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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for August 20, 2012 Page 5 of 7 Mayor Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to change the date to March 17, 2013, since the use was unlikely to impact the neighbors during the winter month. Richard Mireault, owner of Northside Construction, 15627 Forest Boulevard North, said the sand Burr used to sandblast was the biggest problem. It was falling on his equipment, and he had dealt with it long enough. Rick stated that construction equipment is often exposed to dust. Council Member Weidt pointed out that the silica sand Gusset Design was currently using was very abrasive to hydraulic equipment. Vote on amendment: All Nay Motion failed. Vote on motion: Ayes: Weidt, Petryk, Klein, Haas, Miron Nay: None Motion carried. New Regulations on Water Appropriations Permits and Water Reuse Council member Chuck Haas requested this item be added to the agenda in preparation for the upcoming Met Council Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee. Staff provided the Council with the agenda for their next meeting on August 23, 2012. City Engineer Jay Kennedy and the Council discussed issues related to the regulations put forth by the Met Council and the DNR, and the upcoming implementation of groundwater management areas. Discussion included the permitting process for the new city well, White Bear Lake levels, public and private wells, water conservation methods, water reuse projects, and development densities imposed on the city. The Council generally agreed there are conflicting messages from the Metropolitan Council and the DNR. Council Member Haas will bring the City's concerns to the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory meeting on August 23, 2012. Discussion on Code Violations at 5818 Egg Lake Road Staff has received a number of complaints concerning code violations at 5818 Egg Lake Road. City Administrator Bryan Bear detailed these complaints supported by photos of the property. Staff has been working with the property owner, who does not live on the property, in attempt to bring the property into compliance. Specifically, there are junk vehicles, excessive exterior storage and miscellaneous debris on the property as well as an illegal 720 -square foot garage addition. The building exceeds the maximum garage size and height allowed by ordinance, and it was constructed without a building permit. Staff recommended the Council authorize the City Attorney to take necessary action to abate the nuisance. City Attorney suggested providing one final request to the property owner for informal cooperation prior to formal proceedings.