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Commission authorizes administrator to approach landowner about property near Shinsen Trail; appraisal to follow if owner is willing
Summary
The commission authorized the county administrator to contact a landowner about selling a parcel near the Shinsen (Shenzhen) trail and to obtain an appraisal if the owner indicates willingness to sell; commissioners discussed floodplain and trail constraints.
Harrison County commissioners on Sept. 17 authorized the county administrator to contact a property owner about the possible sale of a parcel along the rail corridor near the Shinsen trail and, if the owner is interested, to proceed to an appraisal.
County staff and a city representative attended the meeting to discuss potential joint use of the parcel, including a fenced dog park, though participants noted the property lies in a flood zone and will require clearing. Commissioners emphasized the need to confirm owner interest before ordering an appraisal. Staff recommended an appraisal to provide a negotiation baseline; commissioners agreed to first ask the owner whether she wishes to sell, and, only if she is willing, to obtain an appraisal and proceed with negotiation and potential cooperation with the city of Shinsen.
The motion on the record authorized the county administrator to contact the owner and to pursue an appraisal if the owner indicated a willingness to sell. Commissioners cautioned about floodplain limitations and said any improvements would require additional clearing and coordination.
Ending: County administration will contact the landowner, report the owner’s response to the commission, and if the owner is willing, obtain an appraisal to inform negotiations with the city and potential acquisition.
