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Council reviews procedural framework for cooperative land realignment with property owner
Summary
The Council reviewed a procedural framework to negotiate a land exchange and road dedication with Lance Shotwell that would realign an unconstructed Main Street corridor; staff noted the exchange is contingent on multi-step reviews and both parties can withdraw if terms are not acceptable. Councilmember Burton urged protection for a nearby spring.
City Manager Dan Jessen presented a proposed cooperative agreement framework with property owner Lance Shotwell that would realign an unconstructed Main Street alignment, reconfigure lots, and result in a road dedication and exchange of roughly equal acreage.
Jessen stressed the proposal is procedural and would require road vacation, boundary realignment, Planning Commission review, two public hearings, and a final property exchange; both parties could withdraw if terms were not acceptable. Councilmember David Burton raised a key concern about a spring located on or near the parcel and urged creation of a meaningful protection zone for the spring's underground extent. Jessen said he would discuss the alternative lot configuration that might better protect the spring with the property owner before the next meeting, where a vote on the agreement is anticipated.
The Council took no final action and directed staff to continue negotiations and report back with more detailed options.
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