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MINUTES CITY WUNCIL AUGUST 11, 1993 The City Administrator indicated that the property owners had indicated that they would demolish the structure themselves, however, have decided not to pursue it. Pedersen asked how the demolition would be paid for. The City Administrator reported that the City will pay the cost of demolition and then place a lien on the property for this cost. LaValle asked if the structure could be used as a drill by the Fire Department. The City Administrator reported that PCA permits would be required to burn the structure, and there are notice requirements to all properties within 600 feet. The Administrator also reported that the contractor will have 30 days from the award of bid to complete the demolition, and the demolition must be completed within 14 days once the work has started. Pedersen asked where the money would come from to pay for the demolition. The Administrator replied that it would come from a Capital Projects Fund. Pedersen expressed concern that the City would be paying for the demolition with little chance for recovery of the money. The City Attorney pointed out that the City is getting a structure removed which has been determined to be a public health and safety hazard. The City Administrator pointed out that there is the possibility that the property would be purchased and combined with an adjoining property in the future. The lien on the property may then be satisfied. The Administrator informed the Council that the amount the City will lien against the property will include demolition costs, attorney's costs, and administrative costs. The Administrator again pointed out that the City is eliminating a hazardous situation. Morelan asked if an adjacent property owner could purchase the property, combine lots and add on to an existing structure. The City Administrator indicated that if the exsiting structure is non-conforming, it could not be added on to. Page 7