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Resident asks city for help; staff says The Cottages roads are private, HOA responsible for repairs

5809713 · September 5, 2025
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A resident of The Cottages condo development asked the council for help with street and sidewalk maintenance. City engineering staff said the roads are private and remain the homeowners association’s responsibility unless the HOA brings them up to city standards for acceptance.

A resident of The Cottages condo development told the council on Sept. 4 that the community lacks city maintenance for streets and sidewalks and is weighing raising HOA fees to pay for repairs. "We don't understand why we say city taxes and we don't we don't get city city benefits," resident Jack Hendrickson said during the public-comment period. He described elderly…

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