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Airport demolition of Lantz Lurry Juvenile Detention Center

The airport is tearing down the old juvenile detention center and clearing trees using a $60,000 low bid from Francis Excavating, paid by a state grant. Director Brewer also asked staff to see if the Lurry family wants the commemorative sign at the site.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026

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City Board Meeting

Director Harris again pushed to undo a 2017 rule requiring a second director's support via workshop before a denied item can reach the agenda. The city manager and attorney defended the current process as a legal safeguard, and the board tabled the ordinance 5-1 for reworking.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026