Several property bids were approved and rejected during the April LCRA meeting Monday morning.

The properties included were:

• 509 W. Gladys – LCRA rejected a $250 bid from Mission Missouri who wants to build a recovery house on the property. The bid was below the minimum allowed.
• 518 Ruth - LCRA rejected a $250 bid from Mission Missouri who wants to build a recovery house on the property. The bid was below the minimum allowed.
• 505 E. Gladys – LCRA accepted a bid of $750 from King Investment Properties, LLC (Jason King) who wants to clear the title and build a rental house. LCRA rejected a bid of $651 from O.Riley Properties, LLC (John Riley) for the same property.
• 728 Matthews – LCRA accepted a bid of $750 from King Investment Properties, LLC (Jason King) who wants to clear the title and build a rental house. LCRA rejected a bid of $651 from O.Riley Properties, LLC (John Riley) for the same property.
• 827 Matthews – LCRA accepted a bid of $750 from King Investment Properties, LLC (Jason King) who wants to clear the title and build a rental house. LCRA rejected a bid of $651 from O.Riley Properties, LLC (John Riley) for the same property.
• 406 Ashley – LCRA accepted a bid of $5,000 from William F. and Shori Ferrell who would like to build a residence on the property.
• 827 S. West – LCRA accepted a bid of 5,000 from Justin Williams, who would like to build a duplex on the property.
• 511 Hart – LCRA accepted a bid of $500 from Kenneth Worley II, who owns other properties in the area and would like to rebuild the Hart Drive area.
• 614-618 Daniel – LCRA accepted a bid of $1,500 from Kenneth Worley II who wants to build a residence on the property.

LCRA also discussed the property at 615 Delmar, which has been condemned and is unoccupied. After discussion, the LCRA decided to send a letter of what needs to be done to the last known owner’s children before the property is added to the city manager’s tear-down list.

Barry Blevins, Sikeston Community Development Director, discussed the city possibly being gifted the vacant 1.6-acre lot next to Dollar General, located on W. Malone. Blevins, along with members of the LCRA, are scheduled to speak with the owners about the lot later this month.

Blevins also discussed the lot on 838 Mary. The owner, Chester Cardwell, is offering to gift the city the lot and recently tore down the structure that was on the property. LCRA approved the gift with LCRA paying title, attorney and closing fees.

The LCRA also approved the mowing plan, which calls for the city to bill and pay for the mowing of LCRA properties and then being reimbursed by the LCRA. The cost for the mowing is $3,500 per month.

The next LCRA meeting is scheduled for May 20.