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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 25, 2021 9 <br /> <br />not taken by the stated deadline, the City Council would hold a hearing on October 25, 2021, to <br />order the abatement of the above described nuisance. A follow-up inspection was completed on <br />October 20th and showed that no action has been taken in the rear yard. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Jagoe explained staff has included as part of this report the 2017-2020 aerial <br />maps from Ramsey County GIS that show this area in the rear yard along Royal Lane had been <br />previously maintained. An abatement order allows the City to hire a contractor to complete the <br />work on the property and charge the cost back to the property owner. The charge is 125 percent of <br />the cost of the work including administrative costs. If the charges are not paid, the charge will be <br />certified against the property for collection with the property taxes. Staff is requesting the City <br />Council issue an order for abatement of the property. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if this was a lot previously maintained by the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes explained this was not a lot that was maintained by the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott noted he viewed this lot on the Ramsey County interactive map and noted <br />this was a larger two acre lot that was private property. He commented adjacent lot at 1423 Floral <br />Drive was part of Floral Park. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br />motion to adopt Resolution 2021-062 ordering nuisance abatement at 1465 <br />Floral Drive W. for excessive vegetation growth not in compliance with City <br />regulations. The motion carried (4-0). <br /> <br />11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />12. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott thanked Senator Isaacson and Representative Moller for continuing to be <br />staunch advocates for the City and its residents. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott thanked the Arden Hills Foundation for their donation to the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott congratulated Jessica Jagoe for her promotion to the position of City <br />Planner. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott welcomed Grace Arel as the City’s new Communications Coordinator. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott encouraged all residents to get out and vote in the upcoming election. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott commented he signed up for the City’s new Ion Water Application which <br />was an interactive app that allows residents to track their daily water consumption. <br />