CEDAR FALLS - The city continues to clean up after last year's record flood with more condemnations of damaged properties this summer.

On Monday the City Council considered condemning three properties and having them demolished. Two owners didn't fight the condemnation, while one disagreed that his property had become a nuisance.

Steve Raimo wants to fix up his property at 325 Western Ave., but for now it needs a lot of work. A tarp covers a hole in the roof, while a temporary power pole provides electricity. Gas has not been connected since the flood.

"I do plan to remodel, rebuild," Raimo told the council.

The flood damaged the inside of the house, which Raimo gutted down to the studs. He tore off part of the roof to take advantage of free waste pickup after the flood, but hasn't gotten the repair done yet.

Raimo thinks he can get much of the work done in two months and be able to finish in six months. He expects to start with repairing the roof, windows, plumbing and electric work.

The council gave him 60 days to get an acceptable rebuilding plan to City Hall or the house will be demolished.

"At a stretch, it's inhabitable. It needs a lot of work. It's a mess," said Councilman John Runchey.

The city report said the property did not meet code even before the flood.

Lyle Hoofnagle and Diana Hedges own a property in the Cedar City area at 616 Fourth Ave., which had been rented out for years. The couple live in Minnesota, but would like to return to Cedar Falls when they retire. They would like to live on the property but have no plans to return to the flood-damaged house. They plan on demolishing the home and rebuilding.

Hoofnagle and Hedges sought assurances that they could rebuild. They also asked the council if any financial assistance is available for the demolition costs.

"I think we could sit down and work with you on this and see if there are any opportunities," said Ron Gaines, director of developmental services.

The council approved condemnation and demolition of the property at 1110 Lindale Road without objection from the owner.

For the Lindale Road and Fourth Avenue properties, owners have 30 days to demolish the structures or the city will have it done and file liens against the property to recover expenses.

The city established a committee to evaluate properties proposed for condemnation. It includes three council members, the fire chief, building official and a county health officer. Property owners receive written notice of the proceedings before their hearing.