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McHenry council approves soapbox derby and purchase of 1219 Green St.; consent items pass
Summary
On Dec. 1 the McHenry City Council unanimously approved consent items, authorized the All‑American Soapbox Derby with street closures and fee waivers, and approved exercising an option to buy 1219 Green Street (4–2), with the $550,000 purchase to come from city reserves and a future budget amendment.
McHenry — At its Dec. 1 meeting the McHenry City Council approved a set of routine consent items, voted to host the All‑American Soapbox Derby in downtown McHenry with temporary street closures and waived fees, and authorized the mayor to sign an option to purchase 1219 Green Street.
Consent agenda: Council voted unanimously to approve consent items 6a–6d after a motion by Alderman Doherty and a second from Alderman Behney.
Soapbox Derby (Item 7a): Director Hobson and event organizers described logistics for the All‑American Soapbox Derby — including barricades, volunteer…
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