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DATE: 7/20/2010
REGULAR ITEM #: 5
MOTION as part of Consent Agenda AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance No. 08-028 Regarding Administrative Enforcement SUBMITTED BY: Danielle Bailey, Planning Intern THROUGH: Bruce A. Messelt, City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: Kyle Klatt, Planning Director Amy Schmidt, Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: The City Council is respectfully requested to
affirmatively consider as part of tonight’s Consent Agenda approval of Ordinance No. 08-028 regarding Administrative Enforcement.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the July 13th, 2010 direction of the City Council, City
staff have been researching and preparing the draft Administrative Enforcement Ordinance to better streamline existing compliance and enforcement provisions across the City Code and to introduce a more effective and efficient compliance process, while still preserving the representational and due process rights of affected parties.
STAFF REPORT: The work of City staff has been predicated upon successful implementation and administration of similar ordinances in other Minnesota cities. City staff has previously briefed the City Council on its efforts and has finalized its draft for Council consideration. On
July 13th, the City Council directed final preparation of this Ordinance and placement of such on
tonight’s Consent Agenda. RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the above background information and staff report, it is
recommended that the City Council approve as part of tonight’s Consent Agenda Ordinance No.
08-028 regarding Administrative Enforcement Alternatively, the City Council does have the authority to remove this item from the Consent Agenda and further discuss or deliberate prior to taking action. The Council may table any
recommended action, direct City staff to undertake additional effort and/or prepare an amended
City Council Meeting Ordinance No. 08-028 Regarding Administrative Enforcement
July 20th, 2010 Consent Agenda Item #5
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draft ordinance, or modify certain provisions or language at tonight’s meeting. If the latter is
done so, the appropriate action of the Council following such would be:
“Move to approve Ordinance No. 08-028 regarding Administrative Enforcement, as amended at tonight’s meeting.”
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. 08-028 regarding Administrative Enforcement
2. Supporting Material (as appropriate)
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS (if removed from the Consent Agenda):
- Questions from Council to Staff ............................................. Mayor Facilitates
- Public Input, if Appropriate .................................................... Mayor Facilitates
- Council Discussion ......................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Council Action/Direction ........................................................ Mayor Facilitates