Property sale approved by Royal council

A residential parcel in Royal is poised to go back on the property tax rolls.

Laef Lundbeck was the only interested bidder to appear at the city council meeting on Sept. 18. He offered $3,000 for the parcel located at 110 Long Street. That amount was the minimum the council would accept.

The city acquired the lot in June of 2023 from Marilyn and Ken Means, and has removed the house. The lot is adjacent to Lundbeck’s property.

Lundbeck asked if the city would agree to remove a tree on the property. As part of the motion to accept Lundbeck’s bid, the council agreed to remove the tree, and pay fo...