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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 13, 20135 <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher <br /> commented that she receives a report from the <br />Building and Code Enforcement Inspector on a regular basis regarding all of the open complaint <br />cases. It is her understanding that the majority of complaints are handled within a couple of <br />weeks. She noted that there are not many problem properties. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> stated that her only concern is with one particular rental property. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> stated that the Council and staff are not in total agreement on how much of a <br />problem rental properties are in the community. He encouraged the Council and staff to come <br />together on this issue. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> stated that he sees this as a communication issue between the Council <br />and staff. He sug <br />attention on a regular basis as this will make the Council aware of problem areas. <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers <br />encouraged the Council to make staff aware of problem properties to <br />assure that letters are sent and that the proper follow-up is done. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> inquired if the City has a set policy for handling complaints and asked <br />if letters are sent. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher <br /> reviewed the internal policy that is followed by <br />staff when a complaint is received. She stated that an inspection is done and a determination is <br />made to see if the complaint is valid. She noted that letters are sent to properties in violation. <br /> <br />Mayor GrantCouncilmem <br /> is in favor of idea to have staff create a spreadsheet <br />of code enforcement issues with problem properties so the information can be reviewed briefly by <br />the Council at work session meetings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> commented that this information would greatly assist her in speaking to <br />residents regarding the actions being taken by the City. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> agreed stating that he wants to see the City being proactive on enforcement issues. <br /> <br />Councilmember Werner <br /> requested to see a list of the 84 registered rental properties in the City <br />of Arden Hills. <br /> <br />ADJOURN <br /> <br />Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council work session at 6:59 p.m. and noted that the work <br />session will reconvene after the regular City Council meeting. <br /> <br />RECONVENE <br /> <br />Mayor Grant reconvened the City Council work session meeting at 9:04 p.m. <br /> <br />C. Discuss Snelling Avenue North Street Project <br /> <br />