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Clinton council approves LPRF grant application for Otho Brown Park expansion
Summary
The council voted unanimously to file a Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant application for Otho Brown Park on Carden Farm Drive, using the donated land’s appraised value as the local match.
The Clinton City Council voted unanimously on Resolution 846 to apply for a Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant to expand Otho Brown Park on Carden Farm Drive.
The resolution, which passed on first and final reading following a short public hearing, authorizes city staff to submit an LPRF application that uses the appraised value of recently donated property as the city’s 50/50 match. Council recorded six yes votes with no recorded no votes.
David, a city staff member who presented the public hearing, described the project as an extension of the existing park and said it would be “walking trail, passive Park, extension of the disc golf.” He listed possible additions including picnic tables, benches and “maybe possibly a pavilion.” JB, a council member, asked whether the added land would increase river access; David responded that it would and described past access under a railroad bridge that could reconnect two parcels if the railroad grants an easement.
City staff told the council the donated parcel is appraised at $398,000 and that the LPRF program requires a 50/50 match; using the appraised land value as the match would mean the grant request would be roughly double that appraised amount, according to staff comments. The presenter cautioned that the project’s final scope will depend on what easements and approvals the city secures.
Council voted by roll call on Resolution 846. The minutes record the roll call votes as: Council member Cleaner — Yes; Council member Foster — Yes; Council member Harold — Yes; Council member Gann — Yes; Council member Manus — Yes; Mayor Burton — Yes. The resolution passed.
The council also held a short public hearing before the vote and then adjourned that hearing before proceeding with regular business. No local cash contribution was listed in the meeting for the LPRF match because staff said the donated land’s appraised value would serve as the match. No construction timeline or contractor was specified at the meeting.
The council did not specify an exact grant request amount on the record; staff described the appraised value and the matching arrangement but did not provide a finalized grant application in the meeting record.
Votes at a glance Resolution 846 — LPRF grant application to Otho Brown Park (Carden Farm Drive): Approved (roll call recorded as six yes votes).
