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Residents press council over late-night parties, shooting at 1011 East North Street; administration says permit was not approved
Summary
Neighbors described loud late-night parties, underage drinking and a July 19, 2023 shooting at 1011 East North Street that sent a bullet through a resident’s bedroom; residents said police told them a city permit allowed the parties, but the mayor’s office and staff said such a permit was denied and staff will pursue restrictions.
At the Lima City Council meeting, multiple residents urged the council and administration to address ongoing disturbances at 1011 East North Street, describing recurring late-night gatherings that have included alcohol, marijuana use, vandalism and, residents say, an on-site shooting in July 2023 that sent a bullet through a bedroom window.
Tim Andrews, who identified himself and gave his address, described the July 19, 2023 incident and said the property’s activities regularly spill into the early morning hours, creating traffic, noise and safety concerns. Starla Slussman, who said she owns rental property nearby, said cars were parked on sidewalks and in both lanes during events, that underage drinking and trash were frequent, and that police told neighbors they had seen a city-signed permit allowing a party until 2 a.m.
City staff responded during miscellaneous business: Mayor’s office staff asked Ms. Harpster to address the item and she told council the administration did not approve the kind of multi-night permit residents described and that any paper waved by someone at the event was not an approval. Harpster said the administration denied the request and is exploring options, including restricting the number or frequency of permitted events and consulting the law department on enforceable limits. Councilors also asked staff to pursue further action.
No formal enforcement action was recorded in the meeting minutes; councilors said they would place the matter with the neighborhood concerns committee for follow-up. The mayor’s office advised that additional administrative or legal steps are under review to find remedies that balance property rights and neighborhood peace.
