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Council discussion on possible college interest in city land; motion to survey boundaries fails to receive a second
Summary
A council member recounted outreach from a community college and proposed directing the city to obtain a legal description and survey of a property under discussion (capping survey/appraisal cost near $1,000); the motion received no second and did not carry, though the speaker characterized the item as a request for consensus and proposed follow‑up meetings.
A board member described prior outreach with a community college that had presented at a September meeting and said the college indicated interest in using city property for expansion. The board member recounted multiple conversations and urged transparency, saying the board had publicly discussed the college’s proposal and that the matter should be addressed openly.
During discussion a member moved to direct the council to obtain a legal description and survey of the parcel at issue so the area could be publicly defined; the speaker said appraisers had estimated a survey would cost about $1,000 and suggested placing a cap on that expense. The motion did not receive a second, and the chair noted the public‑comment period had closed; the proposing member later described the action as a request for consensus rather than a formal motion and asked to continue conversations with the college and other stakeholders outside the public comment period.
Board members thanked a departing colleague for six years of service and wished them well as they prepare to be sworn in at Jefferson City in January. The board agreed to continue outreach and to schedule follow‑up meetings with staff, the college and community groups if desired.
