The Crookston City Council held a meeting on November 25, 2024, where they discussed the vacation of a parcel of land designated as a street. The conversation centered around a specific area that includes a learning center, a hockey rink, and a vacant space, which has historically been used by adjacent landowners.

One council member raised questions about how the parcel developed in its current state, noting that many cities have similar situations where roads were planned but never built. The council member explained that the city does not have a beneficial use for these parcels, which have been utilized by nearby property owners over time. In this case, one of the adjacent properties even has a playground.

Typically, when a street is vacated, the property is divided between the adjacent landowners. However, in this instance, the neighboring property owners have declined to accept their share. As a result, the council plans to vacate the entire street to facilitate the construction of a Tri Valley bus garage, which is currently awaiting approval from the building department.

This decision reflects the city's efforts to optimize land use and support local infrastructure development. The council's next steps will involve finalizing the vacation process and moving forward with the bus garage project.