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Councilors Press Staff on Property Cleanup, Inspections and 1622 MacArthur Status
Summary
Aldermen asked staff about demolition debris, a proposed railroad land sale, and the status of 1622 MacArthur; staff said the property’s first-floor was declared secure after an Aug. 19 inspection and owners have retained an architect, but plans have not yet been submitted.
Aldermen on Aug. 19 pressed city staff about lingering demolition debris at a Wheeler Street site, a railroad offer to sell adjoining land, and the status of 1622 MacArthur. Alderman Williams asked staff to investigate the demolition site at Wheeler in South Grama, where foundation pieces, furniture and an overgrown fence remain. Williams said debris had been sitting for weeks after demolition and asked whether the city inspects and enforces clean-up after a private demolition. City staff told the alderman they would "take a look" and suggested the purchasing agent, Mike Wesco, as a contact for the railroad land-sale inquiry. On 1622 MacArthur, staff reported the last full inspection was completed Aug. 19 and the first floor was declared secure. The property owners have retained an architect who is designing plans, but staff said the owners had not yet submitted building plans to the city. Alderman Notriano asked about plan deadlines; staff said owners communicated they were moving forward but had not filed plans. No formal code-enforcement action or new ordinance was recorded during the meeting. Staff committed to follow up on the demolition cleanup and to provide necessary contacts for the railroad offer to sell land near Fairview School.
