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Isanti County parks commission authorizes director to explore possible 120-acre addition to Maple Ridge Park Preserve
Summary
The commission authorized the parks director to pursue conversations with a landowner about a 120-acre parcel next to Maple Ridge Park Preserve, described as mostly forest and wetlands with a historic homestead; the authorization does not approve acquisition or funding.
The Isanti County Parks & Recreation Commission on March 24 authorized the parks director to pursue further conversations with a landowner about a possible 120-acre addition to Maple Ridge Park Preserve.
On a motion by Bill Berg, seconded by Carol Urness, the commission voted to allow the parks director to have further conversations with the property owner and to explore the potential for acquisition. The motion was recorded as carried; the minutes do not record a vote tally.
Why it matters: A 120-acre addition composed largely of natural forest and wetlands would expand conserved land and public access in the Maple Ridge area, but the minutes record only authorization to investigate rather than a transfer or purchase.
The minutes describe the property as mostly natural forests and wetlands with a turn-of-the-century homestead. The commission did not approve acquisition terms, a purchase price, or any funding source; the authorization directs staff to pursue discussion and report back. No formal appraisal, environmental review or funding decision was recorded during the meeting.
Next steps recorded in the minutes: the parks director is authorized to continue conversations with the property owner; commissioners expect to receive further information before any acquisition decision is made.
