During the Crossville city council's
work session this week, discussion included two possible new
businesses looking at Crossville.
While few details were discussed during
the meeting, it appears that one business is seeking property in one
of the city's industrial parks and seeking the $5,000 credit per job
against the cost of the property that the city has offered to other
industries. The second business was described as a national
restaurant chain looking at the old Ryan's location.
City Manager Greg Wood spoke briefly
about the company that was interested in possibly purchasing land
from the city with a credit for the jobs brought in and said a
decision would be coming before long on that. City attorney Ridley
explained that the purchaser of the old Ryan's building was trying to
pin down the right of way boundaries of the new Northwest Connector
and where driveways could be placed. After brief discussion it
appeared most of the attorney's questions were answered.
Council also discussed some possible
property purchases in the downtown area including the old handle mill
property next to the Art Circle Library. There remain a number of
problems to work out including coming to an agreement on a purchase
priced and other matters. In addition, the council discussed the
possible purchase of a small piece of property at E. 2nd Street and
Thurman Ave as an alternative.
City looking at property in blue as well as old handle mill
across 5th Street.
Ronnie Webb, the owner of the old
handle mill property and a lot across E. 5th Street is currently
asking $597,000 while the state appraisal value of the properties is
listed at $193,000. Webb has tentatively agreed to take the middle
of three appraisals but those appraisals would cost the city $9000
and city attorney Will Ridley has recommended that the city not agree
to such a deal without a written agreement that Mr. Webb would pay
the cost of the appraisals if he decides not to accept the price
recieved through the appraisal process.
Councilman Danny Wyatt suggested the
city consider property behind the courthouse that is currently being
used as a parking lot. The property is a small half block owned by
the Lewis Family Trust. City Manager Greg Wood will contact the
owners about a price. Wood will also contact the railroad company
about the remainder of their property that adjoins the handle mill
property.
Lewis Property near library
Councilman Danny Wyatt felt the county
should partner with the city on a downtown area property purchase as
they would also benefit from the use of the property. Mr. Wood said
the county's interest in partnering would be determined by the
property's cost. He added that at the listed asking price the county
would not be interested in sharing the cost.
The land purchase is not on the
council's August meeting agenda waiting for additional information.
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