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Commission accepts donation of historic Riverside Drive parcel from McHenry family
Summary
Randy and Sherry McHenry offered the city a waterfront parcel on South Riverside Drive with historic ties to a former railroad spur and pier; the commission accepted the gift and city staff and donors discussed potential signage and preservation steps.
The commission accepted a donation of waterfront property on South Riverside Drive from Randy and Sherry McHenry. City staff and the McHenrys said the parcel includes historic remnants of a rail spur and pier used for unloading in the city's past; the donors and staff discussed adding interpretive signage and potential park improvements for public access.
Attorney Glenn Storch provided title and deed clarifications, explaining that two deed forms (Word and PDF) had been provided for clarity and that staff had adjusted the language regarding homestead ownership to avoid clouds on title. The commission thanked the McHenrys and encouraged museum and parks staff to coordinate on historic interpretation and signage that recognizes the site's importance to the community.
