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Parks staff: city bought former lodge near brewery for $1.565 million; funded with PIF, MPD and general fund
Summary
Parks staff told the commission the department purchased a 6,000‑square‑foot lodge near the golf course and craft district for $1,565,000 and plans to use park impact fees, Metropolitan Park District funds and a general‑fund contribution for acquisition and early repairs.
Parks staff reported the city purchased a lodge building adjacent to the golf course and craft district for $1,565,000 and plans to convert parts of the structure into parks and recreation office space and meeting rooms.
The lodge, described in the presentation as roughly 6,000 square feet on nearly 2 acres and formerly used as the Serendipity Learning Center, came onto the market with an original asking price of $2.2 million. Staff said an April 2025 appraisal listed the property at $1.9 million and…
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