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City employee offers Fountain Mutual irrigation shares to city; staff to research potential purchase

5834891 · August 27, 2025

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Summary

A city employee, Carl Christian, told the council he owns Fountain Mutual Irrigation shares and offered to sell them to the city; staff said they would research market value and return with a proposal if council wants to pursue acquisition.

During the public comment period on Aug. 26, Carl Christian — who identified himself as a city employee and owner of Fountain Mutual Irrigation shares — told the council he would like to offer his irrigation shares to the City of Fountain before selling them to others.

Christian said the shares are in demand. Council members and the city manager asked staff about next steps. City staff member Scott (identified in discussion) said staff could research values, determine what other similar buyers have paid and bring a proposal back to council if the council wanted staff to pursue acquisition.

Council members thanked Christian for offering the opportunity and emphasized that staff would investigate pricing and feasibility. No purchase decision was made at the meeting.