Council flags vacant Main Street properties and possible code enforcement
Mar 21, 2026
Council members raised concerns that some Main Street building owners are not leasing or maintaining properties, hurting economic viability; Manager Riggins said she will monitor those properties and watch for code violations, while a developer is expected to seek guidance on developing a property.
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Councilors discussed downtown economic vitality and said several Main Street property owners are not actively leasing or maintaining buildings, which council members said is harming the city's economic attractiveness. Michael Walker and City Manager Hellyn Riggins told the council that a developer will approach the city for guidance on developing property they own; councilors also expressed concern about buildings not being kept to standards.
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