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Stanhope council presses nuisance abatement actions; extensions granted for some properties
Summary
Council reviewed multiple nuisance‑abatement cases: municipal infraction filed for 400–410 Parker, Officer Morton directed to pursue next steps at 650 Taylor, an extension granted at 860–870 Parker and mowing directed at 420 Howard with photographic documentation.
Stanhope City Council addressed several nuisance‑abatement matters at its July 8 meeting.
Mayor Kelly Wirtz reported no progress at 400–410 Parker and said the city attorney has filed a municipal infraction in court. Council member Mindy Hetland moved, and Jill Haman seconded, that Officer Morton proceed to the next step in addressing 650 Taylor Street after no progress in the last 60 days; the motion was recorded in the minutes and the council directed follow up. Officer Morton presented photos showing progress at 860–870 Parker; the homeowner attended, requested an additional 30 days because the prior 10‑day window was insufficient, and the council granted the extension. For 420 Howard, Officer Morton requested the property be mowed and asked that photos be placed in the file prior to mowing; Council member Kempton Young agreed to coordinate with Tim Dally.
The council’s actions combined court referral, operational enforcement steps and short administrative extensions; specific court dates or enforcement deadlines beyond the 30‑day extension were not recorded in the meeting minutes.
