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Council directs legal steps after continued neglect at Kewanee Mobile Home Park
Summary
Community Development Director reported cleanup progress but ongoing trash, unpaid water bills, and uncooperative conservators; the council directed City Attorney Zac Lessard to take available legal action to compel maintenance and address utility issues.
Kewanee — City officials reported cleanup work at the Kewanee Mobile Home Park on Dec. 9 but said significant problems remain and the council directed legal action to compel resolution.
Community Development Director Keith Edwards told the council a contractor filled a 30‑yard dumpster at the East property and a special burn permit had been issued for the West property, but that trash and brush remained and the conservators for the properties had not addressed water bills. The council instructed City Attorney Zac Lessard to pursue whatever legal options are available to move the cleanup and utilities resolution forward.
The transcript shows the council gave direction to the city attorney rather than adopting a specific ordinance or resolution at the meeting; staff updates and legal follow‑up were the indicated next steps. No timelines or penalty amounts were specified in the meeting record.
