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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION October 1, 2007 APPROVED awareness of the regulations. A fact sheet indicating the city's current regulations was reviewed. The concept of holding businesses responsible for unlicensed activity rather than individuals was raised. An opinion from the City Attorney will be sought. Anything that can be done to encourage compliance would be good. 2008 Council Goals — Quarterly Update — Staff stood for questions. There was a question about plans for the next round of goal setting. It should be earlier than March next year. January would be optimum. An updated cost estimate on the recreation center should be distributed to the council. VLAWMO — Council Member Carlson reported that there is an emergency board meeting called. VLAWMO staff wants to spend funds and staff time to send out the storm water utility bills this year (9,800 pieces). She believes the first class postage proposed is too high, it should be a bulk mailing. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday morning; she will be opposing that cost. Review Agenda Items — There were no changes to the agenda as presented. Not on printed agenda Items: Eagle Scout Letter — The council will send one letter congratulating the eagle scout. Hazardous House at 2395 65th St — Administrator Heitke advised the Council that the property owner, Wells Fargo, was served with the city's action ordering the repair or removal of the structure. City Attorney Baumgartner has found that they (Wells Fargo) would prefer to negotiate on a repair and ultimately be allowed to continue to show the property for sale. A negotiation could include that anyone that buys the property would have to bring it up to code. Administrator Heitke remarked that the neighbors support a full demolition of the hazardous structure. Any recommendation on this matter would be brought to the council for consideration. The attorney is not authorized to settle. The council voiced concern about the danger of allowing anyone into the property and also that the problems could just continue with a new owner. They will stand firm on the city's position. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting • held on October 22, 2007.