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Effingham council approves sidewalk easements, rezoning requests and a renewed MOU; reschedules Hometown Christmas
Summary
Council approved multiple ordinances including a partial vacation of Linwood Street to allow a future 10‑foot center easement for sidewalks, two sidewalk easement purchases, two rezonings (M‑1 and R‑3A), an automatically renewing MOU with an amateur‑radio group, and a date change for Hometown Christmas.
The Effingham City Council voted Dec. 2 to approve a package of ordinances and resolutions affecting right‑of‑way, easements, zoning and event scheduling.
Ordinance No. 69‑2025: The council voted to vacate part of Linwood Street, retaining a 10‑foot center strip intended for a future sidewalk. City staff said the ordinance reduces 15 feet on each side while keeping a 10‑foot corridor; earlier planning staff recommended denial but council directed staff to negotiate a compromise. Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Mohler and seconded by Commissioner Meissen; the roll call recorded affirmative votes.
Ordinances 88‑2025 and 89‑2025: Council approved purchases of real property for sidewalk easements needed to complete a sidewalk…
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