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Hilary Dischinger, 7020 157th Lane, came forward and shared that she lives directly across from <br /> this property. She stated that over the past 13 years the condition of the property has continued to <br /> have gotten worse and she has seen no improvements other than the windows being removed. She <br /> shared that she has made many calls to the Police Department due to watching children go into <br /> this home. She noted that the most recent call she made about children entering this home was last <br /> week. She stated that this home is an eye sore as well as unsafe to the community. She added that <br /> there is also a trail right near the home which has a lot of neighborhood kids walking right by this <br /> home. She shared her overall concern for the property. <br /> Cindy Bromen, 15739 Ramsey Boulevard, came forward and shared that she is also directly across <br /> the street from this property. She shared her concerns with the safety of this property as well as it <br /> being an eyesore. She noted that this has been ongoing for a number of years. She added that she <br /> has complained about the property and asked if the homeowner was going to mow the lawn or fix <br /> anything at the property and years have gone by with no work being done. She said that she does <br /> see the homeowner out there every once in and while and they will mow the lawn or do some <br /> work. She shared that she struggles with the fact that if they make the outside look good,what will <br /> happen with the house. She asked if it will still remain vacant. She stated that she has seen children <br /> enter this building as well. She reiterated that this building is not safe. She said that she would like <br /> to see a solution that is acceptable to everyone involved in the situation. She added that if she ever <br /> decides to sell her home, this property will not be a good thing for her home value. She noted that <br /> there was a gas leak at the house due to someone stealing all of the copper piping. She added that <br /> this property is taking away her enjoyment of her own property. <br /> Dale McKusick, 6801 157th Lane, came forward and stated that you can see a drop in the roof on <br /> the garage area of the home. He noted that to bring this house back up to date it would take more <br /> than just a contractor and would require an engineer to have this house redone and brought back <br /> up to code. He stated that this would come at an incredibly high price. He asked if the homeowners <br /> are willing or able to put such a large investment into this property to make it livable. <br /> Ms. Dischinger asked the homeowners what their plan is once the property is fixed up on the <br /> outside. <br /> Mr. Scherrer stated that his plan was to set up a work trailer in the driveway and live there to keep <br /> people away. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked about the connection between Ms. Lemke, the property owner, <br /> and Mr. Scherrer. <br /> Mr. Scherrer stated that Ms. Lemke is his long-term girlfriend. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if the abatement would go to the property owner, Ms. Lemke. <br /> Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Swalchick said yes. He stated that at the beginning of this <br /> process, he and Ms. Lemke had conversations were she stated that Mr. Scherrer is her agent and <br /> the one to talk to during the process of fixing the home up. He added that he has made quite a few <br /> City Council/ September 26, 2023 <br /> Page 11 of 16 <br />