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Mounds View City Council August 28, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 17 <br />• <br />Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson stated he spoke with Mr. Wies and Mr. Wies is <br />taking significant action to conform to code. <br />Councilmember Thomas asked why such debris is collecting there. Housing/Code Enforcement <br />Inspector Anderson replied that Mr. Wies collects scrap metal to supplement his income and <br />does do some repair work for which he uses some of the debris. Councilmember Thomas asked <br />if Mr. Wies is aware that exterior storage is never allowable in the City. <br />Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson stated that Mr. Wies has been moving some of <br />his items to a separate storage facility. <br />Councilmember Gunn asked about the tanks and barrels that are shown in the photos. <br />Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson replied that there are welding materials and <br />other such materials. He stated that the abatement has noted the barrels and containers. <br />Councilmember Gunn asked if there are hazardous materials in the barrels. Housing/Code <br />Enforcement Inspector Anderson stated he does not know for sure. <br />Mayor Marty noted that the tent canopies are in violation of City code also, which were not listed <br />in the abatement. He also asked why the property was not given a citation. <br />• Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson stated that Mr. Wies has been cited for the tent <br />and temporary structure. He stated Staff wanted to focus on the most egregious of the offenses. <br />He stated that there is an open dialogue between the City and Mr. Wies and court citations are <br />not the best option at this point. <br />Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson stated that the Resolution would provide Mr. <br />Wies with a 10-day period to address the problem. <br />MOTION/SECOND: THOMAS/MARTY. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6919 <br />Authorizing an Abatement of Junk and Debris outside of 2318 Knoll Drive. <br />Councilmember Flaherty asked if Mr. Wies is aware that if the City has to go through abatement <br />that he will receive the bill. Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson stated Mr. Wies is <br />aware of such action. <br />Mayor Marty asked if Mr. Wies would be informed if such action will be taken. Housing/Code <br />Enforcement Inspector Anderson stated upon approval, Staff will contact Mr. Wies to inform <br />him of the 10-day period. <br />Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />J. Resolution 6924 Approving the Final Plat for the Subdivision of 8360 Long <br />Lake Road. <br />