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Mounds View City Council November 12, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 Valerie Amundsen, 3048 Woodale Drive, stated she was married to Brian Amundsen. She indicated she was incredibly proud of her husband and how he has conducted himself in the face of horrendous personal attacks over the past summer. She explained she has also witnessed amazing grace and support from the community. She commented after three months of waiting she received news that the judge ruled in Brian’s favor and that he had not done anything wrong. She indicated Brian would not be removed from the Charter Commission as the Judge saw through the incredible bias of the City. She reported Brian could have quit this position, but he did not do anything wrong and there was injustice at hand. She commended her husband for remaining calm through this entire ordeal and stated she was extremely proud of him. She encouraged those interested in reading through the court documentation to contact City Hall. She reviewed the findings from Judge Guthman and expressed the importance of having a variety of opinions within public organizations. It was her hope the City Council would issue a public apology for all the City has put her husband and herself through. 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Resolution 9187, Conduct a Hearing Denying a Rental Dwelling License, and Authorizing an Order to Vacate the Premises of 5067 Irondale Road due to Violation of Mounds View City Code Chapter 1012 (Rental Dwelling License). Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council hold a hearing and deny a rental dwelling license for the property at 5067 Irondale Road. He explained this property has been a rental since 2017. He commented on the numerous police calls that have been generated by this property. He reported staff would recommend this property not be occupied as a rental. He indicated notice of this meeting and the recommendation of staff was sent to the property owner. It was noted property owner’s intent would be to have the current tenants vacate the property and to sell the property. He stated the property owner could request another rental license in one year. City Administrator Zikmund explained he had a conversation with the property owner today regarding the multiple violations and the property owner was remorseful and contrite. He discussed the issues with the property owner and notification was sent to the tenants. He reported the property owner would like to renovate the space and reapply for a rental license sooner than one year. He indicated the City’s current policy was described to the property owner. Council Member Hull stated Mr. Sean Haller works for Coldwell Banker and was a realtor. He expressed concern that the property owner had not requested a rental license when he purchased the home in 2017. City Administrator Zikmund explained the property owner was very apologetic and knew he was supposed to have a rental license. He reported the property owner shared his intent was to sell the property originally and then his plans changed given the strong housing market.