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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 7 <br /> . Mr. Nixon restated he was not aware of this requirement unti1last Friday, He noted he is still <br /> working on the funding and is not sure when he will hear about his application, <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski asked what banks he has applied to, Mr. Nixon gave the name of <br /> the mortgage company he has contacted, <br /> Mayor Probst noted work has begun at the site and asked Mr. Nixon what his intentions are at <br /> this point. Mr. Nixon indicated he is leaving it np to the Council. If they are willing to allow <br /> him more time, he will continue to move forward with his plans for reconstruction, He noted, if <br /> the City requires him to demolish the building he asks to be allowed to do this work himself. <br /> Mayor Probst stated it is not the City's desire to demolish the home or obtain the property, but <br /> there may be health and safety concerns, He noted the City must decide if the house can be put <br /> back in proper order, or if demolition is a better option, He asked Mr. Nixon if there is a timeline <br /> the City could count on, <br /> Mr. Nixon indicated the progress is being held up while he waits to hear if his loan has been <br /> approved. He may have someone who is willing to put up the money and he was to meet this <br /> individual last evening but hasn't heard back from him, <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski pointed out he should be conducting business during business hours <br /> and that loan applicants normally get their results within 24 to 36 hours of applying, She noted <br /> . he may be relying too much on personal associates and asked ifhe considered using a <br /> professional. <br /> Mr. Nixon stated it is a cost issue for him. He has applied for $30,000 which is all he can afford <br /> at this time, He has tried other mortgage companies and the one he is currently working with has <br /> stated it takes three to four weeks to receive the money, <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski asked Mr. Nixon if he is aware of anything which will prevent him <br /> from getting the money, or ifhe felt confident he will be approved. Mr. Nixon stated he's not <br /> one hundred percent sure he will be approved for the loan and the mortgage company has <br /> indicated there is a special program he may be able to qualify for. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski restated he should be utilizing a professional consultant and that <br /> there is money available to assist people in his situation, <br /> Councilmember Larson noted, at a previous meeting, Mr. Nixon stated he was planning to use <br /> the help of a friend for carpentry and asked ifhe was planning to pay him, Mr. Nixon stated he <br /> was, <br /> Councilmember Larson asked ifMr. Nixon will be able to afford to hire a licensed contractor and <br /> if the entire $30,000 will be spent on the house, Mr. Nixon explained this is a new issue he <br /> needs to look into. The house will require a new roof, wall replacement, plumbing, wiring and <br /> . new plaster. He was counting on his friend who has been a contractor for over 20 years being <br /> able to do the work. <br /> Councilmember Larson noted he would have to go out for bids on the project. Mr. Nixon stated <br /> the insurance company gave him a bid of $1 00,000 to redo the entire house, but he plans on <br />