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Mounds View City Council January 23, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 3 Assistant City Administrator Crane stated Brian Stenglein resigned from the position of Project Coordinator in October of 2016. The Council authorized staff to authorize for this position. Staff interviewed four qualified candidates and the consensus of staff was to recommend Michael Richie to the position of Project Coordinator in the Public Works Department. It was noted this appointment would be contingent upon satisfactory background, license and reference checks. If approved, Mr. Richie would begin his employment with the City of Mounds View on or around January 30 th. Council Member Meehlhause requested a brief overview of this position. Assistant City Administrator Crane explained this position would be responsible for completing and coordinating special projects for Public Works and would act as a project manager reporting back to the Public Works Director. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8701, Appointing Michael Richie to the Position of Project Coordinator in the Public Works Department contingent upon satisfactory background, license and reference checks. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8703, Authorizing the Abatement of Nuisance Conditions at 2832 Mounds View Boulevard (“Tires ‘N More”). City Administrator Ericson requested the Council authorize the abatement of a nuisance condition at the Tires ‘N More property located at 2832 Mounds View Boulevard. He provided a brief history of actions staff has requested from the property owner noting the stack of tires onsite was growing, and noted there were numerous junk vehicles. He explained the City has dealt with this property in the past and the previous code enforcement officer had sent warnings to the property owner. He indicated staff was working to keep this property consistent with Chapter 607 of City Code and for this reason, recommended the Council authorize the abatement. It was noted the abatement would be completed on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Council Member Gunn asked if the two junk vehicles were still on the rear of the property. City Administrator Ericson reported these two vehicles were still on the property the last time he visited it. Mayor Mueller questioned if the property had been plowed. City Administrator Ericson believed activity was taking place on the property other than retail. Mayor Mueller inquired when the photos of the site were taken. City Administrator Ericson explained he took these photos on January 12th. Mayor Mueller asked if the property owner was in attendance. The property owner was not in attendance at the meeting.