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June 9, 1975
Administrator Achen said he was at the park today and 11 units still remain that
are to be removed.
Mr. Johnson said there were 25 red tagged and tonight he solved the last
one he had problems with: He thought this approach was unfair. He agreed
that there are health and safety hazards. He said he asked for a list from
the City of these, and if the park cannot correct it, they will get someone
in there to correct it.
Mrs. Larson, manager of the park asked if Administrator Achen in his count
of 11 had counted lots where everything was cleaned and loaded on the trailer.
Permits couldn't be granted today for travel due to adverse weather conditions
so these will be moved tomorrow.
Mayor Johnson said Council has no intention of closing the park operation
down tonight. However, we have a report that the State of Minnesota health
inspector was there with reference to rotten food, maggots, rats, tin,
nails, broken glass, sharp metal. Council does not think there is any
question that there is a health hazard there. The storm happened on May 19
and in another week it will be 30 days since it happened. Mayor Johnson said
he thought it would behoove the park owners to do more than what they have
done to remove all of the debris in the area.
Mr. By attorney for Mr. Johnson said when storm hit, it hit only land
owned by Mr. Johnson and the debris was from persons homes that lease the
land '2rcx;Mr. Johnson. We have contacted insurance companies and owners
that own these. It isn't Mr. Johnson's refrigerators, debris, and food.
All except one are in hands of salvage, and no permits were issued over
the weekend because of adverse weather. With the one exception, every unit
red tagged is cleaned:up and ready to move. The double unit was solved
tonight. He thinks it is manifestly unfair to ask Mr. Johnson to remove the
debris belonging to others at 1'Ir. Johnson's expense and thinks the ordinance
is entirely premature and Mr. Johnson is doing his level best to get this
debris removed.
Mayor Johnson said Council appreciates the owner's position, but he r,tut
appreciate the fact that the City Council is charged with a responsibiliy
to protect health, safety and welfare of citizens. If we can cooperate
together we can take care of the mess. Mayor Johnson hopes they appreciate
the many hours spent by volunteers, police department and the general city
taxes all citizens are spending on behalf of the mobile home park.
Mr. Johnson said he indicated his appreciation to all the people who helped
at the last Council meeting. His sole problem has been time and manpower.
He said people have been very kind and there has been debris and other things
around but it has been cleaned up as fast as possible and legal problems
are the only thing holding up work. He said, he, the owner could not
just go in and remove things that belong to others.
Attorney Meyers said we recognize the problem he as owner of the property
has However, the City has to make a decision whether a public nuisance
and health hazard exist.
Mr. Johnson said today or tomorrow everything will be taken care of.
Contractors are still working tonight cleaning some of these things up.
The one with the major health hazard will be clared away tonight.