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Committee directs towing of trailer parked on vacant lot near Lowell Elementary
Summary
Staff presented a code-enforcement case (PID 41191502) involving a trailer parked on a vacant lot across from Lowell Elementary; the committee approved staff’s recommendation to tow the trailer (weather dependent) after prior citations and warnings.
Staff member James presented a code-enforcement case for property PID 41191502, located across from Lowell Elementary on the east side, where the property owner has parked a trailer on a vacant lot that contains a garage but no primary residence. James said off-street parking on vacant lots is prohibited, staff previously towed vehicles from the site years ago, and the owner has been sent a warning and three citations with no response.
James recommended towing the trailer, weather dependent, to avoid damage during snow and thaw cycles. When asked where towed vehicles are stored, James said the city’s towing company, West Raynard Auto, holds towed items in their enclosure and that vehicles are typically kept 30 days before potential auction if not claimed. James also confirmed the garage on the lot is being cited at $300 a month as directed by counsel.
A committee member moved to approve the staff recommendation to remove the trailer; the Chair seconded and the members present voted 'aye,' carrying the motion to direct towing. The committee provided no alternative remedy on the record.
