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Oskaloosa council approves special assessments for weed cutting after contentious public hearing
Summary
The Oskaloosa City Council voted to levy special assessments against private properties for weed cutting under Chapter 8.2 of the City Code after a public hearing that drew multiple property owners and residents to speak about notifications, billing and enforcement.
The Oskaloosa City Council voted to levy special assessments against four private properties for mowing and weed removal under Chapter 8.2 of the City Code after a public hearing Monday. Property owners will have 30 days from filing with the Mahaska County Treasurer to pay the charges in the city clerk’s office before the costs are assessed to property taxes with interest as provided in the code.
The public hearing drew several property owners and residents who complained about notification, billing and the city’s contracted mowing process. Sandy Frogger, representing Frogger Properties, said the owner did not receive timely notice and received bills only after…
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