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Council approves purchase of 720 West 1st Street to improve Greenway Trail access
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 2026‑14 to buy 720 West 1st Street and an adjoining lot to provide access to the north side of the Greenway Trail and potential parking; council recorded ayes and discussed the property's address coverage and access intent.
The council voted to approve Ordinance 2026‑14 authorizing the purchase of 720 West 1st Street (including the adjoining lot) to secure access to the north side of Streator's Greenway Trail and to allow for possible parking in the future.
Staff clarified the purchase covers the formally addressed parcel and an adjoining lot that together will provide needed access for trail users. Council members said the acquisition "will hopefully allow us access to the north side of the Greenway Trail, possibly one day build a parking lot or additional access in there." The motion passed on a roll call vote with ayes recorded by the clerk.
Next steps: staff will proceed with closing and integrate the parcel into Greenway planning.
