Monroe Council creates temporary committee to study urban renewal district

The Monroe City Council voted to create a temporary urban renewal district committee charged with exploring whether an urban renewal district would be appropriate for the city. The committee will evaluate potential boundaries, projects, costs and other considerations and will later report back with a recommendation to Council.

Council did not select committee members at the meeting; the minutes say members will be selected at a later date. The committee’s work is intended to precede any formal recommendation on establishing an urban renewal area.