HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.C. Potential land acquisition for park purposes 11.111111111 General Business 8. C.
SHAKOPEE
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jamie Polley, Parks & Recreation Director
DATE: 05/06/2015
SUBJECT: Potential Land Acquisition for Park Purposes (A)
Action Sought
The City Council is asked to determine whether there is interest in retaining a real
estate agent to determine the feasibility of acquiring two available parcels of land
on Marschall Road for potential park purposes.
Discussion
It has been brought to our attention that two adjacent parcels of land off
of Marschall Road are currently for sale. The two parcels of land currently contain
houses and have access to Marschall Road. The parcels are very close to several
multi-family housing complexes and in an area of the City where there is not a
nearby park for kids to play. The nearest playground is a 1/2 mile away and is the
school district playground at Pearson Elementary School. The closest City park is
Hiawatha Park located 3/4 miles away. The parcels combined are approximately .85
acres.
An acquisition of this type is not currently planned in the Park Reserve Fund, but it
may be an opportunity that the City wishes to look into. The current Park Reserve
Fund dollars are allocated to lighting two softball fields at Tahpah Park and to
constructing Quarry Lake Park. The two lots are listed together as land and the
houses will need to be removed. If the City Council feels that there is interest in
acquiring this land for potential park purposes, staff recommends engaging a real
estate agent to work on behalf of the City in determining the true costs and
feasibility of purchasing these lots for park purposes.
Relationship to Vision
A.Keep Shakopee a safe and healthy community where residents can pursue active
and quality lifestyles.
Requested Action
If the Council concurs, it is asked to direct staff to retain a real estate agent to
determine the feasibility of acquiring two available parcels of land
on Marschall Road for potential park purposes.
Attachments: Aerial View of Lots
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