Rick Woldruff asked the Hopkins City Council at their regular meeting Monday if they would be willing to condemn and clean up the old trailer house at 200 South 1st Street. He says the house is unlivable due to falling in, a tree growing in the middle, and there is a horrible smell from the mold and trash. Multiple times, he said the owner had been asked if she would sell the trailer and the property it sits on, and that he was told she would get back with him and never did. The council voted to approve the process to condemn the trailer.
The council tabled a proposed trash contract from Porter Trash. Council members wanted to check on options in the area.
More discussion was held on delinquent customers. All accounts that are 10 months old and over have now had a lien placed on the property.
Discussion was held on the street bid. Chris Bird explained what he saw as the need for a double chip and seal on Third Street and Barnard Street, since they were long overdue. The council voted to have a single chip and seal on Barnard Street from Highway 148 to Ninth Street, and from Third Street from east Thompson Street to Barnard Street. If the cost comes in at under $76,000, the city will see which other streets need a chip and seal.
The city set new hours for Clerk Mary Smith. She is salaried at $16,000 per year. City Hall hours will be Mondays from 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesdays from 8 am to 1 pm, and Thursdays from 8 am to 1 pm. City Hall will be open one Saturday a month, normally third Saturdays.
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