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