The City owns a 13-acre parcel near NE Lovgreen Road ("M&E property")that is part of the City-owned farmland portfolio. The property was acquired by the City in 2002, using proceeds from the Open Space Bonds. The property is subject to deed restrictions and covenants that were agreed to at the time of purchase, and which affect the type of activities that can occur at the site.
The property is managed by Friends of the Farms ("FOF"), under a 2011 master lease agreement between the City and FOF.
In 2016, FOF issued an RFP to solicit proposals for use of the property. Lone Pine Farm & Studio, co-directed by Ryan Montella and Sarah Margolis Pineo, responded to the RFP and provided a proposed scope of work for the property.
FOF will provide a presentation on the Lone Pine Farm & Studio proposal, the planned use of the M&E site, and the proposed general provision for the potential sublease.
If the City Council is supportive of this proposal, FOF will work to develop a sublease with Lone Pine Farm & Studio to cover the initial 3-year term.
Attached for review are the following documents:
- Proposed scope of work for Lone Pine Farm & Studio
- Proposed M&E Sublease Provisions
- Sample Site Zone Plan from Lone Pine Farm & Studio
- M&E property deed restrictions and covenants