City attorney Ginger explained staff had completed closings on most of a Spring Street parcel but had only secured about 75% of ownership; remaining heirs have not responded and staff recommended initiating condemnation to acquire the balance so phase‑one improvements can move forward.

Ginger said the property had passed through multiple inheritances and was divided among several parties. “We bought 1 parcel straight about right, and then there’s 1 parcel that we’re getting at 75% … we still have 25%, and they've not responded to anything, so we'll have to do condemnation,” she said, and asked council to vote next Thursday to approve condemnation proceedings and to file the current market value with the court for potential challenge.

Staff also presented a project summary for the Spring Street phase‑one improvements, including the initial shaded work area and an anticipated expansion, and noted the project is within budgeted parameters. Council asked clarifying questions about scope and timing; staff said project materials had been distributed for review and invited any further questions ahead of next week’s vote.