11 residents displayed photos at the Tuesday, May 5 meeting of the Marshall City Council, expressing their frustration over the conditions and lack of action on a property in their neighborhood.

Residents near a property on Ridgecrest Drive detailed a list of problems during the public comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting, ranging from unsanitary conditions and strong odors to feral animals and multiple calls of suspected criminal activity. Mike Shipp told the council that he and his wife have lived next to the property for six years, and recently had to take action to stem some of the problems from there.
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Mike Shipp holds photos showing trash and unmaintained conditions at a residence on Ridgecrest Drive. Shipp was one of 11 residents near the property that brought their concerns and photos to the Marshall City Council meeting May 5, 2026. (Photo by Kyle Hill, KMMO News)

Shipp added that residents have raised issues about the property for several years, including with elected leaders who had lived nearby. Mayor Craig Thompson acknowledged resident concerns and inquired of city administrator JD Kehrman what steps the city could take. Thompson then told residents that he would make sure the city starts addressing problems at the property, but asked for patience.

During their business, the Marshall City Council gave final approval to new water rates that will take effect with the June billing cycle. The new rate requested by Marshall Municipal Utilities will result in an average increase of $5.98 per month for a residential customer that uses 4000 gallons. The council also gave first reading to an ordinance vacating a 60-foot section of Grant Street next to the new Marshall Energy Center that would provide room for fuel unloading.