[§46-66] Disposition of real property. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, each county, subject to the approval of the council, may grant, sell or otherwise dispose of any easement, including easements over, under, through and across land bordering the ocean, at public auction; provided that any easement for any governmental or public utility purpose may be granted, sold or otherwise disposed of by negotiation without public auction. [L 1970, c 176, §1]