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Council agrees to continue maintaining Freeman Park while ownership questions are resolved
Summary
First United Methodist Church offered to donate Freeman Park, but a contiguous parcel was sold at tax foreclosure on 04/07/2026; the board unanimously voted to continue mowing and maintaining the park as it has for decades while staff and tax attorneys resolve title and ownership questions.
City staff told commissioners that First United Methodist Church had offered to donate Freeman Park to the city, but that half the park sits on a separate parcel (ID 119094) that was set for foreclosure and sold on April 7, 2026. Staff said they contacted tax attorneys and are working with the party that purchased the foreclosed parcel to determine options.
A staff presenter noted that the city has maintained the park for more…
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