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Atkins council approves consent agenda; discusses sale of city lot and county trail opportunities
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda (bills, minutes, and financial reports). Members discussed the city-owned lot at 619 High Point (city paid about $44,000) and potential next steps for sale or development; council also reviewed a county conservation board conversation about a nearby trail property and potential transfer or partnership.
The Atkins City Council approved the meeting's consent agenda, which included the abstract of bills and claims, minutes for Jan. 24 and 27, and the January financial reports. The motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council member Bob Stolen and seconded by Council member Trevor Derski, and the voice vote carried.
Council then discussed a city-owned lot at 619 High Point. Administrator Flory told members the city paid "about $44,000" for the lot (including taxes and legal work) and asked whether the council wanted to direct staff to pursue selling or listing the parcel. Members discussed placing the lot on a future agenda and setting minimum sale conditions such as requiring construction of a single-family or twin home within a year or including a right-of-reversion if a buyer fails to develop the lot.
Council members also reported on a conservation board meeting about a larger county-owned trail parcel. Attendees said the county may be willing to transfer or allow a partnership after pending FEMA or county reimbursements are complete later in the year. Council members highlighted the potential benefits of improving and connecting trails to downtown to encourage recreational activity and business activity.
No formal votes were taken on the lot or trail transfer at this meeting; council members agreed to return the property question to the next agenda for formal direction.
