The Independence City Commission meets and begins condemnation on two properties in the city.

 Commissioners agreed that the houses at 919 East Birch and 1005 East Birch were dangerous and unsafe and agreed to begin the condemnation process on both.

Commissioners also heard from Assistant City Manager David Cowan about the replacement of a pair of downtown stoplights. Cowan says the change will also require some changes to landscaping.

Cowan says the city is working with a group to explore alternatives.