Solutions to address two eyesore properties in Everly were a main topic of discussion by the city council on June 19.

Members targeted 313 E 2nd St. and 206 N Ocheyedan St. According to online property records, Shawn Hamrick, of Dickens, owns both residences.

“I think it’s to the point that the city should step in and do something about it,” said Council Member Shaun Iske.

The council discussed the dilapidated state of the East Second Street property most significantly. Members expressed interest in condemning the home as a potentially unsafe building and getting it demolished if possible. Cit...