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GAC approves participation in two conservation easements, declines a third; budget items reviewed

Ann ArborMar 5, 20262 min read

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The Greenbelt Advisory Commission met electronically on March 5, 2026. Staff presented a report and budget review; the Commission entered closed session on land acquisition and voted unanimously to recommend City participation in two conservation easement acquisitions (application IDs 2026-01 and 2026-03) with specified funding, and to decline acquisition for application ID 2026-02. Minutes from January 8, 2026 were approved and forwarded to City Council.

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Approved meeting agenda and approved minutes from January 8, 2026; minutes forwarded to City Council (due back 4/6/2026).
Entered Closed Session to discuss land acquisition (unanimous roll call vote).
Recommended City participation with Dexter Township in acquisition of a conservation easement (Application ID 2026-01); approved participation agreement with Dexter Township and Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission; appropriated up to $173,400 from Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage proceeds (unanimous).
Recommended City participation with Legacy Land Conservancy in acquisition of a conservation easement (Application ID 2026-03); approved participation agreement with Legacy Land Conservancy and Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission; appropriated up to $12,000 from Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage proceeds (unanimous).
Declined City acquisition of a conservation easement on the property identified in Application ID 2026-02 (unanimous).

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Greenbelt Advisory Commission (GAC)

Mar 5, 2026, 12:00 AMElectronic Meetingscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PUBLIC COMMENTARY 4 SPEAKERS MAXIMUM - 5 MINUTES SPEAKING TIME. Sign up must take place prior to the meeting by notifying the chair or city staff. This section of public commentary is limited to items related to the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION
PUBLIC COMMENTARY 5 MINUTES MAXIMUM SPEAKING TIME - NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SPEAKING IN THIS SECTION.
ADJOURNMENT
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Greenbelt Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes for January 8, 2026
Budget Review
Staff Report

GAC approves participation in two conservation easements, declines a third; budget items reviewed

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