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City considers buying 10.98-acre Treeline parcel to expand Arborwood parkland
Summary
City staff reported negotiations to acquire a 10.98-acre parcel adjacent to recently donated Arborwood parkland; the seller countered a final city offer and staff recommended placing the purchase on an upcoming agenda for permission to advertise and a public hearing.
City real estate specialist Kate Gordon described a negotiated purchase for a 10.98-acre parcel along Treeline Avenue, including a 7.54-acre usable portion that would complement recently acquired Arborwood parkland. Gordon outlined valuation history: the seller listed the property at $6,560,000, the city initially offered $2,500,000 and later increased offers, and the seller's final counter was $3,750,000. "This 1 is not a donation. This 1 we would be acquiring," Gordon said during the presentation.
Staff noted the parcel is currently in county jurisdiction and would be annexed into the city (Ward 6) if acquired. Gordon recommended placing a green sheet and authorization to advertise on the near-term council agenda for a public hearing and potential closing in mid-January 2026 if approved.
