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Park board approves appraisal contract to advance East Westwood Trail land purchases
Summary
The Greenwood Park Board authorized an appraisal contract for parcels needed to complete the East Westwood neighborhood trail, directing staff to proceed with land valuations and owner negotiations to support future right-of-way acquisitions.
The Greenwood Park Board on May 5 authorized a contract for appraisal services to support land acquisitions for the East Westwood Trail project.
The board's attorney described a map showing existing right-of-way and a number of small, triangular parcels the city needs to acquire to complete a neighborhood trail that would improve walking access to West Point Elementary. The attorney said appraisals will include negotiation with landowners and estimated the work would cover three land acquisitions.
Board members asked technical questions about site constraints, including buried utilities and drainage lines, that influenced the proposed alignment. The presenter said the route was chosen to minimize impacts and to work around known utility anchors and drainage infrastructure.
The motion to approve the appraisal-services contract with Volker Incorporated was moved and seconded as announced by the Chair; the Chair called for a voice vote. Named members responded 'Aye' and the Chair declared the motion carried.
The approval authorizes appraisals and associated negotiations but does not itself acquire any property. Additional steps — completed appraisals, negotiated easements or purchases and any required council approvals — were described as future actions the board would consider once valuations are complete.
Next steps noted in the presentation included completing appraisals, continuing negotiations with affected owners, and returning to the board with any required acquisition documents for formal approval.
