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Crt�o� 4 4 Z;atnada 515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600 (651) 766-4029 / FAX: (651) 766-4048 www.ci.little-canada.mn.us MEMORANDUNI TO: Mayor Keis & Members of the City Council FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator DATE: November 5, 2015 MAYOR John Keis COUNCIL Rick Montour Michael McGraw Tom Fischer Christian Torkelson ADMINISTRATOR Joel R. Hanson RE: Questions Concerning Property Violations at 2708 Edgerton — Jack Schmidt & Jay Dacey Mr. Sclunidt and Mr. Dacey have requested to appear in front of the City Council to discuss their concerns with the property at 2708 Edgerton. I believe they may want to take issue with how the City has enforced the Rental Housing Ordinance against the property owner given issues with the tenant. Accoirunodate Given the threat of litigation, I have asked the City Attorney to be present at Monday's meeting to assist with this discussion. In discussing this matter with him, he cautioned that we may not be able to have a very specific discussion due to the concerns about litigation. He may also want to have us moved to a closed session at the end of the regular meeting to update you on the current status of this issue and to discuss other possible actions. The Council should also be aware that the tenants of 2708 Edgerton have sought a restraining order against Mr. Sclunidt and Mr. Dacey (they are the neighbors on each side of the property). I understand that the judge initially denied the request, but a hearing process will still result. To help familiarize you with our enforcement options in the rental housing ordinance, I'm enclosing the appropriate sections (the entire ordinance is available on-line if you feel that is more useful). Staff will be prepared to discuss the steps we have taken and our rationale for same if deemed appropriate by you and the City Attorney. cc: City Attorney Jack Sclunidt Jay Dacey