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• r, r--) Page3 U L L) S April 28, 1997 Mounds View City Council and allow Chief Zikmund to make the decision which he believes is well within the JPA and our current service contract. He is hesitant to do anything with MAC until they come and talk to Mounds View about the ramifications of their current Comprehensive Plan Update. Attorney Long stated he would like to delay approval of those items until the next council meeting as well. He believes there is some language in the Joint Powers Agreement as far as coverage for the airport. Additionally,if the city is going to enter into a contract to receive a truck,they will likely need council authorization. Chief Zikmund stated his concern that council delays could result in delays in delivery of a new truck until next June or July. A discussion followed. Mr.Long noted that the Council could pass a motion authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the appropriate amendment language to the Joint Powers Agreement, and the Letter of Understanding,subject to review. MOTION/SECOND: McCarty/Trude to Authorize the Mayor and the City Administrator to execute the appropriate amendment language to the Joint Powers Agreement and the Letter of Understanding,subject to review. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried • RESIDENTS REOUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Mayor McCarty noted that this is the period of time for residents to address the Council with comments or concerns on items that are not on the Agenda. Leona Lodmill,2349 Laport Drive,stated she had received a letter from the City of Mounds View in regard to the conditions of her property. City staff took pictures of her backyard(which is surrounded by a privacy fence)without her consent and she does not feel they have the right to do so. She feels she is being stalked. She explained that many of the conditions do exist,including the brush pile,and the tires. The motor home is also in the back yard,however she was told that she did not need to license it if it was parked there. They had a fire on the property and they are attempting to clean things out as they are able,however both her and her husband have health problems. She noted that the conditions are not visible to the neighbors as they are protected by a privacy fence. Mayor McCarty assured Ms.Lodmill that she was not being stalked. He explained that the City of Mounds View has ordinances in Mounds View regarding Nuisance Codes and those ordinances are merely being enforced under the law. Attorney Long explained that under the City's Nuisance Code and under the State Statutes,there is authority for cities to inspect and define public nuisances. It is not a constitutional issue for the city to be enforce it as long as they follow the procedures set forth in the ordinance. Mayor McCarty stated he would ask that an officer be sent out to meet with Ms.Lodmill to go through the order to sort out what she feels are deficiencies in the order. After this is completed,the city will proceed as necessary.