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Community group seeks temporary land use for a garden at 1829 High Street; city manager review pending
Summary
An organization proposed a one-year land-use agreement (with two one-year renewal options) for a temporary community garden at 1829 High Street; the group committed $2,000 in seed funding but the city manager requested written assurances on maintenance and interdepartmental coordination before transfer.
Staff presented a proposal for a temporary community garden on city parcel 1829 High Street. The proposing organization has pledged $2,000 in initial funding and plans to fundraise for the remainder; staff said the group removed on-site items of concern (condo station and cigarette receptacles) and is working with the Department of Social Services and neighborhood health services.
The city manager has requested additional written assurances addressing maintenance and operations before the land can be transferred to the EDA or the project proceeds. Staff said that once the city manager is satisfied the item could return to the board in August for potential action under a one‑year land-use agreement with up to two one‑year extensions.
