Galena Trying To Decide On What To Do With Main Street Building

Galena City Council members held a meeting this week and discussed the future of a city-owned building on Main Street, generally agreeing that public restrooms could be a good use of the property. The city purchased the former Illinois Bank & Trust property at on South Main Street for $200,000 in December. The approximately 700-square-foot building is currently vacant, and its 15-space parking lot is available for paid public parking. A report says City Administrator Mark Moran proposed three options for the building: converting the space to public restrooms, renting the building for retail use or demolishing the building and creating seven more parking spaces. The council ultimately voted to table the matter, pending additional information.