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Council reviews vacant lots, auctions and abandoned vehicles; sends notices for cleanup
Summary
Council reviewed multiple vacant lots for demolition or auction and directed staff to identify owners and send ordinance notices about abandoned vehicles and refuse; staff will allow 30 days for compliance before further enforcement.
Council members and staff conducted a parcel-by-parcel review of vacant lots and properties with derelict vehicles and structures and discussed next steps for cleanup and potential auction.
Staff identified several empty lots, lots with trailers or garages, and properties slated for auction; they noted one property with burned cars and incomplete owner records that requires a letter directing vehicle removal. Council directed staff to research current ownership, send ordinance notices, and apply the abandoned-vehicle/ refuse code with a 30-day compliance window before additional enforcement steps.
The council also discussed demolition timelines for structures that had been slated for removal and confirmed some properties are already on the auction list. No demolition contracts were approved at the meeting; the council’s direction was to verify ownership, notify owners about code compliance, and return with recommended enforcement actions if owners do not respond.
