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Item No: 11 B 1 Meeting Date: January 9, 2006 Type of Business: Reports Administrator Review: ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Ericson, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Review Court Citations Issued to Khaldon Bteibet, 2390 County Road 10 Introduction: At the Council’s December 12, 2005 meeting, the operator of the Premium Stop gas station and convenience store—Khaldon Bteibet—approached the Council regarding Ramsey County Court Citations that had been issued to him regarding the condition of the subject property. Mr. Bteibet expressed frustration that he has no lease and no ownership interest in the property and does not want to have court citations blemish his “record.” The Council indicated it would consider the issue at a future meeting and directed staff to request a continuance of court hearings that had been scheduled to address the violations. The hearings which were scheduled for January 6th were continued to February 16 to give the Council an opportunity to review the matter. Discussion: Beginning in the summer of 2004, City staff has been actively working to correct ongoing violations at the subject property. The violations have involved nuisance codes, zoning codes, business license codes, sign codes and fire codes. Staff inspected the property numerous times throughout the year and made repeated contacts with store managers and Mr. Bteibet. Beginning in November of 2004, staff formalized the communication in writing requesting correction of all outstanding violations. Since that time, multiple letters have been sent to Mr. Bteibet in an effort to correct the violations and to prevent further decline and blight of the property. The following represents a partial timeline of actions conducted related to the cited individual: November 18, 2004: Sent letter to Mr. Bteibet after witnessing mansard roof demolition on building. Requested that Mr. Bteibet inform City of his plans and timeline for completion. Sent permit application. Mr. Bteibet did not respond to letter. February 14, 2005: I spoke with Mr. Bteibet; he confirmed the property had fallen into disrepair and that he would make an attempt to make improvements. Conducted a follow up site inspection of the property and obtained photographic documentation. March 16, 2005: Fire Marshal Kathi Osmonson conducted a fire inspection and noted several violations. A letter was sent to the subject outlining the violations and requesting compliance.