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Fate of Blue Building still subject of debate
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A push is on to force a decision by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen about the Blue Building and/ or a permanent home for the city’s police department. Both measures have been under consideration since 2010. Building and Grounds Committee members Aldermen Ben Newman, chairman, Ken Smith and Jimmy Bonner unanimously approved three proposals that will be sent to the full board for its consideration this Tuesday night.Proposal A: The city will build a new McMinnville Police Station behind the existing Blue Building consisting of approximately 12,000 square feet at a cost not to exceed $1.7 million.