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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 13, 1998 7 . COlillcilmember Malone asked if everyone who applies for a building permit to build a house has to provide proof of financing. Mr. Ringwald stated they do not. Councilmember Malone asked why it is required in this situation. Mr. Fritsinger explained the proof of financing became a concern of the Council when Mr. Nixon indicated he planned to fund the home himself and was waiting for approval of a loan or a settlement with his insurance company. Mr. Nixon had asked for an extension on the initial order for demolition from the Court because he was working on obtaining the financing. As the process has moved through, the main issue with Staff is that the home is either rebuilt or demolished. Mr. Fritsinger indicated the control of the funding was from the standpoint that Staff has estimates from the Fire Marshal, the insurance company, and the Building Official on how much it will cost to fix the home. All ofthe estimates are in excess of the $30,000 proposed by Mr. Nixon. Staff was concerned that the money would be drawn out before the project was completed. Another concern of Staff was that the entire amount of money was to be used for the materials and not labor, which is normally the most expensive portion of a construction project. Mr. Fritsinger noted the 45-day extension would be no different than the other extensions where Mr. Nixon may come back with an uncompleted project. If this were to happen, it may be a difficult decision on the part of the COUllcil to demolish a partially completed home. Mr. Ringwald noted Mr. Wisner would also be looking for another extension because of his investment. If the home were to be demolished, Mr. Wisner would be hard pressed to regain his investment. . Mayor Probst stated he still wants to proceed as suggested ifthe Council is in agreement. He noted Staffs suggestions and approaches have been appropriate and he hoped Mr. Nixon would agree the Council has been trying to work with him. Mayor Probst indicated he wants to make it clear that if the issue comes back in 45 days, he will vote in favor of demolishing the home. Mr. Kruger stated that although he could complete the project within 30 days, he appreciates being allowed 45 days. Mr. Nixon noted the home is a two story but he is only required to have the main floor completed for it to be considered fit for occupancy. Mr. Kruger indicated he will have the entire home completed. Mayor Probst stated that as long as the home is issued a Certificate of Occupancy, the Council will be satisfied. Councilmemher Aplikowski asked ifthere is anything that could possihly stop work on the project. Mr. Kruger stated there is nothing. Councilmember Aplikowski asked about the impact of a blizzard. Mr. Kruger stated he works all winter and his cutoff on temperature is 45 degrees below zero. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she is prepared to agree with Mayor Probst's suggestion, although she would prefer the deadline be 30 days. Councilmember Keim suggested allowing until the Council meeting on November 30, 1998 for completion of the home. Councilmember Malone pointed out November 27, 1998 would be 45 days but he will go along with this suggestion and reiterated the home must be completed by this time. . MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to extend the deadline to rebuild the home at 1369 Forest Lane to November 30, 1998. If a Certificate of Occupancy is not issued by the deadline, the home will he demolished The motion carried unanimously (5-0).