Argos Utility Superintendent Jamie Lindstrom was given permission by the Argos Town Council to move forward with getting plans to construct a building addition to house the Police Department and electric inventory.
During a recent work session held by the Argos Town Council, Lindstrom explained that the building addition could be constructed in an area by the current Police Department. The building would be used as the new Police Department and storage for the electric utility.
The current police department could be used to house full-time EMS personnel and fire equipment.
At the same time, a Quonset hut that houses equipment owned by the town, and an older building located by the EMS Department that has a skid loader and backhoe in it would be torn down as the structures are not in good condition.
The cost of the construction demolition would be paid for out of funds from the Electric Department. The council approved funds up to $700,000. No tax funds would be used for this proposed project.
Lindstrom indicated that everything is preliminary at this time. More solid information will be determined once designs are done. Bids could be sought for the project this fall.
