Friday, January 9, 2026 |
Photo – Map of the former Lawrence Salvage Yard – Courtesy City of Rawlins
Rawlins City Council is preparing to hold meetings on the potential sale of city‑owned properties.
Last July, during discussions about purchasing the fire‑damaged former Lawrance Salvage Yard, Councilman Terry Patterson requested an update on the number of city‑owned properties and the plans for their use. Then–City Manager Tom Sarvey said Community Development Director Lou Lascano had prepared an updated list of those properties, adding that the next step was determining how to prepare the land for future development.
During a special work session held before the September 2nd Rawlins City Council meeting, Community Development Director Lascano presented his 59-page document listing all 26 city-owned properties. Lascano said the 50‑acre parcel between Harshman Street and the 287 Bypass, which includes the Rawlins Radio Control Recreation Area, along with the former Kum & Go at 1115 North Higley Boulevard, were the properties most sought after by developers.
After Maverik purchased all Kum & Go stores in 2023, including the Rawlins location, the company relocated the convenience store. However, Maverik still holds the lease on the original property through the end of this year.
Lascano said City Manager Tom Sarvey was looking into the cost of ending Maverik’s lease early, enabling the governing body to sell the property.
In the end, the City Council directed Lascano to obtain appraisals for the five most desirable city‑owned properties and present his findings at a later date.
During the January 6th Rawlins City Council meeting, Councilman Terry Patterson asked for an update on the real estate sale.
Community Development Director Lascano announced that he had obtained an appraisal for the former Kum & Go site but said no further action can be taken until the governing body provides additional direction.
Lascano said a council work session is needed to allow the governing body to determine which properties he should prioritize.
Mayor Jacquelin Wells said the City Council will need to schedule a work session on the properties once Interim City Manager Matt Hall is fully briefed on the project.
