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MAYOR & COUNCIL WORKSHOP
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DATE: 7/13/2010
WORKSHOP ITEM #: 1
DIRECTION AGENDA ITEM: Administrative Enforcement Ordinance
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
receive a “final” informational briefing by Ms. Bailey and the City Attorney on the draft
Administrative Enforcement Ordinance. The recommended direction/action on this item is as follows: “Direct the City Administrator and City Attorney to prepare the proposed Ordinance for formal council Consideration.” BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the direction of the City Council, City staff have been researching and preparing the draft Administrative Enforcement 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. City staff has previously briefed the City Council on its efforts and has finalized its draft for
Council consideration.
STAFF REPORT: The work of City staff has been predicated upon successful implementation and administration of similar ordinances in other Minnesota cities. Ms. Bailey will review with
the City Council staff’s findings and recommendations with respect to this important
administrative tool. RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the above background information and staff report, it is
recommended that the City Council receive the staff report, discuss the proposed Ordinance and,
City Council Meeting Administrative Enforcement Ordinance
July 13th, 2010 Workshop Agenda Item # 1
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if appropriate, direct completion of a final draft for formal Council consideration by providing
the following direction:
“Direct the City Administrator and City Attorney to prepare the proposed Ordinance for formal Council consideration.”
Alternatively, the City Council may not receive or table this update, modify certain provisions or language, and direct City staff to undertake additional effort or prepare an amended draft ordinance. If the latter, then the following direction is recommended:
“Direct the City Administrator and City Attorney to prepare the proposed Ordinance for formal Council consideration, as amended at tonight’s meeting.” ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Administrative Enforcement Ordinance
2. Supporting Material (as appropriate) SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS:
- Introduction of Item .............................................................. City Administrator
- Report/Presentation .................................................. Ms. Bailey, Planning Staff
- Questions from Council to Staff ............................................ Mayor Facilitates
- Public Input, if Appropriate .................................................... Mayor Facilitates
- Council Discussion ......................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Council Action/Direction ........................................................ Mayor Facilitates