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Board: some blighted Oak Street properties show improvement; demolition ordinance to be reviewed

Village of Lena Board of Trustees · December 8, 2025
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Summary

Chief Brian Lamphere and Attorney Tom Green reported the Oak Street property has made improvements; four of seven notified property owners have responded and are cooperating. The board reviewed a sample demolition ordinance and will consider it at a later meeting.

Chief Brian Lamphere told the board the Oak Street home identified as blighted has made improvements since notice was sent. Attorney Tom Green said four of seven property owners who received notice have responded and indicated they will cooperate; Green said his office will follow up with the remaining owners.

The board reviewed a sample demolition ordinance for commercial and residential properties but did not take final action. Trustees directed staff and the attorney to continue work on enforcement steps and to bring a draft ordinance back for future consideration.