Ever since the neighboring apartment building was condemned, residents in Ridgeway Courts I and II have been living in uncertainty. They know that the conditions of their buildings are not good: apartments lie abandoned, squatters drift in and out, windows are missing and broken. Everywhere they look there are signs of neglect and damage. With how bad everything has gotten, many of the residents have been expecting their buildings to be next.
The Bemidji City Council heard a presentation from the City Attorney's office during its work session on Monday, detailing the legal workings within Bemidji and answering questions from council members.
The recommendation suggests that the charter amendment introducing four year mayoral terms became effective in 2020, which would make Jorge Prince’s current term run through 2024.