(Spirit Lake)– The city of Spirit Lake is thinking about converting a green space in the Southern Hills area into right-of-way, transferring the maintenance of that area, including mowing, to 17 neighboring lot owners.
Public Works Director Dwight Dohlman told the city council earlier this week the city has been getting complaints from lot owners over how the area is mowed. Short of converting it to right-of-way, Dohlman suggested the city hold a meeting with the neighboring property owners to see if they would be interested in mowing the area.
But the developer of the subdivision, August Sheppman, expressed concern over that, saying it would give a piece-meal appearance…Click here for comment from Auggie Scheppman
Following further discussion, the council decided to go ahead with the meeting with the neighboring lot owners. That session is set for 5:15 p.m. Thursday, February 23rd in the council chambers at city hall.
