Mapleton staff to draft $100-per-day fine letter for downtown property violations

Dec 10, 2025

Village staff will draft letters proposing a $100-per-day fine and abatement actions for two problematic downtown properties after trustees discussed enforcement options including notices to appear, daily fines, court orders and liens. Trustees voted to proceed with staff-generated letters.

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Village staff and trustees discussed enforcement options for two problem properties downtown, including notice to appear, one-time or daily fines, court orders to abate nuisances, liens on property and assigning employees to clean properties if insurance permitted. Lane Alster was asked to generate a letter proposing a fine of "$100.00 a day" and a separate abatement letter; trustees indicated support by saying 'all in favor.'

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