Jessica Musicar, Staff Writer

A recent attempt at mediation, between the owner of a dangerous house in North Bend above Sapphires Mongolian Grill and the owner of the eatery, remains unresolved.

On Monday, City Administrator Jan Willis said the men who are suing each other have not reached a solution, nor has a lawsuit against the city been resolved. Home owner Yesi Guirado and restaurateur Eugene Hill have been at odds since 2007, when city staff notified North Bend officials that the house could be a public hazard. Located at 2505 Sheridan Ave., the house is perched on slipping land and could potentially slip as well.

City Attorney Mike Stebbins said the issue could be resolved at any time between now and the trial date in April. The city was represented by a member of his office, Stebbins & Coffey, as well as by Portland law firm Hoffman, Hart & Wagner LLP.

Stebbins said he could not describe the tone of the mediation session, which took place on Sept. 4, as all parties signed confidentiality agreements.