Nokomis Property Tops City Agenda
Topping the agenda at the Nokomis City Council meeting on Monday evening, Aug. 25, was the
opening of bids for the city-owned site of the former roller rink on the east side of town.
To their disappointment, only one bid was received.
A bid of $3,101, submitted by Randy Dulceak, was acknowledged but immediately rejected as
unacceptable. The council will now explore other alternatives in an attempt to liquidate the property.
Members introduced an ordinance to annex a small portion of the roller rink property that is
outside city limits, and they plan to vacate an abandoned street on the property, issues that need to
be resolved prior to sale.
Paul and Doris Brockmeyer were in attendance to follow up on the legal proceedings against the
owner(s) of derelict property in their neighborhood. Attorney Michael Glenn informed them that the
matter was the subject of a court appearance on Aug. 15. A trial date was set for Sept. 19.
The Brockmeyers initially appeared before the council with a complaint about this same property
on May 29, 2007.
Current owner, Mike Brazel, noted in his appearance before the council on April 28, 2008, that he
had been working on the property for the past seven months and that he would be finishing it in the
very near future.
At that time, he speculated that the work would be completed in forty-five days or less.
“The city will continue to aggressively pursue owners of derelict property,” said Glenn.
In addition to repeated citations for ordinance violations, he indicated that, with council approval,
he would initiate demolition proceedings against those owners who fail or refuse to maintain their
property appropriately.
Acting on a request submitted by Brad and Jodi Janssen, the council approved an ordinance that
would annex property they own into the city. The property being annexed is contiguous to their home,
which is within the city limits.
Commissioners continue to identify sidewalks that need repair as they work toward developing a
list of priorities.
During the course of the meeting, the council noted and/or approved the following:
Commissioner Mike Stombaugh suggested that the council consider allowing residents to use
golf carts within the city limits.
He intends to contact area municipalities who have adopted the idea in light of increasing fuel
costs and environmental concerns and will present his findings when the council meets again on
Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m.
Topping the agenda at the Nokomis City Council meeting on Monday evening, Aug. 25, was the
opening of bids for the city-owned site of the former roller rink on the east side of town.
To their disappointment, only one bid was received.
A bid of $3,101, submitted by Randy Dulceak, was acknowledged but immediately rejected as
unacceptable. The council will now explore other alternatives in an attempt to liquidate the property.
Members introduced an ordinance to annex a small portion of the roller rink property that is
outside city limits, and they plan to vacate an abandoned street on the property, issues that need to
be resolved prior to sale.
Paul and Doris Brockmeyer were in attendance to follow up on the legal proceedings against the
owner(s) of derelict property in their neighborhood. Attorney Michael Glenn informed them that the
matter was the subject of a court appearance on Aug. 15. A trial date was set for Sept. 19.
The Brockmeyers initially appeared before the council with a complaint about this same property
on May 29, 2007.
Current owner, Mike Brazel, noted in his appearance before the council on April 28, 2008, that he
had been working on the property for the past seven months and that he would be finishing it in the
very near future.
At that time, he speculated that the work would be completed in forty-five days or less.
“The city will continue to aggressively pursue owners of derelict property,” said Glenn.
In addition to repeated citations for ordinance violations, he indicated that, with council approval,
he would initiate demolition proceedings against those owners who fail or refuse to maintain their
property appropriately.
Acting on a request submitted by Brad and Jodi Janssen, the council approved an ordinance that
would annex property they own into the city. The property being annexed is contiguous to their home,
which is within the city limits.
Commissioners continue to identify sidewalks that need repair as they work toward developing a
list of priorities.
During the course of the meeting, the council noted and/or approved the following:
- Revenues reported from telecommunications tax, $9,956; state use tax, $2,580; and sales tax,
$14,056
- Monthly bills totaling $10,600
- Union Pacific Railroad Company completion of crosswalks on Maple, Pine and Cedar streets
- Permit to use Shane Cole Park for a birthday party on Sept. 14
Commissioner Mike Stombaugh suggested that the council consider allowing residents to use
golf carts within the city limits.
He intends to contact area municipalities who have adopted the idea in light of increasing fuel
costs and environmental concerns and will present his findings when the council meets again on
Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m.