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December 12, 1977 Page 8 CITY HALL BASEMENT REMODELLING SPECIFICATIONS Administrator Achen stated that the issue would be held over to the December 19 Council Meeting. HOUSING CODE REGULATIONS ORDINANCE Administrator Achen reported that the proposed amendment made minor changes to the housing code, which should hopefully alleviate problems in enforcement. Administrator Achen read the proposed ordinance. Attorney Meyers stated that the new wording would tighten up the enforcement. Councilmember Ziebarth asked if there would be any problem in not having closing dates in the ordinance, i.e., there were starting dates for storm windows and screens, but no specified date when they had to be taken down. Attorney Meyers replied that he felt the important date was the date they should be up. MSP (Ziebarth Rowley) to approve Ordinance #272 for housing code regulations. 5 ayes ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT Administrator Achen reported that the write -up of the Council and Staff retreats was completed and available at City Hall. Administrator Achen reported that a new building inspector had been selected, and that applicants had been tested using the State civil service test, oral grou7. interviews and individual interviews. The applicant selected is James A !ickenson, 3020 Filmore Street, Minneapolis, who will be starting December 19, at $1150 per month, with a raise to $1200 per month at the end of a successful six month pro- bationary period. MSP (Hodges Ziebarth) to hire James Dickenson effective December 19, 1977. 5 ayes Administrator Achen reported that the City has received complaints that Mid American Auto is parking vehicles on the grassy areas which is contrary to their special use permit and that neighboring citizens have been disturbed by mechanical repairs being made at all hours. The number of vehicles kept on the lot poses internal congestion problems and Staff recommends that Council reviews the special use permit before renewal of the permit on December 31, 1977. Attorney Meyers stated that a public hearing would not be required but could be held if the Council chose to. He stated that a temporary license could be issued but the City would have to be certain it is understood they are not waiving their right to revoke the permit by accepting the $100 fee. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the neighbors to Mid American Auto should be notified before the meeting. Councilmember Baumgartner recommended sending a letter to all residents within 350' of the business. MSP Baumgrtner- Rowley) to ask the operators of Mid- American Auto to attend the Council meeting on Monday, December 19, 1977 for a general discussion on their operating permit and that persons living on residential property within 350' be notified by letter of the meeting. 5 eves