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Council approves Park Acquisition Opportunity grants for Big Marine and Blakely Bluffs; confirms four regional park commission appointees
Summary
The Metropolitan Council approved two Park Acquisition Opportunity Fund grants to Washington and Scott counties to buy in‑holding parcels for regional park reserves and confirmed four appointments to the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission (districts E–H).
The Metropolitan Council approved two separate Park Acquisition Opportunity Fund grants to acquire in‑holding parcels for regional park reserves and confirmed four appointments to the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission.
Council Member Loewick moved approval of a grant to Washington County for acquisition of an 80‑acre parcel (described in the meeting as the Burren property) located within the approved boundary of Big Marine Park Reserve. Staff said the parcel contains hardwoods, more than 12 acres of wetlands and agricultural land slated for restoration; the property was appraised at $1,715,000 and the seller agreed to that amount. Loewick moved…
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