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New Rockford commission continues City Hall review and orders follow‑up on substandard structures and nuisance yards
Summary
Commissioners agreed to further study City Hall options, tour a candidate property, and directed staff and counsel to pursue bids, problem lists and legal research on nuisance properties and impounded vehicles; a legislative change on public-comment periods was noted for July follow‑up.
At its June 2 meeting the New Rockford City Commission continued a months‑long review of City Hall options and assigned follow‑up tasks on substandard properties and nuisance yards.
City Auditor Andrew Presnell told commissioners the group had reviewed prices for remodeling the existing City Hall and for a new building. The commission discussed a property at 120 1st Street South as a possible site; commissioners agreed to tour the facility when able and directed Auditor Presnell to compile a pros‑and‑cons list comparing remodel versus new construction for a special meeting.
Presnell also reported on several substandard structures. He said he had spoken with Insure Forward regarding the property at 806 1st Ave N and that the insurer indicated the contractor should carry insurance. Public Works Superintendent Hirchert will prepare a list of problems for the house at 815 4th Ave N and obtain bids for three structures; those bids will be brought to a special meeting for further action.
On nuisance yards the commission discussed next steps to clean up properties. City Attorney Peterson advised that a 48‑hour final notice must be issued by the Auditor’s Office and said he would investigate whether the city needs warrants before performing cleanups. Peterson will also prepare letters for vehicles currently in the impound lot; Auditor Presnell will send those notices.
Auditor Presnell closed the Old Business discussion by alerting the commission to a new bill from the legislature, effective Aug. 1, 2025, that changes public comment procedures at meetings; commissioners agreed to await guidance from the North Dakota League of Cities and to address the item at the July meeting.
The commission did not take final action on City Hall construction or property cleanups during the session; it set follow‑up work and a potential special meeting to decide next steps.
