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City to seek demolition of vacant house at 214 Potter after owner consent
Summary
City staff will bring a resolution to condemn and demolish a vacant single‑family residence at 214 Potter Street after the owner signed a consent for demolition; staff confirmed ownership and that 2024 property taxes are paid.
Chief Building Official Mike Scott told the Board of Directors the city proposes condemnation to demolish and clear a vacant single‑family residence at 214 Potter Street.
Scott said the property is owned by Martha Kalix, who signed a consent for demolition on Feb. 7. “Miss Kalix signed a consent for demolition on February seventh of this year, requesting the city of Hot Springs raise and remove the structure located at 214 Potter,” Scott said. A limited title search completed Feb. 27 confirmed Kalix as the sole record owner, and the 2024 tax statements indicate she does not owe property taxes, Scott said.
Why it matters: the property is in Board of Directors District 2 and the condemnation resolution (R25107) would authorize demolition and clearing of the residence and a small ancillary building described as a garage. Scott said the consent from the owner and confirmation of tax status were completed before the item was scheduled for the board’s consideration.
Board process: the item is listed as resolution R25107 for the board’s next meeting; no final vote was taken during the agenda‑review session. Scott said staff had direct contact with the owner and that she signed the consent for demolition.
