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Council tables proposed purchase of Sims Road parcel amid appraisal and remediation questions
Summary
A proposed acquisition of a roughly 1.8-acre parcel on Sims Road was discussed at length; councilors raised concerns about septic replacement, propane tanks, water/sewer costs and appraisal; the resolution was tabled for further homework.
The East Bethel City Council discussed a potential Economic Development Authority (EDA)-recommended purchase of a commercial parcel at the Highway 65/Sims Road quadrant during its July 28 meeting, then voted to table action pending more information on appraisal, septic remediation and other site-preparation costs.
Staff told the council the EDA had directed them to negotiate on a property initially discussed as 1347 Sims Road (the draft resolution introduced council referenced 1345 Sims Road), describing roughly 1.83 acres on the northwest corner of Highway 65 south of MC’s Garage. Staff said the seller had reduced the asking price by $25,000 to account…
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