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<br /> ff'..:\, ~.~) F'T <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 31. 1998 b't'\ r 23 <br /> . Mr. Fritsinger stated the plans need to be reviewed and approved by the City Building Official <br /> and he is unsure whether their description for the home is the same as the description of the home <br /> by the City Building Official. <br /> Mr. Krueger assured the Council of his experience with reconstruction and ability to bring the <br /> house up to Code, <br /> Mr. Fritsinger stated the City has been trying to work with Mr. Nixon and from a procedural end <br /> the City has the authorizations needed from the court system. At any point, the City can proceed <br /> with bids to start demolition. He stated if the Council is receptive to Mr. Nixon's request, he <br /> would recommend consideration with dates specific. <br /> Councilmember Malone reviewed the history of this home from the time of the fire, court orders, <br /> contacts made with Mr. Nixon, and deadlines for Code compliance. He stated that the City will <br /> need a date certain and if that is not met, the City would proceed with demolition, <br /> Mr. Krueger stated that he just learned that he can rebuild the home on his own without paying <br /> off the mortgage, He advised that the mortgage friend also offered to cover the costs for the back <br /> court costs and fines. <br /> Mr. Fritsinger stated if the Council considers this he would recommend establishment of two <br /> . dates, when the plans would be submitted to the City and the date of completion for the project. <br /> Mr. Krueger stated he can draw up the plans in a week and proceed as soon as the permit is <br /> approved with completion in 30 days, <br /> Mayor Probst suggested submission of plans by September 10, 1998 and completion of all work <br /> by October 10, 1998, Mr. Nixon and Mr. Krueger stated their agreement with these dates, <br /> Gene Richter stated he is a neighbor of Mr. Nixon who is a good person and also an Eagle <br /> Scout. He agreed that this has been a tough situation and reported that he was also interviewed <br /> by the Police Department after the fire, Mr. Richter commented on other areas of concern such <br /> as the late hour use of the park, lack of attention when a deer was killed on the roadway, need for <br /> a traffic signal, and a house that was rented to Bethel College students which resulted in <br /> additional tramc. He urged the Council to give as much consideration to Mr. Nixon as they have <br /> given to others. <br /> Mr. Fritsinger explained that the use of homes for rental property is not against City Ordinances, <br /> Mr. Richter stated he thinks the existing City Hall is a beautiful space and questions the need to <br /> spend millions of dollars for a ncw City Hall. He again urged the Council to give Mr. Nixon <br /> consideration and alert him ifMr. Nixon does not do what he is suppose to. <br /> . Councilmember Aplikowski asked if an additional week may be needed to assure completion. <br /> Mr. Krueger stated he is confident that he can complete this work within 30 days of the building <br /> permit being issued, <br />