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Resident says city handled junkyard enforcement poorly; building official says court action delayed and a site meeting is planned
Summary
Jeff Clark used public comment time to criticize city enforcement notices and the tone of staff interactions; building official Jason Liddy and city staff said they granted extensions, delayed court action and will conduct an on‑site meeting to clarify compliance requirements.
Jeff Clark, who said he has owned a South Main property since 1988, told the Hutchinson City Council on Oct. 21 he felt singled out and disrespected after the city cited his lot for a ‘‘junkyard’’ and set a 15‑day compliance deadline while he was caring for an ill spouse.
"I will spend my last dime to have respect," Clark said during a raucous, emotional public comment period, recounting letters and a subsequent summons tied to alleged junkyard…
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