The Algoma Common Council addressed two major moves by city departments in the future at its monthly meeting on Tuesday night.

City Administrator Matt Murphy says discussions are underway on moving the Administrative offices, police department, and library to the newly purchased property on Steele Street, formerly owned by Associated Bank. He says the City of Algoma has been working with Bayland Buildings to get an estimated price for remodeling and a potential expansion to accommodate the City Hall and library move if it all happens. 

Murphy says a smaller project for the move could be completed by this fall, otherwise a larger-scale construction would probably carry over to the spring of 2026.  He notes that the ultimate timeframe will depend on what the elected officials decide on what is needed and not needed at the new location.

Another move by the City of Algoma would be to relocate the Fire and Rescue to a new building at 1515 Sunset Avenue, for which the city has allocated $3 million. Murphy says a new plan with Bayland is expected to be completed and brought before the city council, with bids being submitted for the project by the end of February or early March. If financial numbers are finalized, construction could start by spring.

The next Algoma City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 3.