Tonganoxie City Council approves payment in property abatement cases in city limits

Archive for Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Photo by Shawn Linenberger. Enlarge photo.

Tonganoxie City Council Chambers are moving to the former public library at Third and Bury streets. In-person meetings also available for viewing on a city YouTube Channel could start with the Jan. 19 regular meeting.

By Shawn Linenberger

August 3, 2022

Tonganoxie City Council members approved a resolution levying special assessments against property within the city during a regular meeting Monday in Tonganoxie City Council Chambers.

The council approved the measure, 4-0, as the city looks to collect on unpaid costs incurred with abatement of unsafe structures.

The city is seeking more than $20,000 through the ordinance, which covers costs on two properties. At 602 Yoeke Street, the city is seeking $19,630.23 to cover public notices and certified mailings, an asbestos survey, demolition and tree removal, along with another $350 for mowing and weed removal. In addition, the city listed $630 for mowing and weed removal at 1731 E. Fourth St.

Overall the city council’s meeting was short following a 1.5-hour budget work session.

The council also discussed the governing body’s vacancy with the recent death of Rocky Himpel and later read aloud and approved a proclamation recognizing Himpel’s lifetime of public service.

Members also met in executive session for 10 minutes to discuss attorney-client discussions with the city attorney, city manager and assistant city manager. No action was taken during the closed-door session.