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Newell council sets Feb. 2 public hearing to consider sale of 402 S. Nelson
Summary
The Newell City Council adopted Resolution No. 02‑26 declaring the city’s intent to sell 402 S. Nelson and set a public hearing for Feb. 2, 2026. The resolution requires a written plan for the property’s use and places closing costs on the buyer.
The Newell City Council voted Jan. 5 to adopt Resolution No. 02‑26, declaring the city’s intent to sell property at 402 S. Nelson and setting a public hearing for 6 p.m. on Feb. 2, 2026, in City Hall. The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Councilmember Larry Nielsen and seconded by Councilmember Steve Taylor; the roll call vote was unanimous in favor.
Under the resolution, prospective buyers must submit a fair written offer and a plan for the property’s intended use. The buyer is responsible for attorney, closing and survey costs, and the transfer will occur only after legal work is complete and full payment is received. The resolution includes a council condition that failure to meet stipulated update timelines may cause the property to revert to city ownership.
City Clerk Heather Copp read the resolution aloud during the meeting. Mayor Justin Lyman and council members discussed procedural requirements and the importance of documenting buyer obligations so the city retains leverage to enforce agreed improvements.
The council’s action schedules a formal public hearing to allow residents to comment on the sale and on any proposed uses of the property. The hearing will provide the public an opportunity to review the buyer’s submitted plan before a final sale is approved.
