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Council OKs transfer request to City Parks Commission for small Sharp Street lot; commission aims for playground use
Summary
Salem City Council approved a parks‑related resolution to accept a county park district parcel restricted for park or recreation use; council discussed maintenance, overlap with Kelly Park and grant funding for playground equipment.
Salem City Council on Sept. 2 passed a resolution authorizing the City Parks Commission to negotiate acceptance of a small Sharp Street parcel offered by the county park district, subject to a deed restriction that the land be used for park or recreation purposes.
Why it matters: The Parks Commission said the parcel could host playground equipment for the west side of the city; the item drew council questions about duplication of parks and maintenance responsibilities.
Details: The Parks…
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