The community of Lincoln has been in the process of finding a new home for the streets department after it came to light their current facility was standing on contaminated ground.

According to Mayor Marty Neitzel, the city is getting close to having their new facility as they prepare to take it out for bid. She says things continue to come together to get that process going.

Mayor Neitzel indicates not only is the current facility sitting on contaminated ground, but it is also a very small structure. She explains it will be an ideal location and will be big enough to house all the equipment they have.

Because of the contaminated ground, the new facility will be paid for in part by the gas company. Mayor Neitzel says that is a great bargain for the City of Lincoln.

The Mayor says the new streets department facility is one of just many facility discussions that are going on. She points to the police station that is becoming too small for their needs and says all facility needs are up for discussion at this point, but cautions they won't go so quickly they get the city into financial problems.