HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg278December 12, 1977 Page 8
CITY HALL BASEMENT - REMODELLING SPECIFICATIONS
Administrator Achen stated that the issue would be held over to the December 19
Council Meeting.
HOUSING CODE REGULATIONS - ORDINANCE
Administrator Achen reported that the proposed amendment made minor changes to the
housing code, which should hopefully alleviate problems in enforcement.
Administrator Achen read the proposed ordinance.
Attorney Meyers stated that the new wording would tighten up the enforcement.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked if there would be any problem in not having closing dates
in the ordinance, i.e., there were starting dates for storm windows and screens, but
no specified date when they had to be taken down. Attorney Meyers replied that he
felt the important date was the date they should be up.
MSP (Ziebarth - Rowley) to approve Ordinance #272 for housing code regulations. 5 ayes
ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT
Administrator Achen reported that the write -up of the Council and Staff retreats
was completed and available at City Hall.
Administrator Achen reported that a new building inspector had been selected, and
that applicants had been tested using the State civil service test, oral group
interviews and individual interviews. The applicant selected is James A. Dickenson,
3020 Filmore Street, Minneapolis, who will be starting December 19, at $1150 per
month, with a raise to $1200 per month at the end of a successful six month pro-
bationary period.
MSP (Hodges - Ziebarth) to hire James Dickenson effective December 19, 1977. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen reported that the City has received complaints that Mid - American
Auto is parking vehicles on the grassy areas which is contrary to their special
use permit and that neighboring citizens have been disturbed by mechanical repairs
being made at all hours. The number of vehicles kept on the lot poses internal
congestion problems and Staff recommends that Council reviews the special use
permit before renewal of the permit on December 31, 1977.
Attorney Meyers stated that a public hearing would not be required but could be
held if the Council chose to. He stated that a temporary license could be issued
but the City would have to be certain it is understood they are not waiving their
right to revoke the permit by accepting the $100 fee.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the neighbors to Mid- American Auto should be
notified before the meeting. Councilmember Baumgartner recommended sending a letter
to all residents within 350' of the business.
MSP (Baumgartner- Rowley) to ask the operators of Mid - American Auto to attend the
Council meeting on Monday, December 19, 1977 for a general discussion on their
operating permit and that persons living on residential property within 350' be
notified by letter of the meeting. 5 ayes