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City staff recommend public hearing, minimum bid for small parcel at 610 Water Avenue
Summary
Staff presented an appraisal and recommended a minimum bid (~$53,000) for a small gravel lot behind the former Serenity Hall at 610 Water Avenue, noting sewer access is not currently connected and that a public hearing is required before public auction.
Public works staff asked council to authorize a public hearing and eventual public auction for a city‑owned parcel at 610 Water Avenue that has been used as a gravel overflow/parking lot since the city acquired it in the 1970s.
Staff said the parcel was purchased in 1974 and has limited current infrastructure (no direct sewer connection in the lot). A residential appraiser placed a highest‑and‑best‑use value in the range of roughly $53,500 to $70,000 but staff recommended a conservative minimum bid of about $53,000 to reflect utility connection costs and site conditions.
Staff asked council for permission to publish notice for a hearing as soon as February and, following the hearing, to set a minimum bid and proceed with a public auction. Council discussion confirmed there appear to be no planned city uses for the parcel and that staff will follow up with community development and public‑works checks on buildability and utility access before auction.
Next steps: staff to publish a notice for a public hearing, seek public comment at that hearing, and return to council with a recommended minimum bid for the public sale or auction.
