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Supervisors debate future of county conservation land amid unclear deed restrictions
Summary
Crawford County supervisors discussed whether a piece of county conservation land should remain preserved or be sold after board members reviewed past dedications and covenants; no formal action was taken and members asked staff to locate deed documentation.
Board members spent a sustained portion of the meeting discussing a parcel of county conservation land that several speakers said was set aside decades ago with covenants intended to preserve it.
Supervisors and participants described past events on the parcel, including road grading and tree removal that some said conflicted with the original intent. One speaker noted the land was "dedicated in 1972" and said covenants appeared to include an automatic 10‑year renewal clause; another cited a 1993 letter from Glenn Pollock urging the county to leave the property alone.
Why it matters: Several supervisors said the parcel provides rare native grasses and green space and that selling it could eliminate an amenity residents expect the county to preserve. Others noted the county holds title and therefore has authority to sell, subject to any deed restrictions.
Board response and next steps: Supervisors agreed to research the deed and historical documents, consult conservation board records, and return with a clearer paper trail before contemplating any sale. No motion was made to change ownership; the board did not schedule any sale action.
Context: The exchange included recollections about prior compromises and the conservation board’s historical role; supervisors recommended staff contact historical correspondents and review recorded covenants before any substantive decision.
