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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 26, 2005
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper.
Moved by Kincaid, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director, updated the council on the vacant
and dilapidated structures and how $48,000.00 for demolition costs have been spent. A technical
review committee has been meeting monthly to address vacant/dilapidated properties and
housing redevelopment initiatives. The committee includes staff members from Code
Enforcement, Community Development, Finance, Building Inspections, Fire Department, Legal
and Planning staff. The committee will aggressively work on a priority list of five properties and
will decide on the source of funds for demolition. Mr. Temeyer reported $31,308.00 of the
$48,000.00 has been spent to date for 1249 Ackermant Street, 430 Arygle Street, 309-311 East
l S` Street and 205 Walnut Street.
Mr. Temeyer updated the council on properties located at 642 W. Donald Street, 2210 Lafayette
Street, 407 Pine Street and 2554 Edgemont Avenue. Staff is working on a development
agreement for 2554 Edgemont Avenue, and working with the neighborhood on 407 Pine Street.
Mr. Temeyer reported that $43,945.00 of Community Development Block Grant funds have
been utilized on demolitions.
Councilperson Clark asked what the city does with the empty lots. Mr. Temeyer responded the
city could give them to Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Temeyer reported that they are trying to form
a non-profit Community Development Corp.
Councilperson Kincaid inquired about a building on Independence Avenue. Mr. Temeyer
responded the city is working on getting clear title, and that Habitat for Humanity would be
interested in the property. Mr. Temeyer will check to see if the property is on the demolition list
and if Code Enforcement has been to the property.
Councilperson Schmitt noted that we are using every avenue available to go after abandoned
property, and the process is working but it takes time. Councilperson Schmitt reported he is
requesting that $50,000.00 be allocated to continue the demolition of the dilapidated and
abandoned properties. Mr. Temeyer responded that $100,000.00 has been allocated for lead and
demolition. Councilperson Schmitt stated that we are using this money specifically for
demolition of houses that don't meet our other programs.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Clark, seconded by Gunderson that
the meeting be adjourned at 5:16 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk