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Mounds View City Council November 12, 2019 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br />1 Valerie Amundsen, 3048 Woodale Drive, stated she was married to Brian Amundsen. She <br />2 indicated she was incredibly proud of her husband and how he has conducted himself in the face <br />3 of horrendous personal attacks over the past summer. She explained she has also witnessed <br />4 amazing grace and support from the community. She commented after three months of waiting <br />5 she received news that the judge ruled in Brian's favor and that he had not done anything wrong. <br />6 She indicated Brian would not be removed from the Charter Commission as the Judge saw <br />7 through the incredible bias of the City. She reported Brian could have quit this position, but he <br />8 did not do anything wrong and there was injustice at hand. She commended her husband for <br />9 remaining calm through this entire ordeal and stated she was extremely proud of him. She <br />10 encouraged those interested in reading through the court documentation to contact City Hall. She <br />11 reviewed the findings from Judge Guthman and expressed the importance of having a variety of <br />12 opinions within public organizations. It was her hope the City Council would issue a public <br />13 apology for all the City has put her husband and herself through. <br />14 <br />15 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS <br />16 <br />17 None. <br />18 <br />19 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />20 A. Resolution 9187, Conduct a Hearing Denying a Rental Dwelling License, and <br />21 Authorizing an Order to Vacate the Premises of 5067 Irondale Road due to <br />22 Violation of Mounds View City Code Chapter 1012 (Rental Dwelling <br />23 License). <br />24 <br />25 Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council hold a hearing and deny a rental <br />26 dwelling license for the property at 5067 Irondale Road. He explained this property has been a <br />27 rental since 2017. He commented on the numerous police calls that have been generated by this <br />28 property. He reported staff would recommend this property not be occupied as a rental. He <br />29 indicated notice of this meeting and the recommendation of staff was sent to the property owner. <br />30 It was noted property owner's intent would be to have the current tenants vacate the property and <br />31 to sell the property. He stated the property owner could request another rental license in one year. <br />32 <br />33 City Administrator Zikmund explained he had a conversation with the property owner today <br />34 regarding the multiple violations and the property owner was remorseful and contrite. He <br />35 discussed the issues with the property owner and notification was sent to the tenants. He <br />36 reported the property owner would like to renovate the space and reapply for a rental license <br />37 sooner than one year. He indicated the City's current policy was described to the property owner. <br />38 <br />39 Council Member Hull stated Mr. Sean Haller works for Coldwell Banker and was a realtor. He <br />40 expressed concern that the property owner had not requested a rental license when he purchased <br />41 the home in 2017. City Administrator Zikmund explained the property owner was very <br />42 apologetic and knew he was supposed to have a rental license. He reported the property owner <br />43 shared his intent was to sell the property originally and then his plans changed given the strong <br />44 housing market. <br />45 <br />