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Council debates selling Pullen House site; members call for public input and advisory review
Summary
Council members split over whether to sell a 0.5-acre town parcel (Pullen House site). Some argue sale could raise revenue; others stress preserving green space and call for a public information session and advisory-committee review before any action.
Percival's council reopened debate on the roughly half-acre Pullen House property on May 12, with opinions sharply divided about selling the parcel or holding it for recreation.
Council member Kaleo noted the lot is served by utilities and could attract buyers, estimating it could bring "possibly garner $500,000," while Council member Raynor said, "Once this is gone, it's gone forever," arguing for retaining the land for future recreational uses or historical purposes. Several members pressed for a public information session and input from citizen advisory bodies — planning commission, parks and rec, and EDAC — before directing staff to pursue sale-related work.
Council members also flagged the absence of a current staff report and outdated attachments in the agenda packet; members urged staff to compile updated information and to stage a public hearing or poll so residents have a direct say. No final decision to sell was taken at the meeting; council discussion ended with direction to gather public input and advisory-committee feedback before any formal sale process.
