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Bull Shoals council approves city‑funded site removal tied to prospective Casey's Fuel sale
Summary
The City of Bull Shoals voted 5–1 to accept a proposal that would have the city remove the Village Mart building and parking lot—an effort estimated at about $195,000—to enable a potential sale to Casey's Fuel and possibly resolve a pending lawsuit, subject to formal bidding and sale contingencies.
Bull Shoals City Council voted Feb. 27 to accept a proposal that would have the city remove the Village Mart building and parking lot to enable a potential sale to Casey's Fuel.
Sam Pasthing told the council that Casey's Fuel would buy the property only if the existing building and parking lot were removed. Pasthing said the sale could lead Mr. Knopick to drop a lawsuit against the city; the city removal was estimated at about $195,000. Councilman Howell moved to accept the proposal and Councilman Bolen seconded. The motion passed 5–1; the one dissent was recorded in the minutes.
The decision authorizes the next steps needed to pursue demolition and land clearance but leaves multiple contingencies in place: the sale to Casey's Fuel must be completed, and the council did not adopt a specific contract or schedule for the demolition at the Feb. 27 meeting. Several citizens urged the council to put demolition work out to competitive bid. Ken Nevius said bidding would be prudent and called Casey's a positive addition to the city. Two citizens (identified in the minutes as Gary and Dan) each offered $2,000 toward efforts to secure a gas station.
Council discussion noted unresolved property‑control questions involving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Council members also discussed finances and next steps; the minutes record only the council’s acceptance of Pasthing’s proposal, not a binding purchase contract or demolition contract. The council will need to return with firm cost estimates, procurement steps and any required legal review before paying for demolition or closing a sale.
Next steps recorded in the minutes: staff and council will pursue the sale and, if the sale proceeds, prepare the necessary procurement steps for structure removal and site preparation. The minutes do not specify a payment schedule, funding source, or timeline for demolition.
