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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg328November 22, 1976 Page 6 Mayor Pickar stated the ordinance indicates that the maximum extension allowed is 90 days. This doesn't mean that it can't be renewed. Councilmember Hodges explained that the reason for the 90 day limit was because the City had other trailers in the community out of a park and in case a problem came up it could be handled sooner. He stated that vandalism is a problem and did not see any problems with the mobile home staying until June 1. Councilmember Rowley asked if the occupant would move off the property before June 1 if the property is sold. Mr. Kelly stated that if the property is sold they would ask reservation of the occupant's right to stay for his convenience. Councilmember Rowley stated that the mobile home cannot have any other occupant than the existing one. Mr. Kelly stated that the trailer will be moved from the premises. Councilmember Rowley stated she felt the 90 day permit should be granted at this time but she would like to see the occupant move if the property is sold. Councilmember Shelquist stated that as a practical, matter, if the Council grants a 90 day permit now, they will also be granting the second 90 day extension because the first one would expire in February when it may be unduly expensive to move snow and pull the trailer out. He stated he felt there was a legitimate hardship in this case because of vandalism and would favor granting two 90 day permits, with the certainty that it will be removed before June 1. Councilmember Shelquist stated he would like them to enter into a contract with the City that guarantees the trailer will be removed so there is no doubt by any potential buyer that the trailer will be removed. Attorney Meyers stated that this could be simplified if Mr. Kelly would put it into the form of a letter with the terms the City wants. Mr. Kelly stated that he sent a letter of this type to Mr. Rose. Admin. Achen stated the Council may get a request like this from the subsequent owners. Mr. Kelly stated that the farm house probably would not be occupied unless it was brought up to date. Councilmember Shelquist stated that the person buying the property would either upgrade the house to liveable standards or remove it. If it were to become a museum it would have provisions for a caretaker. Councilmember Baumgartner agreed with the 90 day extension but felt that the second permit would have to be granted after the first one expired. Attorney Meyers stated it was not the intent of the ordinance to grant consecutive permits, but it could be waived. Mayor Pickar stated he would hesitate to do this. Gordon Ziebarth, the newly elected councilman, stated he agreed with what Councilman Shelquist had stated about granting one permit would also be granting the second. He had no objections if the trailer is removed by June 1. Mr. Ziebarth stated he would not like to change the ordinance or go against the intent of the ordinance. The Council could issue a 90 day permit and give a consensus on the next 90 day extension.