City Buying 'The Hole' for Parking
Duluth City Council votes to purchase 3.46 acres behind City Hall to provide more downtown parking.
The Duluth City Council voted Monday (Feb. 25) to acquire land for more downtown parking with the purchase of vacant property known as “The Hole” behind City Hall. The council unanimously authorized Mayor Nancy Harris to purchase 3.46 acres at Hill Street and Ridgeway Road near Towne Park Place Condominiums at a price of $500,000. The property is currently owned by a bank. “This is a critical piece of real estate,” Councilman Kelly Kelkenberg said. “It’s important to us for a lot of reasons.” The vote was taken in a called meeting after the council emerged from executive session. The motion to proceed with buying the land was made by Councilman Greg Whitlock and seconded by Councilwoman Marsha Bomar. “We’re using parking SPLOST money to …
