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Council discusses surplus parcels, views split on direct sale; some members back $20,000 direct sale offer

5783549 · September 17, 2025
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Summary

Council members debated selling a city-owned parcel near Ellicott Creek after an auction drew a $12,000 high bid and a later letter offered $20,000; some members supported a direct sale at $20,000, while others preferred holding for a higher price or following auction procedures.

Council members on Sept. 16 debated the disposition of a city-owned parcel near Ellicott Creek after an earlier auction drew a highest bid of $12,000 and a later letter offered $20,000. One councilmember said the city's initial asking price was $30,000 and favored taking the property to auction; another argued auctioning produced no acceptable bids…

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