On May 31 at 9:00 A.M. there will be a court hearing regarding the property @ 4017-55th which has been 'condemned' and vacant about 3 years. The courtroom is not yet known. (I'll try to remember to post it when known.)
It will be determined then whether the house should be torn down or fixed-up. Because of it's position on the lot, FAR BACK, and the huge sycamore & cedar trees which prevent much improvement, I am in favor of it being town down so a decent house can go in. You can see the way the current owner has ''fixed-it-up'' by putting cheap siding over the outside. I can't believe there would be any more than just cosmetic facing changes if it is allowed to remain.
Contact Ben Bishop @ 237-1449 or bcbishop@ci.des-moines.ia.us to let him know your thoughts, I hope you also are in favor of removing this eyesore. A vote may be taken at the April 11 meeting for an assn. recommendation.
It will be determined then whether the house should be torn down or fixed-up. Because of it's position on the lot, FAR BACK, and the huge sycamore & cedar trees which prevent much improvement, I am in favor of it being town down so a decent house can go in. You can see the way the current owner has ''fixed-it-up'' by putting cheap siding over the outside. I can't believe there would be any more than just cosmetic facing changes if it is allowed to remain.
Contact Ben Bishop @ 237-1449 or bcbishop@ci.des-moines.ia.us to let him know your thoughts, I hope you also are in favor of removing this eyesore. A vote may be taken at the April 11 meeting for an assn. recommendation.
