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Council work on Indian Hill lease; members ask staff to explore deed protections
Summary
Staff and Indian Hill Country Club officials are negotiating a modernized, longer-term municipal lease to allow the club to access financing; councilors asked staff to investigate restrictive covenants or other protections to preserve recreational/open-space use over the long term.
Town staff told the council they have worked with the Indian Hill Country Club board to modernize and extend the town lease so the club can obtain financing for capital projects. The proposed changes would clarify responsibilities for equipment and operation, extend terms and give the club flexibility to manage day-to-day operations.
Several councilors expressed interest in long-term protections for the property given its importance as recreational open space. Councilor Mrego asked staff to investigate whether the town can place deed restrictions or a restrictive covenant on town-owned recreational land to help safeguard it against future redevelopment pressures. Staff said the parcel is currently municipal (public) land and suggested the subcommittee examine options, including longer lease lengths and deed covenants that limit future uses.
Council referred the matter to the Indian Hill subcommittee for negotiation with staff and the club’s representatives; members suggested the subcommittee consider longer-term lease terms or a restrictive covenant to preserve recreational uses.
