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Residents press council to force removal of four derelict trailers; council directs legal to issue tear‑down letters
Summary
After lengthy public comment, the council moved to send tear‑down letters for four derelict trailers at a mobile home park; code enforcement reported cleanup of trash but said the four trailers remain and may require legal action and demolition if the owner does not comply.
Nancy addressed the council about ongoing problems at a local mobile home park owned by an absentee owner (referred to as JD). She said progress has been minimal since the ownership change five months ago and pressed for faster action to remove four derelict trailers that she said have been unoccupied for decades.
"We've been there for 37 years and there has not anybody lived in these four that we're talking about for 37 years," Nancy said, describing the trailers as shells with no windows or doors. Code enforcement officer Robbie confirmed general cleanup and removal of trash and said dumpsters are now being used, but that the four trailers remain and may need demolition.
Councilors discussed options including letters ordering demolition, condemnation and placing demolition costs on the owner’s tax bill if the owner does not comply. Council member moved and seconded a motion to have legal send tear‑down letters for the four trailers; roll call was recorded as all present voting in favor.
Council members and staff encouraged the resident to continue communicating with code enforcement and noted the practical challenges of out‑of‑town ownership and statutory processes; legal counsel will prepare the formal notices and next steps.
