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Council approves disposal of small remnant right-of-way to developers tied to Windsor project
Summary
The Windsor Heights City Council approved Resolution No. 20 2451 authorizing disposal of a roughly 7,287-square-foot remnant right-of-way and related parkland dedications to developers under an existing development agreement, while retaining adjacent parcels for a bus shelter and potential public art.
Windsor Heights — The City Council voted to authorize disposal of a small remnant right-of-way and related parkland dedications to the developers behind the Windsor project during its Aug. 19 meeting.
City staff described the transfer as part of a previously negotiated development agreement with REM Ming Properties LLC, The Windsor LLC and Jens Fam LLC. Staff said the remnant parcel is about 7,287 square feet and the developers have dedicated about 33,000 square feet of parkland to the city that includes a detention basin and corridor for a potential future trail connection and bus stop at University and 63rd.
Council members asked staff to confirm parcel measurements and to clarify markings on the resolution exhibits; staff explained a blue box seen on the PDF exhibit was an artifact of the file, not a sign location. Staff said the remnant resulted from the widening of 63rd Street and that the city will retain adjacent land north along the trail for a bus shelter, street trees and potential public art.
The council moved and carried Resolution No. 20 2451 on roll call. City staff said there were no other bids for the parcel and that the property is an unused right-of-way. The transfer is intended to enable the developer’s planned improvements while ensuring the city retains property to support transit and trail connections.
The council’s approval implements a provision of the development agreement; staff did not provide a timetable for closing or identify any outstanding conditions beyond standard title and conveyance work. The council did not record additional public comment on the transfer at the hearing.
Next steps: Staff will complete the conveyance steps identified in the resolution and will return to the council with any required final documents if conditions change.
