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Council rejects $5,500 offer on two Grandview lots, approves $10,000 counteroffer strategy
Summary
The council followed staff recommendation to reject a $5,500 offer for Lots 2A and 3 in the Grandview Addition and to counteroffer $10,000 while reserving a Right of First Refusal if a sale occurs without improvements; motion passed with 4 ayes, 0 nays and one abstention (Kristi Drey).
The council reviewed an offer of $5,500 for Lot 2A and Lot 3, Block 8 of the Grandview Addition and followed the GED's recommendation to reject that bid and pursue a counteroffer of $10,000 for both lots. The recommendation included reserving the city’s Right of First Refusal if a sale were to occur without improvements. The motion to follow the recommendation was made by Ashley Lozano and seconded by Alex Hamilton. The recorded vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, with Councilperson Kristi Drey abstaining.
Council also discussed listing lots with corresponding prices and adopting a guideline for receiving offers to improve clarity for prospective buyers. Staff was directed to prepare listing details and offer procedures for future council consideration.
