12-09-2025 (Nuisance Property Hearing)MINUTES
HEARING
DETERMINATION OF NUISANCE CONDITIONS AT 317 ALAN STREET SW
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025, 4:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER — 4:00 P.M.
Mayor Gary Ford er called the meeting to order. Members present were Pat May, Chad Czmowski
and Dave Sebesta. Member absent was Tim Burley. Also present were Matt Jaunich, City
Administrator and Marc Sebora, City Attorney.
2. HEARING
Mayor Forcier called the hearing to order.
Marc Sebora, City Attorney, presented before the Council. Mr. Sebora explained that this hearing is
for the Council to determine whether or not nuisance conditions exist at 317 Alan Street SW. Mr.
Sebora noted that he had provided both the Council and the property occupant, Randall Lade, with
information pertaining to the reported nuisance conditions.
Mr. Sebora invited neighbors to the property to come forward and describe the nuisances they have
observed at 317 Alan Street SW.
Don Walser, 320 Circle Drive, presented before the Council. Mr. Walser explained that his view of
Mr. Lade's backyard is very unpleasant and has received comments from the condition of the
property by guests at his home. He also noted that a realtor had informed him that the conditions of
317 Alan Street SW could affect the re -sale of his home and reduce the asking/selling price of his
home by $5,000-$15,000. Mr. Walser also spoke on behalf of his neighbor who is in her 90s. This
neighbor also has a view same as Mr. Walser's and it is unpleasant to her.
Mr. Sebora showed pictures of 317 Alan Street SW that Mr. Walser had taken from his property.
Jared Martig, 324_Circle Drive, was present and stated that his backyard abuts the Lade property.
Mr. Martig stated that his view of the property is not too bad as he has trees and a fence that blocks
the view, but he does have concerns that the fence may be down within the next couple of years due
to deterioration.
Officer Brad Hemling of the Hutchinson Police Department presented before the Council. Officer
Hemling stated that he acts as the property nuisance officer in addition to his patrol duties. Officer
Hemling explained that he has been in contact with Randall Lade, and his father, Eldor prior to his
passing, regarding the condition of the property over the years. Officer Hemling stated that they
both have always been pleasant and respectful to work with. Officer Hemling stated that both Eldor
and Randall engage in scrapping, as in collecting items to sell at scrapyards which at times has them
accumulating large amounts of items. Officer Hemling stated that he has taken several photos over
the course of the year and felt that the property is a nuisance condition. Officer Hemling noted that
he has had several conversations with the Lades over the years and at times progress is made but
then the property will revert to having nuisance conditions.
Marc Sebora showed photographs that Officer Hemling had taken over the course of the year of the
property which shows that a nuisance condition still exists. Officer Hemling noted that the condition
of the front of the house has improved over the years, however the backyard has not.
Randall Lade presented before the Council.
Mr. Lade stated that he has been working very hard on cleaning up his property. He noted that he
fixes bicycles and donates them and sells them. He also noted that since his father died a little over a
year ago, it has been difficult to go through all of his things. Mr. Lade requested more time to keep
working on cleaning up the property because he is the only one to do it and it takes a lot of work and
time.
Mayor Forcier asked Mr. Lade if six months would allow him time to clean up the property. Mr.
Lade asked for clarification on what exactly needs to be accomplished. Mr. Lade's main concern
was all of the bicycles that he makes profit on and earns a living on.
The Council stated that the outside area needs to be completely cleaned up within a six month time
frame or by June 9, 2026. City staff will conduct verification inspections following the deadline. If
clean up is not accomplished by June 9, 2026, the Council will direct the City Attorney to petition
the District Court for an order permitting the City to enter the property and abate the nuisance and
seek authority for the City to recover all cleanup, disposal, and administrative costs and to assess
such costs to the property in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the Hutchinson City Code.
Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to approve Resolution No. 15962 with a compliance deadline
of June 9, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
3. ADJOURN
With no further business to discuss, motion by May, second by Czmowski, to adjourn the hearing at
4:35 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Gary T. Forcier
Mayor
Matthew Jaunich
City Administrator