Council Reports Progress on Cedar Street Discussions, Holds Executive Session on Real Estate

Council President Wilkerson and other council members updated colleagues on a four-hour meeting with residents and the school regarding the Cedar Street vacation. Wilkerson said residents raised many concerns and that some residents wanted to continue discussions; she said council would seek to continue the hearing and schedule further meetings to work toward solutions.

Members debated whether to continue the hearing soon (within weeks) or to allow more time given holidays and the need to build trust with residents; no final date was set during the agenda review. Council members discussed procedural options to continue the hearing and whether to place it on the Nov. 3 agenda for continuation.

After approving the modified agendas, the council entered executive session to discuss the sale or purchase of real estate for 15 minutes; the session was extended multiple times and concluded with the council in recess until 6 p.m. Staff said they anticipated no action upon return to open session.

No public action or vote on the Cedar Street vacation occurred at the Oct. 27 agenda review; the item remains active and further resident engagement and scheduling were discussed.