Council discusses potential park acquisition and tiny-home workforce housing

Council discussed acquiring a deteriorated property adjacent to Town Park that the owner may be willing to sell for about $30,000. Town Manager-level staff member Larry Elarton described the parcel as including a residence, outbuildings and significant cleanup requirements. Potential uses discussed included additional park parking, park expansion, recreation improvements and community-event space. Council weighed acquisition costs, cleanup and demolition expenses, and grant opportunities and tabled the matter for additional review and possible negotiations with the property owner.