Hutchinson to think about "inspecting" Glencoe

It wasn’t a solid “yes,” but Hutchinson City Council members seemed agreeable Tuesday night to considering a contract to do building inspections for Glencoe.

The idea of Hutchinson providing inspection services to the county seat came up during McLeod for Tomorrow discussions. Glencoe’s contract with its current inspection provider expires at the end of the year.

Both cities have seen construction activity plummet in recent years, especially in the number of single-family homes being built. But both have some large projects on the drawing boards.

“I think Gary and staff should be allowed to explore it,” Mayor Steve Cook said.

Council Member Jim Haugen agreed, but he is concerned about the time spent traveling between the cities.

Plotz said the contract would have to include reimbursement for transportation costs. The council authorized Plotz and city staff to continue talks with Glencoe officials on the idea.

Read more of this story in the Leader’s Oct. 29 print edition.

(Terry Davis is a Hutchinson Leader staff writer. E-mail him at davis@hutchinsonleader.com.)