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Way o .. std Wana% 515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 (651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048 www.ci.little-canada.mn.us August 1, 2012 Ed and Jodi Cadwell P.O. Box 643 North Branch, MN 55056 -0641 So f q� V RE: Notice of Violation and Abatement - 2894 Vanderbie Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cadwell: MAYOR Bill Blesener COUNCIL Rick Montour John Keis Michael McGraw Shelly Boss ADMINISTRATOR Joel R. Hanson Complaints have been received regarding nuisance violations on your property at the above referenced address. Upon inspection of the property, the following violations were noted (see photos attached for some of the violations): • Grass not maintained in appropriate manner plus excessive weeds present on the property — Municipal Code 601.030(h) • Brush on various locations around the property is a violation of Municipal Code 601.030(i). • Debris stored in garage with door open is a violation of Municipal Code 601.030(i). • Some appliances are sitting outside. This is a violation of Municipal Code 601.030(o) and 601.030(j). It is also a violation of zoning code 903.020(0). • Your waste receptacle is being stored in the front yard. This should be stored behind the fenced area. • There is a plastic bag in the front yard next to a tree. This is a violation of Municipal Code 601.030(1). If corrections are not completed by Monday, August 13, 2012 the City will take the necessary steps to abate the nuisance pursuant to Section 601.080 of the Little Canada City Code. (Text Below) To expedite the abatement process, city staff will be requesting the City Council to authorize the abatement of this nuisance violation during their meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, 2012; subject to the completion date of August 13th. If all required corrections are not completed by that date and the City Council has authorized the abatement, staff will proceed with correction work on Tuesday, August 14, 2012; or as soon thereafter as practical. If the abatement is ordered by the City Council and abatement work proceeds, all costs of the abatement together with a fee in the amount of not more than 25% of the cost to abate the nuisance shall be imposed, except that in no event shall the administrative fee be less than $50.00 shall be assessed for collection on the property taxes.