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Residents raise property-access and condemnation concerns during public comment
Summary
Two residents urged action during public comment: John Avey asked the council to consider condemning 105 5th Street, and Chris Andrews said a gate placed by neighbors blocks his access to 2nd Street; the mayor said the city would research access and meet with Andrews.
During the public-comment period at the start of the May 13 meeting, John Avey of 106 4th Street said he 'would like to meet the new owners of 105 5th Street' and argued that the property 'should be condemned, not abated.' The council later approved abatement for that property.
Chris Andrews of 125 3rd Street told the council his neighbors 'have placed a gate across 2nd street so that he can no longer access his property from 2nd Street.' Mayor Diane Kohout responded that the city would research access to 2nd Street and meet with Andrews to discuss the issue. The minutes do not record a follow-up date.
