Fire chief asks board to transfer Bob Rogers building; motion approved

Fire Chief Adam Matson told the Alexandria Park Board the nearby Bob Rogers building would serve the fire department best as a training facility, climate-controlled workout space and extra parking. "The biggest benefit would be the training aspect because we currently are just out of room and lack a decent training facility that we don't have to rent or borrow," Matson said.

After discussion, a board member "made a motion that we turn the Bob Rogers facility over to the Alexandria Department for their use," a motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The transcript does not record the names of the mover and seconder or a numerical vote tally. The transfer was presented as contingent on any city-level approvals required for property transfers or use changes.

Board members and attendees described the transfer as practical given the building's location next door to existing facilities. The board did not record any conditions or an implementation timeline in the meeting minutes; staff said they would pursue the appropriate follow-up with the city's board of works.