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Weston hears updates on Aspen Street apartments and requests to track trailer‑park code violations
Summary
Staff and Fire Marshall Christensen reported significant remediation work at Aspen Street apartments under new ownership (mold treatment, new fire alarms, planned exterior repairs). Public commenter Jim Punel urged the committee to make trailer‑park deficiencies a standing agenda item and to record board attendance in minutes.
Staff provided the Community Life and Public Safety Committee with a code‑enforcement update Nov. 3, highlighting ongoing work at manufactured‑home communities and a detailed on‑site progress report for the Aspen Street apartment complex.
Roman (code enforcement) and Fire Marshall Christensen told the committee they inspected all six Aspen Street buildings and found substantial remediation underway: contractors and new ownership have removed substantial mold from basements, installed new fire‑alarm systems in all six buildings, and planned exterior and plumbing repairs. Roman said the new owner is investing significant funds and that conditions are trending in the right direction, although drywall and plumbing ceiling work remain outstanding in some units.
Public comment and committee response: Resident Jim Punel urged more transparency and oversight — asking the committee to record the Village President’s attendance in minutes and to place trailer‑park deficiencies (including long‑standing structural, mold and inoperative alarm complaints) on a regular standing agenda so progress can be continuously tracked. Staff said mobile‑home parks are brought to the committee when remediation stalls and that the department prefers to work with owners to avoid displacing residents.
Other property updates: Staff also reported a tax‑deed transfer inquiry for 3020 Mount View; the county’s transfer to the county was expected that day and staff will follow up to determine whether the property proceeds to sheriff sale or can be rehabilitated and placed back on the market.
Next steps: Staff will continue to monitor Aspen Street remediation, report back on outstanding items, follow up with the county about 3020 Mount View, and consider adding trailer‑park code‑violation tracking to future agendas if issues persist.
