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Quitclaim deed recorded for former coop property; council approves survey for old MCC parcel

City of Mercer City Council · November 13, 2025
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Summary

A quitclaim deed transferring the former McClusky Farmer’s Co-op Elevator property to Mercer was recorded Nov. 13, 2025; deed requires completion of a new Mercer Community Center (MCC) within seven years or the property reverts. Council approved hiring KLJ Engineering to survey the old MCC property (one abstention).

The City of Mercer recorded a quitclaim deed Nov. 13 transferring the former McClusky Farmer’s Co-op Elevator property to the city for the New Mercer Community Center project. Council Member Randy Zinke said the deed recorded with the McLean County Recorder includes a stipulation that the building must be completed within seven years of the recorded date (Nov. 13, 2025) or the property and attachments revert to the co-op.

Council Member Zinke reported the New MCC savings account has $6,966.90 and said a public meeting will be scheduled by late November or early December to present the plans and collect community input. Mayor Ken Thomsen suggested the MCC effort should be community-driven and recommended outreach to a broader demographic.

Separately, the council discussed options for disposing of the original MCC building and the need for a boundary survey before any sale. Council Member Dan Gardiner moved to hire KLJ Engineering to conduct the survey; Council Member Randy Zinke seconded. Council Member Erika Lorenz abstained, citing employment with KLJ; the motion carried with Gardiner, Kathrin Volochenko and Zinke voting yes.

Auditor Kathrin Volochenko said she will check whether Moore Engineering plat-survey costs were reimbursed to the general fund. The council tasked Council Member Lorenz with contacting KLJ to begin the survey process.

Next steps listed in the minutes include scheduling a public presentation of MCC plans and receiving the survey results once KLJ completes the work.

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