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Infrastructure committee approves sale of 0.264-acre excess right-of-way at 2501 N. 20 Eighth Ave.
Summary
Marathon County staff recommended and the Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved returning an unused 0.264-acre right-of-way parcel purchased in February 2007 to the current property owners at the original purchase price, with closing costs to the buyer and an opportunity for the Village of Maine to buy back an 8.25-foot strip.
Marathon County’s Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously March 13 to follow staff’s recommendation to sell an excess right-of-way parcel at 2501 North 20 Eighth Avenue back to the current owners at the county’s original purchase price.
County highway staff told the committee the parcel, acquired in February 2007, totals 0.264 acres and was originally purchased from Mr. Kalinski for $15,118.98. The parcel later sold to William Balaga and Tracy Cousins; county staff said William Balaga had asked to buy it back. Staff recommended returning the parcel to the owners at the original price plus $225 for title and deed preparation, for a total of $15,343.98, with all other closing costs borne by the buyer. The recommendation also gives the Village of Maine an opportunity to repurchase an 8.25-foot strip of right of way to restore a 66-foot corridor in areas where the county’s recorded width differs from existing conditions.
County staff presented several pricing options for committee consideration, including a sale at current fair‑market estimates and a calculated option based on residential value change over time. Staff recommended the original purchase-price option so the county would not record a loss. Staff also provided computed net costs if the village exercised the buy‑back option: $12,311.66 would remain payable by the current owners after the village buy‑back; the Village of Maine’s share for the 8.25‑foot strip was listed as $3,032.32.
Supervisor Jensen moved to proceed with the staff recommendation; Supervisor Soybert seconded. The committee approved by unanimous voice vote; individual roll-call votes were not recorded in the transcript.
The committee’s decision directs county staff to proceed with the sale consistent with the recommendation and to notify the Village of Maine before completing any parcel sale so the village may decide whether to repurchase the 8.25‑foot strip.
