Mayor seeks permission to inquire about 210-acre Earl Rogers property near Lake Beaverfork

At the meeting (date not specified), the mayor told the council about a 210-acre parcel owned by the Rogers family that is for sale within the city limits and contiguous with the city's Lake Beaverfork property. He asked for the council's permission to visit with the Rogers family and explore their interest in selling, saying any conversation would be paid for with A&P funds.

Council members responded supportively on the record. One council member said it was "worth asking what they want for it," another said "I think start the conversation or inquire," and another said they saw no tax problem with the inquiry. The mayor said he would back away if the council did not want him to pursue it.

The discussion in the meeting was preliminary; no motion, vote or formal authorization was recorded in the transcript excerpt and no purchase price, appraisal, financing plan, or timeline was provided. The mayor requested permission to initiate conversations only, and council members verbally encouraged the inquiry.

Because the exchange on the record was exploratory, the council did not commit city funds to purchase, nor did staff outline any next steps beyond the mayor's stated intent to speak with the Rogers family.