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Mounds View City Council January 26, 2009 <br />Regular Meeting Page 4 <br />7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />A. Resolution 7387, Authorizing Abatement of Nuisance Code Violations at <br />8379 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, MN 55112. <br />Community Development Director Roberts reviewed the past action at 8379 Red Oak Drive to <br />gain code compliance through cleanup of debris in the yard. On December 22, 2008, the Council <br />tabled action for 30 days to give the property owners additional time. During the last month <br />improvements have been made to the property. The revised resolution indicates the City will not <br />do any abatement until at least May 1, 2009, giving family until then to complete cleanup. If not <br />done by that date, the City will do the abatement and certify costs without further Council action. <br />Mayor Flaherty asked if anyone was present to speak to this matter. No one responded. <br />Council Member Hull asked whether the property owner was comfortable with staff's <br />recommendation. Community Development Director Roberts advised the Council that staff <br />spoke to Ann Moe who indicated they would do their best. <br />Council Member Mueller stated this is a difficult situation and she is glad the City is being <br />flexible and taking into account the loss of a family member and an elderly parent who is being <br />assisted by her children. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7387, <br />Authorizing Abatement of Nuisance Code Violations at 8379 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, <br />MN 55112. <br />Mayor Flaherty commended Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson for his handling of <br />this nuisance violation and the residents for making progress during this cold weather time. <br />Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />B. Resolution 7404, Authorization to Create an Eligibility List to Fill a Police <br />Officer Position. <br />Police Chief Sommer explained they anticipate an opening in early April of 2009 due to <br />retirement. He presented staffls recommendation to create a Police Civil Service eligibility list; <br />advertise the position, test and rank applicants, certification of the applicant by the Civil Service <br />Commission, and make a recommendation to the Council for hire. The resolution would also <br />authorize staff to fill that position effective when the retirement occurs. Police Chief Sommer <br />noted there would be a cost savings when compared to the pay level of a retiring officer. <br />Mayor Flaherty asked if anyone was present to speak to this matter. No one responded. <br />Council Member Mueller asked if a service gap would occur if this decision is postponed. Police <br />Chief Sommer advised that it takes a minimum of two months to hire an officer so a decision is <br />