Property Purchase Sought

WAITSBURG - At the June 19 meeting of the Waits- burg City Council, Richard Hines of Touchet Valley Restorations approached the city regarding the possible purchase of a small strip land running along Garden Street. The piece runs adjacent to the property.

Hines is currently in the process of restoring on Highway 12. Hines acknowledged the potential acquisition would require the addition of sidewalks and asked about the required specifications.

City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe noted that past attempts by individuals to purchase small pieces of city property had generally been unsuccessful. However, he acknowledged that this specific piece was otherwise unusable and required city maintenance. The ability to access the property from Garden Street rather than Highway 12 would be an added advantage.

Hines was directed to work with Hinchliffe and the City Attorney Kris He- dine to draw up a "mutually beneficial" proposal, to be approved by the board at an upcoming council meeting.