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Council grants 60‑day extension for work on 304 N. Douglas, asks for engineering report if available
Summary
Owners of 304 N. Douglas asked for 60 more days to address structural concerns; the council approved a 60‑day extension for Resolution 2024‑32 and requested an engineering inspection be submitted if completed before the extension ends.
The Ellsworth City Board of Commissioners voted to extend consideration of Resolution 2024‑32 — regarding the property at 304 North Douglas — for 60 days after owners told staff they had reengaged to address outstanding issues.
Owner representatives told the council they needed more time to work with staff and contractors. "They've reengaged with us and they're willing to work, but they need 60 just more days they're requesting," a city staff speaker relayed on the owners' behalf. Councilors said they would be willing to act sooner if the owners submit an engineering report in advance; the vice president of the council asked that decisions be guided by "solid data and evidence."
Councilor motions carried to extend the consideration for 60 days; minutes show board members also encouraged owners to provide any professional engineering inspection early so the council could review it before the new deadline.
City staff said the extension is procedural and does not remove the city's ability to require inspections or order corrective work; staff asked owners to bring an engineering report as soon as it is available so the council can consider it before the 60‑day period ends.
