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Neighbors press Blue Lake for action over long-running code violations at 540 K Street
Summary
Residents described recurring ordinance violations, abandoned vehicles, burning trash and vermin at 540 K Street and asked the city for a clear enforcement timeline; neighbors said property owners have minimally complied in the past and urged the council to continue abatement until full compliance.
Multiple neighbors told the Blue Lake City Council on July 28 that the property at 540 K Street remains a public‑safety and blight concern despite prior citations.
"There continues to be flammable substances, refuse, and unmanaged vegetation issues, which is attracting rodents and other vermin," said Stephanie Dickinson, citing Blue Lake ordinances on abandoned vehicles and refuse and asking the council for a timeframe to achieve full compliance. Dickinson referenced specific city ordinances, including the municipal definitions of public nuisance, and urged the city to remain vigilant.
Other neighbors described cleanup efforts and disputed portrayals that the property owner had not acted. Levi Kajalasada, who said he is the son of residents at 540 K Street, told the council volunteers and family members had removed more than 1,000 pounds of waste and hundreds of pounds of green waste since the last meeting and offered to provide receipts. David Seda, who said his father lives at the address, echoed calls for collaboration rather than confrontation.
Council members did not take formal action during the public-comment period but thanked speakers and noted the matter is on staff’s radar. City staff later indicated citations and interagency involvement (Humboldt County and Sheriff's Office) had been part of a multi-year history and that the city would continue its enforcement and communications with affected neighbors.
The council did not set a new enforcement deadline during the meeting; residents asked staff for clearer follow‑up reporting and for the city to keep the neighborhood informed about next steps.
