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Council asks for vacant‑property list, moves a Masonic Lodge matter to executive session and votes to go into closed session
Summary
Council asked staff for an inventory of vacant Main Street properties and discussed enforcement tools for nonoperating businesses; a Masonic Lodge matter was placed on the executive‑session agenda and the council voted to enter executive session to discuss real estate.
Council members asked staff to provide a list of vacant Main Street properties and discussed possible enforcement measures for properties that appear vacant or are not operating, including the potential to increase taxes or penalties to encourage compliance.
A council member asked staff for an inventory of properties that are vacant or inactive and noted that prior recommendations exist for bringing such properties into compliance. Staff and council discussed the potential tax or mill‑rate implications and said they would return with follow‑up information.
Separately, the council agreed to move a matter involving the Masonic Lodge to executive session. A council member moved to go into executive session to discuss real estate; another seconded the motion. The motion carried on a voice vote and the council entered executive session.
Next steps: Staff will supply a vacant‑property list and follow up with information on the mill rate and enforcement options; the Masonic Lodge matter will be discussed in executive session and details will be released if and when the council returns to open session.
