City Attorney Finds No Code Violations at Disputed North Myers Court Properties

City Attorney Anne Elliott reported to the McPherson City Commission that her investigation of two North Myers Court properties found no violations of city code, according to statements made during Monday's commission meeting.

Elliott told commissioners she personally inspected 1339 North Myers Court and 1333 North Myers Court on Friday, September 12, 2025, following a request from the commission to investigate potential code violations.

"There were, in my opinion, no violations of the code," Elliott said. "Both chapters 18 and chapter 50 of the city code I reviewed in-depthly and there aren't any violations currently."

Elliott specifically addressed 1339 North Myers Court, noting that while there are yard art and signs present, not all are on that particular property. She confirmed that none infringe on any neighbor's property, and she found no trash, weeds, or inoperable vehicles during her inspection.

"You could pass through the street, walk by the home, and there weren't any other obvious issues with the neighboring homes either," Elliott stated.

This marks the second time a city attorney has examined the properties and reached the same conclusion, according to Mayor Thomas A. Brown.

Elliott advised that if the neighbors continue to have issues, they should address them through civil court rather than involving the city.

"Unless there is an obvious code violation, particularly with chapter 50 of the city, there's nothing that the city can do other than encourage the neighbors to get along," Elliott said.

The city attorney recommended that the neighbors attempt to resolve their differences through communication and move forward, adding that the city "cannot get involved and will not get involved" in the absence of code violations.