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Resident asks about Metra station status; mayor cites COVID ridership decline
Summary
A resident asked the council about property purchases near the Old Palos Harlem corridor and the status of the Palos Heights Metra station. Mayor Robert Straz said COVID impacted ridership and he has considered returning the station to MWRD.
During the meeting's public-question period, resident Harlen Wiota raised concerns about recent property purchases near the Old Palos Harlem corridor and asked for clarification on special use permits. He also asked about the Palos Heights Metra station's status. Mayor Robert Straz responded that COVID affected ridership and that he has considered returning the station to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD).
The minutes record the exchange as a question-and-answer rather than a formal action; the mayor's comment indicates potential administrative options but no formal direction or transfer was approved at the meeting.
