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Mounds View City Council September 24, 2001 <br />Regular Meeting Page 6 <br />t <br />• <br />Mr. Wolfgram explained that the attorney for the party in Arizona is in Minneapolis and needs to <br />review the documents before they are approved and a closing date set. <br />Council Member Quick asked City Attorney Riggs if authorizing the abatement would prohibit <br />the sale of the property. <br />City Attorney Riggs indicated that the Resolution creates an order for abatement of the existing <br />conditions but said the process can be stopped through negotiations. <br />Council Member Quick noted the problem has been around for quite a while and said he feels the <br />City should move on the abatement. <br />Council Member Marty asked Mr. Wolfgram if his client wants to sell to a third party. <br />Mr. Wolfgram indicated that his client does want to sell the property and noted his client is due <br />to be released from prison on October 6, 2001. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Table Resolution 5622, a Resolution Authorizing <br />Abatement of Hazardous Building at 8217 Long Lake Road to the next Council Meeting. <br />Ayes - 3 Nays - 2 (Sonterre/Quick) Motion carried. <br />B. Consideration of Resolution 5625 Appointing a Finance Director/Treasurer <br />Assistant to the Administrator Reed reviewed staff's recommendation for the hiring of Charles <br />Hanson as Finance Director/Treasurer. She then pointed out that the vacation accrual rates and <br />rate of pay are in recognition of Mr. Hanson's numerous years of experience. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomas. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5625, a <br />Resolution Appointing a Finance Director/Treasurer. <br />Council Member Marty indicated he is concerned because the staff report indicated that Mr. <br />Hanson is coming to the City from Brooklyn Center but when he called Brooklyn Center to <br />inquire about Mr. Hanson, he was told Mr. Hanson has not worked there for quite some time. He <br />then questioned whether it was appropriate to hire a finance director/treasurer until it is <br />determined whether the former finance director will be given his job back. <br />City Attorney Riggs indicated he had discussed the matter with the attorney advising the City on <br />the issues concerning the former finance director and had been assured that there is no reason the <br />City should not proceed with hiring a new finance director. <br />Council Member Marty asked where Mr. Hanson is coming from. <br />• <br />