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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 12,1999 11 . Mayor Probst stated that the City has been receiving a great deal of correspondence regarding code enforcement issues with tile property to the south ofthe current City Hall. He indicated that he was satisfied with how staff has been handling this issue and asked that staff proceed with their current mode of action. Mayor Probst stated that one issue that the City Council has discussed previously was that a home on Noble Street has been converted into a dormitory. In speaking with Mr. Post, it does not appear that the City has many options in the current code. Mayor Probst suggested that the Planning Commission look into this issue. It was his understanding that the residents of the home have been well behaved, however, the neighborhood was frustrated by the number of cars and the fact that virtually tbe entire front yard has been paved. He suggested that the Ordinance be reviewed for restrictions on lot coverage with a bard surface. Councilmember Larson stated that he was surprised that the City Code did not restrict the number of non-related persons living in one house. Mr. Post did not believe that the City Code had this sort of restriction. Councilmember Larson suggested that the possibility of this being added to the City Code be looked into. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that there had been a court case in the City of Saint Paul which dealt with the number of unrelated people living in one home. Councilmember Malone noted that cities do not usually prevail in these types of cases. . Mayor Probst stated that the City of Roseville was receptive to participating with the City of Arden Hills in the Water Quality grant discussed at a previous City Council meeting. He indicated that the dead line to apply for this grant was nearing and suggested that staff pursue this joint effort with the City of Roseville. Mayor Probst stated that he had asked Mr. Post for an update on Code enforcement issues at the next Council Worksession. Additionally, he would want to speak witb Mr. Stafford and Mr. Post regarding the issues being raised by Saint Paul Water Utility. Councilmember Larson stated that the Water Quality Task Force was meeting this evening with a representative from the City of Roseville. Mayor Probst commended the Parks and Recreation Department for the favorable reviews ofthe summer programs. Mayor Probst expressed his appreciation to the City staff and Council for the volunteer picnic held Thursday, September 30, 1999. He indicated that the event went well and there had been some new individuals in attendance. He suggested that this event be held again next year. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the volunteer picnic had been held at an appropriate time. She indicated that it was difficult for her to attend events that are held at 5 :00 p.m. Mr. Post .