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Item No. 7C Meeting Date: April 14, 2008 Type of Business: PH & CB City Administrator Review _______ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Jim Ericson, Clerk - Administrator Item Title/Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 803, an Ordinance Amending Title 900, Chapter 906 and Chapter 907 of the Mounds View City Code by Adding Language Pertaining to Private Inspections and Other Revisions Background: In recent months there have been legal challenges to selected Minnesota Cities that require City access to private property for various reasons. Discussion: In light of these legal challenges, Staff requested the City’s legal counsel to review various chapters of the City code that would require City access to private property. The City’s legal counsel is recommending an amendment to City Code that would allow property owners the option to hire private licensed contractors to perform activities within their property that historically was performed by City Staff. The introduction and first reading of proposed Ordinance 803 was considered by the City Council on March 24, 2008. The City Attorney answered some questions regarding the construction of the ordinance and the language proposed, he did not recommend any changes and the Council approved the first reading as presented. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council consider the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 803, an ordinance amending Title 900, Chapter 906 and Chapter 907 of the Mounds View City Code by adding language pertaining to private inspections and other revisions regarding access and right of entry. Staff also seeks Council consent to publish a summary of the ordinance in lieu of the complete ordinance, consistent with the City Charter. Approval is by Roll Call Vote. Respectfully Submitted, Jim Ericson, Clerk - Administrator