FRONTENAC, Kan. — Wednesday’s city council meeting in Frontenac was short and sweet. Council members were updated on a pair of condemnations that needed expedited emergency abatement. Located in Barto’s mobile home park, the trailers at 621 and 627 Douglas both sustained fire damage in recent months, with 621 catching fire again just last week.

City Administrator John Zafuta asked the council to authorize two resolutions for emergency abatement so the residences can be demolished and the lots cleared.

The council approved.

In keeping with monitoring nuisance properties, a few council members offered up addresses they personally saw that need to be looked at more closely.

Council member Joe Martin asked for an update on ordinances concerning motorized scooters that are popular among school children. Concerned about safety, Martin commented that these can go faster than bicycles and kids are often running through stop signs on their way to school.

City Attorney Mathew Bonner said he and Police Chief Cody Milligan have been researching the issue and brainstorming ideas. If the council would like to see what has been done so far, Bonner said he could present it at the next meeting.

Council members also commented on the success of the Coal Miners’ Gravel hosted by the city last weekend, complimenting the volunteers and city staff that made the event successful.

Zafuta updated members about on-going projects in the city, namely the sidewalks and new waterlines along McKay Street, saying the projects are going smoothly and without any major complications.

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