(KNZA)--The city of Hiawatha has taken the first step toward removing five derelict structures.

The Hiawatha City Commission Tuesday evening approved a resolution setting a hearing for its November 5 meeting to provide an opportunity for the owners, owner's agents and any lien holders to show cause why the structures should not be condemned and ordered repaired or demolished.

The structures are located at 915 Miami Street, 709 Kickapoo Street, 508 South 7th Street, 112 Iowa Street and 800 Kickapoo Street.

The city has deemed the structures as unsafe and dangerous.

In other business, the Commission approved a zoning change for property located at 703 Utah Street from a residential to business district.

The city Planning Commission recommended approval.

King Realty owner Don Bryant requested the zoning change to allow them to relocate their office to the property.