Baptist Church makes an offer; Snyder Construction and area developer plan to submit bids

    A decision may come as early as Friday about the sale of Lincoln School.
    The Clear Lake School Board met in special session Tuesday, Sept. 2, to receive one bid.  The Board was also informed it will receive at least two additional bids for the school property by its advertised deadline of 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 5.  The Board will then meet at noon Friday to discuss all offers.
    The Clear Lake Regular Baptist Church submitted a bid for an undisclosed amount to the Board Tuesday.  Representatives of the church said they hope to tear down the school and build a new church on the property.
    Bids are expected by Friday from Snyder Construction, of Clear Lake, as well as Jeff Tierney, a commercial and residential builder from Mason City.
    Vickie Snyder, of Snyder Construction, told the Board they would submit a plan to develop senior living at the site.
    Tierney declined to comment about his plans.
    Board member Tom Lovell, who serves on the district’s Property Committee, said the Board is acting consistent with its approach to selling the property.  In addition to price, the Board will consider the proposed future use for the property and its potential benefit to the community.
    Interim Superintendent Dwight Pierson suggested the Board be prepared to make a decision about the sale of the building on Friday.  When asked by an attorney representing the Baptist Church if counter-offers will be accepted, Pierson said the school district will seek advice from its attorney.