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Council schedules special meeting with attorney after rental inspection finds building 'unfit for habitation'
Summary
Following a rental inspection at 201 E. Main St that found wiring and insect problems and a placard declaring the building unfit for habitation, the Agency City Council set a special meeting with the city attorney for Nov. 21 to determine next steps.
The Agency City Council on Nov. 14 set a special meeting with the city attorney after a rental inspection of 201 E. Main St found safety concerns and the building was placarded "unfit for habitation."
Jason Knaak, who said he accompanied the rental inspector on Nov. 9 at Mayor Johnson’s request on behalf of the fire department, reported observing wiring issues and an insect problem. The inspector told Knaak the inspection reports would likely take about a month to complete. Councilmembers expressed concern about the risks to residents and the possibility of shutting the building down if dangerous conditions exist.
Sheriff Don Phillips advised the council to seek counsel from the city attorney. Councilmember Steve O’Brien moved to hold a special meeting with the attorney on Nov. 21, 2024; the motion passed unanimously.
The council did not take immediate enforcement action during the Nov. 14 meeting but scheduled the attorney consultation to determine legal options, including potential orders related to habitability and tenant relocation or enforcement steps if the property remains unsafe.
