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~ . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 10.1998 2 should file appropriate papers with the County now, rather than when the issues are resolved, so the title company will have their findings for the plat. Acting Mayor Malone referred to the July 27, 1998 Regular meeting minutes, page 3, second paragraph under Council Comments regarding discussion of the Joint Powers Agreement, and noted the reference to capital expenditures of $1 0,000 or more per City. He stated it was his understanding it was $10,000 for the entire department. Acting Mayor Malone referred to page 3, last paragraph regarding the reference to the Fire Department and stated it should be reference to the Fire Board. MOTION: Council member Keim moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the July 20,1998, Council Worksession and the July 27,1998, Regular Council Meeting as clarified above. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Payroll B. Appointment of Election Judges, Primary Election, September 15, 1998 MOTION: Councilmember Keim moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as listed above and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). PUBLIC COMMENTS Acting Mayor Malone invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any items not already on the agenda. There were no public comments. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Code Enforcement Cases 1. Resolution #98-51 Authorizing the Commencement of Proceedings under Minnesota Statutes ~463.15, ET SEQ., Relative to 3171 and 3183 Lexington Avenue It was noted the Council is asked to adopt Resolution #98-51, authorizing the commencement of proceedings relative to 3171 and 3183 Lexington Avenue. This would allow the City Attorney to procure a court date for obtaining a court ruling in the demolition of the properties. Ms. Cindy Walsh, Community Development Director, said the properties identified above are unsafe and should be removed. She showed slides of several views of the properties illustrating their disrepair. Ms. Walsh noted the doors are open, rain water flows inside, and in one location there is partial collapse to the basement. Ms. Walsh detailed the numbers and timing of contacts which had been made with the property owner with little or no response. She advised the property owner has acknowledged the condition and the need, but has not responded to phone calls or answered letters and is reluctant to deal with the issue.