Building set to be condemned is given new life

Cornell City Council

One matter was cleared up, much to the relief of the Cornell City Council, Feb. 20. At the regular meeting, it was reported that the property located at 113 North Second Street has been given the OK.

“If you’ll recall, this was the property that was almost on the verge of condemnation,” said mayor Judy Talbot.

The property was deemed unsafe for human habitation, but nonetheless, it was purchased by Endvick Enterprises, LLC, out of Chippewa Falls. Since that time, a major “overhaul” renovation has taken place.

The Chippewa County Department of Public Health inspected the house and confirmed it is now safe for habitation.

Members also talked about a three-acre parcel timber sale at city property on Ripley Street, consisting of ash, aspen, mixed hardwood, basswood, oak, red pine and white pine, for 1,545-ton, 175 cord bolts. Information on the sale is available from Jake Tumm at 715-563-2265, or in the timber sale brochure.

Sealed bids will be accepted until March 17, at 2:30 p.m., at the city office.

“They (Tumm Forestry) felt pretty confident they’d get numerous bids on it,” said council member Mark Larson.

As a notice to the council, Floyd Hickethier reported that the Police Commission gave permission to police chief Brian Hurt to hire part-time officers, because of a lack of candidates. Part-timers are needed to fill in spots and with sickness, conferences or vacations.

Recently, Cornell has seen a retirement and a loss of one officer to a full-time agency.

“In less than six months, we’ve lost four,” said council member Ashley Carothers.