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