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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 13, 1998 2 . Mayor Probst noted on page seven, fourth paragraph from the top, first line, the word "intention" should be changed to "desire." MQTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the meeting minutes of the September 28,1998 regular City Council meeting, as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Payroll B. Resolution #98-61, Authorizing Application for Recycling Grant Funds for 1999 C. Authorize Purchase, Generator D. Resolution #98-62, Designating Election Results Canvassing Meeting MOTION: Councill11el11ber Malone moved and Councill11ember Larson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. Mayor Probst noted the Election Results Canvassing Meeting will be held Thursday, November 5, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any itel11s not already on the agenda. There were no public COl1l1nents UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A, 1369 Forest Lane, Code Enforcement Update Mr. Kevin Ringwald, Assistant to the City Adl11inistrator, noted Staff requests authorization to proceed with the del11olition of the home at 1369 Forest Lane. The City Council, at its Monday, Septemher 28, 1998, l11eeting stayed the demolition ofthe homc. The stay was subj ect to the applicant cOl11plying with conditions that, on or before this evening's meeting, the property owner provide evidence to the City Council that he had obtained the necessary funds (including any fees) to bring the house into full Code compliance, had obtained a building permit from the Building Official and, within 30 days ofthe approval of said plans, have completed all necessary work to bring the home into full Code compliance and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy. As of Friday, October 9, 1998, the property owner had not complied with the first two conditions. The Fire Marshal, at the time of the fire, estimated that the minimul11 amount required to repair the hOl11e would be $60,000, while the insurance company estimated the . minimum amount would be in excess of $90,000. The property owner had expressed his desire to utilize people who would do the work now and be paid later. Staff has requested the property owner provide a sworn construction statement from the contractor, detailing their costs and the timing of their payment, to allow Staff to determine the minimum financing amount required.