Webchat with the Mayor - Jan. 14th

Tuesday, 14 January 2014 14:27

Pat Sobeski talks about possible new furniture store, a land sale and the city opposing a new subdivision in EZT

It's a new year with new issues coming before city council.

This Thursday's meeting features a decision on allowing a furniture store into the former St. Rita's Catholic School building, selling some more land to Viewcon and the city's opposition to a proposed subdivision on County Rd. 17.

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