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Committee declines sale of 123 S. 3rd Street, allows Masonic Lodge use
Summary
City of Cuba property committee reviewed legal constraints and two sale options for 123 S. 3rd Street, then decided not to sell and to permit the Masonic Lodge to use the lot; the lodge would cover sale-related costs if a sale proceeds later.
The City of Cuba property committee reviewed legal guidance that the city may not transfer the empty lot at 123 S. 3rd Street to a private party by quit-claim deed and discussed lawful alternatives before deciding not to sell the parcel.
Per an attorney's email noted in the minutes, the city’s two lawful sale options are to sell by sealed bid or public auction with newspaper notice, or to sell through a realtor after obtaining an appraisal. The committee recorded that any sale price could not be less than 80% of the appraised value. The minutes state that estimated costs associated with pursuing a sale — legal fees, publishing and an appraisal — would be the responsibility of the interested party (the Masonic Lodge) and were estimated at between $500 and $1,000, in addition to the lodge’s share of closing costs.
After discussing those options and costs, the committee "it was decided not to sell the property but to allow the Masonic Lodge to use it as needed." The minutes do not record a formal motion or vote on the decision to allow lodge use; the action is entered as the committee’s decision in the minutes. The attorney's written guidance is the only legal authority recorded in the minutes; no statute or ordinance citation is provided.
The minutes also note that there was no discussion regarding a separate daycare item during this meeting. No further steps, timelines, or conditions for future sale were specified in the minutes.
