The council voted 7-1 to approve a two-year option on three parcels of land, located just off Howard Blvd., between 46th and 47th Ave, east of Cubbies gas station.  

The city will pay $100 for the right to purchase the land for $180,000. The city is waiting to buy the land until the voters pass a bond issue that would secure funding for a new fire station and police station.

City administrator Tara Vasicek said at the meeting, if the plan goes through to exercise the option for a new station, the city will look at using the currently unmanned Charlie Louis Station located on 424 8th St, in order to provide a fast emergency response to the entire city.