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Galesburg City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night that directs city staff to start the process of a $5.3 million bond sale that would be restricted to a community center. It was a 4-3 vote with Kevin Wallace, Dwight White, Jaclyn Smith-Esters, and Sarah Davis in favor and Bradley Hix, Wayne Dennis, and Larry Cox opposed. Finance Director Gloria Osborn says there will be a bond sale on Mar. 6, although the sale will be brought back for council approval with current interest rates. City Manager Gerald Smith says the city would look for a ten-year term on the bond. Ward 2 Council member Wayne Dennis wanted to know where additional funds for a community center would come from. City Manager Smith said the city could take a phased approach toward development. He also reiterated that community fundraising could be a possibility to fill in funding gaps. Proceeds from this bond sale would be restricted for use of a community center. Schwartzman defended asking the council to pass the bon