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official may either: 11) Extend the time for correction of the deficiencies; or (2) Serve upon the owner and occupant a written notice requiring that the dwelling or dwelling unit be vacated because it is unfit for human habitation. The notice requiring vacation shall (i) state the violation(s) which remain uncorrected, and (ii) provide a reasonable time, but not less than ten days within which to vacate the premises. The written extension of time or notice to vacate may be served personally or by registered mail, return receipt requested, delivered to the addressee only. If upon attempt to locate owner and occupant none can be found, notice requiring vacation of the premises may be posted on or near the dwelling, dwelling unit, or premises described in the notice. d. Secure Unfit and Vacated Dwellings. The owner, operator, or agent of a dwelling or dwelling unit which has been declared unfit for human habitation or which is otherwise vacant for a period of thirty (30) days or more, shall make same safe and secure so that it is not hazardous to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and does not constitute a public nuisance. Any vacant dwelling . or dwelling unit open at doors or windows if unguarded, shall be deemed to be a hazard to health, safety or welfare of the public and a public nuisance within the meaning of this chapter. e. Appeal. Any person aggrieved by a notice issued under this chapter may within ten days after service of same appeal to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk. In the case of an appeal from a notice to vacate pending elimination of imminent hazards issued under Section 10-4.01 subd. 1 (b), the appeal shall be heard as soon as possible after the time of filing. In the case of appeals from other notices, the appeal shall be heard at the time of the next scheduled city council meeting. The taking of an appeal, other than one to vacate pending the elimination of imminent hazards shall, during the pendency of such appeal, restrain the City from proceeding in any manner to enforce such notice. f. Decision of the Council. All appeals under this chapter shall be heard by the city council, who may affirm in whole or in part or deny the existence of a violation of this chapter. If a violation is found to exist, the council may confirm or modify the corrective action to be taken or the order requiring vacation of the premises • and the time allowed for it. g. Correction of Violation by City; Assessment of Cost. In all cases 184