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Mounds View City Council December 14, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 9 Council Member Mueller asked whether this property has been a problem in the past. 1 Community Development Director Roberts advised that debris cleanup was done behind the 2 garage and the owner was ordered to paint the property several years ago. Council Member 3 Mueller asked if any concessions can be made because of the winter weather conditions. 4 Community Development Director Roberts stated the Council can make such a concession but it 5 may be easier to facilitate tree and brush removal when the ground is frozen. 6 7 Council Member Stigney noted the resolution says to do the work in five calendar days and asked 8 if that is adequate time. Community Development Director Roberts explained the resolution 9 suggests the City would not take any action for at least five days so if ordered tonight, the 10 property owner has five more days. He felt it was adequate time but noted the Council can 11 extend that time period, if desired. 12 13 Council Member Mueller stated it may be that this task is so overwhelming the resident might 14 welcome assistance from the City so she favors moving forward. 15 16 Council Member Hull stated his support to give the woman and her son a break, noting the son 17 who may walk to work at The Mermaid, might be living in the house. He indicated that five days 18 may not be long enough and suggested 15 days. 19 20 Council Member Gunn stated support for five days because the snow depth will not get any less 21 deep and it needs to be addressed if someone is living there and the gas is not turned on. 22 23 Mayor Flaherty stated staff has put a lot of time into this and it is not the first time the property 24 has violated City code. He noted the letter sent on December 7 outlined steps that would be 25 taken so giving five more days actually allows 15 days from the date of that letter. 26 27 MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7540, 28 Authorizing Abatement of Nuisance Code Violations at 2070 Terrace Drive, Mounds View, 29 Minnesota, 55112. 30 31 Council Member Stigney referenced the property owner’s letter indicating she would “call today” 32 about taking away the trees and branches so he felt five days was appropriate. 33 34 Council Member Mueller noted this is a situation where a neighbor needs help and someone 35 reported concern. She reviewed how residents can gain assistance for such a situation and 36 encouraged residents, during this season of giving, to help their neighbor if they are struggling. 37 38 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 39 40 L. Resolution 7541, Authorizing an Abatement of Nuisance Code Violations 41 (2065 Hillview Road). 42 43 Community Development Director Roberts presented the abatement and nuisance code violations 44 found at 2065 Hillview Road, a 4-plex, the notification process followed, and staff’s 45