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---------------- . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular council Meeting, 4-30-90 Page 4 sr. LIGHTS (Cont'd) Council1nember Malone suggested an alternative for ~ consideration would be installation of the phase II lights in this area upon recammendation of the Public Safety/Works Cotmnittee. He stated that installation of the other three lights proposed would re;[Uire a review of the overall street light policy; suggested the PS/W Committee could also review the overall policy in terns of installation of special lighting versus standard, possible assessment of property owners affected, and maintenance of special lighting installation. Council con=ed to refer the request for installation of street lights on Arden Oaks Drive, Frank Dolinar~ to the Public Safety/Works Committee for consideration and recommendation. Council further requests the Committee review the overall city policy for installation of street lights in terns of installation of special lighting versus standard, possible assessment of property owners and maintenance of special lighting installation and make recammendation to Council at their June 25 meeting. CODE ENFORCEMENT; Council was addressed by steve Freimuth, 1200 Ingerson 1200 INGERSON RD. Road, regarding a notice of Ordinance violation he STEVE FREIMUI'H received from the Cooe Enforc::e:ment Officer. Freimuth advised he received a notice of an ordinance violation regarding tree branches on his property and was given 30 days to remove the debris. He contacted the Building Inspector to request an extension of t:i1ne and was granted an extension, however, the Building Inspector inadvertently issued a citation regarding the violation. Freimuth contacted the Inspector and Clerk Administrator ~ and resolved the citation and t:i1ne extension. Freimuth ~lained the problem he is experiencing with removal of the tree branches, as rubbish haulers do not take such debris without additional costs. He suggested the Council consider having the City "chipper" equipment available for use by residents and setting a schedule for disposal of such yard waste. Freimuth cormnented on the following: 1. An attitude change with this Council regarding code enforc::e:ment; previously the City had a "laid back" approach and he felt this approach was preferable to more strict enforcement. 2. The tone of the form letter he received was "cold and i1rpersonal"; prefeITed more friendly or personal contact by city ~loyees before issuing a letter or citation. 3. Better utilization of staffi business t:i1ne should not be wasted "looking" for violations. 4. Exterior storage portion of the Ordinance needs to be reviewed and enforced with cormnon sensei the city is in violation of the ordinance by use of an uns=eened garbage container at the city Hall. 5. Volunteered his assistance to Staff or Council, in anyway deemed necessary. Mayor Sather advised the staff has not been instructed to look for code violations i the Building Inspector is out of the building on inspections and violations may be noted at that t:i1ne. He stated most code violation reviews are conducted when a crnplaint is received by the code enforcement officials. ~ Sather ~lained the form letter is intended to be strict and businesslike because most violators do not resporrl to "friendly" letters. He stated the staff will review the letter and revise if necessary.