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Mounds View City Council June 11, 2012 Regular Meeting Page 8 Mayor Flaherty asked if the issue had been discussed by the EDC. City Administrator Ericson 1 stated at this point, Staff was seeking direction from the Council before bringing it to the EDC. 2 3 Council Member Mueller suggested the City pursue a program similar to the City of Coon 4 Rapids which allowed for blighted properties to be purchased, refurbished and sold. City 5 Administrator Ericson stated there were properties that were good candidates for this program 6 however staffing the program may be a concern. 7 8 Mayor Flaherty commented the refurbishing program would need a dedicated staff person to 9 drive its success. He suggested the City provide incentives for the homeowner to demolish their 10 own home and sell the property. City Administrator Ericson explained that by the time the City 11 learns of blighted properties the homes are vacant and bank owned. 12 13 Mayor Flaherty understood the value of improving the City’s housing stock. He recommended 14 the Council review this issue further, the options available to the City and have the EDC 15 involved. 16 17 City Administrator Ericson noted the County Road 10 bridges have been removed. He explained 18 that MnDOT was hoping to have the new bridges completed by November of this year. 19 20 City Administrator Ericson indicated he met with individuals at Ramsey County last week. The 21 County has received funding to attend a FEMA course in Maryland next year. The County is 22 encouraging each municipality to have several staff members also attend the event. 23 24 City Administrator Ericson stated the Urban Land Institute would be holding a work session on 25 Thursday, June 14th at 6:00 p.m. with the Council. He was anticipating the meeting would assist 26 the City in navigating the new normal while providing insight on the economic times. 27 28 City Administrator Ericson noted the City received 40 applications for the Building Official 29 position. Interviews were being held and he hoped to have a recommendation before the Council 30 at the second meeting in June. 31 32 Mayor Flaherty commented 2012 was an election year with the Mayor and one Council seat open 33 for reelection. He reported the filing dates for City office were July 31, 2012 through August 13, 34 2012. He encouraged those interested to contact City Hall for further information. 35 36 C. Reports of City Attorney. 37 38 City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 39 40 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, July 2, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. 41 Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 25, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. 42 43