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MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: 5/07/2013
REGULAR
ITEM #: 11
AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code
SUBMITTED BY: Rick Chase, Building Official
THROUGH: Dean Zuleger, City administrator
REVIEWED BY: Kyle Klatt, Planning Director
Nick Johnson, City Planner
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS:
- Introduction of Item ........................................................................................ Staff - Report/Presentation ......................................................................................... Staff - Questions from Council to Staff ................................................ Mayor Facilitates - Public Input, if Appropriate ....................................................... Mayor Facilitates
- Call for Motion .................................................................. Mayor & City Council
- Discussion .......................................................................... Mayor & City Council - Action on Motion ....................................................................... Mayor Facilitates
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED:
The purpose of the property maintenance code is to enhance the supply of safe, sanitary and
adequate property for its citizens and to prevent the deterioration of existing property in Lake
Elmo.
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code as
amended through the following motion:
“Move to approve Ordinance 08-075, thereby adopting the 2006 International Property
Maintenance Code as amended”.
BACKGROUND AND STAFF REPORT:
The International Property Maintenance Code is a common adoption in surrounding cities. The
property maintenance code is intended to provide minimum standards, addressing public health,
safety, and welfare as they relate to the use and maintenance of existing structures and premises.
It is intended to protect property values, as well as prevent or address the occurrence of nuisance
related to property maintenance. Staff is recommending that the Council adopt the 2006 code,
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with some minor alterations, in order to create a streamlined process to address instances of
nuisance in Lake Elmo. The minor alterations to the code are outlined in Ordinance 08-075.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code
through the following motion:
“Move to approve Ordinance 08-075, thereby adopting the 2006 International Property
Maintenance Code as amended.”
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance 08-075