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Melbourne approves variance for resident; 303 Main compliance and 307 2nd cleanup discussed
Summary
Council approved a variance requested by Vern Waterman, reviewed compliance at 303 Main Street as met by the Nov. 10 deadline, and paused cleanup at 307 2nd Street while Alliant caps a gas line.
The Melbourne City Council unanimously approved a variance requested by Vern Waterman during its Nov. 10 meeting. City Clerk Mary Pothast reported that no written complaints had been received; after discussion Gaege Bracy moved to approve the variance and Beth Opperman seconded the motion, which the council adopted with all ayes.
Separately, Council members Gary Fricke and Mayor Cynthia Mansager reported they had checked the property at 303 Main Street and "felt all the requirements were met" under an earlier permit/variance extension with items due by Nov. 10. The council record does not show further enforcement action at that meeting.
Progress on a separate property at 307 2nd Street remains paused while Alliant Energy caps a gas line; the city will resume cleanup and solicit demolition bids once the utility work is complete. The council also discussed civil infraction proceedings related to a property; Mayor Mansager said she will consult the City Attorney on Tuesday to relay specifics.
Next steps: staff will restart cleanup and bid solicitation for 307 2nd Street after utilities complete the gas‑line cap; the mayor will follow up with the City Attorney regarding civil infraction options.
