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Mounds View City Council August 28, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 16 Councilmember Gunn noted that there are other properties in the City that have the same problems. She stated she believes the charges are dropped, but not by half, and that Mr. Osuji's responsibility is to recoup some of the costs from his tenant. Councilmember Stigney stated that if a property is leased, it is the property owner's responsibility to maintain his property. He stated that Mr. Osuji is responsible regardless of the tenant and it was the City's right to correct the problem and bill the property owner. Mayor Marty stated the invoice was the City's cost to clean up the garbage. He stated he believes Mr. Osuji's tenant is not being honest, but the City had to incur the cost to clean up the garbage and if the cost is reduced, the City will have to absorb the cost. Mayor Marty stated he believes Mr. Osuji's tenant should reimburse the costs. MOTION/SECOND: STIGNEY/GUNK. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6929, affirming charges associated with abatement of violations at 5300-02 Raymond Avenue Mounds. Councilmember Flaherty stated that he believes the tenant is costing Mr. Osuji money. He stated that the City could have done better trying to contact him and that he would be in favor of reducing the charges. • Mr. Osuji stated he returned his tenant's deposit within the 21 days as required by law and that he was not aware of the garbage within the time period. Mayor Marty stated that the City needed to deal with the problem and Mr. Osuji should take up the issue with his former tenant. Ayes - 4 Nays - 1 (Flaherty) Motion carried. Councilmember Thomas suggested the Council discuss the notification procedures for such abatements. I. Resolution 6919 Authorizing an Abatement of Junk and Debris outside of 2318 Knoll Drive. Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson stated on May 22, 2006 Staff inspected the property in response to allegations of exterior storage in violation of city code. He stated Staff spoke to the property owner on May 22, 2006, explained the City ordinance and requirements, and issued a notice of violation to Mr. Wies citing Section 607.03 Subdivision 3c of the City Code, which required that corrective actions were completed by June 22, 2006. Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson stated staff did perform follow-up inspections and did not notice any change in the property. He stated that there were substantial violations in 2003 and 2004 at the property. He stated that approval by the Council will provide Staff 10 days for the action.