Committee tables sale of 1‑acre landlocked parcel in Town of Lincoln pending legal review

The Kewaunee County Finance Committee voted to table discussion of a proposed sale of a roughly 1‑acre parcel in the Town of Lincoln until staff can confirm whether an easement or other legal access exists.

Staff described the parcel as long, rectangular and landlocked inside a single farm field near Town Line Road and said the county has been approached about a purchase. Committee members debated whether to pursue a public auction or a direct sale to the only likely buyer; several members said selling without confirmed access could make the parcel unattractive or unusable.

A member recommended tabling the matter while staff investigates legal barriers, including whether an easement exists or whether the county could be required to seek court action to establish access. Another member noted a market-price reference: statewide farmland averages between $7,000 and $8,000 per acre last year, but staff cautioned that a landlocked one‑acre parcel would likely draw a much lower price.

The motion to table passed by voice vote; staff said they will research easement and title issues and return with recommendations when the committee is ready to proceed.

Ending: The parcel will remain on a future agenda after staff returns with legal findings about access and options for sale method (auction versus direct sale).