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Goodland commission declares 2218 Commerce Road unfit, gives 90 days while litigation proceeds
Summary
The Goodland City Commission approved Resolution 2025‑13 declaring the structure at 2218 Commerce Road (recently called the Oyo Hotel) unfit and set a 90‑day compliance check while property owners and mortgage holder resolve ongoing litigation.
The Goodland City Commission on an affirmative roll call approved Resolution 2025‑13, declaring the building at 2218 Commerce Road unfit and setting a 90‑day timeline for owners or their representatives to demonstrate a remediation plan.
Acting mayor JJ opened a public hearing on the property and called for statements from parties with interests in the site. Francis, speaking on behalf of the mortgage holder, said “there is active litigation ongoing” and that Jack — who the commission was told “owns Grama Hospitality, which is a mortgage holder on this property” — and his team only recently learned of the building’s condition and are arranging inspections and repairs. Francis told commissioners Jack would be on site the next day and that contractors would assess the roof, with the goal of replacing it “ASAP” once title issues are resolved.
Michael, who spoke by phone and identified himself as connected with the onsite ownership, told the commission he believes the owner, Rick, has “exhausted all of his avenues” in litigation and is likely to turn the property over to the mortgage holder rather than continue contesting the foreclosure.
Zach, presenting the resolution, said he intentionally set the compliance period at 90 days because litigation is underway and that the time frame was “more than fair” to allow the parties to organize a plan. Commissioners discussed whether a shorter period would be appropriate but ultimately voted to adopt the resolution and return to the matter at the end of the 90‑day period. The motion to approve received a roll call where commissioners registered affirmative votes.
The resolution names the address and directs staff to follow up on compliance; it does not require immediate demolition. Commissioners and the parties on the record said their shared intent was to secure the building and pursue repairs where feasible, and that the commission can extend or revisit the time frame if progress is shown.
The commission asked the mortgage holder and title representatives to provide contact information and to return with an update at the next meeting or when significant steps have been taken. The commission will review progress when the 90 days elapse or sooner if requested by staff or the parties.
