Council Sets Public Hearing for Potential Building Purchase

Chamber Reports Progress

Sidney’s City Council on Tuesday approved a public hearing for April 9, at which time members will obtain information for the proposed purchase of an office building at 812 13th Ave. in Sidney. The building, which originally housed Sidney’s John Deere dealership, became the original retail store for Cabela’s, and later was used by the company for office space.

The city proposes to purchase the property for $1 million and to lease the space to UST Global, a company planning a business expansion into Sidney. Melissa Norgaard, the city’s economic development director, tol...