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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 4 Councilmember Stoesz said he would like to make sure these updates are done “digital first” so that 115 information will be more accessible to the public. 116 Mayor Rafferty noted that there is a budget and scope proposed but he hears some excellent ideas 117 that should be looked at. 118 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-15 as presented. Councilmember 119 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 120 6C) Consider Resolution No. 21-19, Declaring Property a Public Nuisance, 6367 Ware Road – 121 Community Development Director Grochala explained that staff is requesting council action to declare 122 a nuisance and order abatement at the noted address. He reviewed the history of issues and action to 123 get the property in compliance. Mr. Grochala noted that staff has followed due process to inform and 124 allow time for the property owner to rectify the situation and that has not occurred. He noted the 125 proposed action going forward. If the council acts as requested, staff will give the property owner one 126 final notice and fourteen days to correct. After that, a contractor will have to be brought in and 127 appropriate process followed to abate the problem. 128 Councilmember Lyden noted that staff is reporting problems over the past three years. This is a 129 terrible situation but he wonders how staff is communicating with the property owner. Mr. Grochala 130 explained that staff has not had communication of late but will be informing them of this action and a 131 deadline. Public Safety Director Swenson noted that his staff has had some contact. 132 Councilmember Ruhland asked about the process to hold property that is removed? Mr. Grochala 133 noted that there would be storage involved but related costs are assessible. Councilmember Ruhland 134 asked if police presence is planned for the removal process and Mr. Grochala said he would expect so. 135 Mayor Rafferty said it’s unfortunate when it gets to this point but there are rules and regulations that 136 must be followed. He understands that the residents understand the process and will be given another 137 opportunity to comply. He is appreciative of staff and their efforts to this point. 138 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 20-19 as presented. Councilmember 139 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 140 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 141 There was no Unfinished Business. 142 143 NEW BUSINESS 144 There was no New Business. 145 146 COMMUNITY EVENTS 147 There were no events announced. 148 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 149 150 Community Calendar – A Look Ahead 151 March 8, 2021 through March 22, 2021 152 Wednesday, March 10 6:30 pm, Zoom Planning & Zoning Board 153 Thursday, March 18 5:30 pm, Zoom/Chambers Special Council Work Session 154 Monday, March 22 6:00 pm, Council Chambers Council Work Session 155 Monday, March 22 6:30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting 156