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Council expresses interest in buying parcel next to bike park, favors purchase over trade
Summary
Councilmembers discussed acquiring APN 202-05-075, adjacent to the bike park, and indicated a preference to purchase rather than trade for 11 acres on Sandtrap; Councilmember Byron Lewis will contact Bev Kay to start price discussions.
Councilmember Byron Lewis told the worksession the town would be "more interested in purchasing this than trading if the right price was proposed" when discussing APN 202-05-075, a parcel adjacent to the bike park. Staff noted APN 202-05-075 could be a good addition for community gardening or a trailhead.
The council discussed trading the parcel for 11 undeveloped acres on Sandtrap but expressed a preference for purchase; Lewis agreed to contact Bev Kay to establish a starting price. Councilmember Mark Sheen said he "liked it, but for purchase, not trade."
No purchase agreement, price, or formal motion appears in the minutes; the discussion focused on preliminary interest and next steps to begin negotiations or price research.
