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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED: APRIL 15, 2003 8 He said the city cannot wait that long. The Bodziaks must finish the exterior of the house, close it and not use it. The Bodziaks suggest they can get the siding and windows done by April 15, The Building Official would inspect and make sure it is safe. If enclosed, most of those issues should be taken care of. The Bodziaks are in litigation with contractors for the liens that were filed. Their remaining funds have been allocated to do the outside work. He told them that the city wants a plan for when it will be done, and when the Certificate of Occupancy will be wanted. Under statute, the council could order certain work done by a certain time. Then we could enforce it and do it ourselves if it didn't get finished. The city could side it or board it up. We need to get in writing from the owners the April 15 date. A contractor could give us an estimate to finish it if necessary. Owners would cooperate to allow us on property to get that estimate. Their building permit has expired. They paid for two permits so far. He asked the council to waive the fee if the work is done by April IS. The Building Official said we cannot waive the requirement of needing a building permit, just the fee. A permit could be issued for limited purposes to get the exterior done M/S/P, DeLAPP/DUNN, to give the owners of the Bodziak House until May 1, 2003 to finish the exterior to the satisfaction of the Building Official, to include siding, shingles, and windows, and to waive the fee for the building permit if the exterior work is completed by May 1, 2003. VOTE: 4:0. Madden Report Attorney Shoeberg was asked when the council will see the Madden Report. Mary Kueffner's leave is due to end on March 28, 2003, and it was extended because the council is awaiting the report. There is a need to take some action. Attorney Shoeberg said that Susan Hansen had some difficulty with witnesses being able to complete some things. Acting Mayor Johnston wants to see the report so the council can make some decisions. Councilmember DeLapp said that decision was already made. Attorney Shoeberg said he would try to get the report by the 26t" of March. Councilmember Dunn told him not to try, but to do it. She is anxious to see it and the price tag for it. Acting Mayor Johnston said the council should plan to have the report before the meeting and have it on the agenda for March 27, 2003. The council needs to review the issue in light of complete information. City Attorney Shoeberg's contract was renewed for 90 days. M/S/P, DeLAPP/JOHNSTON, to renew City Attorney Shoeberg's contract for 90 days more. VOTE: 4:0. (DeLapp- He would make it nine months. Dunn- Things got a little better; there is still an issue with how things were done in December. She is glad to see these houses getting cleaned up.) 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Resolution No. 2003-026 Water Rate Fund Recommendations The Acting Finance Director and the Acting Administrator have worked on the Water Rate Fund structure for several months. Their recommendation includes raising gallon rates by 10% across the board and changing minimums by certain classes to make them more equitable. Councilmember Johnston asked which of the alternative proposals for Eagle Point customers, do you recommend? The Acting Finance Director and the Administrator did not agree. The higher minimum is harder to justify. Councilmember Dunn asked why it is different from the Old Village customers. The Acting Finance Director's perspective is we need as much cushion as we can get. That gives $11,000 more cushion. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2003