ROCK SPRINGS — The Rock Springs City Council is paving the way to rid itself of the First Security Bank Building after action taken Tuesday evening.

The Council opted to accept an offer by Kody Watts representing Arnim Way for $415,000. Watts was the original realtor hired by the city to sell the property, which raised questions about if there was a conflict of interests. Mayor Max Mickelson said that question was brought up to Watts.

“He was able to correctly and legally address those concerns in providing the city with his history of developing buildings of this nature, his portfolios, his resources for completing it, and his enthusiasm for the project,” Mickelson said.

The mayor said Watts wouldn’t take a commission on the sale because he wasn’t representing the city. Mickelson also

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