NORFOLK- In July, the city of Norfolk made the decision to allow specific properties in the town to become temporary homes for Ukrainian refugees. Though not supposed to be permanent fixtures, the houses would supply the refugees with the necessary utilities and amenities.

Since then, the city has decided to expand the amount of housing they were previously going to build. However, Andy Colvin, a city administrator, has stated that the situation with the Ukrainian refugees is "very fluid and changes." The planned location for these temporary houses may be changing as well. Colvin stated, "Anecdotally, there's been reports they may not be placing [the temporary housing] on 7th St. anymore."

The number of refugees coming from Ukraine is unclear, but Norfolk Mayor Josh Moenning stated that it may be close to 22 individuals. Despite this uncertainty, the Norfolk City Council voted 8 to 0 to allow the building of these temporary houses and to suspend building and zoning requirements in the area.

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