MORAN The importance of keeping lines of communication open was the centerpiece of Mondays Moran City Council meeting.
The topic was a series of properties facing condemnation.
Council members voted, 5-0, to proceed with condemnation of a house at 523 N. Pine St. and a garage at 404 N. Park St.
Three other owners were given additional time. For two of them, repairs are ongoing; the third, at 203 S. Elm St., just want to remove some family belongings before the house is torn down.
The key, Mayor Phillip Merkel noted, was to keep in touch with City Hall so city officials are aware of the process.
The owners of a dilapidated home at 203 S. Elm St., for example, explained their dilemma.
The home should be demolished, they agreed, but they hope to remove some family photos and other belongings before it goes.
They also hope to sell the structure to a neighbor, if the deed can be cleared in time.
Merkel noted the city had been trying to reach the family for months about the home.
The problem is when nobody comes and talks to us, he said.
The owners were given a 90-day extension, as were owners of another property, who are in the midst of replacing the structures roof.
THE MORAN Public Library will soon have a new mascot.
Deb Tynon, a member of the librarys board of directors, briefed Council members on a number of upcoming events, including the introduction of Sheriff Readmore, which library officials will use to promote childrens activities.
A NEW piece of exercise equipment is drawing rave reviews at 54 Fitness.
The In-Step recumbent bicycle can be used for a variety of rehabilitation and fitness workouts.
