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February 9, 1981 on line 6 of the same paragraph, after the word 'line' insert 'per a letter from Metropolitan Council.' Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mrs. Elsen- peter. Motion carried unanimously. On considering the minutes of January 26, 1981, there were no corrections or add- itions. The minutes stand approved as presented. The disbursements were considered. Mrs. Elsenpeter questioned the Check to Mr. Vadnais and Mr. Schumacher reported this had been checked out. The disbursements were approved as presented. Mr. Greg Wax was present representing Blaine Midway All Pets to answer any questions the Council might have in connection with animal control. Mayor Gourley said the Contract was on the agenda and asked if he could remain un- til this was considered and Mr. Wax said he would. The next item on the agenda was the Hobby Farm proposal as presented by Mr. McGrath. Mr. McGrath went through the proposal pointing out the changes that have evolved from the meetings. All Council members have a copy of the new proposal. There were some questions on portions of this proposal and Mr. McGrath felt this should be gone over by the City Attorney with an Ordinance evolving from this document. There was quite a lengthy discussion on the registering of the pre - existing non- conforming uses that exists at the present time and how this can be handled. It was generally felt these persons should be required to register within a certain period of time in order to protect their use of the land. There was a suggestion of a commission being established to review the Hobby Farm applicants. Mrs. Elsenpeter suggested that this come before the'Commission before ti is presented to the City offices for the permit. There was some question on the legality of this Commission making binding decisions. Mr. McGrath was thanked for time and information in this matter. A recess was called at this point in the meeting. The meeting reconvened with the first item being the Attorney's report. The first item on Mr. Locher's report was the matter of the building owned by Mr. Clifford Ross, Sr. Mr. Kluegel feels this building is unsafe and should be removed. Mr. Ross wants to repair it. There is some discrepancies on the figures given in the matter of the repairs. The City Ordinance says it cannot cost more than 50% of the value of the,building. Mr. Locher said what the City must bring an action to is to declare this building to be hazardous building under the State Statute then its up to the Courts. 1 There should be someone from the Commercial field who can testify what the value of III the building is and what it would cost to repair. Mr. Jaworski asked what if the back half was torn down and the front portion repair- ed? Would this settle the problem? Mr. Jaworski felt it would cost less to bring half up to code, otherwise, the City should go to court and have the entire building