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Council accepts parkland dedication for App Heights Phase 3; dedication is land-only
Summary
The Watertown Common Council approved a resolution (Exhibit 9816) accepting donated parkland for App Heights Phase 3. Councilmembers discussed subdivision size (references to 56, 54 and 53 lots) and confirmed the donation is land only; funding for playground equipment will come later via grants, city funds or the Park Improvement Fund.
The Watertown Common Council on Jan. 6 voted to accept the dedication of parkland for App Heights Phase 3 under Resolution (Exhibit 9816).
During discussion, councilmembers and builders questioned the subdivision size; speakers referenced three different counts during the meeting (56, 54 and 53 residential lots). The council confirmed the dedication under consideration is land only. City staff and councilmembers noted that playground equipment and other facilities are not included in the dedication and would be provided later through grants, the city budget or the Park Improvement Fund, which collects funds from prior in-lieu donations.
Councilmember Blankie moved to adopt Exhibit 9816; the motion was seconded and carried on recorded votes.
Council members urged timely use of the land and noted past examples where dedicated parkland sat undeveloped for years. The council acknowledged there is park improvement funding available but warned that equipment installation will require additional budget or grant action.
The council did not specify an installation timeline in the meeting; staff noted the city would be responsible for improvements and would pursue grants and available park-improvement funds when possible.
