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Council initiates legal demolition process for nine severely dilapidated properties
Summary
Staff asked the council to begin court-ordered demolition proceedings for nine unsafe, dilapidated properties after owners did not bring them into compliance; staff emphasized this vote only begins the legal process and rehabilitation or compliance would stop the demolition effort.
The council authorized staff to begin the legal process to seek demolition orders for nine severely dilapidated structures that staff said are unsafe and not economically feasible to repair.
Mr. Hansen said notices were sent to property owners and no repairs occurred, and that the council action begins the process of seeking demolition orders through the court system if properties remain out of compliance. "This action tonight is for the beginning of the process," Hansen said, and added that the city typically proceeds to a bid process or allows adjoining owners to purchase cleaned lots after demolition.
Councilmember Minjier asked about future redevelopment plans for demolished lots; Hansen responded that outcomes vary by property—some are sold through a bid process, others purchased by adjoining owners—and that final disposal or redevelopment would occur later in the process. The resolution to begin the demolition process passed by unanimous vote.
