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Hallock adopts resolution declaring Martin property a public health hazard, gives owners 30 days to clean up
Summary
Acting on attorney advice, the Hallock City Council adopted Resolution 2025-23 to deem the Martin household a public health hazard, citing vermin and overgrown noxious weeds; the resolution gives the property 30 days to remedy the violations.
The Hallock City Council on Aug. 4 adopted Resolution 2025-23 declaring the Martin household a public health hazard and requiring cleanup within 30 days.
City Attorney Jeff Hane recommended the action, telling the council the property posed risks to the surrounding neighborhood. "It is unsafe for the whole neighborhood, attracting vermin—noxious weeds have taken over," Hane said, and recommended the council deem the property a public health hazard under the city's enforcement authority.
Mayor David Treumer moved to adopt Resolution 2025-23; Councilor Jen Peterson seconded and the motion carried. The resolution directs the property owner to correct the violations named in the resolution within 30 days or face whatever enforcement remedies and follow-up the city code and adopted resolution specify.
The action followed a closed-session attorney–client discussion under Minn. Stat. 13D.5, subd. 3(b) in which the council received legal advice on special-assessment litigation and related matters and then instructed the city attorney on how to proceed with the Lipinski litigation.
