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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 27, 2018 4 • Subd. 6. All noxious weeds and other growths of vegetation upon public or private property in excess of eight (8) inches. • Subd. 9. Accumulation of manure, tree branches, cut trees, grass clippings, bottles, rubbish, trash, refuse, junk and other abandoned materials, metals including aluminum or tin cans, or lumber Ms. Kansier explained following the initial inspection, staff sent a letter to the property owner requesting they correct the issues by August 17, 2018. A follow-up inspection on August 20, 2018, revealed the violations had not been corrected. Code enforcement files indicate this is the second complaint received in 2018 for the same issues. Ms. Kansier reported in accordance with the City’s accelerated abatement procedures in Section 602.07 of the City Code, a letter was mailed to the property owner on August 8, 2018. Based on the accelerated abatement procedures, the property owner was given seven working days, or until August 17, 2018, to abate the nuisance. A follow-up inspection showed that no action has been taken. Ms. Kansier stated due to the reoccurring nature of these types of violations, staff is requesting the City Council issue an order for abatement of the property and to continue the abatement order for a two-year period. The two-year period would expire on August 27, 2020. The property owner has seven days from the Council’s order to complete the work before the City can have the work completed. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2018-051 – Abatement of Nuisance at 3246 New Brighton Road Jane Kansier, Bolton & Menk Planning Consultant, requested the City Council adopt a resolution ordering the accelerated nuisance abatement for the property at 3246 New Brighton Road for excessive vegetation growth and the accumulation of debris. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2018-051, ordering accelerated nuisance abatement at 3246 New Brighton Road for excessive vegetation growth and the accumulation of debris not in compliance with City regulations. Councilmember Scott noted a typo within the attached letter noting the date should be changed from 2017 to 2018. The motion carried (5-0).