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Council accepts donation of property adjacent to Sherwood Forest to extend trail access
Summary
Council approved a resolution accepting a donation of just over a half‑acre from Emanuel Lutheran Pathways that connects to existing trail and opens potential for a paved connector to Sherwood Forest; the resolution passed unanimously.
Windsor Heights — The council approved a resolution to accept a donation of slightly more than a half‑acre from Emanuel Lutheran Pathways next to Sherwood Forest, which staff said connects to an existing unimproved access and could enable a paved trail link.
Staff described the parcel as floodplain property that adjoins city land and noted ongoing prairie and native‑tree restoration work in the area. Staff said the city already maintains an unimproved trail segment to Sherwood Forest and that accepting the donation would formalize access and allow for future trail planning.
A motion to approve the donation resolution was moved and seconded and passed by roll call vote. Staff said further trail construction and paving, as well as CIP scheduling for a potential paved connector, would be considered in subsequent planning discussions and budget cycles.
What’s next: Staff will complete the donation paperwork and include the parcel in future trail and CIP planning.
