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<br /> , <br /> . <br /> CITY OF ARDEN HILLS <br /> ., MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: August 6, 1998 <br /> TO: Mayor and City Council <br /> FROM: Cindy S. Walsh, Community Development Director C <:;VJ <br /> SUBJECT: Confirmation on tbe previous Request for Commencemeut of <br /> Abatemeut at 1369 Forest Lane. <br /> Back~round <br /> Mr. Steve Nixon had a fire at his residence at 1369 Forest Lane on June 16, 1997. The Fire <br /> Marshall is investigating the possibility of arson as a cause for the fire. The City has had <br /> numerous conversations with Mr. Nixon in an attempt to get him to rebuild his home or to <br /> demolish the home, On October 27, 1997 the City Council passed Resolution #97-53 <br /> Authorizing the Commencement of Proceedings under Minnesota Statues 463.15, ET.SEQ, <br /> relative to 1369 Forest Lane. <br /> . The City obtained a court date on April 14, 1998. At that time, the Judge established a deadline <br /> of August 15, 1998 for all improvements to the home on 1369 be completed or the home <br /> demolished, <br /> Mr. Nixon has not done any major improvements to the house since the fire on June 16, 1997. <br /> He is claiming that he does not have sufficient funds to do so because his insurance company has <br /> not paid off his remaining mortgage. <br /> Request for Commencement of Abatement <br /> Staifis requesting that the City Council confirm the intent of Resolution #97-53, which <br /> authorizes the City to proceed with demolition ofthe home at 1369 Forest Lane. <br /> City Attorney John Miller will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to answer any legal <br /> questions that the Council members may have, The enclosed document from Mr. Miller will <br /> provid some additional background information. <br /> Enclosure: 1 <br /> . <br />