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Mounds View City Council January 9, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 20 Councilmember Stigney asked if the clarifying statements of the complainant are now available. 1 City Administrator Ulrich stated he will check and provide that information to the Council. 2 3 Ayes-4 Nays-0 Motion carried. 4 5 11. REPORTS 6 7 A. Reports of Mayor and Council 8 9 Mayor Marty reported that he received two calls commending the Police Department on random 10 enforcement. He stated that since the Safe and Sober Grant was received he has noticed 11 additional enforcement within Mounds View. Mayor Marty noted that it has been shown that 12 more enforcement and police presence reduces crime. He again commended the Police 13 Department on their work with random enforcement. 14 15 B. Reports of Staff 16 17 1. Review Citations Issued to Khaldon Bteibet 18 19 Community Development Director Ericson advised that Khaldon Btiebet is requesting the 20 Council take action to dismiss the court citation issued to him. Director Ericson noted the staff 21 report detailing the violations and request of Mr. Btiebet to authorize a waiver of the citation 22 because he is not a controlling interest in the property. He noted that Mr. Btiebet is an operator 23 but does not own or lease the property so Mr. Btiebet believes that he is not able to effect change. 24 25 Director Ericson stated his report indicates a confirmation that the property owners are out of 26 State and advised that staff has been working with this property to resolve code issues for the last 27 year and a half. The operator of the business is the responsible party but if the responsible party 28 is not present to cut the grass or conduct maintenance, then it is the responsibility of the operator. 29 That operator is Khaldon Btiebet. 30 31 Director Ericson noted there are three charges on the ticket and staff is actively pursuing 32 abatement of the property. A sealed bid opening will occur in two weeks. He advised that staff 33 would not recommend waiving the tickets but it is at the Council’s discretion. 34 35 Councilmember Flaherty stated the Council agreed previously to authorize the abatement which 36 would automatically lien the property. Director Ericson stated the City would invoice the 37 responsible parties and if payment is not received within 30 days, the cost would be assessed to 38 the property. 39 40 Councilmember Flaherty asked what occurs if the property is in bankruptcy. Director Ericson 41 stated he is not sure but does not believe that will be an issue in this case since the property 42 owners have the means to cover the expenses. 43 44