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Council approves lease with Celadon to restore Harley Clark mansion; neighbors and garden groups pledge support
Summary
The City Council approved an ordinance authorizing a lease with Celadon Construction Corporation for the Harley Clark mansion (Harley Clark Lakehouse and grounds). The lease includes public‑use provisions, a revised fire‑pit rental limit and a three‑year review clause; council adoption followed robust public comment and passed 7–1.
The City Council on March 10 adopted Ordinance 20‑O‑25 authorizing the city manager to execute a lease with Celadon Construction Corporation for the Harley Clark mansion and adjacent grounds (2603 Sheridan Road). Council Member Nussbaum moved the ordinance and Council Member Wynne seconded; the ordinance passed 7–1.
The lease commits Celadon to rehabilitate Harley Clark’s coach house, greenhouse and mansion and to operate public programming in coordination with local partners, including Jens Jensen Gardens groups who addressed the council. Dozens of public commenters — including representatives of Jens Jensen Gardens, neighborhood associations, and nearby residents — urged approval, saying Celadon’s plan would restore the deteriorating property, expand public…
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