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Monte Vista council debates buying small lot at north end of Sickle Street; no action taken
Summary
City staff briefed the Monte Vista City Council on Jan. 2 about a request from property owners to sell a small lot at the north end of Sickle Street to the city; councilors voiced concerns about marshy terrain, lack of clear municipal use and access issues and requested more information before deciding.
City staff briefed the Monte Vista City Council on Jan. 2 about a request from property owners to sell a small lot at the north end of Sickle Street to the city, and councilors expressed concerns about buying land without a clear municipal use.
The request came from the Thornberrys, who have previously worked with the city on a different neighborhood transaction, staff said. According to the presenter, the assessor’s appraised value for the parcel is $14,000 and the owners asked the city to consider purchasing it for…
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