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Cass County clarifies ownership of Orchard Park Drive, approves related agreement
Summary
The board approved an agreement clarifying the county’s ownership of Orchard Park Drive (part of the former Christian Glen subdivision, now Orchard Glen Park) so county and adjacent landowners can move forward with solutions and maintain park district interests.
County staff explained that the Christian Glen subdivision (now called Orchard Glen Park) resulted from flood buyouts and a 2015 transfer of land to the Fargo Park District, while the county retained the right‑of‑way for Orchard Park Drive. Staff said the ownership and maintenance status had become unclear and that clarifying county ownership would allow the county and adjacent private landowners to proceed with a resolution.
Staff emphasized this administrative action does not change conditions on the ground in Orchard Park but clarifies the county’s authority over the right‑of‑way so solutions can be pursued. Commissioners moved and approved the agreement by roll call.
The motion was procedural and intended to remove ambiguity about who maintains Orchard Park Drive and to enable future work or transfers if needed; no construction, budget or change in park operations was authorized at this meeting.
