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Council authorizes sale of 12 city parcels after public hearing
Summary
After a staff report and public hearing with no recorded commenters, the Albert Lea City Council adopted a resolution declaring no public interest in 12 parcels and authorized their sale to support business growth and housing development.
City manager briefed the council that staff and the city are "engaged in discussions regarding the sale of select properties to encourage business growth and expand local housing supply," and that several development proposals are pending approval of development agreements.
Nut graf: The council opened and closed a public hearing on the proposed disposal of 12 city parcels, heard a staff recommendation to authorize the transfers, and voted to declare no public interest in the properties and allow sale and execution of transfer documents.
Councilor Christensen moved to adopt the resolution declaring no public interest and authorizing sale; Councilor Anderson seconded. The motion carried. City staff said that transfers would be executed by the mayor and city manager as authorized by the resolution.
Ending: Staff will proceed with conveyance documents and return to council as required for any final development agreements.
