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Sauk Centre discusses condemnation, purchase or more time after Old Mill Apartments owner fails to produce repair plan
Summary
The council heard that the Old Mill Apartments owner has not submitted a plan to restore the building for habitation and is offering the property for sale; members discussed granting more time, condemnation proceedings, or city acquisition and demolition and asked staff for cost estimates.
The council was told the time given to the owner of the Old Mill Apartments to submit a plan for necessary repairs has passed and that the owner has been offering the property for sale.
Council members discussed three options: grant the owner additional time to provide a repair plan; initiate condemnation proceedings under city code; or pursue city purchase and demolition of the structure. No formal motion to pursue condemnation or purchase was made; instead the council asked staff to report back with estimated costs for options two and three.
Why it matters: the building’s condition has public-safety, blight and housing implications for nearby residents and for the city budget if condemnation or acquisition is pursued.
What’s next: staff will return with cost estimates that will inform any future motion about condemnation or acquisition.
