and 176 S Central Ave. (formerly Real Reflections salon). The city tore down both buildings recently due to their dilapidated condition.
Comtois submitted bids of $1,000 apiece for the lots, which was the minimum amount set by the council. He was the lone bidder for both.
The old Create-A-Craft building was acquired by the city from former owner Mary Rons after it was determined to be a safety and health hazard. A...