Council declares intent to convey developer‑dedicated parcels and sets public hearing after debate over open‑space protections
Jun 10, 2026
Council declared intent to convey about two acres of parcels received from a developer in exchange for county paving of the wastewater treatment plant access road (and potentially other streets) and set a public hearing for July 13. Council members debated notice methods, possible deed restrictions to preserve open space, and the minimum value to publish.
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City attorneys outlined a proposed exchange in which the city would convey four small parcels (about two acres total) to Franklin County in return for the county preparing and paving the wastewater treatment plant access road and possibly other streets. Lyle Fuller reviewed the statutory process for declaring intent and setting a public hearing and summarized staff's valuation memo.
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