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Council member warns nonprofit sale could bypass public hearings; Ireton to seek more information
Summary
Council member Gradert raised concerns that using a nonprofit Economic Development Corporation to sell city land could remove newspaper notices and public hearings; the council asked for more information at the next meeting.
During general business on Nov. 18, Council member Gradert said the city is exploring whether a nonprofit Economic Development Corporation might be used to facilitate the sale of city property. He warned that route "would take away all the publications in the paper and all the public hearings," and asked the council to consider timing and notice implications.
The council did not vote to move forward with using an outside nonprofit; instead members asked Gradert to gather additional information and report back at the next meeting. No statutes, ordinances, or formal procedures were cited during the discussion; the clerk will provide follow-up details as part of the next agenda.
The exchange flagged a procedural concern about when and how public notice is published for municipal property transactions and whether use of an intermediary changes required public processes.
