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1 1 1 August 9, 1976 Mr. Prokop said he was not opposed to building - he just wanted his investment protected. There was general agreement that no further assessment should be paid by the current residents. Mr. Coleman felt that, in essense, he had paid a part of the street costs in his purchase price. Mr. Karth said the land is assessed not the owners. After more discussion, Mr. McLean moved to grant a variance to build a home on property with less= than the required 150' frontage to Mr. Coleman (frontage of 110') with the stipulation that $750.00 be put in escrow for improv- ing the West 30' of the East 40' of the lot to satisfy the 150' requirement. This $750.00 will be held for a period of six years by the City and, if returned at the end of that period of time, will be returned at face value of the escrow amount. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen arrived at 10:45 P.M. Mr. McLean moved that monies expended by Mr. Prokop and Mr. Jankus in the build- ing of Deer Pass Trail be credited to this property against future assessments resulting from improvements of Deer Pass Trail. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Prokop, Mr. Jankus, Mr. Coleman asked that copies of these minutes be mailed to them. Mayor Bohjanen assumed the Mayor's chair. Mr. Mobley, building Inspector presented his report. He had not been able to get to Sunrise Park for an estimate on the costs of repairing the barn. He presented pictures of three places in Lino Lakes where soil is being removed to the detriment of the area without a permit. He was verbally abused and or- dered off two of the locations. He cited Chapter 70 of the State Building Code which gives the Building Inspector the authority and makes this a part of his duties. Mr. Mobley asked for Council approval to proceed with the enforcement of this law. He also asked for Council advice on how to deal with these people. Mr. Locher was asked what procedure could be folt,owed and he said either issue a Citation or a warning letter followed by a citation. Mr. Mobley said a plan must be submitted to the Engineer showing the present grade and the proposed grade. Ditches are more complicated - but still must be submitted to the Engineer. Mr. Mobley said he has no procedure for condemnation. He has condemned build- ings but felt he needs a letter of authority. After some discussion, the Cou- ncil asked Mr. Mobley to design a form and have the Clerk type it. This auth- ority falls under Ordinance No. 6, Section 3. Mr. Mobley said he has found many violaters with no building permits. He has not enforced the limits on these people but felt that some penalty should be levied. Mr. Locher suggested charging a double building permit fee for starting a building without a permit. After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka suggested Mr. Mobley put his suggestions in writing and present to the Council for action. He suggested that Mr. Mobley contact Mr. Locher for assistance.