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EDC board brainstorms uses for Buck Creek property, weighing fire station and listing to attract business
Summary
At a Jan. 22 special meeting, the EDC board discussed multiple options for the Buck Creek parcels — including a paid fire station, workforce housing, leasing to users, or listing the land to attract commercial tenants and sales-tax revenue. Members flagged a possible boundary issue and recommended a survey before any sale.
The EDC board used a special meeting on Jan. 22 to brainstorm uses for the Buck Creek properties, ranging from establishing a paid fire station to listing parcels for commercial development.
"I really like the idea of a fire department there," said Committee member (S4), adding that the parcel "has really good access to everywhere" and that the EDC's fire marshal could help with state certification and start-up steps. Several members said establishing a permanent, paid fire department would require navigating state certification and likely take two to three years to become fully operational.
Other board members favored listing parcels to generate sales tax and attract businesses. "I think we should just list it," said Committee member (S7), pointing to the potential for incentives or marketing language to draw developers. Members discussed joint outreach with the City Council to solicit ideas and coordinate incentives.
The board also flagged a potential property-boundary concern after reviewing appraisal-district mapping that suggested a building might encroach across the line. Presenter (S3) urged obtaining a survey before placing parcels on the market: if the mapping is inaccurate, the board may need compensation or corrective steps before a sale.
The discussion concluded with an agreement to schedule a joint meeting with the City Council, add a property-listing option to the next EDC agenda and to obtain or review a formal survey so title lines are clear before proceeding.
Why it matters: Buck Creek parcels are sizable and centrally located; the board framed decisions around public safety needs (a possible station), potential tax revenue, and protecting the EDC's control over use and zoning before any transfer or sale.
