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Baker council reviews adjudicated properties and plans for demolitions; inspector to report back
Summary
Council members discussed property condemnations and adjudicated parcels, including 2845 Groom Road, and said an inspector will bring updated information as they plan more demolitions.
Council members on April 22 discussed code-enforcement and condemnation actions and said they will continue with targeted demolitions after further inspection.
The mayor reported that the city’s inspector rechecked properties slated for condemnation and will bring detailed information to the council the next day. The mayor said one parcel, 2845 Groom Road, is adjudicated and noted that adjudication procedures apply.
Council members referenced a short list of additional properties they intend to remove if conditions warrant, including a property on Epperson (appearing as "1008 Epperson" in the record), another at 1752 College, and additional addresses in the Parkland area. The mayor said the inspector will provide final confirmation and that they expect to go forward with about three or four demolitions pending review.
No formal vote to demolish specific properties was recorded at the meeting. Council members discussed the adjudication timeline and authority; during the item a timeframe of “36 months” was mentioned in connection with adjudication, and staff said they would follow up with specifics.
Why it matters: condemnation and demolition actions affect property owners, neighbors and the city budget for enforcement and cleanup. Adjudicated properties follow a statutorily defined process that can limit or change the city’s options; the council’s next steps will be based on the inspector’s forthcoming report.
