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Lease Agreement with New Brighton Area Historical Society for Premises at Long Lake Regional Park
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Sponsor: ?Parks & Recreation
Title
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Lease Agreement with New Brighton Area Historical Society for Premises at Long Lake Regional Park
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the lease agreement with New Brighton Area Historical Society, PO BOX 120624, New Brighton, MN 551122, in Long Lake Regional Park, 700 Park Drive, New Brighton MN, 55112, for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2035, with the option to extend the lease for three additional 10-year terms, in the amount of $1 per annum.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the lease agreement.
3. Authorize the County Manager to execute amendments that do not have a financial impact.
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Background and Rationale
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The New Brighton Area Historical Society has operated the train depot and caboose at Long Lake Regional Park since 1985 according to the previous 40-year lease. The train depot and caboose, as well as historical artifacts inside and related activities provide an interesting destination in the park, and a unique opportunity to get close to local history. This lease allows the historical society to continue to operate on park land.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
? Well-being ? Prosperity ? Opportunity ? Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
While regional parks are designed to serve the metropolitan region, the population of racially and ethnically diverse residents within 2 miles of the depot location in Long Lake Regional Park is 32.4% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10% Black or African American, 5.7% Asian or Pacific Islander, and 5.3% two or more races. Visitors to Long Lake Regional Park are able to enjoy the benefits of the depot amenity in the park, including exploring and enjoying the caboose, and learning about New Brighton history
Community Participation Level and Impact
Parks & Recreation collaborated with board members of the New Brighton Area Historical Society in developing the lease.
? Inform ? Consult ? Involve ? Collaborate ? Empower
Fiscal Impact
This lease puts maintenance responsibilities onto the New Brighton Area Historical Society, and should have no impact on operating or capital budgets.
Last Previous Action
On September 16, 1985, the Board of Commissioners approved the lease agreement with the New Brighton Historical Society (Resolution 85-600).
Attachments
1. Lease Agreement
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