Galesburg City Council on Monday, May 16th authorized submitting a grant application that if approved could land a $45 million investment in the Galesburg Business Park. The developer wants to construct a loop track and related infrastructure for an ag/rail-related endeavor. The city would operate as a pass-through entity for half of the project cost which if approved would come from U.S. Department of Transportation grants. Interim City Manager Wayne Carl said that if this project came to fruition it would also increase the chances of other businesses using the park. Carl says the developer wants to develop 80 acres with up to 130 acres. The entire business park is 330 acres. Aldermen also approved Gunther Construction as the contractor to resurface areas of the deteriorated asphalt surface and replace sidewalk curb ramps. $700,000 from the motor fuel tax fund paid for the cost. Interim City Manager Wayne Carl explained that $200,000 more than last year was budgeted for this work and