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Columbia Council Directs Public Auction for Ridge Avenue Lot 2; Discusses EDC option and access work

5500936 · July 30, 2025
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Summary

Council directed staff to arrange a public auction for Ridge Avenue Lot 2, discussed prior sale steps (access parcel purchase, subdivision recorded), and debated alternate sale methods including a pass-through sale to the redevelopment authority (EDC).

Columbia Borough Council voted to direct staff to arrange a public auction for the sale of Ridge Avenue Lot 2, the portion of borough property not needed for the public works facility. The motion, made by Councilmember Murphy and seconded by Councilmember Stahl, passed by voice vote. Council members reviewed recent preparatory steps: settlement on a narrow access parcel purchased from a Mr. Funk, recording of the subdivision and submission of deeds, and an appraisal of the property that staff said would guide any minimum reserve price. Borough staff said temporary work to provide an access drive…

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