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City, district open talks on transferring Mark Twain‑adjacent land for green space
Summary
City staff introduced a preliminary idea to explore transferring or reclassifying land near Mark Twain Elementary to expand parkland and protect an Oak Grove; both boards asked for boundary, ownership and valuation work before proceeding.
City staff briefed the school board on an early, high‑level idea to repurpose underutilized land behind Mark Twain Elementary for public green space or parkland. The map shown to trustees was described as a crude draft and staff emphasized the conversation was exploratory; several councilors said the city already owns some adjacent parcels and wants to assess options for connectivity and preservation.
Councilors pointed to an Oak Grove near the field as a high‑priority feature to protect and discussed whether moving ownership or designating parkland could provide long‑term protection. Board members asked for more detailed analysis of boundaries and past facility planning; one councilor noted the site is roughly three acres, and staff recommended further study of park and transportation connectivity before formal steps. No transfer was proposed or approved; both bodies agreed to continue the conversation and return with more precise mapping and valuation data.
