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Resident complains of cars parking on grass; police say area is village property
Summary
A Stronghurst resident raised a complaint about cars parking on his lawn; Police Chief Arbry Vancil told the board the space is village property and may be parked on to the sidewalk, clarifying ownership and enforcement.
A Stronghurst resident told the village board on Jan. 6 that vehicles have been parking on the grass of his property and asked for help addressing the issue.
Guest Dave Knutstrom raised the complaint, and Police Chief Arbry Vancil responded that the area in question is village property and "can be parked on up to the sidewalk," indicating the village owns the strip and that parking there is allowed up to the walkway. The exchange clarified ownership and the department's enforcement view but did not record any new enforcement action or ordinance change.
The board did not take formal action during the meeting. Knutstrom's concern was entered into the minutes for follow-up; the police report for the period was read by Chief Vancil earlier in the meeting.
