2B, Trinity Lutheran & Hazelnut Park

Home Browse Search

Trinity Lutheran Church Representatives have met with staff three times since the beginning of May and most recently, on Julyl3th, they provided staff with a few pages - from their recently completed appraisal (see attachment). I have included three maps of the park area at the end of this agenda memo. Regarding the "parcel A, B, and C"map; the Church has indicated that they are only interested in selling parcels A and B. They will not sell parcel C and they will not sell parcel A alone. If the City were to purchase parcels A and B, the City would require a recordable use agreement or cross easement for access and parking. The Church representatives have indicated that this would not be a problem. There are three issues that may need to be addressed. These are: the land purchase, the access and use of the parking lot agreement, and a parking lot maintenance agreement. If the City is to move forward with this land purchase then there will be a number of details to work out between the City and the Church. The Finance Director will be at this work session to answer any financial questions the Council may have regarding funding for this possible acquisition. I have been advised that based on Council priorities, funds are available for this type of purchase in the Permanent Improvement Revolving fund. Church representatives Patricia Nygaard and Milly Bruss will be in attendance at this work session to present the position of the Church and answer Council questions. Recommendation If the City Council wants to further pursue this land acquisition, then requesting staff to obtain an appraisal would be the next logical step in the process. Attachments 2006 agreement and memo Appraisal summary Maps (3)