Council Wrestles with Downtown Standards Question

Businesses along Main Street reflect in the windows of vacant buildings. Photos by Sarah Brown

City Council held a work session on Tuesday, June 18, to wrestle with the topic of downtown standards and empty buildings, a topic that, Mayor Susan Coleman said, has been under discussion for many years.

“I think it’s good to pick it up and work on finalizing these ideas,” she said.

Council and city staff discussed fire safety concerns, empty buildings being used as tax shelters, a demolition ordinance, business registration, and added incentives and…

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