Sigourney council approves resolution to sell city-owned parcel to Gary and Loree Bain

The Sigourney City Council voted unanimously Aug. 21 to approve Resolution 2024-08-24 to move forward with the possible sale of a parcel of city-owned land on North Main Street to Gary W. Bain and Loree J. Bain.

Council member Conrad introduced the offer and used a wall map to show the proposed division of the lot. Conrad said the City would retain a 30-foot strip immediately west of the City yard buildings for municipal use and that the remainder of the parcel had no current municipal purpose and could be transferred. Don Northup, Director of Public Works I, told the council there is a watermain in the area on the south side and that the land is hilly; he said the parcel had not been mowed to the City's knowledge. Council member Schultz asked whether an easement would be needed, and Northup responded that current city utilities come in from Main Street.

Mayor Morlan noted the parcel is landlocked. Council member Iosbaker moved and Council member Schultz seconded the motion to approve the resolution. The motion carried with Ayes recorded from Lentz, Schultz, Clark, Conrad, McLaughlin and Iosbaker and no Nays.

The resolution authorizes proceeding with the sale under terms described in the resolution; the minutes state there would be no costs to the City associated with the transfer. The council did not discuss a subdivision process; minutes indicate the property may be developed by the purchasers for one or more buildings for private use.

Next steps described in the meeting record are administrative: the city will follow the resolution's terms and any statutory or ordinance processes required for conveyance. The minutes do not list a sales price or closing schedule.