Title
Informational Update Regarding Upcoming Land Acquisition as Proposed Within Adopted Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan.
Body
The Board of Park Commissioners reviewed the Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan “OMSAP” and recommended return to Plan Commission with several recommendations. The OMSAP was adopted by Common Council on July 21, 2020, and ultimately called for an “integrative passive and active park that is approximately 16 acres in size and inclusive of wetland.” The City of Madison is currently negotiating a Development Agreement with current property owners, the agreement is expected to go to Council in late September or early October. A portion of the 16 acres that are desired as park land will be dedicated by the Developer as part of the development process, and a portion of the property will be acquired by the Parks Division. The exact details of the acquisition have yet to be determined, but the overall development and transaction will result in a park that is approximately 16 acres as specified within the OMSAP.