Grant County Council Special Session 10-29-26

Grant County Council special session, October 29, 2026: Council members discussed reports that county commissioners may transfer an unspecified portion of county-owned land near Tulip Drive to the 1812 organization. The county owns about 60 acres there, which the Highway Department currently uses for dumping materials; a council member estimated the full property could be worth roughly $600,000, using an estimate of $10,000 per acre. Members said the details and amount of land involved were unclear, and raised concerns about permanently giving away a public asset without fuller public discussion. Residents who spoke generally supported 1812’s work but opposed a giveaway, suggesting a lease or other compensated arrangement instead.

The council unanimously approved sending the commissioners an email opposing a giveaway and asking for public discussion, with a lease preferred over a permanent transfer. The vote was described as unanimous, 6–0, with one member absent. Members also discussed possible legal or legislative avenues, but no further action on those was taken. No contract award or purchase was identified.