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Eoc lk Request for Action River To Item Number Parks and Recreation Commission 6.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Discussion May 10,2017 Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director Item Description Reviewed by Woodland Trails Regional Park Potential Cal Portner, City Administrator Acquisition Reviewed by Action Requested Discussion to acquire a land parcel for Woodland Trails Regional Park Background/Discussion Walter Malmstrom contacted staff to see if the city was interested in acquiring 22.25 acres of his property for Woodland Trails Regional Park. Mr. Malmstrom leased the property for the past 10 years to the Tiller Corp. for mining. The property was recently rehabbed, filled in with sand to decrease some of the elevations. It is located along Proctor Road and adjacent to the 14.79 acre property he sold to the city in 2007 for an eastern access to Woodland Trails. The 2007 purchase was made with Park Dedication Funds for$406,725. He is looking at all possibilities and does not have the property listed nor does he plan to. The Woodland Trails Regional Park Master Plan does not reference this area as an interest for acquisition. It recommends on page 20 under Park Land Acquisition"Based on purchasing opportunities,potential acquisition includes existing mining areas to the east of the park,particularly for potential water features." While the city does not have funding available for acquisition,it is possible that funding for acquisition may be pursued through the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC). A funding application for acquisition will need to be supported by City Council. Staff is planning to apply for park improvements this spring through the GMRPTC application process. Financial Impact None at this time. Attachments • Land Parcel of interest • Woodland Trails Regional Park Master Plan INATUPEI 6r